Build Boldly with Pat Rodgers
'Build Boldly' dives deep into the experiences of entrepreneurs and operators alike with Pat Rodgers, Chief Revenue Officer of RISE Commercial District. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale up, this podcast is your go-to resource for real stories and tangible advice to help you move your business forward. Tune in every two weeks to learn from those who’ve been there. If you’re ready to build, build boldly. Subscribe now and let’s get to work.
Episodes
47 episodes
Building a Business That Can Grow: Sales, Marketing, Leadership
If more business came your way tomorrow, would you be ready for it? In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers brings together highlights from three conversations about building a business that can support growth.Dan Faber of Lucian ex...
From Garage Side Hustle to Growth: Jake Trejo of Oakley and Hyde on Building and Scaling an Event Rental Business
What does it really look like to grow a business from a home-based hobby into a scaling commercial operation? In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Jake Trejo, co-owner of Oakley and Hyde, a Cincinnati-based ...
What Tenants Really Say: RISE District Managers on Flexible Space, Amenities & Small Business Growth
What should small business owners ask before leasing warehouse, office, or flex space?In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with four RISE Commercial District managers for a practical, behind-the-scenes conversa...
Podcasting as a Content Engine: Storytelling and Trust with Anthony Palmer of Palm Tree Pod Co.
In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Anthony Palmer, CEO and founder of Palm Tree Pod Co., the production partner behind the Build Boldly podcast.Pat and Anthony get into why RISE...
Franchising for Smarter Growth: Anna Dey on Multi-Brand Expansion, Risk, Funding, and Building Exit Value
Franchising is not just a way to buy a business. For the right entrepreneur, it can be a strategy to scale smarter, reduce risk, build recurring revenue opportunities, and create long-term enterprise value.In this episode of Build Boldly...
Meta Ads for Small Business: Nicole Eldridge on Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Retargeting & Lead Follow-Up
Most buyers are not ready to buy the first time they see your business.In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Nicole Eldridge, Meta ads strategist and founder of Nicole Eldridge Media, to break down how small bu...
Branding vs. Marketing: Riley Best on Building Trust, Consistent Messaging, and a Brand That Converts
If your business looks smaller online than it is in real life, your brand may be costing you opportunities.In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with graphic and digital designer Riley Best to...
Scaling Smarter with Founder & CEO Jim Sapp: Leadership Teams, Mentors, Small Bets, and the Story Behind RISE Commercial District
In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with entrepreneur and RISE Commercial District founder Jim Sapp to unpack the lessons behind scaling multiple high-growth businesses.Jim shares how he grew Indie Lube to 50 locations...
Marketing That Drives Revenue: Rachael Coverdale on Sales Alignment, ICPs, AI, and Finding the Right Marketing Partner
Marketing should not live in a silo. In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Rachael Coverdale, CEO and founder of Coverdale Consulting, to break down how growing businesses can turn market...
How to Build a Repeatable Sales Process for Trade & Service Businesses with Dan Faber of Lushin
Dan Faber has spent years helping B2B and B2C companies build stronger sales systems, coach sales teams, and create accountability that actually drives revenue growth. In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Da...
Replay: Ryan Pape on Resilience, Franchise Growth, and Marketing Through Uncertainty with Archadeck
Today, we’re bringing back one of our most popular Build Boldly conversations from the archive. Before taking the leap with an Archadeck franchise, Ryan Pape felt his career had stagnated. In this episode, host Pat Rodgers sits down...
Your Q1 Business Check-In: Strategy, Operations, Cash Flow & Financial Clarity
As Q1 wraps up, it’s the perfect time to pause and get honest about what your business really needs next. In this recap episode of Build Boldly, we revisit key moments from the first two episodes of our 2026 Business Roadmap series: St...
How to Master Cash Flow & Forecast Growth: Logan Burchett on FP&A, Scenario Planning & Scaling Smarter
Most businesses don’t fail because of a bad product. They fail because they run out of cash. In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Logan Burchett, founder and CEO of Forecastr, to break down how founders can use r...
From Operator to Leader: Adam Weber on Delegation, Goal Setting & Building High-Performing Teams
At some point, every founder hits the same wall: You can’t do everything anymore… but letting go feels just as risky. In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Adam Weber, two-time founder, former CEO of Emplify, and ...
How to Build an AI-Native Company: Santi Jaramillo on AI Adoption, Leadership Buy-In & Real Productivity Gains
AI isn’t just another software tool. It’s a transformation in how companies operate.In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Santi Jaramillo, co-founder and co-CEO of Pragmatico, to discuss how mid-market and...
From $250K Loss to Mission-Driven Growth: Bradley Will on Building Mumbies, DTC Resilience & Thinking Bigger
What do you do when you lose $250,000 in inventory, miss Black Friday, and only have weeks of runway left? You build anyway. In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Bradley Will, founder and CEO of Mumbies, a Milwau...
Bookkeeping, Taxes & Cash Flow: How to Set Up Financial Systems That Scale with Paul Anthony from Opstart
If you want to scale your business, your financial systems have to scale with you—or they’ll quietly become the thing that breaks everything.In this episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Paul Anthony, founder and CEO o...
Personal Growth: How to Work On Your Business, Build Support Systems, and Scale Without Burnout | 2026 Business Roadmap, Part 4
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...
Sales & Marketing: CRMs, Ideal Clients, Local SEO, and Building a Repeatable Growth Engine | 2026 Business Roadmap, Part 3
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...
Finance & Accounting: Cash Flow, Bookkeeping, Budgets, and Building a Scalable Business | 2026 Business Roadmap, Part 2
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: financ...
Strategy & Operations: How to Build a Clear Plan and Execute Without Chaos | 2026 Business Roadmap, Part 1
"Hope is not a strategy." In the first episode of the Build Boldly 2026 Business Roadmap series, host Pat Rodgers breaks down the foundation every successful business needs: strategy and operations.Too many entrepreneurs rely on hustle ...
Season Finale: Lessons from Year One & The 2026 Business Roadmap for Entrepreneurs with Pat Rodgers and Allison Barber
What does it really take to launch, survive, and scale a business in today’s world?In this season-finale episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers is joined by Allison Barber to reflect on the first year of the podcast. They unpack the m...
From Software Engineer to 3D Printing Entrepreneur: Jim Hribar on Scaling Rebar Labs
What does it take to grow a side hustle into a full-scale business? In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Jim Hribar, founder of Rebar Labs, to explore the entrepreneurial journey from software engineering to buil...
From Navy Discipline to Designer Vision: Donte Bryson Jr. on Building BRYLAMAR and the Power of Following Your Gut
In honor of Veterans Day, host Pat Rodgers sits down with Donte Bryson Jr., founder and creative director of BRYLAMAR, a luxury fashion brand For Dreamers Who Do. Donte shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to launching a high-end de...
Friendship, Business & The Raw Reality: How Elizabeth Coratola and Lauren Schouweiler Navigate Partnership at COCO the Shop
Running a business with your best friend sounds like a dream, until it’s not. In this episode of Build Boldly, Allison Barber sits down with Elizabeth Coratola and Lauren Schouweiler, co-owners of COCO the Shop, to talk about the real ...