From Digital Forensics to Entrepreneurial Growth

In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito-Parle welcomes Trent Walton, founder of Forensic Discovery, to explore the world of digital forensics, e-discovery, and entrepreneurship.Trent shares his journey from Texas roots to building and selling multiple businesses, and how lessons from both success and failure shaped the growth of Forensic Discovery — now scaling at 40–50% annually. His story highlights why focus, resilience, and people-first leadership are essential in today’s fast-changing business landscape.Highlights include:What digital forensics and e-discovery really mean for law firms and corporationsHow Trent turned setbacks into stepping stones for business growthThe power of mentorship and “learning on other people’s money”Why scaling requires both technical expertise and strong sales/marketing skillsBuilding a culture where employees think like entrepreneursIf you’re interested in entrepreneurship, legal technology, or scaling a service business, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical takeaways.👉 Subscribe to At the Kitchen Table for more conversations with leaders who are reshaping business, community, and connection.LINKS FROM THE SHOW:Meet Amanda DiVito ParleMeet DiVito Dream MakersCall the office at - 303-456-2111WATCH NOW: At the Kitchen Table with Amanda DiVito Parle on YouTubeDiVito Dream Makers on FACEBOOKDiVito Dream Makers on INSTAGRAMMeet Amanda Broker Associate – Team LeadWhen starting her career as a REALTOR® in May of 2003 at a young age, Amanda had already been in real estate half of her life working in the family business. She began by spending countless hours filing, making phone calls, and helping with paperwork alongside the man who would later become her mentor and business partner, her father, an industry leader himself of more than 30 years. After her initial introduction to the working world, Amanda went on to graduate from Colorado State University. With her diploma in hand and an internship spent almost entirely in a cubical, she decided to get her real estate license. Today, she is running the family business, DiVito Dream Makers, which is now consistently among one of the top producing RE/MAX Alliance teams in the Denver Metro Area and loving it! (Full Bio)