Scott Keating - Building Back Up #30

In this episode, we speak with business owner Scott Keating, who currently runs a windshield saver company in Shepparton. Listen in as Scott discusses why he decided to go into business for himself and how one can discover their calling. He then reflects on his incredibly harrowing period of darkness that almost drove him to commit suicide, and how he built himself back up to become a pillar of the Shepparton community. Key Highlights ● [03:49] An introduction to Scott Keating ● [04:34] Being a pillar of the Shepparton community ● [06:32] Scott’s windscreen saver business and his win-win philosophy ● [11:03] The challenges of replacing or repairing windscreens ● [13:58] What Scott would say to someone who doesn’t know what they want to do for work ● [17:47] Fundamentals of a good life ● [19:20] The dark period of Scott’s life ● [26:48] The lasting impact of Scott’s traumatic experience ● [28:31] Getting stuck in the cycle of chasing only short-term goals ● [31:17] How Scott finally got back on the road to good, long-term health ● [33:50] Finding purpose in family ● [35:22] Accepting traumatic experiences ● [40:34] Scott’s view on masculinity and the importance of open, nonjudgmental conversations ● [52:17] Who locally inspires Scott? Powerful Quotes by Scott ● I suppose you get back what you give to. If you’re giving and helping, it’ll come back to you. ● I’ve always said, when I go into business, I wanted it to be a win-win. I don’t just want someone working for me who turns up, does their hours, and goes home. We’ve all pretty much got to work, but you might as well enjoy what you do. ● Even if you have a job that isn’t your passion, how can you make it your passion? How can it fit into your values? ● Don’t worry so much about the money. Worry about the skill set you can get and the network you can build up. ● Once you start being you and get comfortable in your own skin, you start attracting the right people around you. ● Nothing has meaning until we put meaning on it. ● There are no positive or negative emotions. There are just emotions. It’s how we use them.