How you do anything is how you do everything. In this B Student Podcast episode, host Betsy Gardner sits down with Scott Millson — U.S. Navy veteran, COO, entrepreneur, mentor and author of "The Frequency of Excellence" — to unpack the habits and mindsets that turn small details into big outcomes. From folding uniforms in boot camp to leading high-performing teams, Scott shares practical ways to “tune in” to excellence and build a meaningful second curve in life and work. In this episode you’ll learn: What the Navy taught Scott about culture, discipline, and standards “How you do anything…” — why details signal trust and save lives (and careers) Scott’s B5 framework to tune into excellence: be intentional, be present, be curious (and more) How to build a personal board of directors for honest feedback and growth Problem knowledge > product knowledge: a reframe for sales and influence Crafting your second curve (inspired by Arthur Brooks’ From Strength to Strength) Cutting through distraction to show up with attention, humanity, and consistency Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro & who is Scott Millson 03:50 – Navy origin story: boot camp, culture, dress whites 07:40 – “How you do anything…”: the underwear-folding lesson 11:20 – Bringing Navy standards into business, teams & family 15:10 – Writing the book: why The Frequency of Excellence 19:00 – Tuning in: the B5 framework (be intentional, present, curious…) 22:50 – Be present in a distracted world: improv mindset & attention 26:40 – Sales reframe: problem knowledge vs. product knowledge 30:30 – The second curve: resume vs eulogy virtues (Arthur Brooks) 34:20 – Key takeaways, where to find Scott and closing Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are shaping the future of business and community. Watch now and drop a comment with the one word that describes your B-side. Connect with Scott: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-millson Website: scottmillson.com Connect with Betsy Gardner: Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/ Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/ -------------------------------- Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
