Our interview with Chris Barkhurst concludes with how he has built a company you would work for in a heartbeat. It is one he would want to work for. There are benefits that make the company one that forces a work-life balance. However, they also make sure they get the job done. He has created a perfect example of how healthy and happy employees can do more in less time.

Why Build A Company You Would Work For?

There are many reasons to set this goal. Chris found his motivation in talking to his father. We can lose sight of the important things in life as a business grows. Thus, it is best to build a company you would work for from the very start. That is when you can set the rules and build habits that will carry that goal through the life of the company.

About Chris

Chris Barkhurst is not your everyday CEO; he is a visionary leader and innovator at the helm of BBCE, Inc. He is driving ventures that testify to his diverse interests and forward-thinking approach. With a keen eye for technological potential, Chris ventured into the AI landscape, founding Barky AI. This groundbreaking initiative launched an app that paved the way for AI communication. It was ahead of the curve in making its presence a year before the advent of ChatGPT.

Under Chris’s leadership, Barky AI refocused on B2B engagements and diverse products, projecting a robust turnover exceeding $19 million this year. Chris’s innovative journey continued with establishing Benson-Lloyd Card Grading, a venture revolutionizing security standards in card grading. With an AI-driven, counterfeit-proof system, it has set benchmarks that exceed even those of the U.S. Mint, amassing impressive revenues since its inception.

His Next Big Venture

What sets Chris and his ventures apart is the organic growth and buzz they’ve achieved without reliance on extensive marketing or social media presence. BBCE, Inc. thrives on its reputation, creating a natural buzz and accumulating a dedicated following eager for the company’s next move. Chris’s podcast appearances have historically sparked excitement and engagement, reflecting the impactful resonance of his story and BBCE, Inc.’s story. The industry is abuzz with anticipation as Chris gears up to tease a new product. His story continues to inspire and intrigue, embodying a journey of innovation, perseverance, and success. In the world of Chris Barkhurst and BBCE, Inc., the next chapter is always around the corner, and it promises to be as engaging and revolutionary as the last.

Learn More at: HTTP://www.barkyai.com

This is the website listeners can visit on their phones to download the app, learn more, or send Chris’ team a message.

Rob Broadhead

Rob is a founder of, and frequent contributor to, Develpreneur. This includes the Building Better Developers podcast. He is also a lifetime learner as a developer, designer, and manager of software solutions. Rob is the founder of RB Consulting and has managed to author a book about his family experiences and a few about becoming a better developer. In his free time, he stays busy raising five children (although they have grown into adults). When he has a chance to breathe, he is on the ice playing hockey to relax or working on his ballroom dance skills.

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