From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller

Pat Miller
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Have you ever felt like the outsider? That you are never the first pick? That you are always being underestimated or overlooked? Do you identify with being the underdog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, welcome to From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller. Each week, Pat brings super successful entrepreneurs like herself who can provide the tips and tools to help you win when the chips seemed stacked against you.

  1. 3d ago

    The Book I Had to Write | #27

    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, and determination behind her entrepreneurial journey. From growing up overlooked and underestimated, to building a construction company with just $100, to rebuilding her life after the loss of her husband and business partner, Pat shares the lessons that shaped both her business and her life. In this episode: Why being underestimated can become your greatest advantage How RPM Construction was built from a layoff check and a bold decision The powerful "Filing Cabinet Method" for leading through grief and adversity Why some of the people who hurt you may end up helping you most This episode is a celebration of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the underdog spirit that refuses to quit. If you've ever wondered whether the hard road is worth it, this conversation is for you. Your story isn't over. Your next chapter might be the one that changes everything.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net

    19 min

  2. Jun 4

    Why Forgiveness Creates Momentum: From Prison to Purpose | #26 (David Fullmer)

    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, humility, and personal growth. He also opens up about bankruptcy, addiction, family struggles, rebuilding after failure, and why true wealth is about impact, not possessions. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "love you money" matters more than "FU money" How forgiveness can unlock momentum and peace The simple daily rhythm that reduces anxiety and creates clarity This conversation is a reminder that your past does not define your future. One decision can change everything.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net   Connect with David https://www.becomingseven.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/becomesevenofficial/  Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingseven?_t=8qekWWvSYOZ&_r=1  Fb : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568176791201  YT : https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingSeven/videos

    50 min

  3. May 28

    She Chose Groceries Over Dreams | #25 (Sarah Walton)

    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 decisions • Why success without fulfillment feels empty • The small mindset shifts that create real abundance If you've ever felt stuck between responsibility and your dreams, this episode will remind you that a new path is always possible.    ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net  Connect with Sarah www.sarahwalton.com Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube - @thesarahwalton FB: @sarahwaltonpage

    1h 1m

  4. May 21

    From Bankruptcy to Building Back | #24 (Kim Leo)

    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, transforming her home kitchen hustle into a thriving business while helping others along the way. In this episode, you'll discover: • How devastating setbacks can become your greatest redirection • Why bad partnerships can teach your biggest business lessons • The power of resilience, service, and finding purpose beyond profit This is more than a story about food. It's about survival, reinvention, and proving that your greatest comeback can come after your hardest fall.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net  Connect with Kim https://kitchenbykimcooks.com Facebook @KimCooks Instagram @KitchenbyKimCooks TikTok @kimcooks1

    51 min

  5. May 14

    She Built a Dream From Side Hustle | #23 (Alexa Englesbe)

    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 shares the real journey behind building a brand in a saturated industry—and what it actually takes to stand out. In this episode, you'll learn: How to turn a side hustle into a full-time business Why relationships and networking drive growth The importance of niching down (and saying no) If you've ever wondered whether you can build something of your own—this is your sign.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net   Connect with Alexa: https://www.alexalynnphoto.com Instagram @alexa.lynn.photo Facebook: @AlexaLynnPhotos

    53 min

  6. May 7

    Burnout Nearly Killed Him at 30 | #22 (Boomer Anderson)

    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 just "in your head," how stress silently destroys your body, and why most health advice online is misleading without personalization. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sleep deprivation is as dangerous as alcohol for performance How "stress buckets" lead to burnout (and how to fix them) The importance of testing—not guessing—your health strategy If you're building a business but neglecting your health, this conversation might just change—and save—your life.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net   Connect with Boomer Troscriptions.com Instagram: @troscriptions

    58 min

  7. Apr 30

    Built on Grit, Not Passion | #21 (Courtney Spies)

    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 found—it's earned. In this episode, you'll learn: Why passion is a byproduct of mastery—not the starting point How to turn self-doubt into your biggest competitive advantage The mindset shift that separates underdogs from leaders If you've ever questioned your path, doubted your ability, or felt like you didn't belong in the room—this conversation will change the way you see everything. Because success isn't about where you start… it's about how hard you're willing to work to become who you're meant to be. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net   Connect with Courtney https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyspies

    53 min

  8. Apr 23

    From Weddings to 25 Rental Properties | #20 (Cameron Philgreen)

    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 to no money out of pocket Why "buying back your time" is the ultimate entrepreneurial move The real cost of hustle and how to build success without sacrificing your life If you've ever felt stuck trading time for money, this conversation will challenge how you think about freedom, wealth, and what you're really building.   ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram   thepatmiller11 Website     patmiller.net   Connect with Cameron: https://cameronphilgreen.com https://www.youtube.com/@cameron_philgreen https://www.instagram.com/cameron_philgreen

    49 min
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Have you ever felt like the outsider? That you are never the first pick? That you are always being underestimated or overlooked? Do you identify with being the underdog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, welcome to From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller. Each week, Pat brings super successful entrepreneurs like herself who can provide the tips and tools to help you win when the chips seemed stacked against you.

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