Meet Patrick Lee
Patrick wants nothing more than to see each and every small business owner achieve their loftiest goals.
Stronger businesses.
Stronger communities.
01 / About Patrick
Patrick believes that when small businesses succeed, communities do too.
Patrick Lee is an author, serial entrepreneur, and Main Street business guru who believes in the power of Main Street as a leading force in the American economy.
He serves as President of Chesapeake Think Tank and CEO of the Spark Business Institute, helping people understand their businesses, find their direction, and move forward with purpose.
Ideas are only the beginning. Action is what matters.
02 / Speaking
Bring an engaging voice on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth to your next conference, seminar, or company event.
With a background in business, education, and leadership development, Patrick turns complex ideas into relatable takeaways. His presentations connect practical insights with meaningful action for individuals and organizations.
03 / The work
Different ways to move forward.
The same commitment to meeting you where you are.
Strategy · Guidance · Growth
Work on your business.
Not just in it.
Chesapeake Think Tank works across industries, from sole proprietors generating around $500,000 in revenue to companies with more than 100 employees generating over $80 million. The team meets each client where they are and guides them toward their vision.
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Discovery · Insight · Direction
Find what’s holding you back.
Discover what comes next.
Spark is a discovery company for small business owners who feel stuck and want to grow to the next level. Years of refining proven diagnostic methodologies and developing new ones led to the Spark Assessment and related tools. These uncover what drives owners and their businesses, identifying strengths and weaknesses that could take years to pinpoint through traditional consulting or coaching.
Explore Spark Business Institute (opens in a new tab)04 / What guides the work
Patrick deeply respects everyone and values their contributions. He helps people excel in their roles and believes in including everyone, regardless of position. Every individual has a crucial part to play.
Patrick believes everyone benefits from common ground and compromise. He champions a thriving local business community where diverse businesses can flourish, rather than one dominated by monopolies.
Patrick follows the platinum rule: treat people the way they wish to be treated. He meets owners where they are and helps them be their authentic selves. There is no universal formula for small business: strategies, implementation, and execution should reflect each owner’s individual vision and goals.
05 / Main Street matters
Local businesses are a leading force in the American economy. They create a shared stake in the places we call home.
We, as Main Street business owners, are looking at our community—and we know if this community succeeds, we succeed.
06 / Let’s get to work
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