A Shot Of Inspiration
In any life, we have highs and lows, light and dark, wins and losses. What happens when we encounter that moment of time when what happens next could change everything, Join us as we step into another person's inspirational moment and see how we can connect their experience to ours.
A Shot Of Inspiration
86. How to Network, Connect, and Win
On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens sits down with author, speaker, and Motivational Listener D. Scott Smith for a powerful conversation about connection, community, and what it really takes to show up and win. From launching a radio show in a new city to helping people remember how remarkable they are, Scott shares wisdom, warmth, and practical takeaways that will stick with you long after the episode ends.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Motivational listening changes lives — and brains
- Connection is strategy, not luck
- You’ll find what you’re looking for in every community
About D. Scott:
D. Scott Smith is a speaker, coach, and global mentor known as a Motivational Listener. He helps individuals and businesses bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Scott serves as Executive Director at Edvocation, Board VP at UPLIFT Leadership, and is available as a Fractional Chief of Staff. He co-hosts The WACO Experience, The EXPERIENCE Live with Russ and Scott, and Virtual Global Tea Break.
Scott is the author of Networking for Students, Business Networking: A Scientific Method, and FREEZE: Inaction in the Face of Business Crisis. A former CEO and entrepreneur, he brings decades of insight…and a bass guitar to every conversation. He and his wife, Christine, celebrate 41 years of marriage in 2025.
Resources:
Website: https://www.dscottsmith.com/
Email: scott@dscottsmith.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/
X: https://twitter.com/d_scott
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/
Amazon Live: https://www.motivationallistener.live/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dscottsmithmba
D. Scott Smith Books:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM