{"podcast":{"title":"From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller","slug":"from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760","podcast_index_feed_id":7617760,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/601400/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/601400","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/9/8/d/898d6c1b680ab0ed16c3140a3186d450/Podcast-3.png","author":"Pat Miller","episode_count":30,"summary":"Have you ever felt like the outsider? That you are never the first pick? That you are always being underestimated or overlooked? Do you identify with being the underdog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, welcome to From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller. Each week, Pat brings super successful entrepreneurs like herself who can provide the tips and tools to help you win when the chips seemed stacked against you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T16:17:47.821415+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760"},"episode":{"title":"Built on Grit, Not Passion | #21 (Courtney Spies)","slug":"built-on-grit-not-passion-21-courtney-spies","published_at":"2026-04-30T06:39:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760/built-on-grit-not-passion-21-courtney-spies","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760","url":"https://bedc2de2-ff51-4bf6-bb37-f7630857ef13.libsyn.com/built-on-grit-not-passion-21-courtney-spies","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bedc2de2-ff51-4bf6-bb37-f7630857ef13/Full_Episode_21_Courtney_Spies.mp3?dest-id=5233530","summary":"What if everything you've been told about \"following your passion\" is wrong? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Courtney Spies, Sales Director at Clark Dietrich, whose career started in the Yellow Pages and evolved into leading a major force in a male-dominated industry. Her journey wasn't driven by passion—it was built through grit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of mastery. From cold calls to commanding rooms she \"wasn't supposed to be in,\" Courtney proves that success isn't found—it's earned. In this episode, you'll learn: Why passion is a byproduct of mastery—not the starting point How to turn self-doubt into your biggest competitive advantage The mindset shift that separates underdogs from leaders If you've ever questioned your path, doubted your ability, or felt like you didn't belong in the room—this conversation will change the way you see everything. Because success isn't about where you start… it's about how hard you're willing to work to become who you're meant to be. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 Website patmiller.net Connect with Courtney https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyspies","meta_description":"What if everything you've been told about \"following your passion\" is wrong? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Courtney Spies, Sales Director at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3209,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760/episodes/built-on-grit-not-passion-21-courtney-spies/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-underdog-to-entrepreneur-building-dreams-with-pat-miller-7617760/built-on-grit-not-passion-21-courtney-spies.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}