Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Teen CEO Built an Empire… Then Lost It All Overnight
Dec 31, 2025
Greg Snavely, a former valet company CEO and entrepreneur, shares his tumultuous journey from building a thriving business in his twenties to battling opioid addiction and losing it all. He candidly discusses his early party lifestyle, the allure of prescription pills, and the eventual crash that led to court-ordered rehab. With resilience, he describes the harsh realities of rehab, adapting for survival, and finding stability through legitimate sales after hitting rock bottom. His inspiring story is a testament to recovery and gratitude.
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Teen Valet Empire And Early Excess
- Greg built a valet company from parking cars himself to managing ~30 employees and multiple venues as a teenager.
- He became a local celebrity, got media attention, and carried huge amounts of cash which fueled lifestyle excess and risk.
Police Encounters Escalated From Tickets To Threats
- Greg repeatedly got stopped by police while flaunting cash and modified cars, which escalated into confrontations and court dates.
- He used attorneys to remove points and avoid serious penalties until legal trouble escalated.
From CEO To Full-Fledged Addict
- After heavy prescribing, Greg’s pill use increased to eight Oxys a day, turning his business life into an addict's scramble.
- He links his downward spiral to doctors, pharma, and local pill availability that normalized heavy doses.