#217: From Trailer Parks and $2.56 → Growing A $30M Company, Giving It All Away, & Building A Meaningful Life… w/ Scott Griswold
Imagine being 10 years old, living in a single-wide trailer home, and watching your mom pull a knife from a butcher block to take her own life.
Not exactly an ideal circumstance…
Yet, that’s exactly where today’s guest, Scott Griswold got his start.
What I admire MOST about Scott is his belief that EVERYTHING happens FOR him, not TO him.
So despite the fact that he had a less than ideal upbringing, Scott has gone on to…
- Build a $30M/yr company, starting with $2.56 in his pocket
- Rescue 50 children from human trafficking in the Congo & provide over $100,000 in goods and services to a village and school in Zambia
- Find TRUE fulfillment in his life, in addition to mastering the science of achievement
Scott’s story and insights are a must-hear for anyone eager to learn how to turn adversity into advantage and build a life of impact AND fulfillment.
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Podcast Show Notes for Beyond Curious Episode Featuring Scott Griswold
00:00 - Introduction to Beyond Curious and Scott Griswold
Brandon Fong introduces Scott Griswold, a visionary business strategist with over two decades of experience. The episode previews Scott's incredible journey—from humble beginnings to scaling a $30 million company, and orchestrating impactful projects like rescuing children from trafficking. Brandon highlights three core themes: achievement, fulfillment, and exploring esoteric practices.
00:53 - Shoutout to Yasmina Ellins
Brandon acknowledges Yasmina Ellins for introducing him to Scott. Listeners are encouraged to check out Yasmina’s episode for more inspiration.
02:41 - Scott’s Humble Beginnings and a $30 Million Company
Scott shares his journey from growing up in a trailer with $2.56 in his pocket to building and ultimately giving away a $30 million business.
05:36 - The Impact of High School Chemistry Teacher Mr. Cook
Scott recounts how Mr. Cook, a high school teacher, not only secured him a full-ride scholarship but also taught him invaluable life lessons about truth and integrity.
09:13 - Why Mentorship Matters
Brandon and Scott discuss the importance of showing up authentically and closing the gratitude loop with mentors to build strong, lasting relationships.
12:52 - Navigating Achievement and Fulfillment
Scott reflects on how his early drive for achievement was rooted in healing past trauma. He emphasizes the importance of pairing external success with internal fulfillment.
15:15 - Rewriting Generational Conditioning
Scott shares an anecdote about inherited family habits to highlight how awareness and intentionality can disrupt unhelpful patterns.
20:30 - Hitting Rock Bottom and Surrendering to Growth
Scott opens up about pivotal low moments, including living in his in-law's basement, battling depression, and contemplating surrender, which ultimately led to his corporate breakthrough.
26:36 - Transformative Power of Perspective
Scott describes how reframing his childhood trauma, including his mother’s suicide attempt, gave him strength and compassion. He stresses the importance of conscious storytelling in shaping one’s life.
33:46 - Quantum Theory and Emotional Energy
Scott dives into the transformative impact of quantum theory, energy awareness, and the higher levels of human consciousness. He shares his experiences with meditation and spiritual practices.
45:05 - Power Versus Force and Spiral Dynamics
Scott discusses the profound lessons he learned from David Hawkins’ Power vs. Force and Spiral Dynamics, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional homeostasis, and accepting others.
50:35 - Esoteric Knowledge and Many Lives, Many Masters
Scott highlights the life-changing impact of the book Many Lives, Many Masters and the work of Dolores Cannon, which reshaped his understanding of life, death, and purpose.
56:36 - Giving Away a $30 Million Company
In a remarkable act of trust and fulfillment, Scott explains how he handed over his company to his executives, enabling them to pursue their dreams and allowing himself to focus on personal growth.
01:06:43 - Unbreakable Threads and Expanding Impact
Scott shares his involvement in impactful projects, such as Unbreakable Threads, launched during a Tony Robbins Business Mastery event. This initiative supports children in need through coaching, clothing, and resources.
Links & Resources
- Scott’s LinkedIn Page
- Scott’s Website: Acres Club
- David Hawkins’ Power vs. Force
- Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
- Dolores Cannon - Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique
- Gaia Streaming Service