#15: Pat O'Driscoll, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder The Visionary Group, Founder of O'Media

"I think a lot people who want to be entrepreneurs, think they have to have some crazy, sophisticated startup idea. And for me, it was like let me just see what I know and see if I can monetize that at all." -Pat O'Driscoll | 

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!

On todays episode I sat down with my friend Pat O'Driscoll. On this episode we explore his path into entrepreneurship, starting companies from his college dorm, creativity, discipline, branding and so much more. At the age of 21 Pat is making an impact on myself as many others and clientele, inspiring those to push to be ones best self, and to explore their potential

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Time Stamps
(0:00) - Intro
(2:15) - Episode Start
(4:16) - Pat meeting Gary Vaynerchuk, introduction to entrepreneurship, Donald on meeting Theo Von
(9:29) - How did meeting Gary Vaynerchuk impact you?
(11:19) - Inspiration and the start of O'Media
(15:30) - How did you take the first steps into beginning O'Media?
(17:56) - What have been some difficulties, challenges you've run into while building a brand
(24:27) - "Go All The Way" tattoo, Manifestation and creation, a tangent on entrepreneurship, music, Hard work v. Talent
(44:32) - Hustle culture and handling/preventing burnout
(50:19) - Habits and routines and finding your rhythm
(57:44) - Journaling and Pat's approach to it
(1:02:56) - Pat on spending $20k on courses
(1:11:35) - Pat and Donald on College
(1:18:19) - What would you tell your 18 year old self?
(1:21:59) - What is The Visionary Group? What is the vision behind it?
(1:25:25) - How do you think Covid impacted the fitness industry?
(1:29:01) - Personal branding and The Wizard of Oz, branding with social media, the founder's story, Donald and Pat chat about podcasting and long format content
(1:42:36) - Pat on 'Monk Mode' and partying when you have something to celebrate
(1:50:15) - Pat's recommended books: 'The Millionaire Fastlane' by MJ DeMarco, 'Greenlights' by Matthew McConaughey 
(1:52:35) - Pat's tips for finding your passion, and taking the first steps
(1:54:06) - What does the word create mean to you?
(1:56:11) - Closing thoughts
(1:57:12) - Outro, end of episode