#18 - The Big Leap: Leaving Tech for Service Businesses

Many entrepreneurs limit their growth by thinking small. Chris Geddes shares his journey from Google to acquiring a 45-year-old flooring business with no online presence. His move into service-based businesses was strategic, driven by tech, relationships, and a bold approach to AI. This episode is your guide to overcoming industry inefficiencies and leveraging AI for faster growth without a large team.Chris, an ex-Google project lead turned serial entrepreneur, reveals lessons from managing billion-dollar teams and transforming traditional businesses. Discover how a culture of psychological safety accelerates growth, why human relationships are key in deal sourcing, and how to identify real value in financials. His insights on modernizing legacy businesses, sourcing deals through relationships, and rethinking remote management will challenge your assumptions and inspire action.This episode is a blueprint for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to innovate. Chris explains how AI can revolutionize startups with limited capital by automating tasks and boosting sales and marketing. Learn practical steps to incorporate AI, from experimenting with tools to building apps quickly. Plus, explore how a mindset of abundance and relationship-building can unlock hidden opportunities.In a landscape dominated by giants, small operators with the right mindset and tech can leapfrog bureaucratic inertia. The tools to compete and innovate are available now. If you're ready to leave the safety of your W-2, scale smarter with technology, and revitalize legacy businesses, this episode is essential. Chris’s practical advice, rooted in real-world experience, will help you seize untapped potential.Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, aspiring dealmakers, and anyone curious about tech, relationships, and growth. Tune in to learn how to deploy AI, build strong business cultures, and transform traditional businesses into thriving modern assets.