Build A Business That Serves You with Chris Shurian
Wed Jan 28 2026
What if your business actually served your life—instead of consuming it?
In this episode of Coach Launch Podcast, Matthew interviews battle-tested entrepreneur and business coach Chris Shurian, founder of Bootstraps and Battle Scars and Founders Exchange. With nearly four decades of real-world experience, Chris has built and scaled multiple businesses, including a $15M construction company, resorts, hotels, and restaurants—and now coaches entrepreneurs on how to scale their business without burning out.
Chris shares how he:
Bootstrapped his first construction company from “me and a truck” into multiple companies with 50–60 employeesSurvived the 2008 recession, lost almost everything, and rebuilt in hospitality and restaurantsSuccessfully exited a restaurant business in one of the toughest industries in the worldTurned his bootstraps and battle scars into a business coaching practice helping founders, CEOs, and ownersYou’ll learn how Chris helps entrepreneurs and business owners:
Build systems and processes so the business runs without them doing everythingScale their business while improving customer experience and cultureHire for personality and train for skill to create high-performing teamsIdentify blind spots by interviewing staff and customers and turning feedback into actionWin back time, clarity, and mental space, not just revenueToday, through Bootstraps and Battle Scars and Founders Exchange, Chris works directly with founders who are “successful on paper” but overwhelmed, isolated, and stressed. He helps them fix money, time, stress, and leadership challenges using practical frameworks, not theory. He’s also working on his upcoming book, distilling decades of entrepreneurial lessons into tools any founder can apply.
If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or business owner who wants to scale your business with systems, improve leadership, and create a business that truly serves your life, this episode is for you.
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What if your business actually served your life—instead of consuming it? In this episode of Coach Launch Podcast, Matthew interviews battle-tested entrepreneur and business coach Chris Shurian, founder of Bootstraps and Battle Scars and Founders Exchange. With nearly four decades of real-world experience, Chris has built and scaled multiple businesses, including a $15M construction company, resorts, hotels, and restaurants—and now coaches entrepreneurs on how to scale their business without burning out. Chris shares how he: Bootstrapped his first construction company from “me and a truck” into multiple companies with 50–60 employeesSurvived the 2008 recession, lost almost everything, and rebuilt in hospitality and restaurantsSuccessfully exited a restaurant business in one of the toughest industries in the worldTurned his bootstraps and battle scars into a business coaching practice helping founders, CEOs, and ownersYou’ll learn how Chris helps entrepreneurs and business owners: Build systems and processes so the business runs without them doing everythingScale their business while improving customer experience and cultureHire for personality and train for skill to create high-performing teamsIdentify blind spots by interviewing staff and customers and turning feedback into actionWin back time, clarity, and mental space, not just revenueToday, through Bootstraps and Battle Scars and Founders Exchange, Chris works directly with founders who are “successful on paper” but overwhelmed, isolated, and stressed. He helps them fix money, time, stress, and leadership challenges using practical frameworks, not theory. He’s also working on his upcoming book, distilling decades of entrepreneurial lessons into tools any founder can apply. If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or business owner who wants to scale your business with systems, improve leadership, and create a business that truly serves your life, this episode is for you. Thank you for tuning in! We explore the journeys and insights of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders making an impact. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review to help us reach more listeners. Connect with me on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachlaunch/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaunch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachlaunch_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachlaunch-com Website: https://go.coachlaunch.com The quality of your life is defined by the quality of your focus!