EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 42 MIN
Why Your Hardest Season is The Key to an Unbreakable Culture with Chris Lee
from Dayany Peredo Presents: Climbing. · host Colleague.
In this episode, Dayany Peredo sits down with Chris Lee, President of Earthworks, to explore the defining moments of his 27-year career and the mindset shifts that scaled a family business into a landscaping powerhouse. Chris shares the raw reality of his upbringing on a Colorado farm, lessons in accountability and hard work that he once resented but now credits as his greatest blessings.From nearly taking a corporate consulting job to choosing the path of entrepreneurship in Texas, Chris discusses the challenges of scaling, the "anti-climactic" reality of hitting a $10 million revenue goal, and why he stopped focusing on five-year plans to prioritize "stacking good days".Key topics in this episode include:The "Accidental" Career: How a last-minute phone call from his mother changed Chris's professional trajectory forever.Sales vs. Compliance: Why Earthworks separated recruiting from HR to treat talent acquisition as a high-stakes sales function.Leading Through Crisis: The "catastrophic" 2015 H-2B visa cap that forced management back into the field and inadvertently forged an unbreakable company culture.The Power of Vulnerability: Why "I screwed up" is one of the most important phrases a leader can master.Controlling the Controllable: Shifting focus from rigid revenue targets to the daily processes that guarantee long-term success.Whether you’re a business owner navigating scaling pains or an aspiring leader looking for a fresh perspective on resilience, this conversation offers a masterclass in staying grounded while building big.Remember to tune in on Climbing. every month!Intro & Outro Music:Title: No QuitArtist: KetsaSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 4.0
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In this episode, Dayany Peredo sits down with Chris Lee, President of Earthworks, to explore the defining moments of his 27-year career and the mindset shifts that scaled a family business into a landscaping powerhouse. Chris shares the raw reality of his upbringing on a Colorado farm, lessons in accountability and hard work that he once resented but now credits as his greatest blessings.From nearly taking a corporate consulting job to choosing the path of entrepreneurship in Texas, Chris discusses the challenges of scaling, the "anti-climactic" reality of hitting a $10 million revenue goal, and why he stopped focusing on five-year plans to prioritize "stacking good days".Key topics in this episode include:The "Accidental" Career: How a last-minute phone call from his mother changed Chris's professional trajectory forever.Sales vs. Compliance: Why Earthworks separated recruiting from HR to treat talent acquisition as a high-stakes sales function.Leading Through Crisis: The "catastrophic" 2015 H-2B visa cap that forced management back into the field and inadvertently forged an unbreakable company culture.The Power of Vulnerability: Why "I screwed up" is one of the most important phrases a leader can master.Controlling the Controllable: Shifting focus from rigid revenue targets to the daily processes that guarantee long-term success.Whether you’re a business owner navigating scaling pains or an aspiring leader looking for a fresh perspective on resilience, this conversation offers a masterclass in staying grounded while building big.Remember to tune in on Climbing. every month!Intro & Outro Music:Title: No QuitArtist: KetsaSource: Free Music ArchiveLicense: CC BY 4.0
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