A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time

168 Hours

by Christopher C. Papin

About The Book

Feeling overwhelmed trying to start your business. Do you feel like every decision costs time you don’t have? You’re not alone. Many first-time entrepreneurs dive in with big dreams but get buried in confusion, burnout, and second-guessing. What if there was a better way to build your business? Perhaps one that didn’t waste your time, energy, or sanity?

168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time is your roadmap to doing business smarter, not harder. Whether you're launching your first business or trying to get control of the one you’ve already started, this guide shows you exactly what to do, and when to do it.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

Avoid overwhelm with a sequenced, step-by-step plan
Start, structure, and scale without sacrificing your peace of mind
Focus on the right things at the right time for your business stage
Build the confidence and clarity you've been missing
Create a business that works... for your life, your schedule, and your goals

Imagine a startup journey where you don’t have to hustle blindly or figure it out alone. With this book, you’ll finally feel like you’re doing it right. Because you have an infrastructure that you built that gives clarity about what you need to do to be successful. If you're a first-time entrepreneur, solopreneur, or small business owner ready to make smart progress in the time you actually have, this book is for you.

Buy your copy today and take the first right step.

Papin's Shelf

Chris Papin, author and keynote speaker, is an attorney and CPA who distills complex business, legal, and financial concepts into actionable guidance for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Chris Papin is a dual-licensed CPA and attorney with over 20 years of experience guiding entrepreneurs and business owners through every stage of their journey. Licensed as a CPA and attorney, Chris brings a unique perspective that integrates financial strategy with legal expertise through his firms Papin CPA PLLC and Papin Law PLLC. Recently named to Forbes' "Best-in-State CPAs" list and recipient of Thomson Reuters' "Advisory Accelerator Award," Chris has dedicated his career to helping small businesses achieve what he calls "big firm impact" through strategic partnerships and efficient practices. As host of the BLABO (Behave Like A Business Owner) Podcast, Chris shares actionable insights on business growth, leadership, and sustainable success, drawing on his experience serving clients professionally and his unique background as a championship-level soccer coach. His coaching philosophy is fairly simple. You build strong fundamentals and developing players for long-term success. This philosophy translates directly into his business advisory approach, where he helps entrepreneurs maximize their limited time while building values-driven, sustainable ventures. "168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time" represents Chris's commitment to helping business owners achieve their goals without sacrificing what matters most in their lives.