In this episode of the Building Success Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Sam Lewis, President of Advanced Business Solutions (ABS), a managed IT services provider based in Louisville, Kentucky. Sam’s story is one of intentional leadership, family legacy, and building a business culture where people thrive.

From starting on the help desk to becoming president of ABS, Sam opens up about the challenges and privileges of growing up in a family business, how he’s navigated succession planning with his father, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, trust, and culture along the way.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

• The balance between process and results—and why Sam leans heavily into process
• His leadership style rooted in trust, empowerment, and self-awareness
• The impact of rotating through different roles across the business
• What it takes to preserve company culture while scaling
• How ABS hires for core values and why culture fit matters more than technical skills
• Sam’s vision for growing ABS organically, sustainably, and debt-free

Whether you’re a leader stepping into a new role, part of a family business, or looking for insights on building strong company culture, this episode is full of valuable takeaways.