ISSUE No. 06 February 26, 2026 1h 24m HOSTED BY JACK PITTS

The Making of Kris Carlson

From Sales to Seafood

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On this episode

In this episode of The Making Of Hosted By Jack Pitts, Jack interviews Kris Carlson, President and COO of The Fish Guys. Kris shares his journey from growing up in Champaign, Illinois, to building a career in sales at Reuters, and ultimately leading a growing food distribution company. He discusses how sports, Greek life, and teamwork shaped his leadership, and the lessons he learned navigating challenges early in his career. Kris also explains how he helped The Fish Guys adapt and grow during COVID-19, including launching an e-commerce platform, and shares insights on leadership, community, and building a dedicated team. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and overcoming challenges in business.

About the guest

Kris Carlson

This episode's guest. Kris Carlson sat down with Jack to walk through the path, the false starts, and what actually compounded.

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