#071: How Patrick Cleary Left a $1B Unicorn to Build Paul Street into a Top Growth Agency

Patrick Cleary, President and Co-Founder of Paul Street and a key member of the founding team at Wayflyer, shares his journey of building two transformative businesses. From driving partnerships and growth strategies at Wayflyer to scaling Paul Street into a leading affiliate-focused marketing agency, Patrick has helped redefine how brands grow and scale. In this episode, Patrick unpacks lessons from building a sustainable business, balancing profitability with growth, and leveraging the power of compounding networks. He reflects on his "Turning Pro" moment, hosting Paul Street’s first team offsite with over 20 employees, a milestone that symbolizes the company’s rapid rise and long-term vision.