Patrick Lahey, CEO and co-founder of Triton Submarines, has spent nearly two decades building some of the most advanced human-occupied vehicles in the world. His clients are among the wealthiest and most influential people on the planet. In this conversation, Patrick talks through the difference between experimental craft and certified submersibles, the aftermath of the OceanGate tragedy, and why safety, transparency, and follow-through create the kind of trust that fuels referrals and long-term loyalty.

He shares stories that reveal how relationship capital, not traditional sales tactics, drives the ultra high net worth market. From clients underwriting new submarine models to flying a technician to Antarctica on Christmas Eve, Patrick illustrates exactly how service, honesty, and experience become the most powerful levers for influence.

If you engage with the ultra wealthy in any capacity, this episode offers a clear look at how to build trust with principals and stay in the room with the people who move entire industries.

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