EP 123 Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship with Chris Cage of Greenbelly Meals

Chris Cage quit is a corporate job to travel and hike the Appalachian Trail. When he was done, he had a decision to make, either go back to corporate life or find a way to fund his new lifestyle. He chose the latter and founded Greenbelly Meals. Chris has had to make some life-changing decisions that all came at a cost, but that’s makes it an adventure. To risk the known for the unknown.

On this episode, we get to know a little more about Chris Cage, Green Belly, and how he goes about managing risks. We also dive into entrepreneurship, his book on the AT, and a fun new social networking site for backpacking gear nerds called Packfire.


Show Notes

  • Introduction to Greenbelly 

  • Backstory on Chris Cage

  • Why Chris decided to hike the AT

  • Life after the AT and deciding to create a food product

  • Deciding to make BIG life-changing decisions 

  • Why Chris started a business instead of continuing to travel

  • How Chris knew Greenbelly would be sustainable

  • How Chris self-published his book on hiking the AT 

  • Deciding where to spend your time and energy

  • The backstory on Packfire and who it’s for (ie fun!)

  • What Greenbelly Meals offer

  • Backstory on the name “Greenbelly”

  • Final advice for those needing to make a big decision
     

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