TEDM – Adam McCabe - Built from Hard Work, Resilience, and Offering a Hand Up (Episode 202)
Description
In this episode of *The Everyday Millionaire Podcast*, host Patrick Francey sits poolside with guest Adam McCabe, CEO of The Gravity Group, a plumbing and HVAC company. Adam shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from starting in the trades to leading a rapidly growing business. He discusses how his career began somewhat unexpectedly in plumbing after initially aiming to be a carpenter. After years of gaining experience and managing operations in Western Canada, he decided to return to Ontario to start his own company, driven by a desire to be close to family and take control of his career.
Adam emphasizes the importance of leadership, vision, and personal growth in both life and business. He explains how his early years were shaped by a need to prove himself after struggling in school, which fueled his drive to succeed. This experience has influenced how he leads his team today, fostering a work environment where growth and opportunity are encouraged.
Patrick and Adam explore the challenges of scaling a business in a competitive industry, the value of building strong, loyal teams, and Adam’s focus on creating a company culture that emphasizes hard work, loyalty, and personal development. Adam also touches on his goals for expanding The Gravity Group through acquisitions and his vision for the future, which includes helping others in the trades succeed.
This episode is an insightful look into how grit, vision, and a focus on people can lead to extraordinary business success.