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Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.

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United States

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HubSpot

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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.

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English


Episodes
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Lessons - The Things You Want But Won't Ask For (Scott)

8/20/2025
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're talking about the things you want but won't ask for. You know - that raise you've deserved for two years, the help you need but won't request, the boundary with your mother you keep rehearsing in the shower. If you've been practicing conversations that never happen, settling for less than you want, or assuming everyone will say no before you even ask, this one's for you. I'll show you why your brain gets addicted to wanting instead of having, why people say yes 71% more often than you think they will, and the exact eight-second script that gets you what you want instead of what you'll settle for. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Duration:00:15:27

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Nutsa Buzaladze - Eurovision & American Idol | From Georgia to Hollywood Against All Odds

8/20/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nutsa Buzaladze is an electrifying Georgian singer and songwriter whose powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence have made her a global sensation. From winning prestigious international music contests as a teenager to representing Georgia at Eurovision, Nutsa has proven herself as one of the most dynamic voices of her generation. Her breakout performances on American Idol wowed audiences across the United States, with Lionel Richie himself praising her star power, cementing her status as an international talent to watch. Blending pop, soul, and R&B influences, Nutsa’s original songs have amassed millions of downloads and streams worldwide, connecting with fans far beyond borders. With her fearless artistry, unmatched energy, and a voice that commands every stage, Nutsa continues to rise as one of the most exciting global performers of today. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nutsabuza/ https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialNutsa ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Standing Ovation from Katy, Lionel & Luke 02:49 – Knowing Her Passion at 8 Years Old 07:25 – Choosing Music as a Lifelong Path 11:14 – Taking the Big Leap After a Setback 13:38 – First Non-American on American Idol 17:19 – Sponsor Break 19:29 – Why “Self-Made” Is a Myth 21:25 – The Secret to Achieving Goals 26:07 – Balancing Family and Career 29:02 – Building Unshakable Mental Strength 32:15 – Letting Go of Ego and Asking for Help 33:54 – Sponsor Break 35:48 – What Gets Her Through Hard Times 37:36 – Handling Pressure Like a Pro 42:44 – The Work Behind Every Performance 43:53 – Overcoming Rejection and Staying Strong 45:45 – The Hardest Lesson She Learned 47:40 – Life-Changing Advice from a Mentor

Duration:00:53:12

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Lessons - My Family Fled Soviet Oppression with $90 - Now I Fight for American Freedom | Elizabeth Pipko - RNC Spokesperson

8/20/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Elizabeth Pipko, RNC Spokesperson, shares her powerful perspective on what freedom truly means and why it must be protected. Drawing from her family’s escape from Soviet oppression, she reflects on the privilege of free expression and the challenges posed by rising anti-American sentiment. Elizabeth also explores how generational shifts, education, and social media are reshaping patriotism and liberalism, and why defending speech—even for those we disagree with—is essential to preserving democracy. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/A8Kcnmc9BPY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elizabeth-pipko-political-media-strategist-author-the/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QisukOtMtNtA9T2pTP840 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:16:03

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Lessons - The Brutal Truth: AI Can't Replace Human Connection in Content | Daniella Schrittenlocher - 3x Founder, Content Expert to 50+ Brands

8/19/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Daniella Schrittenlocher, a 3x founder and content expert for over 50 brands, shares how to leverage AI in your content strategy without sacrificing authenticity. She reveals practical ways to use AI for research, idea generation, and workflow optimization while maintaining a human touch. Daniella also highlights overlooked tools like Adobe Acrobat for turning transcripts into actionable content ideas and explains why AI can support your business but never replace legal expertise. Discover her strategies for saving time, protecting creativity, and building a sustainable content creation process. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/rerQp4hHI7s Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniela-schrittenlocher-content-strategy-expert-why/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kil6IiFOAekXqHPvUvUeQ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:13:35

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Larry Namer - E! Founder | The Cable Splicer Who Launched Howard Stern & The Kardashians

8/16/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Larry Namer went from earning just $2.50 an hour splicing cable beneath the streets of New York City with Sterling Manhattan Cable to co-founding E! Entertainment Television, a media powerhouse now available in more than 140 countries and valued at over $5 billion. Over the course of his career, he has worked with some of entertainment’s biggest names and boldest personalities. He launched trailblazing shows like Talk Soup and Fashion Police, collaborated with cultural icons such as the Kardashians and Howard Stern, and engaged with international figures including Vladimir Putin through ventures in Russia. His career is a highlight reel of creativity, negotiation, and the ability to spot cultural momentum before anyone else. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/larrynamertv/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-namer/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Larry’s Early Journey 14:07 – What Makes Ideas Succeed 21:43 – Sponsor Break 23:54 – Thriving Without Passion 26:25 – Creating the Impossible 31:11 – Adopt AI or Fall Behind 32:29 – Spotting the Kardashians 35:01 – The Next Big 2025 Trend 38:34 – Reinvent Yourself Often 40:53 – Sponsor Break 42:27 – Why China Leads in Media 49:46 – Is Global Media the Future? 55:30 – Unlearning for Success 57:27 – Larry’s #1 Life Lesson

Duration:01:00:47

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Lessons - You Have Exactly One Thing to End Today... You Already Know What It Is (Scott)

8/15/2025
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're going to talk about the exits you're avoiding and why they're draining your energy. You know - those expired relationships you're still maintaining, that job you should have left two years ago, those meetings that should have ended 37 minutes ago but didn't. If you've been carrying around things that ran their course years ago, maintaining friendships out of guilt, or lying awake thinking about conversations you'll never have, this one's for you. I'll show you why your brain literally can't let go of unfinished business, why the way you end things is the only part people remember, and the exact five-sentence formula for ending anything with grace instead of ghosting like a coward. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Duration:00:16:28

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Lessons - The Ex-Convict Who Built 3 Tech Companies & Sold Them All | Dan Martell - Serial Entrepreneur

8/15/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dan Martell, a serial entrepreneur who built and sold three tech companies, reveals how high achievers break free from old identities to create bigger futures. He shares why the key to scaling is treating the organization as the real product, not yourself, and how designing from the top down attracts world-class talent. Dan also explores the mindset shifts behind abundance, detachment, and building from a place of pure creation—so you can grow without burning out while still living a fulfilled life. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yg_RG2OKpGc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-martell-serial-entrepreneur-%24100m-ceo-explains/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XqZbWPoYQIaLpMnQ43DsC ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:16:24

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Lessons - What 6 Months of Silent Meditation Taught Me About Anxiety | Cory Muscara - Former Monk

8/15/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Cory Muscara, former monk and mindfulness teacher, shares profound insights from his experience of six months in silent meditation. He explores why humans are wired to think about the future and how this tendency can create both opportunities and anxiety. Cory explains how to distinguish ambitions rooted in fear from those inspired by joy, and why many of our life decisions unknowingly stem from wounds rather than wholeness. He also offers practical ways to cultivate presence, align choices with our deepest values, and build a life grounded in clarity rather than control. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/zxVvP0bM95o Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cory-muscara-mindfulness-expert-former-monk-why-mindfulness/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E92Djw6c21Mxht37fSVKo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:13:41

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Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor & Happiness Expert | Why Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong

8/13/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, bestselling author, and public speaker renowned for his work on happiness, leadership, and the intersection of science and human flourishing. Formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute, he now teaches at Harvard University, where he focuses on behavioral science and social well-being. Through his books, research, and talks, Brooks explores how individuals can cultivate purpose, resilience, and joy in both life and work. ➡️ Show Links Join 125,000+ readers of Arthur Brook’s “The Art & Science of Happiness” newsletter here. The Art and Science of Happiness Workshop Official Website Instagram Facebook YouTube X Weekly Newsletter ➡️ Office Hours Podcast Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edge research on happiness, and explore how you can use it to improve your life—and share what you learn with those you love. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fT0FLFsPgV2mbVjuOo3JV Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/office-hours-with-arthur-brooks/id1832119842 YouTube: https://youtu.be/I5LVbNcW1VY ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Files-Insights-Arthur-Brooks/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – What Most People Get Wrong About Happiness 04:30 – The Reverse Bucket List Explained 09:59 – Ambition Without Attachment 14:09 – Playing “What’s My Idol?” 22:51 – Sponsor Break 24:48 – Does Conquest Make You Happier? 27:39 – Intention Without Attachment 30:21 – Why Your Calling Matters 34:25 – Is Secularism Fueling Anxiety and Depression? 36:22 – Happiness vs. Meaning: What’s the Difference? 38:09 – Sponsor Break 40:04 – Why Arthur Turned to Buddhism 46:54 – Redefining Intimacy 49:48 – The Happiness Paradox 56:01 – What Sabotages Your Happiness? 58:31 – A Life-Changing Idea From Arthur’s Latest Book 01:00:39 – The No.1 Lesson on Happiness for His Kids

Duration:01:03:38

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Lessons - The Real Reason 50% of Marriages Fail and How to Beat the Odds | Michelle May O'Neil - Relationship & Wealth Expert

8/12/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Michelle May O’Neil, a relationship and wealth expert, shares why 50% of marriages fail and what you can do to beat the odds. She explains how the foundation of a lasting relationship lies in prioritization—treating family commitments with the same weight as major business deadlines. Michelle dives into the power of boundaries, the importance of being fully present in each role, and why life should be approached like a balanced portfolio. She reveals why time—not money—is the ultimate measure of wealth and how the way we spend it determines the health of our closest relationships. From always making space for date nights to recognizing that the chase shouldn’t end after the wedding, this conversation explores how ambition and intimacy can coexist without one destroying the other. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yWVrLV7z5ug Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michelle-may-oneil-relationship-wealth-expert-why-50/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28JDFbCpq8pwpb9YKnFoMI ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:12:31

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Lessons - The Voice Techniques That Close 93% More Deals | Jeremy Miner - Sales Training Expert

8/12/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jeremy Miner, a leading sales training expert, reveals why old-school frameworks like BANT fall short in today’s market. He explains how reframing questions uncovers hidden buyer motivations, why surface-level problem solving kills deals, and the power of using tonality to build trust and trigger emotional connection. Jeremy also breaks down the five tonal techniques top performers use to create urgency and close faster, while showing how human psychology—not scripts—drives successful sales conversations. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/QCqRaKKgtOY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-miner-sales-training-expert-the-sales/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o88quzXwNlU5zYYhkfiyf ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:13:45

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Brandon Dawson - Exited for $151M at 77X EBITDA | Stop Blaming Your Employees for Your Failures

8/11/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Brandon Dawson co-founded Cardone Ventures, a $100M+ business advisory firm that's helped over 100 companies scale past eight figures. He previously sold Audigy Group for $151 million—a 77X EBITDA multiple—after building it to $30M in annual revenue. Brandon's worked with everyone from $5M startups to $50M enterprises, and his clients typically double their revenue within 18 months. His core message: stop blaming your employees and start taking ownership. That's how you unlock real growth. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/brandonmdawson/ https://youtube.com/@bdawson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – From 2.4 GPA to $151M Exit 03:03 – Mindset Shifts for New Entrepreneurs 06:16 – Where to Focus When Starting Out 14:13 – Brandon’s #1 Scaling Tip 18:33 – Sponsor Break 20:29 – Scaling Strategies for Young Founders 23:55 – How to Make Yourself Easy to Help 29:31 – The People Who Make or Break You 31:05 – Sponsor Break 32:59 – Finding the Right People to Align With 38:48 – Three Levels of Scaling Expertise

Duration:00:48:56

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Lessons - How to 10X Your Business Without Spending More | Jay Abraham - Advisor to Tony Robbins & Fortune 500s

8/10/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Jay Abraham—renowned advisor to Tony Robbins and top Fortune 500 companies—reveals his powerful “strategy of preeminence,” a business philosophy that transforms companies from transactional sellers into indispensable, trusted advisors. By always putting the client’s best interest first, deeply understanding their needs, and reframing your role as a life-changing partner, businesses can create unshakable loyalty and rise above the competition. Jay explains how to challenge customer perceptions in a way that elevates both your brand and their outcomes, replacing the short-term mindset of selling with the long-term mission of transforming lives. Through vivid examples, including a Mexican homebuilder whose sales team learned to see themselves as life-changers rather than product pushers, Jay shows that true market leadership comes not from louder marketing or bigger budgets, but from becoming the only viable choice in your customer’s mind. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9ZhCzu6PD0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-abraham-strategy-performance-expert-the-marketing/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75d4OC1uwzlme9MOSe4WZh ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:15:05

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Lessons - How I Turned Car Brands Into Billion Dollar Buildings | Gil Dezer - Miami's Luxury Real Estate King

8/10/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Miami real estate mogul Gil Dezer reveals how he transformed luxury car brands like Porsche and Bentley into billion-dollar real estate ventures. Beginning with a licensing deal for Porsche Design, he navigated corporate takeovers to secure access to top automotive names, creating properties that fuse brand prestige with innovative engineering. At the core is his patented car elevator system, allowing residents to drive directly to sky-high garages for unmatched privacy and convenience. Beyond the wow factor, it turns parking into sellable square footage, adding hundreds of millions in potential revenue and outpacing competitors on the same land footprint. Dezer unpacks the business logic, engineering hurdles, and determination that made it all possible. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/29-uEin4dgE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gil-dezer-developer-visionary-from-%24500-million-debt/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YhrsKVRrf0CMlpJmKysZo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:12:16

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Julie Wainwright - The RealReal Founder | How She Rebuilt After Pets.com Failed and Built a Billion-Dollar Empire

8/8/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Julie Wainwright is the visionary entrepreneur who transformed one of Silicon Valley’s most public failures into a billion-dollar empire. After leading Pets.com through the dot-com crash, she came back stronger, founding The RealReal in 2011 and scaling it into the world’s largest online luxury consignment marketplace with over $1 billion in annual revenue, 33 million members, and a successful IPO on Nasdaq. Under her leadership, the company processed millions of authenticated luxury items, disrupted a $200+ billion resale market, and redefined sustainable fashion. Her story is proof that with resilience, bold vision, and relentless execution, even the biggest setbacks can become the launchpad for extraordinary success. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/realrealjulie/ ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Real-Billion-Dollar-Business/dp/1637746865 ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success) iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Julie’s Career in Her Own Words 02:40 – Why Training Shapes Entrepreneurs 08:32 – The Risk of Letting AI Think for You 11:49 – When Julie Was Called “Unemployable” 16:02 – Bouncing Back from a Major Failure 21:43 – Sponsor Break 23:40 – Building Something Completely New 30:29 – Winning in a Crowded Market 43:12 – Sponsor Break 45:07 – Success vs. Billion-Dollar Success 51:27 – Why Every Founder Needs an Exit Plan 1:06:49 – Julie’s Biggest Life Lesson

Duration:01:10:52

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Lessons - The Hidden Reasons Modern Society Is Destroying Our Health | Ilan Sobel - CEO at BioHarvest Sciences

8/7/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, shares why improving blood flow is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to enhance physical energy, mental alertness, and long-term health. He explains how most people have normalized low energy and brain fog, and how increasing oxygen-rich circulation can support toxin removal, reduce oxidative stress, and even delay aging. Ilan also explores how Vinia’s unique red grape cell technology boosts nitric oxide production, supporting heart and brain health while helping users feel sharper, stronger, and more energized throughout the day. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ujkZ375XL3A Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ilan-sobel-ceo-bioharvest-sciences-the-supplement/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IIN6XXE4xQYQVXJGdDfVx ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:13:06

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Lessons - How One Book About Naval Ravikant Built a Publishing Empire | Eric Jorgenson - Author & Angel Investor

8/7/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Jorgenson, author and angel investor, shares how distilling Naval Ravikant’s massive body of ideas into a clear, concise book laid the foundation for a successful publishing venture. He explains how audience feedback—from tweets to beta readers—helped him cut through over a million words of source material to create a timeless and useful book, and why great writing means relentlessly editing out what doesn’t resonate. Eric highlights how today’s most impactful authors, like James Clear and Morgan Housel, test their ideas across multiple platforms before publishing, and encourages creators to use the data they already have to identify what truly connects. He also offers practical advice on launching and sustaining a book’s success through long-term audience engagement, emphasizing that the best books solve real problems quickly and are shared through word of mouth—not just clever marketing. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/-lVtzA9NVUA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-jorgenson-author-angel-investor-how-one-book-about/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dxa13aHCQzK65Wtd3874Z ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:11:19

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Lessons - Why Everything Gets Worse Right When You Finally 'Make It (Scott)

8/7/2025
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary In this "Lessons" episode, we're going to talk about what happens when success kicks your ass. You know - when you get everything you worked for and somehow feel worse than when you started. If you've been overwhelmed by your own growth lately, hiding from opportunities you once begged for, or wondering why the bigger you get the harder it feels, this one's for you. I'll show you why this is normal, why it's actually a sign you're doing something right, and what to do when you just can't anymore. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary

Duration:00:13:27

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David Royce - 4x Exited Entrepreneur ($500M) | Following Your Dreams Can Keep You Broke

7/30/2025
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory David Royce is a serial entrepreneur who turned a door-to-door pest control hustle into a billion-dollar empire. He built and sold Moxie, EcoFirst, and Alterra for a combined $170M+—with individual exits of $13M, $30M, and $130M—before launching Aptive Environmental, now one of the fastest-growing service companies in America with 3,700+ locations. Known for scaling “boring” businesses into goldmines, Royce mastered the art of growth through elite teams, strong culture, and bulletproof systems. His playbook is the blueprint for turning everyday industries into nine-figure wins. ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success) iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – Accidental Entrepreneur? 03:04 – What Made David a Sales Star 04:22 – Passion vs Profit 08:24 – From Employee to Founder 11:50 – Building a Service Business 13:37 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 17:04 – Near Bankruptcy and the Comeback 19:14 – 7,500 Customers in Year One 25:26 – Sponsor Break 27:23 – The 3 Phases of Business 31:51 – How His 4 Companies Evolved 37:39 – Lessons from 4 Exits 40:54 – Hiring Rockstar Executives 44:27 – Sponsor Break 46:05 – When Will He Exit Again? 54:41 – Why Founders Can’t Switch Off 58:54 – Redefining Success 1:08:41 – How David Learns 1:13:52 – Will His Kids Take Over? 1:15:56 – What’s Next for David 1:16:48 – One Lesson for His Kids

Duration:01:19:52

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The Money Rules No One Taught You About Building Wealth | Marcus Barney - Financial Education Expert

7/29/2025
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Marcus Barney, financial education expert, breaks down the hidden rules of credit and how to use them to build real wealth. He explains how the credit system is designed to benefit banks—not consumers—and why miseducation and conflicting advice keep people trapped in debt. Marcus shares how understanding and strategically using credit in business can help founders grow without giving up equity, and why financial literacy—especially around budgeting and money relationships—should be taught before credit access, not after. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRSITMkKBe0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-barney-financial-education-expert-how-understanding/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IfUvUTpCDCtR0rEPeGxPG ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Duration:00:12:59