Guided Journeys (wsg Scott Schoeneberger)

Guided Journeys | Scott Schoeneberger, Managing Partner of Bluewater Technologies Group, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss his guided journey through his multi-faceted events and technology integration business. Of course, Scott speaks about his Top 3, including his parents and uncle who encouraged different world views, perspectives, and a sense of innovative thinking, his first mentor, Sandy Corrigan, who took him on a journey of learning and self-discovery, his wife Chanel Schoeneberger who is an ultimate sounding board, and his friend Josh Linkner who helps him reflect on his industry and the firm’s role in it. And you have to hear what he has to say about putting yourself out of business. About Scott Schoeneberger  Scott Schoeneberger is the Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Bluewater, an agency that operates four industry-leading business units to support sensory storytelling across digital & physical canvases. He is the founder of the immersive night walk experience, Glenlore Trails.    A spark-plug of positivity, Scott lives to Make People Smile. He seeks to bring out the best in those around him, encouraging others to tackle big challenges in creative ways, and to have some fun along the way.  He frequently shares his thoughts around this, and other industry topics in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and CEOWorld.    Scott is also an active board member at the Detroit Sessions, a non-profit which serves to connect a new generation with the classical arts by infusing art, space, & technology to create inspiring performances that resonate with the culture of today.    Scott is a Samoyed fanatic, a father of two, and when not cooking plants, can be found near the water.  Show Highlights During this episode: Linear paths vs free roam journeys [1:10] Welcoming, Scott Schoeneberger [4:37] Bluewater Technologies Group – sensory story telling across physical and digital canvases [7:37] The “Top Three” Scott’s Parents & Uncle – offering different world views, perspectives, and a sense of innovative thinking [11:03] Sandy Corrigan – a journey of learning and self-discovery [12:59] Chanel Schoeneberger – the ultimate sounding board [23:33] Pivoting the business during COVID – (The Tale of Glenlore Trails – Bluewater’s Immersive Entertainment Experience [28:54] An R&D profit center [36:00] Having a case study for creativity / sales [39:30] Josh Linkner – reflecting on industry and the firm’s role in it [41:51] You have to hear this… Technology to keep an eye on [46:48] Eventually, someone is going to come and push you out of business – so it may as well be you.  [53:59] Stay in touch with Scott! [57:07] Additional Information Contact Scott Schoeneberger: Scott’s LinkedIn Scott’s Email Address Bluewater Technologies Group Website Contact Biggby Coffee: Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.