What does it take to walk away from six-figure “golden handcuffs” and build something entirely your own? In this episode, Chris Joy, cofounder of RoesselJoy, shares his journey from painting houses in rural New Hampshire to leading one of Boston’s fastest-growing firms.

🔥 Key Moments:

• The $250,000 Question: Why his dad urged him not to go to college and how Chris earned a full ride anyway

• Lessons from Restaurant Work: How early jobs shaped his work ethic and future in sales

• The Leap into Staffing: From selling Boston real estate to becoming a top producer at Robert Half

• Golden Handcuffs: Why walking away from high pay was the only way to grow

• RoesselJoy’s First Week: Getting fired, quitting on the spot, and landing their first client check in just 7 days

💡 Transformational Insights:

• Why fear is a permanent companion for entrepreneurs and how to use it as fuel

• The four pillars that drive RoesselJoy’s culture: passion, performance, pride, and possibility

• The hidden edge of going deeper than your competition in any industry

• Why accountability and complementary partnerships beat going it alone

🎯 For Founders and Leaders:
Chris’s story is about more than staffing. It’s about knowing when to bet on yourself. His journey shows how to break free and build something that reflects your own vision.

About Chris Joy:
Chris Joy is the cofounder of RoesselJoy, a Boston-based staffing firm built on passion, performance, pride, and possibility. Chris has built a reputation for combining deep technical expertise with genuine client care.