Chris Van Dusen on Building & Selling 3 Businesses, Scaling a CBD Brand to 120 Employees, Managing $400M+ Investments & the Biggest Lessons on Consistency, Capital, Leadership and Growth for Entrepreneurs Worldwide. (Episode 778 - Chris Van Dusen)

Grow A Small Business Podcast · May 24, 2026 · 1m

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Chris Van Dusen from Solyco Capital shares his journey from being unexpectedly laid off in 2009 to building and selling three successful businesses. He reveals how he scaled a CBD company to over 120 employees, navigated the pressures of rapid growth and business exits, and now helps deploy more than $400M in investments through Solico Capital. Chris also breaks down the importance of consistency, leadership, culture, and having enough capital to survive tough business phases. The conversation is packed with…