I'm Scott Lumley, a lifelong entrepreneur, Real Estate investor, author, and business strategist. I've built companies across industries, survived federal prison and a year inside one of Morocco's harshest prisons, and came out sharper, smarter, and more dangerous (in the best way).
I don't come from privilege. I've been on my own since age 11. Everything I've built, I earned through grit, instinct, and relentless execution.
I help people and companies win. Period.
Through Scott Lumley Consulting, I work directly with founders, investors, and operators to solve real problems, whether it's scaling, structuring deals, or getting out of a crisis. My approach is tactical, grounded, and forged through decades of hands-on experience.
I'm also the founder of Profit From Property Tax Debt, a Real Estate strategy and course platform that teaches people how to ethically acquire distressed properties before they hit the auction block. I built the original software behind this system and used it to acquire millions in Real Estate.
"What I teach doesn't come from theory. It comes from scars, wins, and hard-won wisdom."
I've built and operated companies across multiple industries, negotiated with national brands, and learned from both victories and failures.
Development and acquisition, property tax debt strategies, distressed property acquisition
STE Verified City operations based in Morocco, international trade and logistics
Laundromat franchising with Pressing Pro's, scalable business models
Online retail, logistics optimization, liquidation strategies
Built one of the first independent auction platforms outside of eBay
Negotiations with Starbucks, AutoZone, Dollar General, Krystal, Jack in the Box
Direct experience working with city zoning and development offices
And paid for them.
I served 47 months in federal prison.
Then, while living openly in Morocco, I was indicted again and abandoned by the U.S. government. I spent over a year inside Tiflet 2 Prison, with no extradition, no help, and only two embassy visits the entire time.
What I teach doesn't come from theory.
It comes from scars, wins, and hard-won wisdom.
I've lived both sides of the game—success and collapse. I've built, lost, and rebuilt again. My goal isn't hype or hacks. It's clarity, execution, and resilience. Because those are the only things that hold when everything else falls apart.
47 months served
Over 1 year, abandoned by U.S. government
Rebuilding with purpose and wisdom
"If you're trying to build, scale, recover, or get unstuck, I can help."
Real wisdom from real experience. Each book contains lessons learned through adversity, success, and everything in between.
Memoir of prison survival and betrayal
Real Estate acquisition before auction
How to thrive through uncertainty
Navigate high-stakes decisions
Crisis leadership and comeback
Real business ethics from real experience
Whether it's consulting, partnerships, media, or strategy—I don't waste time and I don't sugarcoat. If you're serious about solving problems, building something real, or turning a mess into momentum, we should talk.