Faith, Purpose & 300+ Reviews: How Chris’ Garage Doors Leads with Ethics

Discover how seminary‑trained owner Chris Tyrrell built Chris’ Garage Doors into a purpose‑driven, award‑winning garage door company serving the Greater Denver area while donating 3% of top‑line revenue to local nonprofits. In this episode, Chris shares how a “divine intervention” job installing 41 doors in Steamboat Springs launched his business, why his mission is to “make Colorado a better place to live,” and how he integrates faith, ethics, and community impact into every decision. You’ll hear how he balances profitability with integrity, grows slowly and intentionally, and turns a small W‑2 team into a long‑term asset that delivers nearly 300 five‑star reviews while supporting causes like food insecurity and mental health across Colorado. Key topics: How Chris went from earning a Master of Divinity to launching a residential garage door company with a mission bigger than profit.The origin story of landing a 41‑door apartment complex job that funded tools, truck, and launch with no debt or overhead.Why Chris donates 3% of gross revenue to Colorado nonprofits and has given more than $100,000 since 2019 to make the state a better place to live.The mindset and systems behind earning nearly 300 five‑star Google reviews as a small team serving the Denver metro area.How a clear purpose and ethical framework led to honors like the BBB Torch Award for Ethics and recognition as a CO—100 Community Champion by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Practical tactics for asking customers for reviews, using software for automated follow‑up, and keeping the process ethical and customer‑friendly.Why Chris prefers W‑2 employees over subs, how he thinks about slow growth, and what “trimming the fat” looks like during a reset season.How skills from running a small business translate into stronger leadership, preaching, and service inside his local church and the broader community.