Through the Rearview
Through the Rearview
Podcast Description
Through the Rearview is a podcast about legacy. Hosted by Lindsay Young of 3 Aspens Media, each episode invites a seasoned voice to reflect on the moments that defined their journey: what they built, what they sacrificed, and what they’d do differently. These are stories of navigating change, handing off the baton, and learning through experience. The guests share the kind of wisdom you can only gain by looking back – offering perspective and guidance to today’s business leaders.
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The podcast focuses on themes of legacy, leadership transitions, and learning from experience, with episodes like the one featuring Dan Judge exploring family business dynamics, technological evolution in the distribution sector, and key lessons for emerging leaders.
Through the Rearview is a podcast about legacy. Hosted by Lindsay Young of 3 Aspens Media, each episode invites a seasoned voice to reflect on the moments that defined their journey: what they built, what they sacrificed, and what they’d do differently. These are stories of navigating change, handing off the baton, and learning through experience. The guests share the kind of wisdom you can only gain by looking back – offering perspective and guidance to today’s business leaders.
What does it take to build a company and a culture that lasts? In this episode of Through the Rearview, Lindsay Young sits down with George Pattee, who turned a teenage summer job at Parksite into a 53-year leadership journey. From working out of a literal (former) chicken coop to becoming chairman of the employee-owned, thriving building materials distributor, George shares stories of resilience, purpose and people-first leadership.
You’ll hear:
• How culture – not just having an ESOP – carried Parksite through disruption
• How teamwork, accountability and the golden rule shaped his leadership.
• Insights into succession planning, the realities of ESOPs and advice for the next generation of leaders.
• Personal reflections on building both a 50+ year marriage and a 50+ year career.
George also talks about giving back to the industry; he served a term as chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) Board of Directors.
Tune in for stories, humor and timeless wisdom from one of distribution’s most respected voices.
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