Travis Makes Money Make Money by Disrupting Everything | Patrick Leddin
Patrick Leddin is a leadership expert, bestselling author, decorated Army veteran, and founder of two successful companies. As a former Airborne Ranger and 82nd Airborne officer, senior consultant at KPMG and Franklin Covey, and Vanderbilt professor, Patrick has coached thousands of people to lead through challenge and change. He’s the author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge and, with James Patterson, the new book Disrupt Everything: Win and Take Control of Your Future.
On this episode we talk about:
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Patrick’s unlikely journey from floundering college dropout and Army recruit to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and bestselling author
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How the military taught him discipline and the value of following clear steps and systems
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Building and exiting a consulting company with his wife—from side hustle to full-time to acquisition
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Why “betting on yourself” can unlock more security and fulfillment than any traditional “safe” career path
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Insights from “Disrupt Everything”: Defining purpose, thriving under adversity, and finding opportunity in uncertainty
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Behind the scenes on co-authoring with James Patterson, blending powerful storytelling with actionable business wisdom
Top 3 Takeaways
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Most “overnight” entrepreneurs start with side hustles, lots of hours, and calculated risk—build your skillset, then leap when the moment is right.
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Define your mission, values, and purpose early, and you’ll weather any disruption or crisis thrown your way.
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True opportunity is often found in chaos—if you’re willing to pivot and act when everyone else hesitates.
Notable Quotes
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“If you can fail at what you don’t want, you may as well take a chance on what you love.”
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“At some point, you need to ask, do you want a safe job—or would you rather bet on yourself?”
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“Times of uncertainty are fertile ground for opportunity—if you’re clear on your purpose, you can disrupt everything and win.”
Connect with Patrick Leddin:
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Website: patrickleddin.com
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