Articles
Articles by Chris Sparling.
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The Obvious Prediction Is Often Wildly Wrong
"Travel agencies are dead" — everyone, 2004. They set an all-time revenue record. In 2024.…
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Tiny
Andrew Wilkinson and I built Tiny together. There’s a lot online about the company, but…
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Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Last month, Andrew Wilkinson and I were honored by the Gustavson School of Business at…
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The Problem with Perfect Advice: Why Stories Beat Suggestions
Some of my worst decisions in life and business came after asking smart, well-meaning mentors…
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HoldCo Builders Podcast: Capital, Deals, and Lessons Learned
I recently had the pleasure of joining the HoldCo Builders podcast for a conversation. We…
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Building Tiny: Our Journey to DEYA Recognition
I was recently honored alongside Andrew Wilkinson as Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year by UVic’s…
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Why Businesses Get Messy Over Time
I look at my neighbor’s abandoned garden and it hits me – this is exactly…
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Peter Cundill's Tips for a Good Life
I recently came across Peter Cundill’s advice for living a good life, and I had…
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My Talk at VALUExBRK 2024 with Guy Spier
I was invited by Guy Spier to speak at VALUExBRK 2024, an annual gathering of…
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The Power of Being Seen
I found myself at a bar during what had to be their busiest night ever.…
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My Feature on the My First Million Podcast
I was mentioned on the popular My First Million podcast , hosted by Shaan Puri…
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