The Greg McKeown Podcast 281. What's Essential: The Disciplined Pursuit of Home with Drew & Linda Scott (Replay)
Mar 14, 2024
Drew Scott, an HGTV star known for his real estate expertise, and his wife Linda Scott, co-host of the At Home podcast, share insights from their unique upbringings that shaped their entrepreneurial spirits. They discuss the emotional significance of a home, contrasting it with mere bricks and mortar. Personal anecdotes reveal their resilience and collaborative journey from entertainment to real estate. Together, they emphasize balancing passion with purpose and creating a nurturing environment for future generations.
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Ranch Upbringing
- Drew Scott's parents instilled a strong work ethic by having him and his twin Jonathan work on their ranch.
- They learned the value of hard work early on through tasks like repainting fences and picking up rocks.
Entrepreneurial Parents
- Linda Phan's parents were serial entrepreneurs after immigrating to Canada from Vietnam in 1977 as 'boat people'.
- They instilled a business mindset in her from a young age, having her work in their various ventures, including wedding entertainment and electronics.
From Clowns to Crafts
- Drew and Jonathan Scott's interest in acting stemmed from their childhood energy and their parents' encouragement to find an outlet.
- This led them to clowning and their first business venture creating decorative hangers to fund their passion.