Patrick Cummings is the founder of PNP Strategies, a business and life coaching firm.
In his book, The Family – Business Balancing Act: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Being a Family Man, he shares how his family has played a significant role in his success. While his career as an entrepreneur has its own demands, he always dedicates time for his family.
In this episode, he shares tips on how fathers can maintain balance in their career and personal life and succeed in both areas.
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Resources
Connect with Patrick Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-cummings-6589a9243/
Purchase Patrick Cummings’ Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Business-Balancing-Act-Entrepreneurs-Family-ebook/dp/B0B4KCS8M8
Connect with Mark Savant: https://marksavantmedia.com/
Timecodes
0:00 Introduction
1:18 How fatherhood drove Patrick to entrepreneurship
3:22 The importance of fatherhood
4:48 Transitioning from employee to employer
8:00 The importance of “Why?”
10:03 Setting priorities
13:22 Harsh reality among entrepreneurs
14:58 The importance of future plans and communication
19:12 Setting up schedules
23:35 The importance of family communications
24:57 The next step for Patrick Cummings
28:00 Dial back
29:45 Advice for entrepreneurs who are fathers
32:05 Rapid Fire