Advance Praise
If theres one person in the world that can help motivate you to take action, its Scott. His years of experience, combined with his care to actually help people live a better life, are put into The Take Action Effect. Youd be doing yourself and the important people around you a disservice not to read this book and start changing your life.
Pat Flynn, founder of Smart Passive Income
Scott is truly an entrepreneur on fire, and has proven that taking action leads to results. In this book youll learn through his life and business experiences how to shortcut your path to building a true lifestyle business. This book is seriously ON FIRE with value bombs and a clear roadmap so you can take actionand IGNITE!
John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the Entrepreneurs On FIRE! podcast
Scott is a shining example of how taking action can revolutionize your life. Hes not only built an amazing life for himself using these tactics, hes helped so many people achieve the life of their dreams. Your first action is to read and use the content in this book NOW! It can change the trajectory of your life.
Jaime Masters, host of Eventual Millionaire podcast, owner of EventualMillionaire.com and Ownerbox.com
Ive known Scott (aka: Scotty V) for a few years now and his TAKE ACTION approach that he shares is exactly what people need to get out of their own way and be successful. Inside The Take Action Effect, Scott shows you how to discover your hidden talent and then build a business around it, while not chasing the next shiny object. This book is the roadmap to follow for anyone wanting to build a real business that they love.
Ryan Lee, serial entrepreneur and builder of multiple businesses, RyanLee.com
Scott has taken a lifetime of reinventing success time and time again and shares the secrets to this path to financial freedom in simple - to - understand steps. This book is a game changer for anyone who wants to level up their business.
Azul Terronez, CEO of Authors Who Lead
Just five minutes with Scott could be worth thousands of dollars for your business. This book gives you way more than that and could be exactly what gets your business to the next level. The best action you can take right now is to buy this book.
Bryan Cohen, USA Today bestselling author and CEO of Best Page Forward
If anyone knows the inner workings of what it takes to build a business that can stand the test of time, its Scott. This book will give you the roadmap you need to get out there and make your dreams a reality.
David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy
Its rare to find an industry leader with Scotts vision and know - how . Unlike many, he shares strategies to create and grow a business thats built to last, far surpassing those teachings of the gold rush mentality.
Alexandra Jimenez, founder of Travel Fashion Girl
This is a powerful resource for any entrepreneur! Whether youre just getting started or have been in the business world for years, Scott has created an insightful book which can help any marketer get unstuck, uncover your hidden superpowers, and create your roadmap for success. Take action and grab your copy if you want to create a future - proof business!
Monica Louie, Facebook and Instagram ads strategist at MonicaLouie.com
Scott is one of the few people you meet who always exceeds expectations. He has an amazing ability to break even the most complex topics into easy - to - understand , digestible chunks, and this book falls perfectly in line with that theme. The Take Action Effect is the perfect roadmap for how to use the smallest moments in your life to grab the reins of your own future, get out of your own way, and start TAKING ACTION.
Chris Shaffer, chief marketing strategist for TAS
The more I get to know Scott, the more I realize we are two peas in a pod: same humble backgrounds, the same belief system of how to treat people, and never putting money over people. Where Scott excels though, is his undeniable energy and ability to motivate people. If you read this book, follow Scotts teachings, and TAKE ACTION, success will seemingly come naturally.
Mike Jackness, host of EcomCrew podcast
Scott is a perfect example of how to take an idea and turn it into reality. This book shares the exact roadmap hes used to uncover your personal strengths and create an ACTION plan that will lead to freedom. The wisdom he shares in this book is pure gold and could change your life.
Grant Baldwin, founder of TheSpeakerLab.com
Every time I have a conversation with Scott, I walk away feeling clear, focused, and motivated to make big things happen! If youve ever struggled to get things to click in your business, this book is a must - read !
Jill Stanton, ScrewTheNineToFive.com
Scott has helped me see the power of taking action, which has led to me achieving massive growth in my business, including leaving my job to work on my business full - time . In this book, Scott walks through how to take the right actions to achieve your goals.
Kevin Sanderson, founder of Maximizing Ecommerce
Scott is the man! The main reason people dont progress with their business is because they dont take action. But with this book, youll be inspired to get up off your butt and build a lasting business you can be proud of. Highly recommended!
Steve Chou, founder of My Wife Quit Her Job
Scotty V. is a leading voice in the ecommerce world, specializing in brand building. However, it is his unwavering commitment to helping his seller community succeed that has led to the profitability of so many. Its definitely time to bring his voice to print! Im excited to finally have a book filled with his clear and actionable strategies that I can recommend to any and all sellers.
Greg Mercer, CEO and founder of Jungle Scout
Copyright 2019 Scott Voelker
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ISBN: 978-1-5445-0279-3
To my wife, Lisa, who has always been there, supporting me and believing in me, even when I didnt. You are my ROCK!
My kids, Alexis, Scotty, and Kayla, for giving me purpose and showing me what it feels like to truly love.
My father, who taught me how to be honest, to be loyal, and to work hard at every part of my life.
My mother, whos no longer with us but taught me how to be open and playful even when times are tough.
Contents
Introduction
Treat this like its yours. One day it will be.
That was the quiet promise my dad offered when I worked for him at the construction company he owned with a past coworker and friend. Before that, I never would have thought it would be possible for me, a kid who barely graduated high school, to own my own business. You have to know that about me to understand how great it felt to work hard every day knowing that there was a possibility that one day this business could be mine. Even though I was working hard every day, I really enjoyed the work we were doing for our customers.
Every morning I would show up to the office and sit down with my construction crews to plan out the days work. I loved those morningscoffee in hand, of courseand the long days were worth every second. I could go to bed at night knowing that I was another day closer to having and owning my own business that would support my young family.
The feeling was way different than what Id gotten from the work Id done in the past. Right out of high school, I spent some time working for a cable company first and then for Quad Graphicsa major printing company that published some big magazines. I did that for about nine months, and I thought it was my ticket to success. The printing company was a good enough job that I thought would turn into a long - term career, but I quickly discovered I absolutely hated it. I couldnt spend my whole life feeling trapped inside a factory for twelve hours a day. That type of career was definitely not for me. I had to make a change, but what else could I do? Fortunately, an unexpected chain of events opened new doors.