Chris Warden
- COO
- The Desai Companies
School Information
School: University of Missouri – Columbia
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2008 to 2009
Career Information
Working For: The Desai Companies
Title: COO
Industry: Health and FitnessWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Growing Spread Effect from 0 to $3MM in revenue in less than 3 years.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
The foundation of business skills that I developed with College Works Painting play a major role in what I’m able to accomplish today.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting gave me the confidence to start my own company senior year of college. Starting that company lead me to meet my current business partner and ultimately lead us to start Spread Effect.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
It’s important to manage the emotional roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship. Some days are hard, some are great. Either way, it’s critical to always push forward.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Every day focus on consistently improving your skills and business. Small improvements each day add up to be massive leaps forward in talent over the course of a few months.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
The internet marketing industry changes faster than other industries. Make sure you understand where it’s heading before jumping in.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Winning the 2008 Missouri Branch Manager of the Year award.
Last words of wisdom?
Stay hungry young interns.