How Patty DeDominic Grew Her Staffing Company from Scratch to Industry Leader

Show Notes - Patty DeDominic on the Pulse Ox PodcastIn this inspiring episode, host Eric Stopper sits down with Patty DeDominic, an accomplished entrepreneur, strategic coach, and former staffing company founder whose journey is packed with wisdom, tough decisions, and remarkable growth.Key Highlights:From Startup to Industry Leader: Patty shares how she launched her staffing business in her late 20s, competing with giants like Kelly Services and Manpower. Against the odds, she grew the company over 27 years, ultimately employing over 660 people across 33 states and touching the lives of over 250,000 job seekers.Lessons Learned: Patty gets candid about balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. She reflects on the sacrifices she made, admitting that starting and relentlessly growing her business while raising young children may have come at a cost—and shares advice she’d give her younger self about cherishing time with family.Navigating Rapid Growth: Discover how Patty’s company weathered the recession of the early ’80s, almost went under due to too much rapid success, and then leaped from $4 million to $6 million in annual revenue by betting big on the right technology at the right time.Choosing Clients with Integrity: Patty discusses the moments she walked away from high-profile clients, including Hollywood studios and government contracts, in order to uphold her company’s values. Learn how defining “America’s finest employers” became a strategic and moral compass.The Power of Clarity and Focus: Hear why clarity of mission, top-three yearly priorities, and aligning values are at the core of exponential business growth.Mindset & Mantras: Patty shares the personal sayings that guided her through challenging times, including “This too shall pass” and “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.”Continued Impact: After selling her company, Patty went on to coach entrepreneurs, leveraging her experience to help others avoid the pitfalls she encountered on her own journey.Resources & Free Gifts:Patty has generously offered a free book: Avoiding the 13 Deadly Pitfalls on the Road to Exponential Growth—a must-read for any entrepreneur looking to accelerate their success with fewer bumps along the way.Connect with Patty DeDominic:Website: pattydedominic.com(Find her resources and reach out for coaching!)If this episode sparked an idea or gave you actionable insights, show us some love by liking and sharing it with friends or colleagues.