With 22 years as an on-air broadcaster and business leader, Pat learned that real connection comes from telling people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. In local radio, he specialized in solving marketing and attention problems for small businesses—but discovered the real problem wasn’t their marketing. It was that they were undercharging, overdelivering, and trapped by their own success.
Pat’s work centers on strategic quitting: helping business owners quit the people-pleasing, the scope creep, and the fear-driven hustle that keeps them stuck in survival mode. With a mix of empathy and tough truth, he guides entrepreneurs to reclaim their time, raise their rates, and rebuild businesses that feel aligned, profitable, and sustainable.
Small business runs deep in Pat’s household—his wife is a small business owner too, so they understand the unique challenges of entrepreneurship from both sides. Together, they’re raising Ivy the golden retriever and two kids who are learning that success isn’t about being busy; it’s about being intentional.
When Pat’s not coaching business owners to reclaim their Fridays, you’ll find him on the golf course, crafting the ultimate 80’s music playlist, or planning his next trip to Las Vegas.
His trademarked mantra, Don’t Grow It Alone®, is the rallying cry for business owners ready to end isolation and build businesses strong enough to take Fridays Off. Most importantly, Pat lives the philosophy every week—because if he can’t take his own advice, why should you trust him with yours?
In Pat Miller’s Idea Slam, Pat coaches SBOC members through his signature Idea Slam sessions—where overwhelmed business owners get clarity on how to solve their toughest problems and capture their biggest opportunities. These aren’t generic group calls; they’re strategic breakthrough sessions where Pat and the community help you identify the exact changes that will get you unstuck and moving in the right direction again.
My one on one with Pat was fantastic! He quickly understood my challenges sharing what my business brings to the community. He easily put into words the emotions I need to convey to parents about what I provide through my business. I am so grateful for his knowledge and experience as it saved me loads of time! I am excited to put it into action!
If you are having a challenge or struggle with a process in your business, I highly recommend reaching out to Pat for a 1:1 sooner than later!
Cassandra Wind
Pediatric Acupuncture & CranioSacral
I had a huge breakthrough about a question that I had been struggling with for a long time about marketing my business. In just 15 mins, Pat helped me see the situation in a way that makes sense and gives me confidence and clarity moving forward. Thank you so much. I really have been stumped on this for a while.
Cyrina Talbott
CEO, ChT, The Mindset Transformation Company
I told a group this morning that my “great ideas” come from you. And it’s true!
Ariel Kopac
Founder Harness Your Hindrance
In March 2020, when the world erupted in chaos and small businesses panicked, Pat Miller saw an opportunity to do what he does best: bring people together. The next day, he messaged his network and invited them to a live, unscripted meeting he called “Small Business Rally Point.” The message was simple: We don’t know what will happen, but we’ll stay positive, stick together and we are going to make it!
As the meeting evolved into a talk show featuring local leaders, hospital CEOs, and bankers discussing real opportunities and challenges, Pat realized small business owners needed more than just crisis support—they needed ongoing community and strategic guidance.
After 90 days of hosting the show, the idea for an online community was born. As of June 1, 2020, the Small Business Owners Community launched with the same mission: learning, sharing, positivity, and supporting members who refuse to grow it alone.
We started with our #Founding50 and have since expanded to include members nationwide—all united by the belief that small business success comes from strategic collaboration, not isolated hustle.