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From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller
30 episodes
He Works for Someone Else But Thinks Like an Owner | Nicholas Verzicco
Ep 36 · Aug 13, 2026 · 56 min
Not every great career story starts with owning the company. In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller switches things up to spotlight the other side of the journey building a name for yourself while working for someone else. Her guest is Nicholas Verzicco, who runs the construction management staffing division for New Jersey at Actalent (formerly Aerotech), placing hundreds of professionals with general contractors, subcontractors, and AEC firms. A five-time President's Club…
Cut From the NBA, Built a Million-Dollar Coaching Empire
Ep 35 · Aug 6, 2026 · 54 min
Cut From the NBA, Built a Million-Dollar Coaching Empire What does it take to turn 60 rejections into a nine-year pro basketball career and then build an entirely new business from scratch? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Dre Baldwin, founder of Work On Your Game, a TEDx speaker, 43-time author, and former professional basketball player who spent nine years playing overseas. Dre shares how he went from a walk-on at a Division III college to building a…
Why Diversity Training Fails and What Actually Works.
Ep 34 · Jul 29, 2026 · 55 min
Why Diversity Training Fails and What Actually Works What happens when you've spent 30 years telling CEOs the truth nobody else will? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Mauricio Velasquez, president of Diversity Training Group (DTG) and author of the newly released book Tackling Toxicity: A Skills-Based Guide to Addressing Toxicity. Mauricio has trained, consulted, and coached over a million people across every U.S. state but one in a career spanning thre…
From Wall Street to Dog Walking Empire
Ep 33 · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
From Wall Street to Dog Walking Empire What happens when you walk away from a 22-year career on Wall Street to pursue something completely different? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller, host Pat Miller sits down with Amanda Anderson, founder of Ring and Run Dog Walkers, to explore her remarkable transition from the fast-paced world of New York's Financial District to building one of Staten Island's premier dog walking businesses. Amanda shares how s…
Music Producer to LA Entrepreneur — How He Built Both | With Connor Treacy
Ep 32 · Jul 16, 2026 · 53 min
What does it take to go from organizing small events at 19 years old to working with Grammy-winning artists, launching one of Hollywood's hottest nightlife venues, and building a successful talent management company? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller, host Pat Miller sits down with Connor Treacy, an entrepreneur, talent manager, and former music producer who turned his passion for music and entertainment into a thriving business in Los Angeles. Con…
The Master Closer Reveals Why You Can't Close | With Kayvon Kay
Ep 31 · Jul 9, 2026 · 55 min
If you've ever wondered why you can't close a sale, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams, host Pat Miller sits down with Kayvon Kay, internationally recognized keynote speaker, Master Closer, sales strategist, and revenue architect, to break down the psychology behind closing deals and why most entrepreneurs unknowingly sabotage their own sales. Kayvon shares the mindset shifts, communication skills, and sales techniques that separat…
Building a $1.5B Real Estate Empire from a Cubicle | Mark Khuri
Ep 30 · Jul 2, 2026 · 46 min
In this inspiring episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller, Pat sits down with Mark Khuri, CEO and Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management, to uncover the remarkable journey from working in a corporate cubicle to building a $1.5 billion real estate investment portfolio. Mark shares how a simple conversation with a coworker sparked his passion for real estate investing and led him to purchase his first property while still working a full-time corporate job. Through p…
Skate Where the Puck Is Going | #29 (John Petrocelli)
Ep 29 · Jun 25, 2026 · 56 min
What if the biggest opportunities are hiding where everyone else isn't looking? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with John Petrocelli, founder and CEO of Bulldog DM, whose work has generated more than 1 billion audience engagements for brands including Apple, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Netflix, and YouTube. John shares his journey from working in telecommunications and Hollywood mailrooms to helping pioneer the livestreaming industry. Along the way, he collaborated…
More Than Just Luck | #28 (Greg Wier)
Ep 28 · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
What if the biggest thing standing between you and success is the excuse you've been telling yourself? In this candid conversation, Pat Miller sits down with entrepreneur, author, and security industry veteran Greg Wier to unpack the hard lessons behind building and selling multimillion-dollar companies. From becoming a young father with no money and a failed business to leading a national security empire, Greg shares the unfiltered stories that shaped his journey. Along the way, he reveals why…
The Book I Had to Write | #27
Ep 27 · Jun 11, 2026 · 19 min
What if every setback you've survived was actually preparing you for something bigger? In this special six-month anniversary episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller steps behind the guest chair and into the spotlight to share the story she's never fully told before. Pat introduces her upcoming book, Underdog to Empire: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses with Strength, Strategy, and a Sense of Humor, and reads powerful excerpts that reveal the grit, heartbreak, resilience…
Why Forgiveness Creates Momentum: From Prison to Purpose | #26 (David Fullmer)
Ep 26 · Jun 4, 2026 · 50 min
Success means nothing if you lose yourself chasing it. In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with David to unpack the mindset shifts, daily rhythms, and painful life lessons that transformed him from a troubled teenager facing prison into a successful entrepreneur, coach, and mentor helping others unlock their purpose. David shares the philosophy behind his "B7 Rhythm," a seven-day framework built around motivation, gratitude, forgiveness, intuition…
She Chose Groceries Over Dreams | #25 (Sarah Walton)
May 28, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
At 16, Sarah Walton had to choose between feeding her family or chasing her dream. That painful moment shaped her beliefs about money, worth, and success for years until she finally rewrote the story. In this powerful conversation, host Pat Miller sits down with entrepreneur and coach Sarah Walton to unpack how childhood scarcity can silently control adult success, and how women can reclaim abundance, confidence, and personal power. Key Takeaways: • How early money trauma shapes your future deci…
From Bankruptcy to Building Back | #24 (Kim Leo)
May 21, 2026 · 51 min
What happens when you lose everything, trust the wrong people, and still find the strength to rebuild from scratch? In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Chef Kim Leo, founder of Kitchen by Kim Cooks, to unpack her incredible journey from restaurant legacy to bankruptcy, betrayal, Hurricane Sandy, and painful business collapses, all before rising again through grit, faith, and purpose. Kim shares how Covid unexpectedly became her breakthrough, trans…
She Built a Dream From Side Hustle | #23 (Alexa Englesbe)
Ep 23 · May 14, 2026 · 53 min
What starts as a side hustle can turn into a life you never imagined. In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Alexa Englesbe, founder of Alexa Lynn Photography, to unpack how she went from chasing a career in magazines to building a thriving photography business from the ground up. Through trial, networking, and relentless self-teaching, Alexa turned curiosity into craft—and craft into a full-time career. From Facebook groups to 26 weddings a year, Alexa share…
Burnout Nearly Killed Him at 30 | #22 (Boomer Anderson)
Ep 22 · May 7, 2026 · 58 min
He looked perfectly healthy—until one test revealed a life-threatening truth at just 30 years old. In this episode, host Pat Miller sits down with Boomer Anderson, CEO of Smarter Not Harder Inc., who shares how a high-powered career in investment banking led to severe burnout, hidden heart disease, and a complete life pivot. What started as a personal health scare turned into a mission to help entrepreneurs optimize their health, performance, and longevity. Boomer breaks down why burnout isn't j…
Built on Grit, Not Passion | #21 (Courtney Spies)
Apr 30, 2026 · 53 min
What if everything you've been told about "following your passion" is wrong? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Courtney Spies, Sales Director at Clark Dietrich, whose career started in the Yellow Pages and evolved into leading a major force in a male-dominated industry. Her journey wasn't driven by passion—it was built through grit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of mastery. From cold calls to commanding rooms she "wasn't supposed to be in," Courtney proves that success isn't fo…
From Weddings to 25 Rental Properties | #20 (Cameron Philgreen)
Ep 20 · Apr 23, 2026 · 49 min
What if the life you want is just one pivot away? Cameron Philgreen went from shooting hundreds of weddings to building a real estate portfolio of 25+ properties, without using his own money. In this episode, he shares how a single book sparked his journey, how he leveraged the BRRRR method to create passive income, and how he's now scaling a thriving coffee business while protecting what matters most: his time and family. In this episode, you'll learn: How to invest in real estate with little t…
From Introvert to Immigration Powerhouse | #19 (Alka Bahal)
Ep 19 · Apr 16, 2026 · 55 min
She built a career helping others find opportunity while overcoming her own fears along the way. Alka Bahal, partner and chair of Corporate Immigration Services, shares how she went from a shy, introverted law student avoiding the courtroom to a respected leader with nearly 30 years of experience. Along the way, she reveals what it really takes to succeed in law, navigate complex systems, and build a reputation rooted in trust. In this episode, Alka and Pat dive into the realities of entrepreneu…
Who You Are Isn't Who You Think | #18 (Jane Bond)
Ep 18 · Apr 9, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
What if the life you built isn't actually yours? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Jane Bond, a high-level strategist who helps successful people confront the truth beneath their achievements. From growing up in the hood to navigating multiple careers across industries, Jane shares how she had to unravel decades of identity to finally discover who she really is. This conversation dives deep into the hidden cost of success, the pressure of societal expectations, and what it really takes…
She Built Freedom the Hard Way | #17 (Sarah Saffari)
Ep 17 · Apr 2, 2026 · 57 min
She chased success and found burnout, then rebuilt everything on her own terms. Sarah Saffari shares her unconventional path from aspiring doctor to entrepreneur, revealing how a chance encounter while traveling sparked her vision for freedom. From opening a gym that made money but drained her life, to pivoting into marketing and building a global influencer agency, her journey is filled with risks, setbacks, and relentless self-belief. In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur with host…
From Homelessness to Historic Success | #16 (Paul Lamar Hunter)
Ep 16 · Mar 26, 2026 · 58 min
What if the odds stacked against you were actually the beginning of your greatest story? In this powerful episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Paul Lamar Hunter, the 19th of 21 children who rose from poverty and homelessness to become the first in his family to graduate from college. Paul shares how rejection, hardship, and being told "no" by the media only fueled his determination to build a legacy of impact. From growing up…
What If Success Isn't About Speed, But About Staying Power? | #15 (Michael Grinberg)
Mar 19, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
On this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with Michael Grinberg, CEO and Founder of The RevOps Shop, to unpack a journey that starts in a tiny Brooklyn apartment and scales into the world of AI, tech, and high-growth entrepreneurship. From selling on eBay at 13 to working at HubSpot and launching his own AI-enabled services firm, Michael shares the sacrifices, risks, and lessons that shaped his path. Together, Pat and Michael dive into what today's entrepreneurs…
She Bet on the Trades | #14 (Heather Creech)
Ep 14 · Mar 12, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
A random conversation in a crowded Nashville bar sparked a career shift that would change everything. On this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with Heather Creech, Marketing and Business Development Manager at Echo Power Electric, to talk about how a former educator found her calling in the blue collar world. From mentoring students to championing workforce development, Heather shares how the trades opened doors she never expected and why more women and young p…
Built From the Bronx: Real Estate, Resilience & Legacy | #13 (Steven Padernacht)
Ep 13 · Mar 3, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
What if the greatest business school you ever attended was your father's dinner table? Steven Padernacht grew up in the Bronx watching his father build a vertically integrated real estate business from the ground up, and those dinner-table deal talks became the foundation of Steven's own two-decade career in real estate. After losing his father at just 27, Steven took the five life lessons his dad left behind and turned them into a blueprint for building wealth, community, and legacy in one of N…
Where Creativity Meets Construction | #12 (Rachel Niederhofer)
Ep 12 · Feb 26, 2026 · 55 min
What if the path you never planned becomes the one that transforms your life and business? In this conversation, luxury designer and strategic renovation advisor Rachel Niederhofer shares how she went from corporate finance to building a thriving design, construction-management, and real-estate brand. She opens up about the unexpected turns that shaped her entrepreneurial journey, the power of vision, and why mastering the fundamentals matters more than rushing the process. Rachel also reveals t…
Building Wealth Without Entitlement | #11 (Blake Johnson)
Ep 11 · Feb 19, 2026 · 52 min
What if the money you leave your kids actually ruins them? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with nationally recognized estate planning attorney Blake Johnson to unpack why traditional inheritance often creates entitlement—and how intentional legacy planning builds stronger families instead. Blake shares his journey from working alongside his father to buying him out, scaling a multi-state law firm, and developing the Family Bank Method, a framework designed…
Always Be Curious, Not Closing | #10 (Ron Marvo)
Ep 10 · Feb 12, 2026 · 38 min
What if the fight that almost broke you became the discipline that built your success? In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller sits down with business development coach, former Golden Gloves champion, and podcast host Ron Marvo to unpack a journey shaped by resilience, grit, and relentless curiosity. From a life-altering childhood crisis to championship boxing and ultimately building a scalable business development framework, Ron shares how discipline, trust, and asking…
Close Customers for Life | #9 (Josh Cadillac)
Ep 9 · Feb 5, 2026 · 53 min
What if success wasn't about closing deals—but about eliminating the option to quit? In this episode, real estate coach, investor, and author Josh Cadillac joins host Pat Miller to break down what it really means to build a business that lasts. From being raised in entrepreneurship at age nine, to losing everything in the 2008 crash, Josh shares how underdogs win—by outworking, outlasting, and outthinking the competition. Together, Pat and Josh unpack the mindset shifts, discipline, and systems…
Turning Adversity Into Power | #8 (Rosemary Cescolini)
Ep 8 · Jan 29, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
What if the setback you're facing right now is actually your greatest opportunity? In this episode, host Pat Miller sits down with entrepreneur, manufacturer, and mentor Rosemary Cescolini to unpack a powerful journey that began in teaching and evolved into building a multi-generation construction and manufacturing legacy. From learning the shop floor in a male-dominated industry to growing over 200 product designs and mentoring the next wave of entrepreneurs, Rosemary shares what it really take…
Lawyers Who Think Like CEOs | #7 (Damian Conforti)
Ep 7 · Jan 22, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
What happens when a lawyer stops thinking like a prosecutor—and starts thinking like a business owner? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Damian Conforti, a former prosecutor turned trusted corporate counsel, to unpack what it really means to practice the business of law. Damian shares how relearning law through an entrepreneurial lens transformed the way he advises CEOs, founders, and leadership teams facing real-world operational and governance challenges. Rather than just reacting to…
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