EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 13 MIN
Why You Shouldn’t Hire Your Friends: Lessons from a Young Entrepreneur
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
Thinking about starting your first business or scaling up your current one? In this episode of The Making of Me, Chris McManus shares the lessons he learned after launching a landscaping company straight out of high school.Discover why hiring friends might not always work, how to build strong, professional teams, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow multiple businesses successfully before the age of 30.Chris gives honest advice on:Mentorship and networking as a young entrepreneurFinding balance under pressureLearning from mistakes early to accelerate growthBuilding a foundation for long-term business success🎧 Tune in for practical insights, real-world strategies, and inspiration from a young founder who’s navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.🔗 Learn more about Chris McManus and his business at GC Landscaping Inc.👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level!#Entrepreneurship #BusinessAdvice #StartupTips #TheMakingOfMe #ChrisMcManus
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Thinking about starting your first business or scaling up your current one? In this episode of The Making of Me, Chris McManus shares the lessons he learned after launching a landscaping company straight out of high school.Discover why hiring friends might not always work, how to build strong, professional teams, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow multiple businesses successfully before the age of 30.Chris gives honest advice on:Mentorship and networking as a young entrepreneurFinding balance under pressureLearning from mistakes early to accelerate growthBuilding a foundation for long-term business success🎧 Tune in for practical insights, real-world strategies, and inspiration from a young founder who’s navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.🔗 Learn more about Chris McManus and his business at GC Landscaping Inc.👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level!#Entrepreneurship #BusinessAdvice #StartupTips #TheMakingOfMe #ChrisMcManus
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