Jun 01 2022 48 mins
Scott MacGregor is the founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC, one of the fastest-growing talent strategy companies in the country. SomethingNew is a record seven-time recipient of the American Business Award for Innovation and winner of Best of Staffing. Growing up, he had dreams of becoming a professional athlete, but a career-ending injury in college forced him to pivot and refocus his energy into business. He was the youngest National Account Manager in the history of Pitney Bowes, a Fortune 500 Company, and at the age of 29, he took a bold leap into the startup world. After 10 years of putting the plan together for SomethingNew, Scott launched the company that redefines talent acquisition and recruiting.
In 2020, he asked himself, “How can I give back more? How can I help more people?” The answer to that came in the form of a private membership community called Talent Champions Council. The idea behind the community was to teach leadership principles, spread his ‘People Over Everything’ mantra, and help industry leaders uplevel their businesses. In just two short years, the platform has amounted to over 500 members in 29 countries, and hosted 140 live, interactive events.
When Scott came up with the idea for SomethingNew, he was dedicated to building a company that gave back. He was able to combine his passion for learning about people’s unique stories and philanthropy by publishing the Standing O! books. Each book features prominent CEOs, professional athletes, bestselling authors, Olympians, military leaders, and more who share chapters of gratitude for life lessons learned, and 100% of the proceeds go to charity. The books have supported amazing organizations such as, Elevate New York, Look for the Good Project, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Blankets of Hope, and Warrior Rising.
Listen to today’s episode to learn more about Scott’s entrepreneurial journey, the charities that he’s passionate about, and his interpretation of what it means to be bigger than yourself.
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Topics Covered:
- Why philanthropy is the cornerstone of all his business ventures
- Scott’s passion for bringing together international leaders to share their knowledge and skills around building talent
- The work ethic, discipline, and resiliency required to succeed in both athletics and business
- Epic Standing O! stories, from Olympians, CEOs, Navy Seals, and professional athletes
- How Scott evaluates communication skills, empathy, and resourcefulness during the hiring process
- Transformative conversations that have taken place at Talent Champions Council events
- How Scott grows by constantly staying curious and building genuine relationships
About our guest:
- SomethingNew Website
- Talent Champions Council Website
- Standing O! Books
- Scott MacGregor's LinkedIn
- Scott MacGregor's Instagram
Special Offers:
- If there’s a topic or charity you want me to highlight on the podcast, DM it to me on Instagram @getbusylivin_pod
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