# 378 | The Growth Benefits of Second Chances Hiring with Scott Gates

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Podcast: [Awarepreneurs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awarepreneurs-7938)
Published: 2025-09-30T12:07:00+00:00
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BIO: Scott Gates is the Co-Founder and CEO of Awake Window & Door Co., a luxury window and door manufacturer specializing in building windows and door at massive sizes, with minimal frames, to maximize views in luxury custom homes. But even more important, the business focuses on its mission to reduce recidivism by providing meaningful second chance employment to those formerly incarcerated. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Awake Window & Door site Awarepreneurs interview with Tom Vozzo of Homeboy Industries Awarepreneurs Interview with Rose Velasquez on Second Chance Hiring Paul's Strategy Sessions Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode

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