BRIAN J. SCROGGS

WRITER · PRODUCER · FILMMAKER · SALES · PUBLIC SPEAKING · ENTREPRENEUR

  • UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT NECESSARY

    I didn’t grow up in a world where self-promotion was commonplace. When I was good at anything, my mother warned me not to be braggadocios. But to be clear, I just used the word braggadocios to show my extensive vocabulary which is braggadocios and ironic and makes me chuckle. If you are interested in some of my successes or self-promotions, please scroll right. Otherwise, click the button for more info on me or scroll down for more self-promotion. Basically, you are in a digital world of all about me.

  • I HAVE 24 YEARS IN SALES AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE

    For a more complete picture of my Sales & Marketing background, please CLICK HERE. Or Click on the button below for a more eclectic breakdown of my experience.

  • I HAVE OVER 16 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

    in Sales, Marketing, Training & Project Management

  • I HAVE SURPASSED $100,000,000 IN SALES IN MY CAREER

    as a Sales Rep, Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Finance Manager and Producer

  • I HAVE OVER 500 PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS UNDER MY BELT

    I spent a majority of my career speaking to crowds, creating presentations, either for products to market and sell to clients or training programs to present to sales staffs.

  • I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH

    Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Vyond, Canvas, Notion, Salesforce, Slack, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cameras, Lighting, Sound, Writing, Producing , Creating Budgets, & Social Media Content Creation.

  • I HAVE BEEN IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE

    at every place I have worked, managing budgets of up to $25,000,000 and in charge of over 85 employees

  • WHEN I WAS YOUNGER

    the world seemed so hazy and large that to pick a path would have been beyond my capacity. The only thing that I knew was that I wanted to be creative and a leader.

  • THE GREAT THING ABOUT GROWING UP IN MY GENERATION

    is that we didn’t have the internet for a constant resource of information or voyeuristic glimpses into other worlds that would allow us to dream and give us a blueprint into the life we think we wanted.

  • ALTHOUGH, WHAT DOES A 25 YEAR OLD COLLEGE GRADUATE

    really know about himself? We had to seek experience by experiencing with our only currency being time and we had to live with our successes and failures without seeing it played out by someone else on Tik Tok. And because of that, I understand what nuggets need to be shared and the responsibility that comes with sharing it.

  • MY STRONGEST QUALITY IS THAT I'VE BEEN BRAVE

    I’ve tried many things. I’ve adapted with the times and been strong enough to grow from failure and success. I’m proud of that! Though at times it has felt like surfing on a wave with a school of sharks right below. And yes, I’ve been bitten, but I have also felt the exhilaration of riding that wave all the way to the shore, smelling the salt and blanketing myself in the ocean breeze. When my belly is full of butterflies, then I know I’m on the right path because if I fail, I will have failed going after something that matters. On my scale, failing at that is much higher than succeeding at something I can do in my sleep.

  • I WILL CHOOSE RISK EVERY TIME

    Not because of the opportunity for success, but because I love the feeling of growing and learning and seeking. Life is not about success for me, but the journey to be the best version of me. And I think that is what has ultimately allowed me to be successful. When my belly is full of butterflies, then I know I’m on the right path because if I fail, I will have failed going after something that matters. On my scale, failing at that is much higher than succeeding at something I can do in my sleep. As Red said in the great film THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, “Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’.”

MY BACKGROUND

PORTFOLIO

THE

TRUTH

ABOUT SALES

MY 24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HAS TAUGHT ME ONE SUREFIRE TRUTH:

The Magic Formula is something I created many years ago, when I realized that not all trainers are created equal. In fact, most sales trainings within corporations cannot individualize a single salespersons needs. So I wanted to make sure I had control of my career trajectory. I have taught this to all my teams throughout the years and I think it is one of the biggest contributors to my success.

Professionalism is not built on the winding road of emotions that comes with life. It is created with a sturdy foundation of processes, knowledge and training. It is that foundation that will carry you through the hard times. Confidence comes from preparation and consistency and knowing that you can adapt to any situation, any objection and any personal stumbling block that your subconscious puts in your way. The secret is being honest with yourself! We are human and we cannot allow our critical parent mind to take over and pummel us into a cloud of doubt. Own it. Manage it. And on those days, fall back on that foundation so you never have an unproductive day.

That is my belief and why the Magic Formula works. I created a three part series to explain how to create your own magic formula. If you’d like to see all three videos, click the link below.

THE LAND

OF MILK &

HONEY

I think the reason I have always been so successful at sales is I was trained at an early age to ALWAYS BE CLOSING. When you have a father with a violent temper from PTSD, you evolve a natural talent with words. So I learned how to direct conversations towards the conclusion that ensured I wasn’t going to catch a beating. I became an expert at body language and facial expressions and I can head off a problem before it ever manifests into a negative outcome. It’s part of my DNA. Of course, it can also make you co-dependent. We all have our demons. Making this film was a very personal story of my childhood and one of the greatest experiences of my life. And I hope it will be part of a broader conversation, that PTSD doesn’t just effect our veterans, it effects their families and is passed down through learned behavior for generations.

I LEARNED THAT MY SALES AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE TRANSLATES TO ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS.

INDIE

FOR REAL

REVENUE STREAMS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

I have always enjoyed training and motivating people. In high school, I was captain of my football, basketball and baseball teams. In the marines, I was a squad leader. In business I have always been a trainer and a manager. I love helping people reach their goals and take calculated risks.

I have, also, always loved filmmaking. So, when I was raising money for this film, I came up with the idea to show a behind the scenes “making-of,” only in the format of an online class. This concept brings two of my most treasured things together. I get to create something about film that helps teach, train and motivate others on how to make a film on a low budget.

Besides, in business, I have learned that you need multiple revenue streams to be successful. NEVER put all your eggs in one basket! Coming up with multiple ways to make money from the same investment is something I strive for in each project. Lowering the risk and raising the reward is all about being creative, planning ahead and taking the time to connect the dots. Besides, it allowed my investors two shots at the apple for the same investment.

This is one of our promos. If you’d like to know more about it, please click below

HOW

TO GET

A GIG

THE SECRET TO GETTING A JOB AS AN ACTOR IN THE FILM INDUSTRY

Every industry has secrets. You have to be part of it to really know how to navigate it. When I met Jonna, she had her own “magic formula” within the industry only she didn’t call it that. It was just her way of doing it. And I started realizing that everyone has their own “magic formula.” Jonna’s career started when she was a teenager on Nickelodeon and has spanned 30 years. I immediately saw an opportunity to teach this idea to young actors looking to make it in film and television. Her perspective was something I had never heard before. So we created a two hour course and I wrote a 70 page e-book to go along with it with exercises and information to help them.

Here is a promo we did. If you’d like to see the course, please click on the button below. If you have any questions about it, please CONTACT me and I’ll be happy to get back with you.