Embark on a captivating journey with Pat Law, founder of GOODSTUPH, as she shares her remarkable 14-year odyssey through the tumultuous landscape of entrepreneurship. From humble beginnings selling spiders in her childhood to building a multi-million-dollar advertising agency, Pat's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
In this episode, Pat opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from learning the value of hard work and integrity in her upbringing to confronting the challenges of loneliness and self-doubt as a founder. With candid honesty, she reflects on the lessons learned along the way, both personally and professionally, and how they have shaped her identity as a leader.
Through insightful anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Pat delves into the core principles that have driven her success, from the importance of honesty and humility to the transformative power of leading by example. She offers invaluable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives, urging them to embrace the hunger for success and create environments where others can thrive.
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 Get to know Pat Law
04:05 How Pat Law’s childhood impacted her
14:13 “We are products of our upbringing”
18:16 Key principles that drove Pat Law’s success
19:36 Entrepreneurship can get lonely
22:47 The story behind GOODSTUPH
25:33 Pat Law’s hardest lessons in entrepreneurship
39:36 Qualities that are instrumental to Pat Law’s success
43:30 Delivering feedback and learning from mistakes
47:36 A good leader vs A great leader
49:24 How the definition of success can evolve
53:40 What drives Pat Law to keep going?
55:17 Advice to leaders in the new era
57:27 Advice for leaders in the creative industry
59:10 Final thoughts