In this episode of the Founder Podcast, host Chris Lee interviews his longtime business partner and friend Daryl Kelly.
Chris and Daryl share stories from their early days working together in pest control sales and the challenges that led them to start their first business venture together - a coupon book fundraiser.
Daryl discusses growing up in a large family on a farm and the values of hard work and family that were instilled in him. Chris and Daryl also reminisce about memorable experiences over their 19 years working together, from competitions in wheelbarrows to daring dares to drink hot sauces.
Join us for a fun look back at the friendship and entrepreneurial journey that started it all!
Highlights:
"Grew up fourth of eight kids. So grew up in a big family in the middle."
"I think my dad and mom have always been principle based. You know, this is what we do. This is who we are, this is why we do it." - Daryl on lessons learned from his parents.
"We won that contest. The wheelbarrow on a wheelbarrow haul baby, like obviously we had dinner and we've met before that but that was like the first like memory of like, really like doing something together."
Timestamps:
00:00: Introduction
01:47: Childhood Memories
07:02: Growing Up
15:45: Family & Business
24:41: Coupon Book
33:16: Mentorship's
39:43: Policies & Politics
45:38: Conspiracies
54:33: Overcoming Struggles
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#59: Daryl Kelly: Co-Founder Of Solgen Power, Serial Entrepreuer | Next Level Pros podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
