Builders of Authority

The Mindset Shift That Took Him From Failing in High School to Running a Business

Adam McChesney

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In this episode of the Builders of Authority podcast, I sit down with Colin McNeil, owner of the McNeil Insurance Group, for a deep and personal conversation about growth, accountability, and the realities of entrepreneurship. We take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on our shared history playing sports in St. Louis and attending high school together.

Colin opens up about a defining period during his sophomore year when he faced academic ineligibility and a significant identity crisis. He credits a high-stakes meeting with his dean, Mr. Walsh, as the turning point that provided him with a roadmap to get his life back on track: a lesson in resilience that continues to fuel his business today.