Our CEO, Patrick Rooney, joined The Growth Focus Podcast to share hard-earned insights and real-world lessons on what it truly takes to build successful companies from the ground up.
Patrick shares his real story—no script, no sugarcoating. What began as a mid-level marketing role at a PR agency took a sharp left turn after an unexpected layoff. That detour? It led to launching not one, not two, but three companies (well—two thriving, and one still very much a work in progress). His journey is anything but traditional, but it’s a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and rolling with the punches.
Give a listen as Patrick talks about:
- The real (and unexpected) spark behind his three-time dive into entrepreneurship
- How the right people are key to success, regardless of the type of business
- How to build trust—even when things fall apart
- The power of founder authenticity in shaping a company’s culture and story
- His surprising shift from dreading sales to embracing it as a meaningful connection
- …and a whole lot more insight, honesty, and humor along the way