Smart CEO™ Smart Talk Podcast | Season 5, Episode 4

🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Division Leader of Coaching and People Development at The Kyra Company

🎧 Guest: Patrice Cousin, Founder of Envision Designs & Development | envisiondesignschicago.com

In this episode of the Smart CEO™ Smart Talk Podcast, host Alena Conley sits down with Patrice Cousin, Founder of Envision Designs & Development, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the power of strategic partnerships, and what it takes to scale a business beyond the startup phase. Patrice shares how he turned a financial setback into an opportunity, building a thriving architectural consulting and design firm that helps property owners navigate permits, zoning regulations, and city compliance.

As a second-time Smart CEO™ cohort member, Patrice embodies the growth mindset—leveraging connections, fine-tuning strategy, and scaling beyond the solopreneur phase. His experience highlights the Smart CEO™ pillars: bankability, collaboration, and supply chain readiness, demonstrating how the right partnerships and strategic planning can transform a business.

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