A Keynote Speaker

Empowering Small Business Owners to Succeed

Talks focused on helping small business owners improve business performance, retain productive employees, and increase profit

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Chris Papin is a CPA licensed, attorney, host of the BLABO Podcast, and the author of "168 Hours." But titles don't inspire audiences. Truth does!!! Chris delivers keynotes that distill complex business concepts into actionable strategies, drawing from his vault of experience as a business owner, advisor, and soccer coach who understands that success isn't about wins and losses. It's about how you handle them.

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Your Partner in Business Success

Experienced Leadership in Business Growth, Building Teams, and Unlocking Profit

Giving people the courage to advance their thoughts into goals is an art. In business and in life we are faced with difficult decisions, unexpected events, and uncertainty. Chris Papin has built his own businesses while guiding other business owners towards achieving their next stage of growth. His experience helps owners face their uncertainty and discover their unique path forward.

Over 20 years of business and speaking experience

Worked with 100+ small businesses

Licensed attorney and CPA

Ready to Inspire Your Audience With Actionable Insight and Direction?

With Chris Papin’s experience as a licensed attorney, certified public accountant, and insurance producer, he brings a wealth of knowledge to speaking engagements, interviews, and consulting services.

Keynote Topics

What's Your True North
Having direction and purpose puts you in a position for success.  Do you know what direction you're headed?

Business Coach By Day, Soccer Coach by Night
Preparing a team is not all about successes and failures... it's how you handle them.

Lessons Learned In Las Vegas
It's not all glitz and glamour... that's just the distraction.  How can you make your clients experience as memorable as a trip to Las Vegas?

BLABO: Behave Like a Business Owner Podcast

The BLABO Podcast, explores what it truly means to behave like a business owner. Each episode dives into the mindset, strategy, and habits that drive real success—through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, advisors, and industry experts.

From leadership and time management to financial clarity and personal growth, BLABO offers practical insights that help listeners make smarter decisions, build stronger businesses, and get the most out of their 168 hours each week.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Author of "168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time"

Feeling overwhelmed trying to start your business—like every decision costs time you don’t have?

You’re not alone. Many first-time entrepreneurs dive in with big dreams but get buried in confusion, burnout, and second-guessing. What if there was a better way to build your business—one that didn’t waste your time, energy, or sanity?

168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time is your roadmap to doing business smarter—not harder. Whether you're launching your first business or trying to get control of the one you’ve already started, this guide shows you exactly what to do, and when to do it.

Keynote Speaking

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Podcast

Listen to Chris Papin’s podcast episodes and business interviews.

Book

Read the new book: 168 Hours – A Business Guide That Respects Your Time.

The BLABO Podcast

Thomson Reuters Blog

Don't Know Where to Start?

Papin CPA Blog

Tune in to the weekly podcast hosted by Chris Papin on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Mission Matters!

Financial clarity is a competitive advantage. Follow along for business, tax, and accounting insights.

Are you behaving like a business owner or an employee who happens to sign the checks? 15 questions. Honest answers only.

Practical insights on tax, accounting, and business strategy to help you stay ahead, informed, and in control.

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