From Freelancer to National Leader: Scott Clement’s Playbook for Growth

When everything's on the line—tight timelines, high expectations, and a crowd watching—how do you actually show up as a leader? In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Scott Clement, founder of Level 11 Productions, to unpack the mindset, systems, and guts it takes to lead with confidence—especially when you're responsible for the transformation of others.
Scott has run global events, toured with bands, built elite-level production teams, and now works with top-tier coaches and companies to create unforgettable, transformational experiences on stage and online. But this episode isn’t about tech—it’s about leadership.
🎯 You’ll learn how to lead when fear creeps in, how to build trust fast with temporary teams, and why simplicity—not complexity—is your best execution strategy.

🚀 Top 3 Leadership Takeaways
✔️ Resilience is a learned skill. How Scott used failure, fear, and faith to build a thriving business from scratch.
✔️ Culture trumps contracts. Why how you treat your people matters more than who signs the paycheck.
✔️ Your process is your brand. Learn how the STAGE Framework builds clarity, confidence, and consistency—for teams and clients alike.

⏳ Timestamps & Key Sections
[00:00] – Welcome & Scott’s Journey from Corporate Life to Tour Life
[05:30] – Building Resilience Through Reinvention (and Unemployment)
[11:00] – Pivoting During COVID and Rebuilding the Business
[14:00] – Fear vs. Faith: How to Lead When You’re Uncertain
[23:00] – Leading Temporary Teams: The Art of Instant Trust
[31:00] – The STAGE Framework: Transform Events, Elevate Brands
[40:00] – Brand is Not a Logo: Building Values into Your Business
[44:00] – Coaching Upwards: How to Challenge Power with Respect
[52:00] – Who Level 11 Serves and the Power of Experience Design

🔥 Key Moments to Watch
• The surprising way fear has become Scott’s greatest ally in business
• Why Scott fired a team member an hour into an event—and how it saved everything
• The STAGE acronym that will transform how you structure every client interaction
• How to coach high-powered CEOs without losing your voice or value

🎙 Guest Introduction
Scott Clement is the founder of Level 11 Productions, a national event production company specializing in immersive, transformational experiences. From global tours to personal development summits, Scott brings 20+ years of audio, video, and leadership expertise to events that change lives. His secret? Simplicity, soul, and service.

Meet Scott: https://www.level11pro.com/

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