#22: From Addiction to CEO: Christian Rattin on Recovery, Second Chance Employment, and Columbus' future

Christian Rattin is the CEO of Five Star Home Services. Christian has experienced homelessness and drug addiction and since finding recovery, has become a huge advocate for second chance employment and non-profit work. In this episode we talk about his story, private equity in the home services space, Columbus' future, his faith, and more. 0:00 Christain's Intro 0:40 Who is Christian Rattain? 4:28 Finding recovery 9:35 Life after leaving treatment 11:22 Getting to Columbus16:17 “Teaching” yourself to run a company 19:24 Second chance employment and profit on purpose27:10 Private equity in the home services space27:47 Growing a business in Columbus29:40 Finding faith 31:48 Excitement and concerns about the future of Columbus 35:46 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus 36:40 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.