Chris’ll Deal With It
Chris’ll Deal With It focuses on bridging the gap between where you’re at now and where you’d like to be. We’ll explore wisdom and techniques from a wide variety of domains & industries — and apply them to your unique challenges. I love developing frameworks, processes, and storytelling metaphors that enable personal and business growth. Through actionable next steps we’ll build momentum and confidence. My goal is to help you clear roadblocks, do more with what you have, and realize the potential of yourself and your team. So throw your challenges my way and Chris’ll Deal With It.
Episodes

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
EP 21 - Live Interview: Jack Parra - Working With Artists
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
I sat down with Jack Parra at PhilCon 2022 for a live interview. It's part retrospective on working together on the Rainy River Bees series, part deep-dive into working with artists.
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Friday Dec 30, 2022
EP 20 - 2022 Reading Review
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
What a year of reading it’s been. On today’s episode I’m going to recap what I read this year, in case anything piques your interest for 2023 reading. Check the show notes for images & links to all the titles mentioned on the show.
Sites Mentioned on the show:The Story GraphGoodreadsNotion
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Sunday Dec 18, 2022
EP 19 - Shaming A Suspicious Solicitor
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Last month, while working from HQ, I spotted a solicitor dropping flyers off through my neighborhood. On this episode, I share this odd story and strategies you can use to better identify red flags around suspicious sales tactics to protect yourself and your neighbors. And if you’re a local business looking to drum up business door-to-door, heed the warnings within!
NOTE: On this episode I edited out any reference to the company or specific service - this isn’t intended to be a hit piece on this specific solicitor.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
EP 18 - Be A Blizzard Wizard
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Here in the Northeast, winter slowly approaches. Over the years, I’ve witnessed many incidents due to poor planning. On today’s episode, I’ll share some tips that might help people experienced with blizzards to those who get the rare winter dusting. There’s plenty of actionable advice for dealing with all kinds of storms, so let’s unpack what it takes to be a Blizzard Wizard.
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Friday Nov 04, 2022
EP 17 - On Trade Shows, Conventions & Local Events
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Today’s episode is a deep dive on the many aspects of trade shows, conventions, and events. We’ll review the various types of events, and the impacts they can have on your business. This show will be relevant whether you’re looking to sell crafts at a local fair or aspiring to a major national convention.
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
EP 16 - Thoughts On New York Comic Con
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
A few weeks ago I dealt with New York Comic Con. I’ve got some lingering thoughts that are worth a deeper dive on the show. If you’ve been interested in attending a large convention like NYCC, or create the kinds of content that would be embraced at a show like this, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode.
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Monday Oct 10, 2022
EP 15 - 5 Insights From A Growing Writer
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
When I mention I’m a writer, I get either odd stares or curious questions. I’ve mentioned bits & pieces about my writing process and projects in various episodes of the show. I’ll often cite them as examples to illustrate concepts. But on today’s episode I’m going to focus on the insights I’ve gained thus far in my writing career.
Links mentioned on this episode:- Submit questions or view my books at ChrisKreuter.com- Masquerade Games - Jack Parra - Carlos Hernandez- Max Tegmark's Life 3.0- Ryan North's How To Invent Everything
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
EP 14 - If A Triangle Were A Lens
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Today's question:
I’m a junior product designer for a consumer products company. This is my first job out of college and I’ve been happy here for over two years. But now we’ve got a new manager, who is pressuring us to rush our work out the door. I take pride in my work but this pressure is stressing me out to the point where I want to quit. What advice do you have on handling this situation?
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Friday Sep 30, 2022
EP 13 - SEASONAL SUMMARY: Q3 - Summer 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
I go over how I plan my years, quarters, weeks, and overall goals. Today’s episode covers:
Detail my quarterly review process
Yearly theme check-in
Q3 Reading Review
CDWI review
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
EP 12 - Mentoring Entry-Levels While Achieving New Levels
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Today’s question covers what’s often a difficult, and crucial early-career transition point:
My employer has hired several eager, entry-level employees for my department. Although I’m still early in my own career, they’ve assigned me to train and mentor them. I’ve been with the organization for four years, and have a reputation for getting things done effectively. What advice do you have on being an effective mentor, while not sacrificing my own development?
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About The Host
Chris Kreuter is a science fiction author with five novels, one novella, and several short stories. He holds a degree in Ocean Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, then has spent over fifteen years in the public transit industry, with a focus on bus & rail vehicles.
You can learn more about him & his work at www.ChrisKreuter.com