From Drug Addiction to 8+ Figure Success: The Remarkable Journey of Scott Arias in Construction Consulting

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he sits down with Scott Arias, an industry king with over 30 years of experience in construction consulting, a Ph.D. in construction management, and a Navy background. But that's not all - Scott also battled drug addiction and lost his leg, which he overcame with the help of his faith and a relentless drive to succeed.In this episode, Scott shares his story and the lessons he learned along the way, including taking risks, making tough decisions, and embracing the process. He also talks about his decision-making process, the importance of networking, and his one-hour-per-week business strategy.Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that provides valuable insights into personal and business growth. As Scott says, "Adversity is a springboard for success."During this episode, you will learn about;[01:22]  Intro to Scott and his business[04:25]  Even after his success, why is Scott still pushing?[05:59]  Scott’s backstory[10:16]  What is a takeaway Scott learned in the military that he’s been able to apply to his business?[16:13]  What was a good decision Scott made that helped move his business forward?[19:33]  An example of when Scott took a risk and it paid off.[22:39]  What was a bad decision Scott made along the way?[25:19]  What is Scott’s decision-making process?[31:59]  If Scott could pick only one metric to track, what would it be?[35:48]  Does Scott intentionally network or mastermind with other entrepreneurs?[37:45]  If Scott had only one hour per week to run his business, what would he do?[39:35]  If Scott lost it all, what would he do?[40:40]  How to connect with Scott[43:57]  How to connect with Chaz and info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes “Adversity is a springboard for success.”  - Scott Arias“Mission and vision, people misinterpret these things. Mission is what you do. Our mission is really simple. We make our clients' needs easy. But, vision is why you do it”  - Scott Arias“The funny thing is, when you grow up in poverty, you don't know you're growing up in poverty until you get older.”  - Scott Arias“Losing everything I have monetarily is not a big deal to me compared to other people. I'm willing to take those risks because I walked through fire. I know how it feels and I'm not scared.”  - Scott Arias“Probably the biggest tragedies you have in life are the things that ultimately define who you.”  - Scott Arias“I think that’s a maturity which helps us realize that too. Even looking at my own circumstances, being raised by a single mom, having all kinds of stacks against me in business or just for success. I think that I've always received that as the very reason why I should.”  - Chaz Wolfe“God's more concerned about your character than He is your comfort. So, I get nervous when I get in my comfort zone a little bit.”  - Scott Arias“I had nothing to begin with. If I end with nothing, at least it was a good ride.”  - Scott Arias“Anybody who's made something of nothing will tell you that you can't turn it off.”  - Scott Arias“I learned when I lost my leg,you can't expect to walk on the first day. But, you can expect to take a step, and then tomorrow take two steps. So it's understanding the process and embracing the process cause everybody wants the end product, but it's the process that really matters.”  - Scott Arias“We grew from $7,000 and we're creeping up on $20 million this year. You don't get there overnight, and you don't get there by putting money away and retaining some