From Wedding DJ to CEO: The Secret Otis Path

Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from being a wedding DJ to the CEO of a major technology company? In this episode, we talk to Brad McIntyre about his long career at Otis Technology. Brad has worked at the same company for twenty-five years and has done almost every job there. He started as a designer and worked his way up to the very top.Brad explains how the people he worked for taught him about money, building things, and using data. He also talks about how much he loves going to big trade shows to see his friends from all over the world. The company is like a big family where everyone helps each other out. They even make all their products in New York to help the military and police. If you want to learn how to grow in your career, you should listen to this story. Check out the full episode to hear more about how Otis Technology stays successful!LinksOtis Technology (OtisTech.com) - Mentioned at 19:55 as the primary website for their products.SHOT Show (shotshow.org) - Mentioned throughout (e.g., 0:18) as the venue for the recording and industry gathering.Bass Pro Shops (basspro.com) - Mentioned at 19:22 as a major retailer for Otis products.Scheels (scheels.com) - Mentioned at 19:23 as a retail partner.Key TakeawaysCareer longevity allows for deep, cross-departmental "tribal knowledge."Soft skills from unrelated fields (like DJing) are highly transferable to executive leadership.Authentic marketing often requires "real-world" conditions (like actually dirty equipment).American manufacturing thrives on direct feedback from the end-users (military/LEO).KeywordsOtis TechnologySHOT Show 2026Brad McIntyreFirearm MaintenanceLean ManufacturingAS ISO 9100NSN (National Stock Number)Tribal KnowledgeUpstate New YorkGun Cleaning Kits