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Chris Clinard

Founder of Books4Guys

Chris Clinard is a connector at heart. With more than a decade in the professional recruiting industry, he’s spent his career helping individuals find the right opportunities and companies build stronger teams. Drawing from that same passion for connection and growth, Chris founded Books4Guys, a mission-driven platform designed to reignite a love for reading and make it accessible to all.

Books4Guys is more than a book community, it’s a movement. Its mission is to inspire more people to read, donate more books to those who need them, and build a community that grows through shared stories and shared impact. Built like a business but driven by purpose, Books4Guys funds its giving through memberships and partnerships, proving that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand.

Chris believes that reading changes lives. It builds leaders, deepens curiosity, and strengthens communities. Whether connecting professionals in the workplace or readers in the community, his mission remains the same: to help people grow through connection.

Money Matters Episode 345- Books4Guys: Saving Critical Thinking in a Distracted World W/ Chris Clinard
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June 24, 2026

Money Matters Episode 345- Books4Guys: Saving Critical Thinking in a Distracted World W/ Chris Clinard

Episode TitleWhy Men Need to Read More: Chris Clinard on Books, Growth, and the Mission Behind Books4GuysEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley welcomes Chris Clinard, host of the Books4Guys podcast and founder of the Books4Guys community.Chris shares the story behind Books4Guys, a platform built to encourage more men and young people to read, explore new ideas, and build lifelong learning habits. The conversation covers why men are reading less, how books can shape critical thinking, the surprising value of fiction, and why reading is more than just a hobby — it is a tool for personal growth, leadership, and better decision-making.Chris also discusses the Books4Guys book giveaway program, which supports authors while getting books into the hands of students, athletes, and communities. From high school football programs to conversations with authors, athletes, doctors, and leaders, Chris explains how books can open doors to new perspecti…