#3 The Power of Persistence - Christopher Stocks

On this episode of Locally Made, Locally Owned, I sit down with Chris Stocks, a former athlete turned entrepreneur who built a thriving window cleaning business from scratch—literally by knocking on doors.Chris shares his journey from struggling to make ends meet to launching a business that served nearly 2,000 customers in its first year. He talks about overcoming the fear of sales, learning the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, and the power of persistence in building something from the ground up.His story is a masterclass in resilience—taking risks, investing in himself, and proving that with the right mindset and work ethic, success is possible. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who needs a push to take that next step, this episode is packed with valuable insights.📌 Episode Highlights: 💡 How Chris turned door-to-door sales into a six-figure business 🚪 The reality of door knocking—rejection, persistence, and success 📈 Investing in yourself—why he took out a loan to learn sales 💼 Scaling a service business and hiring a winning team 🔥 His advice for anyone looking to start their own businessChris is also launching a franchise model for his business, so if you're interested in getting into the window cleaning industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!This episode is sponsored by splitscreenmedia.net! 🎧 Tune in now to hear Chris’s incredible journey and lessons on entrepreneurship.📢 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: lmlopodcast.com🎥 YouTube: Locally Made, Locally Owned Podcast📘 Facebook: LMLO Podcast📸 Instagram: @lmlo.podcast🎵 TikTok: @lmlo.podcast🎙 Want to be on the show or advertise with us? Email us at [email protected]