390 | Chris Caruso | How to Break Records and Push Your Limits

Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

What does it take to set a record and break the limits you thought you had? On this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson welcomes Chris Caruso, one of our operators who broke the all-time window cleaning record. Chris shares his journey from being a window cleaner for Student Works to breaking the all-time window cleaning sales record—earning over $210,000 in a single season.

Chris offers insights into his challenges, personal growth, and the power of pushing yourself beyond comfort zones to achieve new heights. Chris talks about the physical, emotional, and mental lessons learned from working so hard that he reached his limit—and why that limit became a crucial moment of growth.

This conversation isn’t just about business success; it’s about understanding yourself, striving for balance, and learning when to ease off the throttle to achieve long-term fulfillment.

Curious about how a young entrepreneur juggles intense workloads, motivates a team, and still manages to find meaning beyond just hitting targets? This episode offers a candid look at the highs and lows of scaling a business and how a powerful "no excuses" mindset can create transformative experiences. Listen now and enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Pushing beyond your limits can teach you invaluable lessons about balance and self-awareness
• The power of a "no excuses" mindset when breaking records and achieving big goals
• Learning that success is not just about hitting numbers—it's also about maintaining personal well-being
• The importance of creating a supportive culture and treating team members well to ensure long-term success
• How being adaptable and patient can lead to better leadership and business growth
• The value of self-compassion, especially when pursuing demanding goals.
• Transforming hard-earned lessons into a new approach for future seasons.
• And much more…

Resources:

Student Works