In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Eschliman—executive coach, leadership strategist, and former VP of Operations at Tri Pointe Homes—to explore how to lead with purpose, build high-performance teams, and master the "monotonous" steps that actually lead to success. With over 30 years in the corporate trenches and now working as a Gravitass Impact coach, Jeff shares timeless leadership wisdom for founders at any stage of their journey.

We unpack why clarity beats complexity, how to take accountability like a true leader, and why scaling a business always starts with self-mastery. Whether you’re just breaking into entrepreneurship or leading a growing team, this episode is full of powerful frameworks, honest insights, and mindset shifts that can help you scale without burnout.

• [1:25] Jeff’s path from military service to the homebuilding industry to coaching
• [5:40] Why working for others can be a powerful way to build your leadership toolkit
• [11:20] The “do it for free” test: finding a path that fuels you long term
• [17:05] How to bring clarity to business chaos through mission, values, and core competencies
• [24:15] What it really means to “master the monotonous” in business and life
• [31:00] Why real leadership means looking in the mirror—and taking 100% ownership
• [38:45] The biggest hiring blind spots founders face (and how to fix them)
• [49:10] Why action—not knowledge—is what drives progress
• [56:00] Building mindset muscles: the daily power of gratitude and personal grounding
• [1:03:00] Final advice for early-stage founders and those looking to scale

• Website: https://www.jeffeschliman.com/
• Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffeschliman
• Patent Hacks Website: https://www.patenthacks.com
• Trevor Skene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-skene/

This conversation with Jeff is a masterclass in leadership, mindset, and growth. If you're building something big—or even just trying to grow into the next version of yourself—his frameworks and honest storytelling will help guide the way.

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In this episode, I talk with Irfan Jafrey (founder of Roosterly, ex‑Google researcher, and personal branding expert) about the psychology behind social media, how to build a brand without burning out, and how AI is already reshaping content creation. Together we dig into the discovery process he used early on, the three types of executives he’s seen in his work, and what authentic storytelling looks like in an era of formulaic content. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an executive, or a creator, you’ll get real, actionable insights—not just hype.

• [2:10] Irfan’s transition from law + Google research into founding Roosterly
• [6:30] How small-scale proof of concept laid the groundwork for raising capital
• [9:45] The “three buckets” of executives & their social media challenges
• [16:20] Does every entrepreneur or executive need a personal brand? (Spoiler: No)
• [20:50] The danger of AI-generated “same-sounding” content & the future of gated, high-value content
• [28:15] What actually makes content land in big publications vs getting lost
• [35:05] Irfan’s internal framework: choosing projects, avoiding burnout, and working with purpose
• [41:40] Unpopular opinions + advice for early-stage founders (e.g. slow down, don’t chase quick wins)

• Website: https://roosterly.com/
• Connect with Irfan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfanj/
• Patent Hacks Website: https://www.patenthacks.com
• Trevor Skene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-skene/

I truly enjoyed this conversation with Irfan — I hope his clarity, honesty, and strategic mindset left you with just as many takeaways as it did me. If this episode resonated, please rate, follow, share, and review PatentHacks—it helps more creators and innovators find us. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next one.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Coffin, a health‑informatics veteran, AI innovator, and CEO of ConQiro. Tim walks us through how he turned personal tragedy (a hospital incident involving his son) into a mission to improve hospital operations with real‑time AI for asset tracking and predictive maintenance. Along the the way, we dig into his entrepreneurial journey, from building early computer systems in high school to working in defense and intelligence, then pivoting to healthcare. We also explore what it really takes to deploy AI in hospital settings (from ethics to training to security), what’s next with large language models in clinical care, and the wisdom he’s learned about scaling startups, fundraising, and reinventing yourself across industries.

If you want to peek into the future of AI in health, or you’re a founder trying to navigate the messy intersection of compliance, speed, and meaningful impact, this is one you’ll want to listen to.

• [2:30] Tim’s early tinkering days: creating a “match‑survey” app and one of the earliest point-of-sale systems
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• [6:15] From Air Force AI to telecom to defense: how his background built a foundation for healthcare
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• [11:40] The catalyst: his son’s hospital experience and the problem of missing or misplaced medical equipment
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• [16:20] The hidden cost: nurses spending 75 minutes per shift looking for equipment, and hospitals losing ~$4,000 per bed annually
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• [22:50] Deploying AI in healthcare — misconceptions, pitfalls, and non‑negotiables (ethics, security, model drift)
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• [28:10] The promise of LLMs in clinical settings: conversational programming, real‑time decision support, and integrating domain expertise
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• [33:40] Commercial vs government innovation: why timelines differ, procurement challenges, and strategies to bridge the gap
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• [38:20] For AI founders: “Don’t sell AI, sell purpose.” Advice on fundraising, investors, and scaling
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• [42:00] Final advice: risk, reinvention, and surrounding yourself with talent that complements your strengths
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• Website: https://conquiro.ai/
• Connect with Dr. Coffin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothypcoffin/
• Patent Hacks Website: https://www.patenthacks.com
• Trevor Skene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-skene/
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Tim’s story is a powerful reminder that great innovations often arise from real, painful problems. His approach blends deep technical savvy, domain knowledge, and a relentless drive to make things better. As he says, founders often fail when they chase buzzwords instead of purpose. His journey also shows that you can reinvent yourself—medical tech, defense, telecom, academia—and carry common threads of curiosity, ethics, and solving problems.

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