Forget the highlight reel. This is a podcast for those who know the grind, hate the fluff, and want to build something both profitable and aligned with their deeper purpose — without losing their mind, relationships, or mission along the way.
No Suits Allowed is the unfiltered voice of real entrepreneurship — hosted by Connor Rodich, a results-driven executive consultant and founder of Executive Partners, who’s helped contractors and service business owners scale to 7-figure profits without burning out or selling out.
Each episode digs into what it really takes to win in business and life — from thought leadership to cashflow strategies to operational precision and the isolation that often comes with being at the top. These aren’t interviews — they’re real stories, raw conversations, and hard-earned breakthroughs from executives who’ve been through the fire and came out built, not broken.
What You’ll Get:
- Real conversations with business owners and executives in the trenches
- Truths that drive sustainable profits year over year
- Systems to scale that align with your values and vision
- Lessons on intentional leadership and lifestyle design
- Honest talk on mental health, family, and the art of releasing control
This is the boardroom, stripped bare.
No ego. No corporate jargon. Just real people building real businesses — refusing to lose themselves in the process.
If you're sick of business advice wrapped in buzzwords and B.S., and want the raw truth from people who’ve actually lived it — pull up a chair and tune in.
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Forget the highlight reel. This is a podcast for those who know the grind, hate the fluff, and want to build something both profitable and aligned with their deeper purpose — without losing their mind, relationships, or mission along the way.
No Suits Allowed is the unfiltered voice of real entrepreneurship — hosted by Connor Rodich, a results-driven executive consultant and founder of Executive Partners, who’s helped contractors and service business owners scale to 7-figure profits without burning out or selling out.
Each episode digs into what it really takes to win in business and life — from thought leadership to cashflow strategies to operational precision and the isolation that often comes with being at the top. These aren’t interviews — they’re real stories, raw conversations, and hard-earned breakthroughs from executives who’ve been through the fire and came out built, not broken.
What You’ll Get:
- Real conversations with business owners and executives in the trenches
- Truths that drive sustainable profits year over year
- Systems to scale that align with your values and vision
- Lessons on intentional leadership and lifestyle design
- Honest talk on mental health, family, and the art of releasing control
This is the boardroom, stripped bare.
No ego. No corporate jargon. Just real people building real businesses — refusing to lose themselves in the process.
If you're sick of business advice wrapped in buzzwords and B.S., and want the raw truth from people who’ve actually lived it — pull up a chair and tune in.
Felon Turned Founder: Tony Carleo and the Rise of Patriot Roofing
No Suits Allowed: Real Talk with Real Executives
37 minutes 50 seconds
2 months ago
Felon Turned Founder: Tony Carleo and the Rise of Patriot Roofing
In this episode of No Suits Allowed, Connor Rodich speaks with Tony Carleo, owner of Patriot Roofing and a man whose life story reads like something out of a Netflix series.
Tony opens up about his fall into addiction, his nine-year stint in prison, and the moment he realized that if he didn’t change course, he wouldn’t survive. Through grit, voracious reading and a return to the roofing trade he’d briefly tasted years earlier, Tony found a new path. Today, he and Connor share a bond that’s part brotherhood, part business partnership, and all about keeping each other honest and accountable.
Together, Connor and Tony dive into the nuts and bolts of building a roofing company from the ground up: why the devil really is in the details, how the right CRM can turn data into dollars, and what it takes to train and retain good people in an industry where goalposts are forever shifting. By blending Connor’s operational savvy with Tony’s “bulldog” mentality for customer advocacy, especially in the complex world of insurance restoration, they’ve carved out a business that’s as profitable as it is principled.
Whether you’re wrestling with your own “rock bottom” or simply looking for fresh ideas on scaling a service business, this conversation proves that even the toughest pasts can fuel the boldest futures.
Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and stay tuned for more unfiltered talks with real executives, no suits required.
Timestamps
Episode Kickoff & Tony’s Introduction (from partnership origin to Patriot Roofing founding) – 00:00:34
Addiction Spiral, High Roller Casino Heist & Incarceration – 00:07:18
Post-Prison Transformation & Return to Roofing Industry – 00:15:48
Entrepreneurial Takeaways & Scaling Challenges in Roofing – 00:17:51
Final Reflections & Motivational Advice (“I love money… do it legally”) – 00:29:45
Connect With Tony
Website: https://patriotroofco.com/
The High Roller Heist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-roller-heist/id1725340781 (the 8-part episodes sharing Tony's full story)
Connect With Connor
Website: https://exec.partners/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connor.rodich/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-rodich/
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No Suits Allowed: Real Talk with Real Executives
Forget the highlight reel. This is a podcast for those who know the grind, hate the fluff, and want to build something both profitable and aligned with their deeper purpose — without losing their mind, relationships, or mission along the way.
No Suits Allowed is the unfiltered voice of real entrepreneurship — hosted by Connor Rodich, a results-driven executive consultant and founder of Executive Partners, who’s helped contractors and service business owners scale to 7-figure profits without burning out or selling out.
Each episode digs into what it really takes to win in business and life — from thought leadership to cashflow strategies to operational precision and the isolation that often comes with being at the top. These aren’t interviews — they’re real stories, raw conversations, and hard-earned breakthroughs from executives who’ve been through the fire and came out built, not broken.
What You’ll Get:
- Real conversations with business owners and executives in the trenches
- Truths that drive sustainable profits year over year
- Systems to scale that align with your values and vision
- Lessons on intentional leadership and lifestyle design
- Honest talk on mental health, family, and the art of releasing control
This is the boardroom, stripped bare.
No ego. No corporate jargon. Just real people building real businesses — refusing to lose themselves in the process.
If you're sick of business advice wrapped in buzzwords and B.S., and want the raw truth from people who’ve actually lived it — pull up a chair and tune in.
