Episode 7: Leading with a passion for the business: A conversation with Michael Natate

In this episode we discuss the following topics:

• Michael's early family influences teaching him the importance of financial awareness
• What experiences in golf taught him about the importance of drive and competitiveness
• Why athletes often make great salespeople
• Breaking into investment management and the importance of finding mentors
• Going from peer to manager and how to navigate that
• Dealing with a period of unemployment
• Importance of choosing to work with great leaders
• Gauging passion for the business among sales candidates
• Making a big leap from sales desk manager to Head of Distribution
• Understanding "the house you live in"
• The importance of professional patience with those that work for you
• The ETF industry and what Michael sees coming in the future

Episode contributer bios:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkeavey/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-michael-natale-jr-mba-5142b6a/