"Hope is not a strategy." In the first episode of the Build Boldly 2026 Business Roadmap series, host Pat Rodgers breaks down the foundation every successful business needs: strategy and operations.

Too many entrepreneurs rely on hustle and hope instead of a clear plan. In this episode, Pat walks through his top five strategy and operations principles to help business owners move from reactive to intentional growth. From conducting a 360° review of 2025 to identifying bottlenecks, defining a North Star goal, setting measurable milestones, and, most importantly, getting true buy-in from your team, this episode lays the groundwork for the entire year ahead.

You’ll learn:
• How to perform a full 360° business review (the wins and the misses)
• Why strategy without operations is meaningless and operations without strategy fail
• How to identify the roadblocks and bottlenecks holding your business back
• How to define a clear North Star goal that your entire team can rally behind
• Why employee buy-in is the single most important driver of execution and growth

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned operator, this episode will help you build a clear, executable plan for 2026. Specifically, a plan that removes friction, aligns your team, and sets the stage for sustainable growth.

Next up in the series: Finance & Accounting, the cornerstones of every healthy business.

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Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

What does it really take to launch, survive, and scale a business in today’s world?

In this season-finale episode of Build Boldly, host Pat Rodgers is joined by Allison Barber to reflect on the first year of the podcast. They unpack the most surprising entrepreneurial journeys, hard-earned lessons, and behind-the-scenes realities they uncovered while speaking with founders, operators, and small business owners across industries.

Pat and Allison also get into themes of vulnerability, mentorship, persistence, and why having the right space and support can be a turning point for growth. They share what surprised them most about podcasting itself, and why Build Boldly is expanding to YouTube in 2026.

Plus, they give us the scoop on an upcoming 2026 Business Roadmap mini-series, designed as a practical crash course to help entrepreneurs get their business right and set themselves up for success in the year ahead.

If you’re building, scaling, or resetting your business, this episode brings the reflection and the roadmap you need to move forward with confidence.

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Connect with Pat Rodgers on LinkedIn
Learn more about RISE Commercial District Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

What does it take to grow a side hustle into a full-scale business? In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Jim Hribar, founder of Rebar Labs, to explore the entrepreneurial journey from software engineering to building a thriving 3D printing business. Jim shares how he turned a side hustle selling model train mounts on Etsy into a company now running 15 machines and fulfilling orders for more than 300 national and international clients.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Leveraging platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy for growth
• Optimizing warehouse space and machine capacity to scale
• Expanding into fulfillment and new product lines
• Using AI tools to streamline operations and marketing
• The future of 3D printing for replacement parts and niche products

If you’re an entrepreneur interested in e-commerce, 3D printing, or scaling a niche business into something much bigger, this episode is packed with actionable lessons.

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Connect with Pat Rodgers on LinkedIn
Learn more about RISE Commercial District Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.