About Own The Cow

An instruction manual for reimagining work and achieving financial security.

Jobs as we know them are rapidly disappearing. Retirement savings are dwindling. The American Dream is getting more and more out of reach. Each week get  big ideas to move you from surviving to thriving.

Own the Cow is written for people who are mid to late career and are facing a need to reboot. Every year makes a big impact on their potential for financial success. True freedom comes from financial independence, which comes only from being in control of your revenue streams. It's important to diversify your revenue sources so that the loss of a job or a major client doesn't frappe your life.

The earlier you start on this path the better. But like the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best time is right now. Now is all we have and it's time to work gifferent. Let's go.

Who writes Own The Cow?

I am Patrick Prothe, professional marketer, business coach and image maker who thrives on inspiring others to achieve more than they thought possible through curiosity and creativity.

I was motivated to launch this newsletter after witnessing more than 33 million lose their jobs amidst while the gap between the upper 1% and everyone else rapidly grows. In fact, as of May 2022, billionaires have seen their networth increase over $1.7 Trillion since March 2020. I’ve worked in companies large and small and have been laid off twice. I have lived through the dotcom crash, 9/11, 2008 Stockmarket crash, and now the pandemic, continued social injustice and climate change.

In the face of uncertainty, this is about helping others take control of their work and securing their financial future. Expect sharp writing without hype and without bullshit. I expect excellence and expect to deliver excellence with each issue.

Work Different.