About this episode

Lee Mair discusses his transition from professional football to a successful career in finance, exploring the challenges and skills involved in this journey.

Today’s conversation is with Lee Mair. Lee spent over a decade in professional football, playing more than 300 games across Scottish football with clubs including Dundee, Aberdeen, and St Mirren - where he was part of the side that lifted the Scottish League Cup in 2013. But this conversation isn’t just about football. Since retiring from the game, Lee has gone through the difficult transition many professional athletes face: figuring out identity, direction, purpose, and what comes next after sport. After trying multiple career paths including coaching, personal training, and IT sales, Lee eventually found his footing in finance before launching Mair Finance in 2023 - a business that has rapidly grown and now works with companies turning over hundreds of millions of pounds. We unpack the realities of leaving professional sport, the emotional and practical challenges of starting over, the transferable skills elite athletes carry into business, and why relationships and networking have been the foundation of Lee’s growth. Expect to learn: What Lee’s ambitions were as a young professional at Dundee His fondest football memories, including winning the League Cup with St Mirren The…

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