Episode Details
This was a special episode with my grandpa and 2nd generation CEO and President of Service Spring.
Highlights
Looking for specific advice? Below is a list of the questions asked to Pat McAlear as well as the time where you can find them in the video posted above.
- 1:00 | Background of Pat Mcalear
- 5:49 | When did you become President of SSC?
- 8:48 | SSC History
- 10:02 | What are some of your greatest accomplishments?
- 11:30 | Clarence Veigel + Competition
- 20:26 | If you had stayed at the company for another 10 years, what would you have done next?
- 22:51 | What is the hardest part of being a CEO?
- 25:13 | What are your biggest accomplishments and challenges?
- 26:52 | What financial challenges did you face?
- 29:03 | What are you some your greatest memories?
- 30:08 | What are some of your most successful habits
- 33:40 | How many hours of sleep did you get?
- 35:28 | What are some of the life principles you live by?
- 37:21 | Do you have any regrets?
Key Takeaways
You learn as a kid through your family’s important habits. You have to be a self-starter and self-disciplined. That starts with how your parents bring you up.
Showing up is so many other things. If you tell somebody you’re going o do something, do it. People are impressed by what you do, not what you say you’re going to do.
The time you have in front of you could be over tomorrow. Treat everyone fairly. Try to control your prejudices, whatever the are. You misjudge people that way.
Discussion Questions
Take a few minutes to reflect on what you’ve heard and create some actionable next steps items. Below are a few questions based on the episode to help get you started on your speed mentorship journey.
- How have you 'shown up' for your job recently?
- If your time was up tomorrow, what would be your regrets? How can you change those regrets?
About the Mentor
Pat McAlear is a highly accomplished business leader, renowned for his transformative role at Service Spring Corp (SSC). With a background in marketing and sales, he spearheaded the growth from start-up to industry leader they are today.
Pat was married to Marilyn (Veigel) McAlear and had 2 sons. He is also grandfather to host and current CEO, Matt McAlear.
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