{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Growth-Minded Marketing","title":"Ep. 25 - From Survival Mode to Scalable Growth: Chris Riggins on Building Systems, Teams, and Trust","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bc2efc85\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2043,"description":"What if the biggest thing holding your business back is you? In this episode of The Growth-Minded Marketing Podcast, Steve Phipps and AnnieLaurie Walters sit down with Chris Riggins, founder of Riggins Painting, to explore what it takes to grow from a one-person operation to a scalable business. Starting with a high-mileage truck and a set of hand tools in 2009, Chris built a thriving company by learning how to delegate, develop leaders, and get out of his own way. He shares the leadership lessons, mindset shifts, and hard-earned insights that helped transform his business—and himself.\nAbout Chris \nChris Riggins is the founder of Riggins Painting, a Memphis-area residential and commercial painting company. He started the business in 2009 after the company he worked for shut down during the housing crash. With deep roots in the painting industry and a willingness to learn the hard way, Chris grew Riggins Painting from a one-man operation into a company with a full management team and a much larger vision for the future. Learn more about Riggins Painting at rigginspainting.com. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss:\nHow Chris launched Riggins Painting during the 2009 housing crash\nWhat every business owner learns while wearing every hat\nWhy founders often become the biggest bottleneck to growth\nHow to delegate without sacrificing quality\nThe difference between personal preferences and business requirements\nHow building a leadership team creates scalable growth\nWhy stepping away from the business revealed new opportunities\nHow coaches, mentors, and industry peers can accelerate growth\nWhy understanding your numbers improves decision-making\nHow clear messaging and strategic focus drive business growth\nWhat it takes to evolve as a leader through every stage of growth\nKey Moments & Timestamps\n00:00 The Growth Challenge Most Founders Face\n02:29 Starting a Business During a Recession\n06:49 Lessons From the Early Years\n08:50 Letting Go of Control...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sLfv0lQSM_WW0jLUyTGCfeOwo2ylbaDkjz2xTwu9sl0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDkw/NzJjYmQ4YjNjNGI4/MWM0ZmU4NDhhODYw/ODMxNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}