The Motivation Story

The Motivation Story

Each episode takes a deep dive into its guest's personal life and history. Speakers discuss what led them to become who they are today, the struggles they faced in their own lives along the way, and what they've learned through their accomplishments. Scott is fascinated by how people define and discover themselves through perseverance and adversity - each guest reveals struggles that are at once both familiar and devastatingly unique to the speaker.The episodes focus on the journey from humble and often challenging beginnings to self-realization and learning to become your best self. The conversations don't flinch from the hardest parts of the journey; Scott encourages guests to be open about times when they felt lost and alone and when adversity seemed to get the better of them inevitably.These subjects are often heartbreaking but are framed in a familiar context by the speaker's commitment to their own good life project. The best motivational podcasts understand adversity and even failure as stepping stones on the path to a more meaningful life, and conversations draw towards an inspiring conclusion and practical tips from people who have done a whole lot of living.

Episodes

February 7, 2023 56 mins

Since 2002, I have built my brand and company CAT 5 Contracting into one of the nation's top 20 contracting firms. I started in door-to-door sales like a lot of you, but quickly moved into management and scaled the company by opening multiple branches simultaneously operating coast to coast and border to border. I did this by taking the process expertise which my team and I perfected and then built the first ever cradle-to-gra...

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Paula shares her journey of growing up in Brazil, in a small town, and making her way to the United States. Moving away from her family to a new country and not speaking the language didn't stop her from becoming a United States citizen, getting 3 degrees, and becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at her dream job as a clinical dietitian.

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Have you ever Dreamed of what it would feel like to become a world champion, or the sacrifices you'd need to give and the support you would need?

Bellator MMA World Champion Raufeon Stots shares his story on how he became a World Champion. 

  • Losing a loved one
  • Dealing with pain and hurt
  • Support from Love ones
  • Losing your one shot in front of Dana White and the UFC and continuing to believe
  • Never giving up even...
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Jere Jeremy shares his story with us. He grew up in Alief, TX  in a rough area, raised by a single mother with a father who left him at 9 years old. 

Through living growing up in a rough area, he attributes his persuasion and sales skills to talking his way out of fights, robbery attempts and more. 

Went to University of Houston on an Academic scholarship then dropped out of college. Worked at Pizza Hut and became...

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Adrian shares his story with us on his journey into the UFC. 

He's a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt training out of Metro Fight Club in Houston Texas. 

He started training at the age of 15 and has been fighting for 8 years to get a shot in the UFC. 

in 2020, he got it. After a spectacular knock out in Dana Whites Contender series, Adrian has a 13-3 record with his next bout on July 24 2021. 

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Introducing Bonnie Hewitt from Pittsburgh

"Nearly a decade ago while working as an accountant and raising my two children alone, I was struck down by a rare illness and left paralyzed. Guillain Barre Syndrome had attacked my immune system. It attempted to take me out. It didn't succeed."

Overcoming trauma, anxiety and chronic illness, using mindset, intuition and mentorship.

 Unbreakable

Entrepreneur

Mom of four

Coffee Lov...

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Jonathan Sherwood is a commercial roofing contractor base in Texas, He works all over the country with some of the largest contractors in the nation. 

He  shared his 1 year of sobriety with us on the The Motivation Story!

He talks about a story of god, roofing, drugs and organized crime. He explains how the past hasn't stopped his current trajectory of Growth, business, giving and more! Jonathan also shares h...

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Mike Watts shares his story of his journey into Entrepreneurship. Mike started a side hustle back when he had a full time job in corporate America. This side hustle led him into multiple businesses, a 7 Figure exit of one of his companies and running his existing Multi-Million Dollar companies.

He's the CEO and founder of the ever popular LoveHandle Phone grip that he makes and builds in the United States with his st...

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Brittanee' King is the Owner and CEO of NVSME. Her innate talent for designing handcrafted jewelry has been a great source of purpose and pride most of her life. Her contemporary designs reach women nationwide, as does her mission to inspire confidence and self-worth in women everywhere. Her journey to becoming a CEO is a lesson in resilience and speaks to the perseverance and grit that Brittanee' embodies in business and...

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Haddie shares her ups and downs in life as she fought her way to get the life she's always wanted. Bad decision, moving across the world, faking till you make it and always recognizing the next opportunity. 

Find her at:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/haddiethehost/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haddiedjemal

Thank you to our sponsor:
www.LoveHandle.com

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 Founder & CEO of RedHead Wines, Marisa Sergi talks about some of her struggles and success growing her Wine brand RedHead Brands. How she's kept the family business in the family, and how she secured her spot at Walmart stores across the country.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisasergi/
LuvaBella:
https://luvabella.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/marisasergi

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John Mallot shares with us how your past doesn't define your future.

John is a world class entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. He decided to change his life as a teenager after suffering a heart attack due to drugs. Sitting in jail, John decided to change his life for his future and family.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/john.malott/?hl=en
Build Your Empire:
https://buildyourempire.c...

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Listen in as we talk with Sapnil Agarwal - He shares some of his motivation and secrets in how he's been able to build a multi-Billion dollar company. Some of his awards include:
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year
• Houston Business Journal - 40 under 40
• The British Parliament Pride of India Honor, Bharat Gaurav Award
• Inc. 5000 - #1 fastest growing company in Houston and 44 in the US
• Houston...

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We sat down with Fabiano Santos, CEO if FLS Electric in Northern Virginia to talk about his story. Fabiano came to the United States speaking no English to where he currently is running and operating a Million Dollar business.



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Jeff shares his story about his mother migrating to the USA in a boat filled with 200 people from Haiti to escape an abusive relationship to his father who would get in car accidents for insurance money. 

His story is motivating to anyone, as he wakes up everyday to his beautiful family and strives to be a better person, husband and father. 

Scott Glaser is the podcast Host.

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