Episode 63 : A Five Generation Family Business Shaping Solutions for Tough Raw Materials with Mac Steele, President, JC Steele & Sons

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Episode 63: A 5 Generation Family Business Shaping Solutions for Raw Materials with Mac Steele TNCFB Our guest today is Mac Steele, President of JC Steele &amp; Sons, Statesville, North Carolina.&nbsp; Mac along with his cousin, Marian Steele Clark, joined the family business in 2010 founded by their great-great grandfather, JC Steele, in 1889.&nbsp; Mac oversees all worldwide sales and customer service.JC Steele &amp; Sons is the corporate parent of The Steel Group and the global leader in stiff extrusion machinery and solutions for customers in heavy clay, iron &amp; steel, ferro alloys and gypsum/wallboard.In this episode of Family Business Today, Mac will share:The story of how JC Steele started the family business in 1889 and what JC Steele does today.Why it is important to remember and share your legacy and values to today’s family members, team members and customers.The importance of crafting a clear, compelling vision and getting stakeholder buy-in for your business success.What some of the challenges and benefits of working with siblings and cousins in a family business. What questions a next generation family member should ask before joining the family business.What the future looks like for JC Steele &amp; Sons.And more…To learn more about Mac Steele and JC Steele &amp; Sons, visit their website at www.jcsteele.com.At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com.If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE &nbsp;Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. (a $299 value)Until next time, There’s No Business Like Family Business….We Know!