#258 - Burn Ladders, Build Bridges. Pursuing Work with Meaning and Purpose w| Dr. Alan Patterson
Release Date: 07/27/2022
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The Kronos Group Podcast
Join Jerry Brazie and Curtis Sprouse on The Kronos Group Podcast as they explore the intersection of science, business, and leadership. From 40 years in healthcare to founding the Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship, Curtis shares how to overcome mindset barriers, commercialise innovations, and build teams that thrive. Curtis Sprouse: Whether you're navigating business scenarios solo or in a peer group of 10, this episode is packed with actionable insights on life, business, tech, and more. This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share...
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The Kronos Group Podcast
From losing his corporate job in finance to building multiple 8-figure companies, Tom Dunkel has seen it all through the failures, the pivots, and the long road to sustainable wealth. In this episode, Tom joins Jerry Brazie to talk about: How he turned setbacks into opportunities after getting fired from corporate America The real mechanics behind distressed debt and “hard money” lending (what the gurus never tell you) Why team and niche determine whether your business succeeds or dies How to raise capital the right way and avoid rookie mistakes How entrepreneurs...
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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with entrepreneur and investor Tim Delaney for a real-world conversation about buying businesses, building cash flow, and creating financial independence without chasing hype. Tim shares how buying an existing liquor store — not a startup, not a tech company — became the foundation for long-term wealth, real estate ownership, and operational freedom. Together, Jerry and Tim break down what most people misunderstand about entrepreneurship and why boring, unsexy businesses are often the smartest path forward. You’ll learn:...
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How AI Is Changing the Future of Fashion and Sustainability ft. Anya Cheng | TKG Podcast #281
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What if you could stop wasting time shopping, stop doing laundry, and still look incredible every day? This week on The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Anya Cheng, the founder and CEO of Taelor Style — an AI-powered menswear rental and styling service changing the way busy men dress. Anya and Jerry dive deep into: How Taelor Style uses AI to predict fashion preferences and eliminate overproduction The real story behind building a startup from the ground up (and the truth about imposter syndrome) The future of fashion, tech, and entrepreneurship in the AI era It’s an...
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Peer Group Conversations: Scaling, Hiring, Solving Problems & Finding Purpose as a Founder | TKG Podcast #279
The Kronos Group Podcast
This episode goes deep — business, fatherhood, purpose, creative talent, and what it really takes to scale without losing yourself. Jonathan Grzybowski, co-founder of PENJI, joins Jerry Brazie to talk about: Bootstrapping a creative subscription service into an Inc. 5000 company Why so many entrepreneurs get burned hiring creative talent The communication gap that destroys projects before they even start Why simplicity and solving one clear problem always wins The real reason founders stay stuck (hint: ego + trying to do everything yourself) How becoming a dad reshapes the way...
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Peer-to-Peer Groups for Business Owners: How Real Operators Scale Faster | TKG Podcast #278
The Kronos Group Podcast
If you want real support from real operators — not theory — you can learn more about joining . Podcast breakdown: This week’s conversation is a deep dive into something every entrepreneur faces — the battle between doing it alone and getting the right guidance. And as Jerry says in the episode… independence is the superpower that builds a business and the same trait that can quietly destroy it. In this episode, we break down: Why so many business owners ignore advice that could save them How accountability changes your decisions (and your outcomes) Why fierce...
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The Truth About Scaling a Gym Business in 2025! ft. PJ Glassey | The Kronos Group Podcast #277
The Kronos Group Podcast
You’re passionate. You’re working hard. But you’re stuck. PJ Glassey, owner of Xgym, has lived the founder grind—building a fitness business from the ground up. In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie dives deep with PJ about what it really takes to grow a gym that doesn’t rely on you showing up every day. This isn’t a flashy marketing play. It’s systems, resilience, and real lessons from 20+ years in the fitness industry. Topics we cover: How PJ built a brand without sacrificing his health the moment he realized he had to stop doing everything himself Why most...
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The Kronos Group Podcast
This episode gets REAL about what it actually takes to build a business. If you’ve ever wondered why entrepreneurship feels like you’re constantly getting punched in the face… this conversation explains it better than any business book ever will. Jerry breaks down: The hidden cost of “just getting started” Why regulations crush small business owners long before they get a shovel in the ground The real failure rate of e-commerce and why most people never make a dollar Why selling is easy — but selling profitably is the hard part Why entrepreneurs need peer-to-peer support...
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges and realities of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of momentum, hard work, and the often glamorized perception of being a business owner. We share personal experiences and insights on balancing work and family life, the necessity of perseverance, and the mindset required to succeed in the entrepreneurial journey.
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From Broke to $500M: What They Don’t Tell You About Operating a Business | TKG Podcast #274
The Kronos Group Podcast
A new era has begun. Previously, this podcast was called The Jerry Brazie podcast, but Jerry has taken on a new family-owned business and has began to rebuild from the ground floor. This is Episode #274 of the new rebranded podcast called The Kronos Group Podcast — where we don’t sugarcoat entrepreneurship. Founders Matt Floyd, Jerry Brazie, and Steve Floyd break down what it really takes to build a business, why most people misunderstand success, and how health and mindset are your most underrated business assets. From hitting rock bottom to building and selling companies worth hundreds...
info_outlineHad a great conversation with Dr. Alan M. Patterson. He is an organizational development consultant, specializing in executive and leadership development. Having led hundreds of clients for over four decades, Dr. Patterson continues to ignore standard coaching methods, opting to pursue and lead clients down the path of meaningful careers that are not only successful but also rewarding. He’s worked with everyone from the Federal Reserve Bank to Hewlett Packard to Major League Baseball and the United States Navy. His new book is Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. Pursuing Work with Meaning and Purpose. Learn more at dralanpatterson.com
All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie Podcast. So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is talking about it in an unfiltered and honest way. It’s just his opinion, but he will make you think! Let us know if any of this hits home for you and please forward this to anyone you know that may be thinking about starting a company, is struggling with an existing one, or is just interested in the game!
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