ENTREPRENEUR • PODCAST HOST • SPEAKER

Real Stories.
Real Strategy.
Real Results.

I'm Chris Allen — a small business advocate who believes the best business advice comes from people who've actually built something. Welcome to my corner of the internet.

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Chris Allen

CHRIS ALLEN

CMO at Auris · Host of The Entrepreneur's Studio

67
PODCAST EPISODES
15+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
4.7★
PODCAST RATING
50+
WORLD-CLASS GUESTS

MARKETING EXECUTIVE BY DAY

Entrepreneur advocate always.

As CMO at Auris, I help businesses navigate the complex world of payroll, HR, and compliance. But my real passion? Helping entrepreneurs and small business owners find their path — through conversations, content, and community.

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The Entrepreneur's Studio

67 episodes featuring world-class guests like Marcus Lemonis, Mel Robbins, Tim Tebow, and Chris Voss. Real conversations about what it takes.

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Award-Winning Marketer

First marketing professional ever to win Vantiv's Circle of Excellence — their top sales award. Published in Business Solutions Magazine.

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Patent Holder

Inventor with a patent in algorithm design. I don't just talk strategy — I build things that solve real problems for real businesses.

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Community Builder

Board member at In Our Boots, a veterans nonprofit. Father of six. I know what it means to juggle everything and still show up.

THE PODCAST

The Entrepreneur's Studio

Intimate conversations with the people who've built iconic brands, scaled from zero, and learned the hard lessons so you don't have to. Available everywhere you listen.

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SPEAKING & CONSULTING

Let's work together.

Whether it's a keynote, a podcast guest appearance, or strategic consulting — I bring two decades of marketing expertise and a genuine passion for helping businesses grow.

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Keynote Speaking

Engaging talks on entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, and building authentic business relationships.

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Strategic Consulting

Marketing advisory for small to mid-size businesses ready to level up their growth strategy.

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Podcast Strategy

Launch, grow, or monetize your podcast. I've done it — and I can help you do it too.

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FREE RESOURCES

Tools to help you grow.

Practical resources and insights from 15+ years of building businesses and helping entrepreneurs succeed.

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Startup Roadmap

A practical guide to launching your first business — from idea validation to first sale.

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Marketing Playbook

Proven strategies for small business marketing that actually work — no fluff, just results.

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Podcast Templates

Everything you need to launch your own podcast — from equipment lists to interview frameworks.

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LATEST INSIGHTS

Recent thoughts & strategies.

Real insights from the trenches of entrepreneurship, marketing, and small business growth.

The Real Cost of "Free" Marketing

Why bootstrap marketing strategies often cost more than you think — and what to focus on instead.

March 15, 2026

Building Authentic Business Relationships

Lessons from 67 podcast episodes on what separates genuine networking from transactional connections.

March 8, 2026

The Entrepreneur's Paradox

Why the skills that help you start a business can actually hold you back from scaling it.

February 28, 2026
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GET IN TOUCH

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you're building your first business or scaling your tenth — I'd love to hear your story.

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EMAIL

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