How Passion Led Rizzo Tees Founder Chris Reimer to Social Media Stardom

By on February 7, 2011 in Conversations

From CPA to Business Owner to Social Media Vice President. At first glance, it's not a likely trek through one's career. But Chris Reimer of Rizzo Tees is here to tell the story.

Chris has a remarkable story that I'm sure will resonate with many. He found himself in a job that he wasn't super excited to go to each day. That let him start Rizzo Tees (online tee shirt company) in his basement after hours and build a Twitter following of over 40K. But the story takes an interesting twist which leads him back to a full time job that he loves. In this interview, we chat about:

  • Why being a CPA wasn't for him anymore
  • How he got the idea to start Rizzo Tees
  • The realities of working fulltime and building a business after hours
  • Why and how he used Twitter to spread the word about Rizzo Tees
  • How being an entrepreneur led him back to a regular gig
  • Advice for anyone dreaming about starting a business while working a job they don't "dig"

Hope you enjoy!

Tell Chris Reimer You Saw Him on G&T, ok!

Chris Reimer is the founder of Rizzo Tees and VP of Social Media at Falk Harrison. Be sure to say "Hi" to Chris at:

Falk Harrison

Rizzotees.com

Twitter

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  • Akilah

    Very inspiring story, indeed! I've been following rizzotees for some time now, but I never knew the "magic" behind his business. Definitely inspiring to learn.  Thanks, Torrey!

    • http://grindandthrive.com Torrey

      Yes Chris is the man and a real cool dude. Thanks for watching!

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