Scott L. Steward, a 15-time award-winning teacher of entrepreneurship, expertise is frequently sought after by various publications. A contributing writer for
Known as the "force" behind a student's limitless future, Scott empowers students to become CEOs of their own businesses and lives, and to create wealth on their own terms. A business owner, educator, entrepreneurial expert, husband and father of three, he knows firsthand the enjoyable, and not so enjoyable, aspects of entrepreneurship.
Scott
learned the importance of financial independence at an early age.
Encouraged by his mother, he started his first business, Scott's
Enterprises, at age 12. Scott's Enterprises provided car washing and
lawn care services in his neighborhood. In high school, Scott and his
cousin began successfully promoting parties and album release dates for
national artists. It was these early experiences that created a
foundation for his free enterprise journey.
Now
CEO of Break Bread Marketing & Media, his multimedia production
company and marketing consulting firm, and a Master Certified Teacher
of Entrepreneurship by the National Foundation for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (NFTE), Scott is dedicated to helping students realize
and achieve their dreams. Through his more than 15 years of corporate
marketing and business experience, Scott ignites the dreams of students
by pouring belief into their minds and optimism in their souls. His
passion and determination enables him to create an unprecedented
connection with his students, who have turned into young entrepreneurs
under his tutelage.
Inspired
by his own successes, Scott recently added entrepreneurial services to
his Break Bread brand launching an entrepreneurial summer camp for
youth ages 13-20 in July 2008. This three-week intensive camp enables
youth to develop a business plan, present their business ideas before a
panel of professionals, and provide internship and job shadowing
opportunities.
Scott
earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Columbia College
Chicago and a Master's of Science in Integrated Marketing
Communications from
Scott landed on the path of entrepreneurship education in 2001, thanks in part to his graduate education at
Who is Scott Steward?
Scott
Steward is a husband, father, entrepreneur, CEO of Break Bread
Marketing Services and an expert in entrepreneurial education.
What does Scott Steward do?
Scott
Steward inspires and motivates individuals to take responsibility of
their own future. He helps people to realize and achieve their dreams
through various outlets:
Break Bread Marketing and Media:
A multimedia production company and consulting firm dedicated to
providing exposure to small businesses and individuals. Exposure is
achieved via the Internet, mobile and print advertisements, public
relations and special events such as live performances.
Break Bread Educational Services: Provides entrepreneurship educational training and development to emerging business owners.
Break Bread Entrepreneurial Summer Camp: A three-week intensive camp that enables youth ages 13-20 to develop a business plan, present their business ideas before a panel of professionals, and provide internship and job shadowing opportunities.
Entrepreneurship Education: Teaches entrepreneurship education to high school students in the
How many students launched businesses under Scott Steward's tutelage?
Scott has taught more than 100 students. Thirty percent of his students started successful businesses.
What differentiates Scott Steward from other educators?
- He is passionate about what he does, works with individuals to find their inner passion and teaches people how to grow their passion into businesses.
- He knows firsthand the bitter but sweet aspects of entrepreneurship and motivates individuals to become their own boss.
"Young Entrepreneurs"
Here are a few of the many students who have launched successful businesses under the tutelage of Scott Steward.
Bree Moore, a graduate of the
Angela Robinson, a graduate of the
Donald Grayson, a graduate of the
Loren Golston, a graduate of
David Hurst, a graduate of the
Mia Bridges is the CEO of NV Lotion, an organic, handmade lotion company that she launched in 2007. Mia is a senior at
Ariel Buckingham is the CEO of Smile Entertainment, a party coordinator for childrens' birthday parties. Ariel produces two birthday parties a month and is currently a senior at
"Mr.
Scott Steward encourages us to think outside of the box and make our
money work for us. Ultimately, if anyone has an idea, Mr. Steward is
the person to go to. He watches our ideas become more than ideas. He watches our dreams become reality."
David Kembi, Student (Age 17)
"Mr. Scott Steward's teachings and motivation has led to many successful entrepreneurs."
Garrett Mitchell, Student (Age 17)
"Wisdom,
integrity, professionalism, determination, dedication, perseverance,
resourcefulness, honesty, and most importantly CONFIDENCE are the
traits that I obtained from Mr. Steward's class. His class showed me that dreams really can come true."
Riyan Jones, Student (Age 18)
"Mr. Steward's class has prepared me for life as an adult. It taught me how to create a business out of my personal interest and creativity. Not only has it benefited me intellectually but it has also provided me with some of the best connections of a lifetime."
Nicholas Dillion, Student (Age 18)
"Mr. Steward changed my life. His class helped me to evolve personally.
I now know what my future holds."
Samantha Gonzalez, Student (Age 18)
"Scott has an unparalleled drive for success and work ethic. His
charismatic, engaging personality motivates people around him to reach
for the stars and achieve more than they ever thought they could."
Scott Issen, Executive Director of Future Founders, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center