Empowering people to make a difference where they work

Summary

Scott Thompson
People are your greatest asset - they will carry you if they have meaningful work, feel valued and are making an impact - culture is everything.
(614) 623-4630 │ g2othompson@gmail.com │https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathompson

Welcome to my website!

My name is Scott Thompson, and I'm passionate about empowering and inspiring people to love their work and make a positive impact on their communities!

With a wealth of experience leading diverse ventures, from startups to big corporations, I specialize in boosting growth, ensuring profitability, and crafting winning strategies - while taking care of people.

I excel at strategic planning, sales, building relationships/partnerships, community impact and streamlining operations. I believe in leading with empathy and teamwork, driving positive change even in challenging times.

My track record speaks for itself—I consistently deliver results. Whether it's in VC startups, nonprofits, consumer goods, or real estate/construction, I've been there.

Let's explore ways I can contriubte to your business's expansion, ensuring sustained growth today and beyond. All the best, ST

Working Genius (Patrick Lencioni): Galvanizing (rally others to act on ideas) + Tenacity (push ideas to completion)

Proudest Accomplishment

I pivoted an industrial (start-up) company to a value-added manufacturing powerhouse.

Experience Highlights

  • I Hired 100% New Executive Team
    Upskill: right people in the right seats & greater productivity
  • New Entrepreneurial Fishery : Protein Strategy
    largest vertically integrated - raised $2m early seed & lined-up 2nd round - abandoned over ip
  • Fastest Growing Panel Company in North America
    grew company from $120m to $250 in 3 years / infulsed PE dollars to drive growth / aligned vision
  • Created New Strategic Business Unit
    Representing $580M in topline sales - transitioned the business from ca to oh

Education Highlights

  • Hondros College of Business
    Real estate license, credential
  • Grace College
    BS Communications
  • Grace Theological Seminary
    MA Counseling

Causes

  • Disaster Relief & Recovery
    The american red cross
  • Cancer Research
    Pelotonia & Velosano - cycling events

Interests

  • Gardening & Trees
    I love the outdoors + Conservation
  • Road Cycling
    Anywhere when it's above 40 degrees!

Results

  • 41 YR
    I'VE BEEN MARRIED TO MY WIFE + 5 YRS DATING...
  • 1DOZ
    HOW MANY KRISPY KREME'S I CAN EAT: 1 SETTING
  • 100%
    hired, trained a new executive team - pivot
  • +400
    mANAGED INDEPENDENT DEALERS - GAINED ALIGNMENT
  • +850
    COMPANY GREW FROM 50 TO 850 EMPLOYEES: 3 YRS
  • 580M
    TRANSITIONED NEW BUSINESS FROM CA TO oh
  • 130M
    growth: + TOPLINE $'S: 3 YRS
  • +25%
    IMProved BUSINESS - CUSTOMER PLANNING PROCESS
  • 80%
    hired: nEW STAFF 1 YR - HIT ANNUAL TARGET

Skills

  • tURN AROUND
    10
  • Snacks
    5
  • Company culture
    17
  • financial mgt
    10
  • continous improvement
    10
  • ENTREPRENEURIAL Leadership
    14
  • Team building
    10
  • Sales - BD Mgt
    16
  • Operations Mgt
    16

Questions & Answers

What are your long-term goals?
I have a pretty wide appetite: I'm involved in a number of nonprofits - I have a passion for giving back...so, I will keep doing that in the near/long-term.
I enjoy difficult business environments & how to turn those entities into something unique. If that is owning a company or running a division - I enjoy being stretched and working together with a team to create something special. I am currently stirred-up about how you can transform performance at work (NeuroLeadership).
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
Personally: my family
Professionally: the relationships I have built over the years
Who are your main influences?
My dad (creative thinker - visionary), my father-in-law (compassionate leader - giving back to the community). I like the way Patrick Lencioni (strategist) thinks about corporate structure and process. I like the way Malcom Gladwell (anthropologist/author) thinks about communities and popular culture. David Rock is currently challenging my thinking on Leadership in re. to performance and productivity (Quiet Leadership).
Why did you choose your profession?
I grew up in an entrepreneurial home (my dad owned his own business). I had the opportunity from a young age to influence and impact my dad's company - I have looked for that same "thread" in every post I have taken. Q: how can I influence the people, corporate direction and impact the community - and...have fun doing it?

Blog

Elevating Leadership through Original Art

Crafting impactful leadership isn't a walk in the park, whether you're fresh to the role with a gleaming MBA or a seasoned veteran steering through corporate pivots. It's a journey where driving change, securing funds, or rallying teams demands more than just strategy—it requires an unwavering commitment to authenticity and kindness.


As someone intertwined with the world of art through marriage to an artist (@tomgirlstudio) and countless hours spent immersed in galleries...

Columbus, OH

Location

Columbus, Ohio

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