In this episode of Struggles, presented by NCBI, Chris Inman sits down to share a real conversation about one of the hardest parts of running a business: staying focused on your mission while the world throws opportunities, distractions, and shiny objects at you. Chris opens up about his early years in video production, from working on sports broadcasts to managing large corporate shoots, and the moment he realized the path he was on no longer aligned with the life he wanted.
He talks about the turning point that forced him to rethink everything — including how he wanted to help clients, the lifestyle he wanted with his family, and how to build a business that aligns with personal goals, not just revenue. This episode gets into the honest challenges many entrepreneurs face: chasing every project, losing clarity, doing work that doesn’t fulfill you, and drifting away from your purpose.
Chris also explains how working with a business coach helped him redefine IDEA Cleveland, focusing on virtual content creation, strategy, and meaningful conversations instead of high-end production for big corporations. He shares practical tools like the 24-hour rule, pros and cons lists, and creating a decision scorecard to help business owners stay rooted in what matters most.
If you’ve ever struggled with staying on track, taking on too much, or saying yes to things that don’t move your business forward, this conversation will remind you that focus is a skill — and a powerful one. Tune in to hear a transparent, relatable story about growth, clarity, and building a business that supports your life instead of taking over it.
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