Ep. 86 | Eric Dorris | Build Your 30-Year Career Without a Boss | CATVIDEOS

Eric Dorris has been self-employed for over 30 years, beginning with a Handyman Connection franchise he built alongside his wife Jill before gradually pivoting into video production and long-form storytelling. A drummer at heart and an artist by nature, Eric reflects on how creativity shaped his entrepreneurial instincts, why artists are often drawn to self-employment, and what it truly takes to build a business with your spouse. He also shares how the video industry has evolved from expensive, highly technical productions to a world where anyone with an iPhone can create and how he adapted through each shift while staying grounded in craft and intention. We also unpack the story behind Eric purchasing CatVideos.com in 1999 for just $10, the hard lessons he learned while trying to scale it, and why the right partners matter more than fast growth. The conversation moves beyond business into faith, purpose, and intentional living, including how Eric now chooses where to spend his time and energy. Finally, we look ahead to what’s next: his vision for turning Cat Videos into a positive, family-friendly platform that supports cats and shelters worldwide.LEARN MORE about Eric Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catvideos/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdorris/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/catvideos-com/about/ Website - https://www.catvideos.com/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact