The PATT Method Applied to Business and Personal Challenges
These are real challenges I've solved using the PATT Method framework. Each solution demonstrates systematic thinking, measurable outcomes, and the versatility of the methodology across different terrain.
Company needed to increase seasonal widget sales by 50% and use this campaign as a template for expanding product diversity and future offerings. The challenge required a comprehensive approach across marketing, procurement, pricing, and employee engagement.
Analyzed the full sales ecosystem - not just marketing, but procurement, pricing, distribution, and employee motivation. Saw the challenge as a multi-channel opportunity rather than just a marketing problem.
Created clear ownership across departments - marketing owned campaigns, procurement owned cost savings, sales team owned performance targets. Each channel had measurable KPIs.
Built employee engagement through transparent sales challenges and incentives. Strengthened customer trust through competitive pricing and improved stock availability.
Implemented systematic changes across email/SMS campaigns, website optimization, QR codes, bulk purchasing agreements, direct shipping, bundle pricing, and employee incentive programs.
Multi-location mechanical solutions company had chaotic inventory across 3 locations with overlapping stock, dead inventory, disorganized storage, and technicians ordering duplicate parts from local suppliers daily. This created excess costs, paperwork overhead, and technician frustration.
Documented the actual inventory chaos by analyzing 2 years of purchase orders and billing statements. Identified patterns in commonly used parts vs. dead stock. Recognized the problem wasn't just inventory - it was lack of systems, tracking, and vendor relationships.
Established clear processes for inventory management, return policies with vendors, and tracking systems. Created defined locations for standard stock, overstock, and dead inventory. Implemented scanning system for truck replenishment tied to ERP.
Rebuilt vendor relationships with pricing agreements, bulk discounts, and return policies. Created trust with technicians by organizing stock so they could find what they needed quickly. Established reliable replenishment systems.
Systematically organized all 3 locations, returned/traded dead stock, mirrored inventory across locations, templated truck stock, implemented automated tracking and replenishment, and established 6-month review cycles.
Global sports and fandom company (Discord, website, Facebook) needed to maintain existing online communities while expanding reach to engage new members interested in sports, collectibles, athlete interactions, and merchandise.
Recognized that community growth requires consistent engagement, value delivery, and organic connection. Saw opportunity to blend entertainment (trivia, games, prizes) with commerce (merchandise) and authentic interaction (community leaders, stakeholder Q&As).
Created systematic engagement calendar - weekly trivia, bi-weekly offsite games, monthly stakeholder Q&As, automated messaging. Established clear roles and rewards (badges, roles) for community participation. Tracked engagement metrics across platforms.
Built authentic community feel by hiring engaged members to run communities (keeping it organic vs. commercial). Provided consistent value through prizes, athlete interactions, and transparent stakeholder communication. Rewarded participation with recognition.
Implemented automated systems, regular interactive events, reward structures, community calls, and integrated online community with brick-and-mortar business. Created new revenue stream through public merchandise website.
Overweight, out of shape, recovering from serious injury, and seeking accountability to gain endurance, build muscle tone, lose weight, achieve healthier lifestyle, aid recovery, and improve vital measurements. This was my own journey - applying the PATT Method to personal transformation.
Recognized that sustainable transformation required structured accountability (gym challenge, personal trainer), systematic approach (6-day workout schedule), nutritional discipline (keto diet, intermittent fasting), and recovery protocols (E-Stim, stretching). Saw fitness as holistic system, not just exercise.
Joined 8-week challenge with external accountability. Hired personal trainer for expert guidance and commitment. Created specific workout structure - 4 days heavy cardio, 2-day split weight training, 2 weekly circuit classes. Tracked macros (under 50g carbs daily) and measurements.
Trusted the systematic process even when difficult. Committed to trainer's guidance. Built trust in own body's ability to recover and transform. Followed evidence-based protocols (keto, intermittent fasting, progressive overload).
Executed comprehensive program consistently - 6 workouts weekly (some double sessions), strict nutritional discipline, recovery protocols, sleep optimization. Transformed not just body but energy, mental health, and daily habits.
Whether you're facing a business obstacle, personal valley, or systematic challenge, the same framework works. Let's map your terrain together.