Chris Thornley: The Story Behind Squirrel’s Nut Butter: Funny Name, Serious Lube

Описание: This week’s Dream Run Camp Live is Squirrel’s Nut Butter founder Chris Thornley. Squirrel’s Nut Butter is the world’s best all-natural, anti-chafe, and restorative skin salve, and very popular among runners and endurance athletes. Chris developed Squirrel’s Nut Butter from his home in Flagstaff, and 10 years later, his small team of 3 are still making it locally in Flagstaff! We talk about accidentally developing a global business without much knowhow, growing a team, and how he combines his passion for running with work. Chris discusses mentoring other aspiring entrepreneurs and advice for sustainable business success. He shares his future goals for Squirrel’s Nut Butter, including donating products to third world companies for use in the medical industry. This is a fun conversation between two enthusiastic yet unlikely entrepreneurs!

We talk about:
-founding Squirrel’s Nut Butter: an unlikely entrepreneur making lube for runners!
-moving to Flagstaff from California
-enjoying the outdoors and adventuring around the western US
-Chris’ running story and his family connection to Western States Endurance Run
-developing a global business without a business background
-growing a business team and the role of ambassadors
-career advice and mentorship for entrepreneurs

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