#22: From Addiction to CEO: Christian Rattin on Recovery, Second Chance Employment, and Columbus' future

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The Columbus Chronicle

34 episodes

15 hours ago

A podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

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#22: From Addiction to CEO: Christian Rattin on Recovery, Second Chance Employment, and Columbus' future

The Columbus Chronicle

37 minutes 29 seconds

2 months ago

#22: From Addiction to CEO: Christian Rattin on Recovery, Second Chance Employment, and Columbus' future

Christian Rattin is the CEO of Five Star Home Services. Christian has experienced homelessness and drug addiction and since finding recovery, has become a huge advocate for second chance employment and non-profit work. In this episode we talk about his story, private equity in the home services space, Columbus' future, his faith, and more.

0:00 Christain's Intro

0:40 Who is Christian Rattain?

4:28 Finding recovery

9:35 Life after leaving treatment

11:22 Getting to Columbus

16:17 “Teaching” yourself to run a company

19:24 Second chance employment and profit on purpose

27:10 Private equity in the home services space

27:47 Growing a business in Columbus

29:40 Finding faith

31:48 Excitement and concerns about the future of Columbus

35:46 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus

36:40 Closing thoughts

Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.