Scott W. Gonnello

Scott W. Gonnello learned about the business world from a bunch of fish. This is because he was kicked out of college for being below their academic standards. His lack of business knowledge forced him to look for other creative ways to learn. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to the ocean world where he quickly saw the similarities to the business world and he has been swimming there ever since!

As an avid scuba diver and fish enthusiast, Scott observed a correlation between the ocean world and the business world. He established a company by applying these evolution lessons combined with his knowledge of scuba diving. Scott experienced the power of these lessons as soon as he started utilizing them. His small company started Climbing the Food Chain and evolved into a national business.

Over the past 10 years, Scott has worked with thousands of individuals around the world including companies like: Marriott, EMC, IKON Office Solutions, KLM, American Osteomedics, Country Bank, Interpore Cross International, Six Flags, Princeton Review, Articulent and the World Face & Body Art Alliance. Scott continues to work with many small businesses and individuals throughout the world.

Scott is a certified Motivational Firewalk Instructor (walking barefoot over red hot coals). He became one of the top motivational instructors when he presented and assisted more than 60 Firewalks in a single year. His Motivational Seminars have taken Scott throughout the United States, Europe and Grand Cayman.  

Scott served on the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a ten year period. While serving as a director, Scott helped found and serve on various committees including the Micro-Business Committee and the Commerce Trade Show Committee.

Today, Scott is an international speaker and business consultant who assists companies and individuals in Climbing the Food Chain.