The Hardest Thing

Episode 2: Celebrate Authentically: The Loneliness and Wins of Building a Business

June 30th, 2026

Episode 2: Kris (https://www.instagram.com/kristopherpriemer/) and Matt Metzger (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiptap/)

Kris and talk about why entrepreneurs struggle to celebrate their wins, the unexpected loneliness of building a business, and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome & Momentum Mimosas
(1:00) The "Celebrate Authentically" Philosophy
(3:00) Do Ribbon Cuttings Actually Feel Like Celebration?
(6:00) Champagne Chilling for Six Months (Momentum Mondays)
(8:00) The Gap and the Gain: Why We Don't Stop to Celebrate
(10:30) Spontaneous vs. Planned Celebrations
(13:30) Gatsby Energy & Knowing Who You Are
(19:30) The Unexpected Loneliness of Entrepreneurship
(24:00) Never Enough: Staying Motivated After Success
(29:30) Finding Your Point of the Spear

Links:
Kris' Projects
Coworking Offices in South Bend - https://momentumsb.com
Podcast distribution - https://fireside.fm
Speaker Deck - https://speakerdeck.com