In this episode of 'Act Three,' host Cara Gray brings on Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, to dive deep into his multifaceted career journey. With an impressive background that spans professional acting, non-profit leadership, and strategic consulting for global giants like Chick-fil-A, Scott shares invaluable insights on navigating career transitions. Learn how Scott's early experiences in theater under his mother's direction planted the seeds for a lifelong pursuit of impactful leadership. Discover why Scott believes that true growth comes from stepping into the unknown, and how his innovative strategies can help transform businesses from startups to legendary brands. Also, hear about his latest venture, the Legendary Brands Academy, designed to help small to mid-size businesses achieve excellence. Don't miss this episode filled with practical advice and inspirational stories! 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 Guest Introduction: Scott Wozniak 02:37 Scott's Early Career as a Child Actor 08:08 Transition from Acting to Nonprofit Work 11:05 Discovering Leadership and Consulting 17:57 Joining Chick-fil-A 20:46 Considering a Career Change 21:02 Understanding the Role at Chick-fil-A 22:01 The Unique Job Opportunity 23:15 Embracing Lifelong Learning 24:23 The Importance of Growth 25:14 Overcoming Ego and Embracing Change 26:27 The Value of Being a Beginner 32:46 Launching a New Venture 38:10 Introducing Legendary Brands Academy 41:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Scott's New Online Program: www.LegendaryBrandsAcademy.com Bestselling book: Make Your Brand Legendary - https://amzn.to/3PD3szu

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