THE PICKLEBALL EFFECT
Scott Manthorne
is the author of The Pickleball Effect, The Network Effect, and The Military Effect. A global networking expert and founder of The Inside Circle, he has spent over three decades connecting leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers around the world, turning ideas into impact and relationships into results.
The Pickleball Effect
The Pickleball Effect: Stories of How the Game Changed My Life captures the heart of America’s fastest growing sport through 50 powerful personal stories. From NBA legends and Heisman winners to pro athletes, musicians, coaches, and everyday players, this book reveals how pickleball is transforming lives, bringing families closer, building communities, inspiring healing, and creating connections across generations.
The Network Effect
The Network Effect is a practical and inspiring guide born from the lessons of the 2022 tech crash and the insights of 80 global executives. Drawing on over 25 years of experience, Scott Manthorne reveals how authentic connections drive success in business and life. Packed with real-world stories, actionable strategies, and timeless wisdom, this book shows why networking isn’t just a skill, it’s the key to unlocking opportunity.
The Military Effect
The Military Effect: Fifty Stories of Those Who Have Served weaves together powerful, first-person narratives from 50 veterans to reveal how military training, resilience, and relationships translate into success beyond service. Each story highlights the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the value of discipline and camaraderie, and how veterans leverage their unique experiences in business, community, and leadership. More than a collection of memoirs, the book is a movement: a bridge between the military and civilian communities, intended to deepen empathy, spark conversations, and elevate the recognition of veterans as leaders in every field.
About the Author — Scott Manthorne
Scott Manthorne is a globally recognized networking strategist, author, and connector, best known as the founder of The Inside Circle — a private, invitation-only network linking high-performing entrepreneurs and CEOs. Since 1992, Scott’s relationship-driven approach has helped facilitate over $500 million in new sales across every continent.
His entrepreneurial journey spans diverse sectors. In the sports world, he founded Athletes & Executives (helping pro athletes transition into business) and All Sports United (a think tank supporting nonprofit and athlete-led initiatives). In recent years, he’s directed his focus to the high-net-worth sector, supporting the Family Office space, private aviation, and yachting.
Scott is also the author of three influential books: The Network Effect, The Military Effect, and The Pickleball Effect , each reflecting his commitment to connection, purpose, and impact.
Outside of business, Scott’s life is grounded in movement, mentorship, and personal connection. He spent 12 years coaching softball and soccer, holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is an avid pickleball player. He cherishes global travel, philanthropic causes, and meaningful time with his daughter, family, and close friends.
Raised along the coast of Maine, Scott developed an early love for open space, simple conversation, and purpose-driven living.