Dig One Hole, Dig It Deep: The Man Commercial Protection Story

Summary

In this episode, Iain McCallister, CEO of Man Commercial Protection, shares his journey of building a successful security business.

He emphasises the importance of focusing on one thing and doing it well, as encapsulated in his mantra, 'Dig one hole, dig it deep.'

Iain discusses the challenges and triumphs of leading a company through acquisitions, maintaining a strong company culture, and the role of technology in the security industry.

Takeaways

• Leadership under pressure is about staying calm and focused.
• Building a business requires digging one hole and digging it deep.
• Company culture is crucial for long-term success.
• Technology plays a significant role in modern security.
• Acquisitions are challenging but necessary for growth.
• Trust is the most important asset in business.
• Consistency and discipline are key to success.
• Investing in people leads to company growth.
• Communication is vital in large organisations.
• There is no end game; always strive for more.

Keywords

Iain McCallister, Man Commercial Protection, security business, leadership, company culture, technology, acquisitions

Chapter List

00:00:38

Introduction to Iain McCallister and Man Commercial Protection

00:01:10

Leadership Under Pressure

00:02:44

Growth and Acquisitions

00:05:47

The Beginnings: From School to Security

00:07:06

Lessons in Discipline and Consistency

00:09:48

Challenges and Defining Moments

00:11:40

The Philosophy of No End Game

00:14:24

Building a Strong Company Culture

00:17:34

The Evolution of the Security Industry

00:19:17

Embracing Technology and AI

00:22:48

High-Profile Events and Trust

00:24:23

Measuring Success and KPIs

00:27:01

The Importance of Truth and Trust

00:29:03

Developing Talent and Confidence

00:31:16

Staying Focused and Moving Forward