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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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.
All In for 53 Years: George Pattee (Parksite) on Building Companies That Last
Through the Rearview
1 hour 6 minutes 54 seconds
2 months ago
All In for 53 Years: George Pattee (Parksite) on Building Companies That Last
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.
Through the Rearview
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.
