Patrick Slevin - THE NIMBY CRISIS MASTER.

PATRICK SLEVIN

The NIMBY Crisis Master.

Developers call him NIMBY Whisperer.
Anti-development activists call him NIMBY Slayer.

Take charge of the fate of your projects. Book a call with Patrick Slevin today.

Client Testimonials

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"Patrick is a magician. His skill, network, experience, intelligence and imagination render results that, to most, seem to be magic. He not only addressed our needs that we thought were important, he anticipated and strategized campaigns and solutions that we didn't even realize were an issue or were lacking.

“Patrick's work for the Florida Medical Cannabis Association was a game changer. I can't recommend him enough.”

“Patrick Slevin identified key opinion leaders and skillfully ensured the messages were carried onward in all forms of media. Patrick exceeded my highest expectations and he has made a significant positive impact in advancing the national security interests of the United States.”

"Our industry was faced with a national crisis and Florida was on the frontlines. We retained Patrick Slevin who turned crisis into our finest hour. Patrick's ability to quickly find solutions is why we retained SL7 Consulting."

"Patrick Slevin was retained to help Hines Interests secure public support for our Chicago project. He successfully engaged key community leaders and stakeholders that led to favorable site plan approvals by local elected officials. Patrick's knowledge about social and political dynamics is unmatched and he certainly enhanced our community outreach efforts."

“Patrick is one of the best that I’ve worked with in getting community support for controversial land use projects. He is completely coordinated with legal and political strategies, adept at crafting messaging, and very effective in building stakeholder bridges in the community. I first met him about a decade ago, and during that time we've worked on client projects where we’ve always had great results. If I know that I have a controversial project (which is getting increasingly more the case), I always recommend Patrick to my clients and colleagues.”

“Patrick Slevin is brilliant and he truly turns crises into opportunities.”

“I've enjoyed watching Patrick work. He defeats [community opposition] with their own tactics by out organizing them.”

"When the entire world was watching and billions of dollars were on the line, Patrick Slevin provided the Florida Insurance Council exceptional counsel. We have worked with Patrick and his consulting firm on special projects for over a decade. I highly recommend his professional consulting services."

"Patrick Slevin's extensive network of contacts, aptitude for framing perspectives and partnership philosophy positioned our company for immediate success. He quickly advanced our corporate goals with influencers in the public sector, exceeding our highest expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to refer corporate leaders in need of SL7 Consulting's services.”

"A politically savvy PR and public affairs firm.”

“Patrick led a statewide bi-partisan business coalition that not only shifted stakeholder perspectives, but made legislative history in 2016. Patrick successfully turned Florida into an outlier that has empowered a nationwide movement to protect the freedom of millions of LGBT Americans."

"SL7 Consulting took the complexities of our Medicaid-based managed care model and created narratives that quickly educated a coalition of stakeholders and decision makers. What began as an one-off assignment with Patrick's firm has evolved into a longer-term partnership."

“I highly recommend Patrick to anyone needing a top notch consultant for politics, negotiations, crisis management or social media branding of your company. Patrick came to us highly recommended from a top public official who supports the causes of law enforcement in Florida. Patrick’s strategic communications and political counsel immediately elevated our collective-bargaining positions with the city. Patrick had a unique ability to quickly digest changing information during our negotiations and posture our positions in a way that always gave us the leverage needed to achieve our mission.”

"Iluka Resources' U.S. operations required a strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plan to thoughtfully win public support for our mining permit application in North Carolina. Patrick's public risk assessment, strategic counsel, media outreach and stakeholder engagement services ensured community leaders were well informed in the decision-making process. In late 2013, a key local permit was approved by a super majority vote and Patrick's contribution was evident in advancing Iluka's business goals; I'm pleased to recommend him."

"Patrick helped the Beer Industry of Florida directly influence the public debate on the preservation of Florida's alcohol beverage laws."

"Patrick Slevin specializes in overcoming neighborhood opposition to new projects."

"Ex-Mayor Patrick Slevin rethinks NIMBYism...Slevin's central belief is that developers and corporations combat NIMBYism in an improper way. Rather than defending after the 'NIMBY genie leaves the bottle', project applicants need to be more proactive."

"Patrick Slevin is a fierce endurance competitor and Death Racer. He consults like he races: bold, innovative and collaborative. Spartan Races retained Patrick to realign a pilot program that was poorly performing. In less than 60 days, Patrick identified the silos that threatened the pilot program and streamlined procedures and reporting that ensured success. His specialized consulting work had a direct impact on our company’s performance and bottom line.”

“Patrick provided key insights, consulting, campaign design and guidance based on his keen knowledge of local politics, government processes, public relations and communications.”

“Patrick Slevin did an outstanding job of promoting NFIB’s public policy and political priorities.”

“Patrick is one of the best communicators I have ever met. He is full of talent, skills and ability.”

“Patrick’s strategic planning, political expertise and civic specialties secured political approvals for our master-planned community not only at city hall, but also at the ballot box…Patrick’s political and grassroots services got our project across the finish line.”

“In a very short period of time, Patrick established a grassroots network that not only expedited voter registration and education, but mobilized over 15,000 business owners and voters across the county. I strongly recommend Patrick Slevin.”

“Patrick has to be one of the most talented communications pros I have ever worked with. He knows his job, he'll become an expert on your company and then he'll set to work on becoming an expert on your competition. He knows how to work with people and, while a lot of people say they've done a little bit of everything in the communications business---Patrick has done a lot of everything and done it very well. As a former colleague of Patrick's at NFIB, I can vouch for his professionalism and his work. I can't recommend him highly enough."

“Your session on NIMBYism was excellent – most certainly one of the best workshops of the conference. The information you provided was extremely beneficial to city officials as they plan for the future needs of their communities.”

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About PATRICK SLEVIN

Patrick Slevin is public affairs consultant, former Florida mayor, university lecturer, NIMBY speaker, coach, and two-time Amazon Bestselling Author. For over 20 years, Patrick has offered his integrated public affairs services to C-Suite leaders representing corporate, agency, government, political, and not-for-profit organizations.

Slevin is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for Crisis & Issues Management. He has been featured in Influence Magazine as a “Great Communicator.” Campaigns & Elections Magazine recognized Slevin as one of the nation’s top political “Movers & Shakers.”

Over the span of his 25-year career, Patrick Slevin has earned a national reputation for turning NIMBY controversies into rapid project approvals.

Patrick Slevin is the trusted go-to consultant for corporate leaders looking to get their high-profile, high-stakes projects across the finish line, whether that means crisis management, corporate initiatives, alliance development, public affairs, issues advocacy, government relations, reputation management, digital marketing, zoning & development, or influencer engagement.

Amazon Bestsellers

Patrick Slevin is a two-time Amazon bestselling author on the NIMBY subject matter. His latest bestseller, Breaking Out of the NIMBY Matrix™: Red Pill Success in a Digital NIMBY World was published in 2023. It became an instant Amazon bestseller and industry classic.

Breaking Out of the NIMBY Matrix™ was preceded by Slevin’s successful first book from 2021, Never Lose to NIMBY Opposition Again!: Master the Secrets, Strategies, and Solutions to Turn NIMBY Crisis Into Your Finest Hour, which also became a #1 Amazon bestseller.

Stop losing to NIMBY opposition today. Schedule a strategy call with bestselling author Patrick Slevin.

The NIMBY Subject Matter

In his bestselling books, Patrick Slevin unveils the Not-In-My-Backyard (NIMBY) phenomenon: a widely known, but vaguely understood threat to proposed real estate development projects. For decades, NIMBY conflicts have cost executives, investors, and land-development professionals billions of dollars in losses caused by project delays, disruptions, and defeats.

For too long, applicants have felt powerless to reduce the risks of NIMBY, hoping their projects will “fly under the radar” and avoid attracting the anger of neighbors or the angst of professional activists. This passive engagement directly empowers the opposition not only to demonize real estate development proposals, but also to damage corporate reputations. It ends all too often in project defeat.

Eventually, the NIMBY hits the fan, unexpectedly, rapidly, and aggressively triggering a series of high-profile conflicts leading to the political defeat of thousands of sustainable real estate projects.

Stop losing to NIMBY opposition today. Schedule a strategy call with bestselling author Patrick Slevin.

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