From $0.68 In The Bank To Building a 7 Figure Startup: The Story of Kris McCarthy

In the world of sports entrepreneurship, few personalities are as intriguing as Kris McCarthy. From the icy rinks of Canada where he grew up playing hockey, to the academic halls of upstate New York where he honed his entrepreneurial spirit, Kris's journey has been as dynamic as a high-stakes hockey match. After a 7-year stint in minor pro hockey, he transitioned to the business side of things, leading him to become the Co-founder and COO of FanSaves, a revolutionary free digital couponing platform where users get discounts & deals from 1000s of brands! In just five short years, Kris and his co-founder have turned their identification of a crucial industry pain point into a 7-figure operation.This episode dives deep into the burning topics of entrepreneurship and tenacity, exploring how to maintain passion when the going gets tough, and the need for scrappiness to grow a business. Kris shares stories from the front lines of bootstrapping a startup and reflects on his transition from pro hockey player to startup founder.  Beyond just stories and lessons, this episode gives listeners a front-row seat to the power of hustle, grit, and unwavering determination. So plug in those earbuds, hit the play button, and get ready to get scrappy with Kris McCarthy - because this is an episode you don't want to miss.During this episode, you will learn about;[00:01]  Sneak peek of episode[01:48]  Intro to Kris and his business[04:22]  Kris’s Why[07:09]  Kris’s encouragement for pursuing your passion[11:32]  Does Kris still consider himself scrappy?[14:03]  The story of building Fansaves : How start a startup business[17:03]  A good decision Kris made early on in the business : small business advice[20:19]  A bad decision Kris made in the business[25:31]  Kris’s decision making process [27:11]  Speed round questions[28:51]  Kris’s book and resources recommendations to business owners[30:48]  What Kris would tell his younger self [32:37]  How to connect with Kris [34:00]  How to connect with Chaz and info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes:“Do what you love. Love what you do. I truly believe that.” - Kris McCarthy“Getting validation from a Fortune 50 company like Comcast, NBC, and starting to work with these major league teams has really given us confidence.” - Kris McCarthyBooks and Resources Recommended:The Blue Vase by Andree Marie Ory:https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Vase-Andree-Marie-Ory/dp/1512779334Burn The Boats by Matt Higgins:https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886XNo One Wins Alone: A Memoir by Mark Messierhttps://www.amazon.com/No-One-Wins-Alone-Memoir/dp/1797130404Let’s Connect!Guest Name and Info:Kris McCarthy:Website:  https://www.fansaves.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/krismccarthy8/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fansaves/Facebook: ...