# The Book I Had to Write | #27

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Podcast: [From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760)
Published: 2026-06-11T06:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if every setback you've survived was actually preparing you for something bigger? In this special six-month anniversary episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, host Pat Miller steps behind the guest chair and into the spotlight to share the story she's never fully told before. Pat introduces her upcoming book, Underdog to Empire: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses with Strength, Strategy, and a Sense of Humor, and reads powerful excerpts that reveal the grit, heartbreak, resilience, and determination behind her entrepreneurial journey. From growing up overlooked and underestimated, to building a construction company with just $100, to rebuilding her life after the loss of her husband and business partner, Pat shares the lessons that shaped both her business and her life. In this episode: Why being underestimated can become your greatest advantage How RPM Construction was built from a layoff check and a bold decision The powerful "Filing Cabinet Method" for leading through grief and adversity Why some of the people who hurt you may end up helping you most This episode is a celebration of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the underdog spirit that refuses to quit. If you've ever wondered whether the hard road is worth it, this conversation is for you. Your story isn't over. Your next chapter might be the one that changes everything. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 Website patmiller.net

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