As companies grow, founders often become the biggest bottleneck. In the final episode of the Business Roadmap series, host Pat Rodgers tackles one of the most overlooked drivers of business success: personal growth for business owners.

Pat shares practical, experience-driven advice on how to transition from doing everything yourself to working on the business by identifying your weakest points, hiring or outsourcing strategically, and letting go of control so your business can scale.

This episode covers how to:

• Identify and fill leadership gaps through hiring, outsourcing, or contractors
• Shift from operator to strategic leader without losing momentum
• Find the right mentors inside and outside your industry
• Build a personal book club to support continuous learning
• Block non-negotiable time to think strategically instead of fighting daily fires
• Create a support system, including a non-business “hype person,” to handle the emotional weight of leadership

Pat also shares why neglecting personal development doesn’t just hurt the business, it impacts employees, families, and long-term sustainability.

If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or business owner feeling stretched thin, this episode will help you reclaim clarity, build the right support systems, and grow both personally and professionally, so your business can thrive long term.

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Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

If your business isn’t growing, it’s usually not a product problem—it’s a sales or marketing problem. In episode 3 of the Build Boldly Business Roadmap series, host Pat Rodgers dives into one of the most important skills every entrepreneur must master: sales and marketing.

Pat breaks down how business owners can build a repeatable, measurable sales system using a CRM, clearly define their Ideal Client Profile (ICP), and eliminate friction that slows deals down. He explains why tracking wins and losses matters, how to replicate top-performing sales behaviors, and how to align sales goals with compensation and realistic timelines.

On the marketing side, Pat makes a strong case for treating marketing as a non-negotiable investment, not an afterthought. He walks through how to set a marketing plan and budget, why outsourcing early often makes more sense than hiring in-house, and how local SEO can drive high-intent leads for businesses that serve specific geographies.

You’ll learn how to:
-Implement and use a CRM to track leads, deals, and performance
-Identify and double down on your Ideal Client Profile
- Replicate top sellers’ behaviors with a sales playbook
- Remove friction from your sales process
- Set sales goals tied directly to compensation
- Build a marketing plan that actually drives revenue

This episode is a tactical guide to building a sales and marketing engine that scales. Next week, Pat wraps up the Roadmap series with Personal Growth and Leadership.

Until then, like, share, and Build Boldly.

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Connect with Pat Rodgers on LinkedIn
Learn more about RISE Commercial District Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

If you want to grow, scale, and sleep at night, your numbers have to be right. In episode 2 of the Build Boldly Business Roadmap series, host Pat Rodgers tackles one of the most critical, and most overlooked, pillars of entrepreneurship: finance and accounting.

Pat breaks down how business owners should approach bookkeeping, budgeting, and cash flow management at every stage—from early spreadsheets to tools like QuickBooks, automation platforms, and outsourced bookkeeping support. He explains why clean books are essential for everything from pricing and hiring to securing financing and making confident decisions.

You’ll learn how to:
- Level up your bookkeeping and stop flying blind
- Build a budget and pro forma model to test growth scenarios
- Understand cash flow so payroll never becomes a surprise
- Build strong relationships with community banks
- Work with a business tax accountant to eliminate year-end stress

This episode is a practical, no-fluff guide to building financial clarity and discipline.

Next week, Pat dives into Sales & Marketing, where strategy meets execution.
Until then, like, share, and Build Boldly.

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Connect with Pat Rodgers on LinkedIn
Learn more about RISE Commercial District Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.