Show notes
In this episode of Chasing Thoughts hosts Mindy Aisling and Keith Dauch sit down with Pat Cooper, a digital marketer, Star Wars fan, and one who recognized early in his life that paving your own way is more true and authentic than dedication to the prescribed route we are taught to take.During this interview Pat shares his story of struggling with school simply because it held no interest for him. As Pat began to pave his own path in life, he earned his degree after finding his passion. Pat talks about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, the times and joy and the times of horrific fear. Through the fear, though, he learned the importance of staying true to yourself, and learning to slow down and prioritize your mental health above all.If you are feeling lost and confused with what direction your life is taking, or if you are an entrepreneur following your passion, Pat gives some amazing tips and advice to ensure that you always find joy in what you do.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:02:29 Pat’s origin story00:06:36 The role of authenticity in marketing00:07:30 Our careers are not linear00:09:26 Working with generations differences in clients00:10:44 Becoming more confident with being seen00:13:50 Marketing and people not liking you00:15:20 The mindset need to take your own path in life00:16:50 The three elements for the necessary mindset00:17:59 Building the platform of your personal brand00:18:31 What is a personal brand?00:21:25 Balance in business and social media00:26:52 The power of listening00:28:38 The type of clients Pat works with00:30:51 The Brands over Brews Podcast00:39:02 Changes in marketing in 202400:39:02 The paralysis that can come with an overwhelming amount of business choices00:46:08 The importance of tracking effort00:49:48 The most important part—Star Wars00:54:25 We’re not sponsored by Lego, but—we’re down if you are00:55:52 Pat’s last wordsWhere you can find Pat:Website: patcooper.comlinked.com/in/patcoopertwitter.com/patcooperInstagram: patbcooperIf you would like to know more about Mindy or Keith you can find them here:Mindy Aisling (@mindyaisling)[email protected] Dauch (@mastercheeseee)[email protected] on Chasing Thoughts:https://www.mindyaisling.com/chasingthoughts.html
