Imagine playing college football for Bobby Bowden at Florida State University and being a top ranked kick boxing champion, having your last fight broadcast by ESPN - to being paralyzed from the chest down. Scott not only survived, he ultimately made a choice. After a six year battle he did what doctors told him he would never do. He accomplished the Impossible!

Since that time, he went on to become a top producer in the Life Insurance Industry, qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table , a 100% commission driven reward, which less than 6% of his peers achieve yearly from around the world. Today, he's an internationally known Inspirational Motivational Speaker, Published Co-Author in a book titled Conversations on Success, President of an International Export Company and Wheelchair "rugby" Athlete. Full Bio - click here

His stories of perseverance and determination, his insightful beliefs inspire people to go after their dreams in their business and personal lives. Scott doesn't just tell an inspiring story - he tells your audience HOW to achieve their goals using his formula.

Partial Client List

I’m not quite sure how to sufficiently express my sincere appreciation for the inspiring message you delivered to our top General Agents at our recent 2/15/08 conference. To say "THANK YOU" seems woefully inadequate! Your presentation was without a doubt the highlight of what by all accounts was a most successful meeting... In over 31 years of hosting and attending similar meetings, I’ve had the honor of seeing numerous "motivational speakers". I can honestly say your story and how you’ve handled adversity that life dealt had a profound impact on our attendees and caused each of us to pause and reflect on we can apply your principles of Vision, Mindset and Grit in our individual lives...I was very impressed by the thoroughness of your presentation. It provided an added dimension to your comments and sets you apart from many speakers. It was as though you had been working side-by-side with our General Agents as you clearly demonstrated an understanding of the issues and opportunities they face...So, as inadequate as it may seem, thank you for helping us make our "Victory Starts Here" conference a huge success. ING Life Distribution - J. Craig Collins, Senior Vice President - Head of Independent General Agency Distribution

Thank you for delivering your powerful story and message to our 500 agents at our 2008 "All In" Agency Campus Seminar. This event was designed to kick off the most ambitious year of targets we have ever established for the Canadian Zone. Our emphasis is on strengthening our relationships with our customers and better serving their personal, financial and insurance needs... As our keynote speaker I believe your presentation and personal example have helped ignite the personal passion and commitment we will need from each of out associates to achieve our overachieving goal. Your story is one we can relate to. Unfortunately accidents, like yours happen daily, a fact people in our profession know only too well. But yours is a story of profound influence. It is about personal accountability, it’s about the power of focusing on the possible. It is about the understanding that small steps can become big gains. State Farm Canadian Zone

Scott is genuine, his determination and willpower are infectious. We all face challenges and what I learned from Scott is how we respond to them is what really matters. Scott understands his audience and asked all the right questions to prepare. He brought us to our feet. His message is one all our children should here! The Phoenix Companies - Doug Winkler, VP Marketing & Execution

Most motivational/inspirational speeches are lacking critical elements that keep the audience in engage. Honestly, most speakers tell the same story as it relates to them specifically paralleling other speakers' stories. For instance, the man who climbed Everest without legs, great story, amazing achievement, but what takeaway did I have from the experience "what an amazing story" and that's it…Your presentation touched everyone in the room, not just because of your personal experiences but your message of "hope, patience, family and anything is possible" - throughout the presentation… Great balance of visuals, story-telling - presentation was fluid, no gaps, kept everyone engaged. You come across very sensitive and is someone everyone can relate to. National Financial Partners - Todd Zint, CMM, CMP - VP, Marketing Communication

We recently launched a new sales division, and were facing challenges and growing pains common in the start up phase in many organizations. Often times, the little things can get people down, and in a growth organization these include basic operational and support challenges, as well as the challenge of being "first" and having to establish a successful culture and foundation with limited bench strength to draw upon. I believe we can learn a lot from the experiences of others, and was looking for a speaker who could help put the challenges we were facing into perspective, and could share the work ethic, attitude and beliefs they followed down their road to success, that my team could learn from. Scott Burrows was definitely the right choice, and his personal story touched everyone. Scott worked with my management team and I to understand our business goal and challenges, and effectively paralleled these with his own experiences to illustrate how his approach could be applied to their personal and professional challenges. He was effective in his delivery, was well received by the team, and I believe he provided them with the inspiration and motivation to continue breaking new ground, while establishing a winning culture in the process. Idearc Media, Darrin Rayner - VP Internet Division Sales

I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your presentation, "Challenges with Vision, Mindset & Grit." Your message was absolutely superb and continued the momentum and focus that was created by our Advanced Marketing Seminar... Scott, we hear a lot of motivational speakers but, I have to tell you, that you have taken it to a new level. Your personal experiences bring the vision, mindset and grit alive. You were such an inspiration to our group and your message is being continually reinforced based upon feedback that we have received from our field office... Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Bruce W. Boyea - Chairman, President and CEO

Overwhelmingly the folks that I spoke with them at both conference; New York and Chicago, found your presentation not only motivational, but it also helped to create an urgency or passion for them. Whether it be around business or personal issues, your story helps them to take action and pursue the things that are important to each individual. I felt you were able to share your fascinating story and uniquely relate to the audience. Your background and experiences with selling life insurance was a perfect fit to our agents. Nationwide Insurance - Brad Sorensen, VP, PCIO Financial Services

I was truly inspired by your presentation to my sales team... In all my years of running events Ii have never seen results/feedback like this... Thank you so much for sharing your story with me and the team. I know it has made a difference in how we look at our business and life challenges. We will do it with "Vision, Mindset and Grit!" Bank of Montreal, John M. Turner, MDA FICB - Director New Business Development Group Ontario Division

I found your presentation to our group to be an awesome experience. Your delivery and information was inspiring, refreshing, and so very sincere. You made it obvious that determination and focus on ones goals can produce results. Your message put business fears and concerns in proper perspective for your audience compared to what you were facing. Keller Williams Reality - Ruth Taylor, Co-Owner New England Region

After a year of considerable challenges and change, we invited Scott Burrows to address our sales team. His presentation focused our team on setting their goals, especially when the journey is difficult. I attribute Scott's successful presentation to the work he did prior to the meeting. Rather than providing us with a 'canned' presentation he worked to understand our key business issues, challenges and opportunities. Eyebrows rose during his lecture when he hit on familiar issues and how to maintain vision in light of those challenges. Chase Education Finance - Craig Anderson, Senior Vice President

Scott Burrows can move a room! His message of Vision, Mindset and Grit was a hit among a group of 275 participants. He mixed company messages provided before the meeting into his presentation. I was impressed he was able to speak our language without notes. Many of the participants thought Scott was one of them! I had and continue to have participants write me notes, emails and letters about the motivating message Scott delivered... State Farm - John Langcuster, VP Agency

Scott has one of the most Powerful and Inspirational messages I have ever heard. His story really puts things into perspective, and is living proof if you truly believe there is no doubt that you will achieve! State Farm - Brent Wroten, Agency VP

Scott, my name is Mike Bell and I had the honor to listen to your remarkable story this morning at our US Foodservice Tampa Sales Meeting; 1/11/08. I have been with the company as a Territory Manager for 12 years and have been either number 1 or 2 every year in sales since I began my career at age 28. I have won President's Cup four times, Challenge Cup in every year of it's existence and would be the guy that my peer's look to as to where they want to be. But you know what? I can and will do more going forward. Your story touched me in a way that I really am having a hard time putting into words. I arrived this morning feeling somewhat "burned out" and looking for some balance with regard to my professional life and my personal life. Being where I am with the company and attending many trips and seeing many motivational speakers, nothing has made an impression on me until today. I am motivated, driven, and a "glass half full" kind of person. Being the top sales professional is just as important to me as earning the most money. I will never forget you and the feeling I had this morning, I had chills listening to your genuine passion for life! The first thing I did when I got home today was to share your story with my wife and two daughters. You re-energized me today and it could not have come at a better time. God Bless, and Thank You!! US Foodservice-Tampa - Mike Bell, Territory Manager

Your experience and how you faced adversity with focus, determination and grit provided a fantastic message that our Financial Advisors could take home with them to inspire them to live fuller and more meaningful lives. I have received numerous comments on how your message hit to core of what motivates people - on a daily basis it takes determination and a "Can Do" attitude. Triad Advisors - Jeffrey Rosenthal, Vice President Sales and Marketing

Scott's exceptional professionalism resulted not only in a heartfelt standing ovation from all the attendees, but successfully underscored the highly important theme of how individuals can overcome obstacles even in the most extreme or anticipated circumstances. Moreover, Scott was able to link individual achievement with the role of an individual in helping a forward thinking team to become more than the sum of its parts. J4 Communications - Mark Bruner on behalf of Robroy Industries

Scott, you truly made a visible impact on the entire audience. Your presentation format, delivery and audience involvement yields great results. People leave your presentation changed in many ways. CNL Securities - John A. Rhodes, Jr., Ph.D., Vice President of National Accounts

I am a 16-year veteran of the insurance and financial industry and have heard many stories of overcoming adversity. Scott's story of conquering his own fears to accomplish many great things after a horrific accident has been an incredible inspiration to me. It is often very easy to let routine aspects of your career overwhelm you and allow you to lose focus and drive. Scott's amazing story allowed me to revisit the focus and drive that I had early in my career and to be grateful for how fortunate I have been. Country Insurance and Financial Services - Doug Greenwell, Insurance Agent

"Inspirational," "motivational," "thought-provoking," all these otherwise clichй phrases become valid assessments when used to describe Scott Burrows' presentation to our statewide insurance agency force. His personal story intrigues an audience immediately, but it's how he deals with his life altering challenges that captures attention and compels listeners to resolve to apply his attitude to their own circumstances. Missouri Farm Bureau - Charles Kruse, president

Scott Burrows' inspirational message to our conference attendees will be remembered for many years to come. It is unusual to receive so many compliments for having such a speaker, but in Scott's case it is clearly understandable. Next Day Gourmet - Bill Lucas, Executive Vice President

Your presentation was perfectly aligned with our aspirations regarding core value and culture. The Senior Management Team at U.S. Foodservice, Los Angeles is leading the charge to capture goals relative to 3-5 year vision. We are relying heavily on people. Our belief is that people run companies. Scott, your message was about people and what they are capable of if they choose to be. You captured the big picture mentally by speaking outside of our core business and into everyday life. U.S. Foodservice Los Angeles - Jon Jezierski, President

From a sales perspective your talk at the end of our meeting just helped place everything into context. We spent the week educating everyone and challenging them with issues they will face and want them to overcome. After sitting there for all that time, it feels like there is an insurmountable wall in front of you to back into the field and tackle. Your talk about what you went through referring to the Grit and the small things you were able to accomplish to get where you are today just reaffirmed to them to keep attacking everyday. They need to do the little things, create a plan and before you know it they can achieve their goals no matter what or how great they are. DMS Health Group - Bob Gidley, VP Sales

The impact you have on your audience is not easily put in words, it must be experienced. "Vision, Mindset and Grit" has been a proven success formula for you and one which our managers can apply to their everyday personal and professional lives. Again, thank you for providing us with a truly memorable and compelling experience. Florida Club Managers Association - Al Kinkle, Education Chair

Scott had everyone in awe during his story during our national users' conference. His tenacity and thirst for life inspired the audience into rethinking their capabilities in their current roles and within their personal lives. Allscripts Healthcare - Guy Mansueto

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