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How a GED Grad Out-Earned His Day Job - Enleaf

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Adam Chronister took his time on his path to entrepreneurship. Struggling in school and unsure of his future, he took the long road—gaining experience, building a side hustle, and creating financial runway before finally making the leap. In this episode, Adam shares how that deliberate approach shaped the ethos of Enleaf, where focusing on the business, not just the work, became the foundation for growth and fulfillment.
Key Takeaways

  • Why struggling in school gave Adam a different perspective on learning, problem-solving, and building a business
  • The importance of creating financial runway before taking the full leap into entrepreneurship
  • How being intentional about “working on the business” shaped Enleaf’s direction and growth
  • The role of autonomy and trust in building a culture where people love to work
  • Why letting go of control is essential for long-term agency success

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Chapters

1. Enleaf (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:24)

3. Back to School (00:02:23)

4. The Best Worst Experience (00:09:09)

5. The Importance of Runway (00:12:23)

6. Making Time for the Business (00:17:54)

7. Playing Dumb (00:25:35)

8. ROWE (00:29:00)

9. Born or Made? (00:34:14)

155 episodes

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Manage episode 505117601 series 3398501
Content provided by Russel Dubree. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Russel Dubree or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Adam Chronister took his time on his path to entrepreneurship. Struggling in school and unsure of his future, he took the long road—gaining experience, building a side hustle, and creating financial runway before finally making the leap. In this episode, Adam shares how that deliberate approach shaped the ethos of Enleaf, where focusing on the business, not just the work, became the foundation for growth and fulfillment.
Key Takeaways

  • Why struggling in school gave Adam a different perspective on learning, problem-solving, and building a business
  • The importance of creating financial runway before taking the full leap into entrepreneurship
  • How being intentional about “working on the business” shaped Enleaf’s direction and growth
  • The role of autonomy and trust in building a culture where people love to work
  • Why letting go of control is essential for long-term agency success

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Enleaf (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:24)

3. Back to School (00:02:23)

4. The Best Worst Experience (00:09:09)

5. The Importance of Runway (00:12:23)

6. Making Time for the Business (00:17:54)

7. Playing Dumb (00:25:35)

8. ROWE (00:29:00)

9. Born or Made? (00:34:14)

155 episodes

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