Ep.94: Why Networking Is Broken (And What To Do Instead) - Scott MacGregor

Send us Fan MailScott MacGregor is the Publisher & Editor-In-Chief, Outlier Magazine, Founder, The Outlier Project, Founder & CEO, SomethingNew LLC, 4x Author of the “Standing O!” Series and Record 8x Winner of the American Business Award for Innovation.-Quick Episode Summary:In this episode, Scott MacGregor shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the founder of the Outlier Project, a community dedicated to making a positive impact. He discusses the importance of recognizing opportunities, building meaningful connections, and embracing the duality of life. Scott emphasizes that every day is a special occasion and encourages listeners to show up differently to achieve success. He also shares insights on how to navigate life's challenges and the significance of living authentically.-🌟 Torch Takeaways:Your potential isn’t fixed at birth—it’s shaped by the choices you make every day.Variety is the spice of life; burst your own bubble and seek out people with different backgrounds.Regret stings more than risk. Don’t give others veto power over your dreams.Take the stairs—there’s no elevator to success!-Chapters:00:00 Encounter with Barry Manilow05:37 "Impact Over Accolades"08:47 "Success: Choice Over Talent"10:37 Embrace Creative Freedom13:40 Launching Successful Magazine Instinctively18:53 "Building Genuine Relationships"23:12 Personalized Welcome Surprise25:53 Eclectic Community of Outliers28:36 "Podcast: Sharing Diverse Stories"31:04 Curiosity About Life Choices33:50 "Choosing New Paths After Retirement"37:39 Building Connections Beyond Interviews41:41 "Building Genuine Relationships"Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.