What does it take to go from a 1.7 GPA and a childhood marked by addiction and adversity to becoming a globally recognized entrepreneur and podcast host?

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Justin Schenck shares his journey from rock bottom to building a life of purpose, impact, and freedom. As the host of the Growth Now Movement and founder of Growth Now Summit Live, Justin opens up about resilience, investing in yourself, overcoming scarcity mindset, and the five types of people you need in your life to grow.

We also dive into using your podcast as a lead magnet, building consulting income streams, attending live events for exponential growth, and why reading Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson can shift how you handle change.

If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or professional craving more impact, income, and freedom, this conversation will challenge you to take bold action.

📝 Show Notes🔹 From Adversity to Entrepreneurship

Growing up with addiction and incarceration in the family

Breaking the statistics and choosing a different path

How adversity can clarify what you do not want in life

🔹 How Podcasting Changed Everything

Launching a podcast during personal loss

Turning raw conversations into global impact

Being recognized by Inc. Magazine

Leveraging podcasting as a business asset

🔹 The Five People You Need in Your Life

Justin shares the five essential roles for success:

The Cheerleader

The Bruiser

The Softee

The Mentor

The Coach

Why intentional proximity accelerates growth

🔹 Investing in Yourself Even When It Feels Risky

Choosing to attend an event instead of paying rent

Hiring a coach during financial uncertainty

Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset

Why investment creates expansion

🔹 The Power of Live Events

Why transformation happens in the room

Networking that leads to business growth

What makes Growth Now Summit Live different

Building real relationships, not just transactions

🔹 Designing a Life of Freedom

Experiences over possessions

Daily visualization practices

Creating income aligned with impact

Taking one step today toward your vision

📚 Book Recommendation

Who Moved My Cheese?
A powerful reminder that change is inevitable and growth requires action.

🔗 Connect with Justin Schenck

🎙 Podcast: Growth Now Movement
🌎 Event: Growth Now Summit Live
🎟 Event Website: https://growthnowsummit.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/justintschenck
🌐 Website: https://growthnowmovement.com

Interested in the Skeleton Key Mastermind?
DM Justin directly on Instagram to request the application.

🎯 Final Takeaway

Nothing works unless you do.

Dream boldly. Surround yourself intentionally. Invest in yourself courageously.

Then take one action today.

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