Cris Chacon shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Cris, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Recently, we were able to eclipse $85k in grants awarded to families in need of funding for tutoring with us. This equates to 8,500 hours of free tutoring to students, which is truly humbling and encouraging as we aim to fulfill our mission of helping students accomplish their academic goals.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Cris Chacon, the founder of Flatirons Tutoring. I started this company because I believe every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential, regardless of where they’re starting from. We specialize in personalized, one-on-one tutoring that builds not just academic skills, but also confidence and a love for learning.
What makes Flatirons Tutoring unique is our focus on relationships and tailored instruction. We take time to really get to know each student, their strengths, challenges, and learning style, so we can meet them exactly where they are. It’s not just about getting better grades, it’s also about helping students feel capable and excited about what they’re learning.
Right now, I’m especially excited about expanding our grant program, which provides free, high-quality tutoring for students from low-income families. It’s part of our mission to make great education accessible to every child, not just those who can afford it.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that with the right support and encouragement, every student can thrive.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who taught you the most about work?
My parents. They are both Mexican immigrants who worked tirelessly their entire lives and throughout my childhood to be able to provide my siblings and I the opportunities that they were not afforded. Without their example of what it means to endure and do hard things, I wouldn’t be the man I am today. They never made excuses, and always found a way to provide opportunities for us to pursue the things we loved, like athletics and an education. Being able to occasionally work alongside them, whether it was hanging gutters on a hot summer day, or cleaning an office late at night, I learned the value of hard work.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self that I am proud of them for sticking with it when times got tough. I would tell them that every storm passes, and that with the right people, attitude, and habits, you can create a life of abundance, not only financially, but in things that matter most, like relationships, health, and meaning.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
There is no value or benefit to complaining. Either take action to improve a situation or solve a problem, or move on from it.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I would stop spending so much time on activities that aren’t people facing. I would try and impart as much goodwill towards others through personal interactions, rather than spending time doing work or tasks that confine me to solitude.
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- Website: https://flatironstutoring.com
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