Welcome back to another episode of the Boss Uncaged Podcast! Today, S. A. Grant sits down with Patrick Strother, a seasoned marketing and branding expert who's been at the helm of his agency for over 30 years. In this insightful conversation, S. A. Grant dives deep into Patrick Strother's journey—from starting the business in a spare bedroom with a newborn at home, to building a company culture where employees regularly stay for decades.

You'll hear how Patrick Strother transitioned from teaching marketing at the University of Minnesota to running one of Minnesota's pioneering agencies, why values like creativity, knowledge, and putting others first drive everything his team does, and what he's learned about navigating tough times—from 9/11 to the 2008 recession and COVID-19—without ever having to lay off staff. The episode also explores how Patrick Strother's personal life intertwines with his business, from working alongside his wife and son to treating the team like an extended tribe (but stopping short of “family”), and even how team traditions like donut tastings reflect the agency’s collaborative spirit.

If you’re curious about building a resilient brand, nurturing long-term talent, and what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur beyond the first few years, you won’t want to miss this candid and inspiring discussion. Plus, stick around for stories about office mascots, the importance of creative outlets, and what Patrick Strother wishes he knew on day one!

Founder, CEO, CMO Of https://strothercommunicationsgroup.com/resources: Patrick Strother

Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Strother Communications Group (SCG). He has over 30 years of experience in providing strategic, research-based, and integrated marketing communications solutions to B2B and manufacturing clients. With an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, as well as extensive applied research and brand development expertise, Patrick delivers results-oriented and creative campaigns that enhance reputation and profitability. He also serves on the board of Trade Acceptance Group, a company that facilitates international trade transactions and risk mitigation.

Patrick's mission is to help visionary industry leaders and innovators achieve their growth goals through effective branding, messaging, and positioning.

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Guest: Patrick Strother 

Website: https://strothercommunicationsgroup.com/resources

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstrother/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scgpr

Instagram: https://twitter.com/PatrickStrother

Product and Services: https://strothercommunicationsgroup.com/resources

Host: S. A. Grant

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