EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 27 MIN
Episode 002 – Patrick Malone – Kickstart Local
from Listen LowCo · host Matt Holmes and Patrick Malone
What happens when a six-figure corporate career disappears overnight? In this episode of Listen LowCo, Matt interviews Patrick, founder of Kickstart Local, to talk about the real side of entrepreneurship — layoffs, uncertainty, financial pressure, reinvention, and building a business from scratch in the Lowcountry. Patrick shares how he went from working in corporate IT for companies like UnitedHealthcare to getting laid off during a wave of outsourcing, training his overseas replacement, and ultimately betting on himself. From real estate side hustles and e-commerce experiments to Facebook ads, Shopify stores, and eventually launching a successful local marketing agency, this conversation dives deep into what it actually takes to survive and grow as an entrepreneur. They discuss: Escaping the corporate world Entrepreneurship and risk-taking Building a business after layoffs E-commerce and Facebook ads Starting a marketing agency from zero Life as a business owner in Bluffton, South Carolina The realities of financial stress and burnout Why community and networking matter Lessons learned from failure, reinvention, and persistence If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or someone dreaming about leaving the 9-to-5 world, this episode offers an honest look at what that journey really feels like. 🎙️ Listen LowCo highlights entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners across the South Carolina Lowcountry, sharing the stories behind their businesses and the lessons they've learned along the way.
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What happens when a six-figure corporate career disappears overnight? In this episode of Listen LowCo, Matt interviews Patrick, founder of Kickstart Local, to talk about the real side of entrepreneurship — layoffs, uncertainty, financial pressure, reinvention, and building a business from scratch in the Lowcountry. Patrick shares how he went from working in corporate IT for companies like UnitedHealthcare to getting laid off during a wave of outsourcing, training his overseas replacement, and ultimately betting on himself. From real estate side hustles and e-commerce experiments to Facebook ads, Shopify stores, and eventually launching a successful local marketing agency, this conversation dives deep into what it actually takes to survive and grow as an entrepreneur. They discuss: Escaping the corporate world Entrepreneurship and risk-taking Building a business after layoffs E-commerce and Facebook ads Starting a marketing agency from zero Life as a business owner in Bluffton, South Carolina The realities of financial stress and burnout Why community and networking matter Lessons learned from failure, reinvention, and persistence If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or someone dreaming about leaving the 9-to-5 world, this episode offers an honest look at what that journey really feels like. 🎙️ Listen LowCo highlights entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners across the South Carolina Lowcountry, sharing the stories behind their businesses and the lessons they've learned along the way.
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