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“You Don’t Grow in Comfort”—Why Patrick Coggins Said Goodbye to a High-Paying Career
Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
From Finance to Founder: Rebuilding with Purpose | Patrick Coggins
Patrick Coggins, founder of CFO's Domain and co-founder of Gen9 Leaders, joins Thomas for an insightful conversation about legacy, leadership, and the hard decision to leave a successful career to build something better. Patrick shares how cutting ties with comfort and tradition allowed him to create a firm driven by purpose, experience, and impact.
About Patrick Coggins:
Patrick is the founder of CFO's Domain, a finance executive search and consulting firm. He’s also the co-founder of Gen9 Leaders, a leadership advisory practice that helps companies reshape culture and performance. With a background in public accounting and over 20 years in corporate finance, Patrick now builds values-driven teams and sustainable business systems.
In this episode, Thomas and Patrick discuss:
- Cutting the Tie to a Comfortable Career
Patrick shares what it took to walk away from a thriving W-2 job and the emotional moment he knew he had to create something of his own. - Why the Right People Change Everything
He talks about how his firm prioritizes deeply experienced talent over volume hiring—and how that changes outcomes for clients. - Lessons from Both Ends of Culture
After working at one company that over-indexed on mission and another that had none, Patrick built a firm centered on practical, purpose-driven values. - Building While Raising a Family
Patrick opens up about launching a company while raising three kids—including the chaotic early days of balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
- Excitement Beats Passion
Find the work that excites you consistently—it’s more reliable than chasing fleeting passion. - Don’t Underprice Your Value
Just because you can charge less doesn’t mean you should—know what your expertise is worth. - Your Tools Are Relationships
Start with mentors, hire better people, and never undervalue the human element. - Safety and Honesty Build High-Performance Teams
Psychological safety and a clear framework for tough conversations drive better culture and outcomes.
"You don't need to memorize a mission statement to build a great company—you just need to live one."— Patrick Coggins
CONNECT WITH PATRICK COGGINS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcoggins
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/patrickgen9
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://x.com/CutTheTieX
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/CutTheTie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthetiecommunity/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cutthetie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cutthetie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
CutTheTie.com
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By Thomas HelfrichCut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
From Finance to Founder: Rebuilding with Purpose | Patrick Coggins
Patrick Coggins, founder of CFO's Domain and co-founder of Gen9 Leaders, joins Thomas for an insightful conversation about legacy, leadership, and the hard decision to leave a successful career to build something better. Patrick shares how cutting ties with comfort and tradition allowed him to create a firm driven by purpose, experience, and impact.
About Patrick Coggins:
Patrick is the founder of CFO's Domain, a finance executive search and consulting firm. He’s also the co-founder of Gen9 Leaders, a leadership advisory practice that helps companies reshape culture and performance. With a background in public accounting and over 20 years in corporate finance, Patrick now builds values-driven teams and sustainable business systems.
In this episode, Thomas and Patrick discuss:
- Cutting the Tie to a Comfortable Career
Patrick shares what it took to walk away from a thriving W-2 job and the emotional moment he knew he had to create something of his own. - Why the Right People Change Everything
He talks about how his firm prioritizes deeply experienced talent over volume hiring—and how that changes outcomes for clients. - Lessons from Both Ends of Culture
After working at one company that over-indexed on mission and another that had none, Patrick built a firm centered on practical, purpose-driven values. - Building While Raising a Family
Patrick opens up about launching a company while raising three kids—including the chaotic early days of balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
- Excitement Beats Passion
Find the work that excites you consistently—it’s more reliable than chasing fleeting passion. - Don’t Underprice Your Value
Just because you can charge less doesn’t mean you should—know what your expertise is worth. - Your Tools Are Relationships
Start with mentors, hire better people, and never undervalue the human element. - Safety and Honesty Build High-Performance Teams
Psychological safety and a clear framework for tough conversations drive better culture and outcomes.
"You don't need to memorize a mission statement to build a great company—you just need to live one."— Patrick Coggins
CONNECT WITH PATRICK COGGINS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcoggins
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/patrickgen9
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://x.com/CutTheTieX
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/CutTheTie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthetiecommunity/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cutthetie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cutthetie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
CutTheTie.com
Serious about LinkedIn Lead Generation? Stop Guessing what to do on LinkedIn and ignite revenue from relevance with Instantly Relevant Lead System