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
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