How Christopher Meade Built Crossnet Into a Global Sensation

In today’s episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, we welcome Christopher Meade, co-founder of Crossnet—the company that took a simple twist on volleyball and turned it into a worldwide success. Chris and his team bootstrapped their way from humble beginnings to multi-million dollar revenue, securing retail deals with major chains like Target and expanding internationally. But the journey wasn’t without its challenges. From early struggles to breakthrough moments, Chris shares the hard lessons, growth strategies, and entrepreneurial mindset that fueled his success. Plus, he reveals his latest venture, The Founders Club—a thriving network for high-level entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for practical insights on scaling a business, leveraging community, and building a brand that lasts, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   Chapter Stamps: 01:43 Challenges and Growth of Crossnet 03:24 The Founders Club: A New Venture 05:43 Crossnet's Continued Success and Future Plans 06:22 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 10:49 Influencer Marketing and Organic Growth 18:01 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks   Pullout Quotes: "There were a lot of days where people didn’t want Crossnet. They didn’t like it. They were confused about what it was." "We bootstrapped the entire thing, and over time, we just started knocking down retail doors." "This was our one chance to change our lives, and we weren’t going to give up on it." "Every entrepreneur is lonely to a degree—we all need connections, and we all face struggles, no matter how successful we become." "If you remove yourself from the finances, that’s a recipe for disaster as a business owner."   Social Links: Website: https://www.crossnetgame.com and https://www.foundersclubofficial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismeade/ X: https://x.com/thechrismeade Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crossnetgame   Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts.   ▬▬▬ 👇🏽The SupeRize Momentum Accelerator (FREE GUIDE) 👇🏽 ▬▬▬ https://shahiddurrani.com/accelerator   ▬▬▬ Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs Community: ▬▬▬ Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success.' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business LIVE every Tuesday morning (EST). Ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don’t miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/   "The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves." – Bob Proctor   ▬▬▬ Affiliate Disclaimer: ▬▬▬ If you buy through one of the links provided, I may receive a commission (without any additional charge to you). ▬▬▬ SHAHID’S LINKS ▬▬▬ https://zez.am/officialshahiddurrani   Exciting News! 🎉 My podcast has been recognized among the top 60 in Entrepreneurship and top 90 in Lifestyle categories! These rankings were determined from thousands of podcasts worldwide based on relevancy, authority, social media presence, and freshness.   A huge thank you to my listeners and supporters—this wouldn’t be possible without you! 🙌   Check out the full rankings here: 🔗 Top Entrepreneur Podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/entrepreneur_podcasts/ 🔗 Top Lifestyle Business Podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/lifestyle_business_podcasts/