Headshot of freelancer Chris Weller.
  • Chris Weller recently launched a new business to help thought leaders tell their stories.
  • He read many books before starting his business and shared his six favorites.
  • One book gave him specific scripts that he used in sales calls to better understand good deals. 

I was inspired to start my own business when I began binge-watching episodes of "Shark Tank" — around the time I was 19. Twelve years later, a month ago, I finally made the leap.