What does it take to leave corporate America, start a business and keep going when the first several months bring no revenue?
On this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Nareman Hamdan speaks with Patrick O’Connell, founder of OAG Transaction Services and a transaction advisory CPA professional based in Arlington, Virginia. Patrick shares how he became a “corporate refugee,” launched his own firm and navigated the uncertainty of its early months.
Patrick has worked in lower-middle-market M&A advisory for approximately 15 years and says his team has helped clients close more than 300 transactions. He explains why trust and the ability to sell matter even for technical finance professionals, what he values in team members and why he seeks colleagues who are willing to tell the truth.
The conversation also covers his flat leadership structure, learning from peer groups, books that influenced his approach, the expected wave of small-business ownership transitions and his interest in AI and technology. Patrick’s central advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to take the leap if they know they want to build something of their own.
Connect with Patrick: https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com | patrick@oconnelladvisorygroup.com | LinkedIn
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