Feeling overwhelmed trying to start your business—like every decision costs time you don’t have?
You’re not alone. Many first-time entrepreneurs dive in with big dreams but get buried in confusion, burnout, and second-guessing. What if there was a better way to build your business—one that didn’t waste your time, energy, or sanity?
168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time is your roadmap to doing business smarter—not harder. Whether you're launching your first business or trying to get control of the one you’ve already started, this guide shows you exactly what to do, and when to do it.
Inside, you’ll discover how to:
- Avoid overwhelm with a sequenced, step-by-step plan
- Start, structure, and scale without sacrificing your peace of mind
- Focus on the right things at the right time for your business stage
- Build the confidence and clarity you've been missing
- Create a business that works—for your life, your schedule, and your goals
Imagine a startup journey where you don’t have to hustle blindly or figure it out alone.
With this book, you’ll finally feel like you’re doing it right—because you are.
If you're a first-time entrepreneur, solopreneur, or small business owner ready to make smart progress in the time you actually have, this book is for you.
Buy your copy today—and take the first right step.
Christopher C. Papin challenges the way business owners get advised-and his credentials back it up. With over 20 years of professional experience serving small business owners, he brings multiple disciplinary perspectives as an attorney (Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado), CPA, and insurance producer. Licensed as a CPA in 2007 and attorney in 2008, his background spans work at a Fortune 500 company and years in tax and accounting serving small business owners at another local firm.Based in Edmond, Oklahoma, Papin now serves clients nationally through an integrated advisory model that refuses the traditional silos: "Ask your lawyer. Check with your CPA. Call your insurance person." His experience serving small business owners taught him that separation creates blind spots. Today, through Papin CPA, Papin Law, and Papin Insurance, every client decision benefits from simultaneous legal, tax, and financial perspective-whether you're meeting in person or working remotely.This integrated approach defines his specialization: business formation, succession planning, estate protection, tax optimization, and proactive strategic advisory. His philosophy is grounded in reality: "Too many business owners are focused on today's fires while missing tomorrow's opportunities. Our firm helps them stop reacting and start planning with clarity, strategy, and the right support in one place."Papin hosts the BLABO podcast (Behave Like a Business Owner) and speaks nationally on business strategy, leadership, and change management psychology. Recent recognition includes Forbes Best-in-State CPA (2025), Thomson Reuters Advisory Accelerator Award (2024), Best in Class Accounting Firms - Workplace Diversity award (2024), Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, Oklahoma Bar Foundation Fellow, and OKC BIZ Forty Under 40.A Licensed USSF soccer coach and has served in various roles including Chairman of the board for Epworth Villa and Epworth Living, Inc., Papin applies his coaching philosophy to business: stop managing crises, start building clarity. Mission: distill complex business and tax strategy into actionable insights for entrepreneurs ready to think differently.
