Patrick O’Brien is CEO of the global beauty company, Paris Presents Incorporated and Co-Founder of Patina Solutions, a global management staffing firm – both companies are in the Inc. 5000. Patrick helped Paris Presents achieve double-digit growth over the past 4 years and a 10-fold increase in international sales. Paris Presents is the parent company of Ecotools (beauty products), Real-Techniques (makeup brush tools), Body Benefits (bath and body care accessories), Studio Basics (range of brushes, applicators, mirrors, complexion sponges and other accessories), and Razz (colorful bath accessories). This year, Patrick was named an EY Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Bill Perez
When business started difficulties overcame:
“My second day at Paris presents a top 5 customer dropped 5 % of the company, didn’t like the service, didn’t like the products and 5% of the company was gone in my first 48 hours”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
Mindset: How You Can Fulfil Your Potential Book by Carol Dweck
Favourite Quote:
“We are just getting started”
Recommended Online Resources:
BCG A diverse and global business consulting firm
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Never ever ever compromise on the team”…[Listen for More]
More About Patrick O’Brien:
Paris Presents Incorporated
Patina Solutions
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“The subject of my work has a lot to do with general, artistic matters, questions like: What is creativity? Where do we come from? What are our motors? What is coincidence? What is logic?” Alva Noto
Other Quotes From the Chat with Patrick O’Brien:
- “Most of us have had our best success when we are surrounded by great talent”
- “Get a vision and make sure its surrounded in reality and what can happen and stay true to that vision”
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