{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"002 - Heart Failure To Thriving Family Business : Journey of Todd McLennan of MAC Marine","description":"Episode Summary Todd shares his journey in the marine industry, from growing up on the water to starting his own business, Mac Marine Group. He emphasizes the importance of finding opportunities, building a network, and being passionate about the work. Todd also discusses the challenges and lessons he has learned along the way, including the need to slow down, have procedures in place, and seek mentorship. He highlights the diverse services offered by Mac Marine Group, including vessel management, paint jobs, and brokerage. Todd shares memorable experiences on the water, including sailing trips with his family and delivering a boat with his father. In this conversation, Stephen Govel and Todd McLennan discuss their love for boating and the experiences they've had on the water. They talk about the Sydney to Hobart race and the epic moments they've shared with their friends and family. They also discuss the importance of work-life balance and the motivation behind building their business. Todd shares his personal story of overcoming a heart failure at a young age and how it has shaped his perspective on life. They also touch on the impact of marketing and storytelling in building their brand. Overall, the conversation highlights the joy and passion they have for boating and the importance of relationships and trust in their industry. Connect With Steve Govel Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube | LinkedIn   Connect With Todd McLennan Website | Instagram | YouTube   Takeaways Find opportunities and learn from the best in the marine industry. Build a network and seek mentorship to advance your career. Be passionate about what you do and always strive for quality work. Slow down, have procedures in place, and seek mentorship to overcome challenges. Mac Marine Group offers diverse services, including vessel management, paint jobs, and brokerage. Memorable experiences on the water create lasting connections and cherished memories. Boating provides an opportunity to switch off from everyday life and reconnect with friends and family. The Sydney to Hobart race is an epic experience that brings people together and creates lasting memories. Working for the Packer family provided Todd with valuable opportunities to learn from the best and set him up for success. Marketing and storytelling are essential for building a brand and establishing trust with clients. Appreciating life and not sweating the small stuff is important for maintaining a positive mindset. Overcoming challenges and setbacks can lead to personal growth and a greater appreciation for life. Building relationships and trust with clients is crucial in the boating industry. Investing in technology and automation can improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. Work-life balance is important for personal well-being and maintaining healthy relationships. Taking time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, such as spending time on the water with loved ones, is invaluable. Sound Bites "Our first lesson was kind of realizing what we wanted to do in the future." "Starting a business from the ground up, 20 grand to our name." "We saw a bit of a gap in the market." "Sharing those moments and especially the water and those trips being able to be a vehicle for our reconnecting. There's nothing like it." "The Sydney to Hobart race... it's just the bucket list. You know, it ticked the box and everybody says, once you do one, you'll keep coming back." "Short term goals, coming into work on a Monday and looking at the calendar and being like, holy shit, how are we going to get through this? But long term, building a brand, doing it with my brother. It's pretty epic." Chapters 00:00 Realizing the Future in the Marine Industry 08:07 Starting a Business from the Ground Up 11:26 Identifying a Gap in the Market 13:45 Importance of Learning from the Best 20:29 Memorable Experiences on the Water 22:18 Epic Moments on the Water 23:18 The Sydney to Hobart Race 26:10 Building a Business and Finding Work-Life Balance 29:34 The Power of Marketing and Storytelling 31:51 Building Relationships and Trust 36:15 Overcoming Challenges and Appreciating Life ","author_name":"The Rising Tidecast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.risingtidefilm.com\/rising-tidecast","html":"