Listen in as Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, hosts Blair Haas, Chief Executive Officer at Bud Industries. In part one of a two-part series, Blair chats about his memories growing up in this ever-changing industry had and how he learned the value in being able to pivot. He shares fun anecdotes about the early days of Bud Industries and their shift in product offering throughout the years to reinvent and stay relevant in new market verticals. Under the leadership and guidance of his first mentor, his father, and other industry icons, Blair shares how he learned active involvement by participating in trade associations and conferences, along with the importance of maintaining a solid network. “You can learn from anyone at any given moment, and this is an opportunity you don’t get again.” Part 1 concludes with key takeaways as Blair reflects on diversity in mentorship explaining how there is so much opportunity to learn from bright people in any age group, in any position, and in any industry.