Failing up: From frustration to success

Kris Louis entered the world of audio/visual by chance while job hunting during the 2008 recession. After several years in the industry, his frustration with the way his employer operated pushed him to take the leap of quitting to start his own successful AV company. Kris credits failure for shaping his journey, teaching him to stay open to multiple paths rather than limiting himself to a single direction.   -Chapters- 00:00 intro 3:26 Entrepreneurial background 5:57 Starting the business 9:20 Failure within the business 11:45 Staying innovative in the AV industry 14:23 Transitioning from employee to business owner 17:09 Revenue 18:31 The impact of COVID-19 20:38 Challenges in the business 22:44 Team culture 27:31 Managing stress 30:05 Reflecting back on the business 31:06 Advice for other entrepreneurs 31:50 Closing and contact