Ep 95 - What If You Didn't? Chris Evans on Growth, Resilience & Business

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Evans — Commercial Director at Ancorra Environmental Services, operator of JS Solutions, and host of the What If You Didn’t? podcast. Chris’s journey starts early. At just 16, he stepped into the family business in Liverpool — learning the ropes from the ground up. But his path didn’t stay there. A move to Australia opened things up. Seven years in Perth, working with Carnegies, helped shape his approach to leadership, discipline, and business. That experience would go on to define how he operates today. But there’s another layer to Chris’s story. Back in school, he was navigating ADHD — something that, at the time, felt more like a challenge than anything else. Over time, that perspective shifted. What once felt like a setback… became a strength. And ultimately — a superpower. That mindset, combined with years of experience across different environments, led Chris to Ireland — where he’s now building and leading successful businesses. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up in a family business The impact of international experience And reframing challenges into strengths This is a conversation about perspective, growth — and using your experiences to build something bigger. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Top Drawer Talent — Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists helping businesses hire best in class talent across Ireland and internationally. https://www.tdtalent.ie/ Nesta Storage — secure, flexible storage solutions for businesses and individuals, with modern facilities, long or short term options, and complete peace of mind when space matters. https://nesta.ie/business-storage/ Get 25% off your first month’s storage using code CS25 ______________ HERE WE GO. Want to share your own career journey on the podcast — or shine a light on a business, side project or industry? 📧 [email protected] 🎙 Sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]