Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   JustJules is one of YouTube's fastest-rising creators, having built nearly 5 million subscribers and over 4 billion views since launching her channel in 2023. Known for her honest insights on courage, consistency, and building a meaningful online presence, she started without any expectations of monetization—focused purely on inspiring others to chase their dreams. Her content blends personal storytelling with practical guidance, making her a relatable voice for aspiring creators navigating the digital world.   ➡️ Show Links   https://www.instagram.com/justjulesog/ https://www.youtube.com/@JustJulesOG/ https://justjulesmedia.com/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors   Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points   00:00 – Intro 01:18 – The Real Secret to YouTube Growth 03:03 – Jules’ First Ever Videos 07:19 – Jules’ Goals & Big Ambitions 12:18 – How to Prioritize Your Goals 14:07 – The Formula for True Consistency 16:05 – Editing 7 Videos a Day: How She Does It 19:42 – Is YouTube Too Unforgiving? 22:41 – Sponsor Break 25:25 – Choosing a Niche You Actually Love 26:54 – What Creators Get Wrong About Growth 29:26 – Homeschool vs. Traditional School 35:10 – Mastering the Skill of Attention 37:16 – Going Viral Without Being Controversial 38:43 – How Faith Shapes Jules’ Life 43:22 – Sponsor Break 45:52 – Did Homeschooling Boost Her Mental Health? 47:44 – Reactions to Her Faith-Based Content 53:10 – Metrics That Actually Build Community 55:08 – The Biggest Opportunity for New Creators 57:45 – Life After 5M Subscribers: Pros & Cons 59:59 – Should Creators Surround Themselves With Creators? 1:06:00 – Advice for Young (10–14) Aspiring Creators 1:07:40 – Jules’ Vision for Age 25 1:10:00 – Evolving Your Content the Right Way 1:11:03 – Succeeding With New Content Formats 1:12:52 – Jules’ Life Lesson for Her Future Kids  

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 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 Bernd Skorupinski is the FTMO All-Time Record Holder and top-ranked trader at the world’s largest forex prop firm, having dominated their leaderboard over 120 times. With 11+ years as a full-time multi-asset trader, $4M+ under management, and a verified track record of accurately calling major market moves, Bernd is the CEO of Online Trading Campus—a licensed investment consultancy helping traders escape the 99% who lose and join the elite 1% who consistently win.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/bernd_skorupinski/ https://www.youtube.com/@berndskorupinski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berndskorupinski/     ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – What Successful Traders Really Focus On 03:03 – The Rise of Day Trading 08:00 – Becoming a Trader 14:06 – The Harsh Truth About Trading 24:20 – Why Bernd Stands Out 27:25 – Beginner Trading Advice 34:07 – Sponsor Break 36:51 – Swing Trading Explained 43:15 – What People Actually Trade 53:18 – Trading Myths Debunked 57:01 – Market Outlook for 2026 1:12:00 – Sponsor Break 1:14:31 – The Trader’s Blueprint 1:15:29 – AI & Algo Trading: Bernd’s Take 1:18:09 – “Set and Forget” Trading Philosophy 1:23:48 – Passion Comes After Skill 1:30:30 – Realistic Expectations for New Traders 1:39:45 – The #1 Mistake Traders Make 1:41:24 – Advice to a 20-Year-Old Bernd

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, John Assaraf, founder of NeuroGym, breaks down how real transformation begins with mastering the fundamental skills that support long-term growth. He explains why deliberate practice, structured routines, and aligned values form the foundation for any meaningful goal, and how fear—often misunderstood—can actually serve as a guide toward clarity and progress. John also explores the science behind emotional control and mental focus, revealing how understanding our subconscious responses can help us take smarter, more intentional action. Through practical examples and mindset tools, he shows how anyone can build the inner framework needed to move beyond limitations and grow with purpose.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/zJ6aBjZUxEs  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-assaraf-founder-ceo-of-neurogym-unlock-your/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ahj21JhY4mTTbE5JDOQI9    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com, breaks down why traditional hiring models are failing in today’s fast-moving, post-COVID workforce. He explains how on-demand recruiting, subscription-based talent solutions, and gig-economy principles are reshaping the way companies find and keep top performers. Evan also highlights how video screening, curated talent pools, and modern assessment tools create faster, more accurate hiring decisions—ultimately helping businesses build stronger teams with less friction and lower costs.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmwVgjXTimQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evan-sohn-ceo-of-recruiter-com-the-secret-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HdjPfkifSCGdc208ptWNg    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 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 Darren Prince is an American sports and celebrity agent who built a multi-million-dollar empire representing icons like Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali, Hulk Hogan, and Charlie Sheen—after starting his first company at 14 and selling it for a million bucks by 20. Behind the success, he battled a 24-year opioid addiction that nearly destroyed him, even while orchestrating the legendary 2002 reconciliation between Ali and Joe Frazier, two of boxing's greatest rivals. Now over 17 years sober, he's become a fierce advocate for recovery, speaking globally about mental health and addiction while running the Aiming High Foundation, where 100% of proceeds fund treatment for those fighting the same demons he conquered.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/agent_dp/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenprince1/  https://officialdarrenprince.com/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – “Best Version of My Messed-Up Self” 03:18 – The Dark Side of Early Success 11:53 – Obsession: Gift and Curse 14:44 – Chasing Money Young — and Losing It 18:56 – Sponsor Break 21:43 – Surviving Life’s Early Collisions 32:40 – How the 12 Steps Rebuilt Him 40:27 – Why We Turn to Substances 45:09 – Sponsor Break 47:39 – Why the Successful Must Give Back 51:08 – “The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection.” 55:57 – The Danger of Isolation 1:07:51 – Childhood Trauma’s Lifelong Impact 1:13:02 – His Final Message to Anyone Struggling  

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Natasha Graziano, the #1 female motivational speaker under 40, breaks down the mindset, habits, and neuroscience behind building a powerful personal brand from the ground up. She shares how trust, value, and consistent visibility matter more than follower count, and why credibility grows through association and social proof. Natasha explains how to monetize at any stage, the importance of leading with value, and how the law of reciprocity unlocks opportunities. She also dives into the science behind intention, rewiring the subconscious mind, and the daily practices that transform goals into tangible growth.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/s3aThB2wHNE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natasha-graziano-author-speaker-podcaster-be-it-until/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2npwOXALw50QCiKNMmOQzZ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Jorge Contreras, Harvard Law professor and leading voice in genetics law, breaks down the complex battle over who can own the building blocks of human life. He explains how isolated DNA sequences were once treated as patentable inventions, why this granted corporations sweeping control over research, diagnostics, and future medical breakthroughs, and how legal challenges eventually pushed back against the idea of owning human genes. Through clear examples and historical context, he reveals how the fight over BRCA patents reshaped scientific innovation, patient access, and the limits of intellectual property in modern biology.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/T6SqrTc-b_g  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jorge-contreras-presidential-scholar-professor-of/id1484783544  Spotify:    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 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 Vishal Virani is a serial entrepreneur and AI product innovator who co-founded Rocket.new (formerly DhiWise), scaling it to 400,000+ users across 180 countries and $4.5M ARR in just 16 weeks—attracting a $15M seed round from Salesforce Ventures, Accel, and Together Fund. Operating from Surat, India, his vibe-coding platform has generated 500,000+ applications and serves users from Meta, PayPal, KPMG, and PwC. Previously, he won Product Hunt's Golden Kitty Award for Best Developer Tool and built a 40,000+ developer community around DhiWise.   ➡️ Show Links https://x.com/Vishalvirani91 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalvirani/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Why Vishal Chose Tech 04:45 – Building in Surat Anyway 12:03 – Pushing Through the Unknown 18:49 – When to Jump Into Entrepreneurship 26:22 – Sponsor Break 29:10 – Consumption vs. Application 32:54 – What Rocket Really Solves 42:26 – The First Demo Obsession 47:46 – Is Rocket Slow on Purpose? 50:53 – Speed vs. Depth in AI 56:59 – Sponsor Break 59:30 – Why AI Doesn’t Reduce Mental Load 1:01:49 – Is AI Replacing Humans? 1:07:18 – The Future Software Team 1:10:48 – Where Hallucinations Start 1:14:41 – AI One Year From Now 1:16:21 – Rocket: Luck or Hard Work? 1:18:07 – What Sustainable Business Really Means 1:19:46 – A Beginner’s Mental Model 1:22:56 – Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Gloria Feldt—Forbes 50 Over 50 leader, author, and expert on women’s leadership—breaks down how shifting from passive ambition to active intentioning transforms growth in both career and life. She explains why she coined the term “intentioning,” how turning intention into action accelerates momentum, and why uncovering your core values is the foundation of authentic leadership. Gloria also explores how confidence develops through doing hard things before you feel ready, and why choosing workplace cultures that align with your principles is essential for long-term success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xot5-k6SUMk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloria-feldt-co-founder-president-of-take-the-lead/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KbWnI0WAOE1PxYrR6eIYS    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Anthony Di Iorio — co-founder of Ethereum and builder of some of the earliest multi-currency crypto tools — reflects on the balance between speculation, utility, and long-term value in the blockchain space. He breaks down how early risk-taking shaped the industry’s first breakthroughs, why utility is becoming the true driver of meaningful growth, and how decentralization empowers individuals to control their money, identity, and communication. Anthony also shares the personal journey that led him to step away from Ethereum, rethink his mission, and develop a new problem-solving framework centered on inclusivity, sustainability, and creating winning outcomes for as many stakeholders as possible.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/KejvXjktFmE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anthony-di-iorio-co-founder-of-ethereum-the/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AyagTeW6ZRmRzzWEy0Yuf    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 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 Barak Swarttz is an American-Israeli elite performance coach, speaker, and content creator with a 225K YouTube following who has trained over 20 NBA and WNBA players, including Israeli stars Deni Avdija and Omri Caspi. Forged through career-ending injuries including a torn ACL and fractured vertebrae, his "Gain Resilience In Time" (GRIT) philosophy embodies the mental fortitude that defines his advocacy work. Reaching millions monthly, Barak uses his platform to deliver what academics praise as one of the most nuanced perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leveraging basketball as a universal language to bridge cultural divides, combat antisemitism, and inspire truth-driven dialogue across college campuses and global audiences.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/otherbarak/ https://x.com/otherbarak/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barakswarttz/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:39 – What Burak Really Does 02:54 – Basketball Meets Advocacy 14:45 – Is Social Media Dividing Us? 21:42 – Burak’s Origins 27:12 – Walking Away from Basketball 33:38 – Moving to Israel Without Serving 44:47 – Sponsor Break 47:31 – Changing Minds on Israel 59:20 – Does the World Hate Israel? 1:16:50 – The Genocide Question 1:32:34 – Why Israel Gets Zero Empathy 1:54:57 – Sponsor Break 1:57:28 – How Self-Work Changed His Debates 2:27:33 – Why Politics Defines Identity 2:35:22 – Burak’s Source of Optimism 2:42:12 – Conflict Before Global Change 2:50:20 – The One Lesson for His Future Kids

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Scott Miller, 6x bestselling author, breaks down the true essence of mentorship and why the best mentors lead with humility, openness, and lived experience. He explores how real guidance comes from sharing failures as honestly as successes, why clear intent and boundaries make mentor-mentee relationships stronger, and how wisdom—not authority—creates meaningful growth. Miller also highlights the importance of seeking different mentors for different areas of life, using their perspectives to reveal blind spots, expand thinking, and accelerate your personal and professional development.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/YacYPqNDYz0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-miller-author-speaker-evp-at-franklin-covey-a/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cOqso85pyJb11MVxCDkDn    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Charlie Feng, serial entrepreneur and early-stage advisor, breaks down what it truly takes to move a company from zero to one and build the foundation for long-term scale. He explains why product-market fit is never static, how founders can use focused experiments to distinguish real demand from paid traction, and why early customer economics matter more than long-term hypotheticals. Charlie also dives into the importance of founder-market fit, describing how a team’s skills, interests, and worldview shape the product they ultimately create. Finally, he shares his framework for hiring people smarter than you—leaders who complement your strengths, align with your mission, and eventually make you redundant so the company can grow beyond its founders   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/CeNNFvo-K90  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlie-feng-co-founder-of-clearco-growing-your/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51kGkrhESRr372Eb6Aoqtr    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 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 Angelo Bahu is the viral force behind Yonutz, racking up 750+ million views across 8 million YouTube subscribers and 2.8 million TikTok followers. He turned his family's donut shop into a national franchise backed by Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, with his creative content—making ice cream-stuffed SMASH Donuts based on movies and pop culture—generating multiple 20+ million view hits. Featured on Fox Business and ranked #9 in U.S. Food Entertainment, Angelo built a Gen Z empire that transformed gourmet donuts into a cultural movement.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/yoangelolo/ https://www.youtube.com/@yoangelolo/   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – The Moment That Changed Angelo 04:18 – How His Family Joined Yonutz 10:06 – The Secret Behind His Viral Boom 16:25 – Making Your Brand Culturally Relatable 19:24 – Using Socials to Pick Your Next Location 22:20 – Opportunities That Leveled Him Up 24:19 – Sponsor Break 27:03 – Why His Content Exploded Organically 28:19 – Does Every Platform Treat Content the Same? 34:24 – Inside Angelo’s 21-Day Viral Course 43:42 – Angelo’s “Evil Twin” Growth Strategy 51:46 – Why You Must Keep Testing New Ideas 53:25 – Sponsor Break 55:55 – The New Rules of Social Media 1:00:14 – Angelo’s Best-Performing Videos 1:02:18 – Can Any Content Style Go Viral? 1:05:13 – Winning on Socials Without a Big Team 1:07:58 – The Power of a Strong CTA 1:14:19 – Podcast vs Short-Form Audiences 1:16:47 – Who Angelo’s Course Is Really For 1:20:45 – What Agencies Get Wrong About Social Media 1:24:58 – Angelo’s Hardest Career Lesson 1:26:37 – A Social Media Belief He No Longer Holds 1:27:43 – Balancing Perfectionism with Posting 1:32:51 – The Value of Pausing to Appreciate Progress 1:39:40 – The One Lesson He’d Leave His Kids  

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, David Siegel, former CEO of Investopedia, shares his insights on what makes leaders truly effective. He explores how transparent decision-making, aligned incentives, and open communication empower teams and strengthen organizations. Drawing on his experiences leading multiple companies and learning from legendary leaders like Jack Welch, he reveals why many decisions are more reversible than assumed and how supporting the success of others defines impactful leadership.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/rzQ63gtjEcA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-siegel-ceo-of-meetup-decisions-that-make-or/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q4YqkM87QS5VsAEeWm45P    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Ben Shapiro, media entrepreneur, breaks down how a simple consulting pivot evolved into a full-scale media business powered by podcasting. He shares how relationship-driven outreach, iterative experimentation, and an unexpected discovery about audience behavior reshaped his entire strategy. Through his journey from short-term projects to building daily shows with strong organic growth, he highlights why adaptability often beats traditional long-form media models. This conversation offers a clear look at how understanding your audience — not legacy formats — ultimately determines what scales.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/61ta8a6xbFw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-shapiro-ceo-co-founder-of-i-hear-everything/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tu7v5U0STWHY9EUteTcWo    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 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 Maria Wendt is a seven-figure business coach and entrepreneur who has transformed over 100,000 women into profitable online business owners. Featured in Forbes and sought-after globally, she evolved from brand designer to business architect, pioneering a proven framework for rapid client acquisition, magnetic offer positioning, and wealth-building mindset. Through her digital programs and proprietary coaching methodology, Maria has built an international movement of female entrepreneurs achieving financial freedom and generational wealth.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.youtube.com/c/MariaWendt https://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariafwendt/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – How Working Less Made Her Richer 04:59 – From Launch to $4M in Year One 07:25 – What Makes a Course Truly Great 09:17 – Should You Create a Course? 10:29 – The Fail-Proof Course Strategy 13:38 – Entrepreneurship Is Just Problem-Solving 16:12 – Building the Confidence to Begin 20:32 – The Dark Side of Online Coaching 22:59 – The Real Value She Gives Clients 26:05 – Sponsor Break 28:48 – How Much of Your Life Should You Share? 31:26 – Turning Pressure into Power 36:44 – Content That Sells Everything 47:51 – Why Focus Beats Hustle 50:28 – Sponsor Break 52:57 – When Cash Flow Hurts Your Mindset 55:31 – The One-Day-a-Week Work Model 59:37 – How She Cut 95% of Work & Grew Revenue 1:01:53 – Killing the Ego to Succeed 1:04:22 – Staying Connected to Your Audience 1:07:06 – Why Some Men Don’t Support Ambitious Women 1:12:43 – Choosing the Right Partner for Growth 1:20:12 – Building a Business Beyond Yourself 1:22:30 – Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self 1:23:26 – The Lesson She’ll Pass to Her Child  

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Harpaul Sambhi, founder of Careerify and CEO of Magical, breaks down how intentional hiring and radical transparency can transform company culture. He explains why defining clear values early helps build diverse, high-performing teams and how open communication fosters trust across every level of an organization. Harpaul also shares lessons from scaling his own ventures—highlighting the importance of investing in top talent, encouraging candid dialogue, and creating a workplace where ownership and trust drive long-term growth.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/zP8MfGKM7dg  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harpaul-sambhi-founder-ceo-of-magical-trials/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mKtOfk6gp6lrNEJbBR6jZ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Urban, CEO and co-founder of Whole30, explores what happens when leaders stop chasing revenue and start building from purpose. She shares how genuine human connection can transform leadership, why comparing yourself to competitors limits growth, and how self-awareness builds trust across teams. Melissa also discusses how loyalty and integrity shape her hiring philosophy, and why community—not profit—has always been at the center of Whole30’s success. Through her reflections, she reveals how stepping back, staying grounded, and leading with empathy can help founders create brands that truly endure.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/ndKRBXk9-jw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-urban-co-founder-ceo-of-the-whole30/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hqwTNunf5E3VV44gRoVg5    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 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 Peter Cuneo is a renowned American business executive best known for orchestrating one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history as President and CEO of Marvel Entertainment. He rescued Marvel from bankruptcy in the late 1990s and transformed it into a global entertainment powerhouse that Disney ultimately acquired for $4.3 billion—delivering massive returns to shareholders and cementing his reputation as one of America's elite turnaround specialists. With senior leadership roles at major brands including Clairol, Black & Decker, and Remington, Cuneo has built a legendary career revitalizing struggling companies into category leaders through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and a proven track record of creating extraordinary value.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cuneo/  https://www.petercuneo.com/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:15 – The War Experience That Redefined Risk 17:38 – Are Leaders Born or Made? 23:47 – Sponsor Break 28:22 – Why Great Leaders Stay Curious 33:13 – Are We Losing Our Curiosity? 37:03 – Raising Successful Kids in 2025 42:09 – The Best People to Learn Leadership From 44:20 – Leadership Advice for 25-Year-Olds 46:35 – Sponsor Break 49:28 – Knowing Which Lessons to Keep—or Forget 53:17 – Early Signs a Company’s Failing 56:33 – The Power of Thinking Like an Outsider 1:01:12 – The Bold Bets That Transformed Marvel 1:07:08 – Smarter Decisions and Risk Taking 1:11:49 – Peter Cuneo’s Final Lesson for His Son

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 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 exposing why you can explain concepts perfectly in meetings, but when it's time to actually use them, nothing works. Most people mistake memorizing ideas for understanding them, and it's killing their ability to solve real problems. You'll learn why collecting more knowledge is making you dumber, the difference between sounding smart and being effective, and one simple test that reveals if you actually know what you think you know. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Russ Heddleston, founder of DocSend, breaks down the harsh realities of startup fundraising and what truly separates successful founders from the rest. Drawing from his experience building and selling DocSend for $165M, he reveals why timing a raise is less about fixed milestones and more about credibility, vision, and momentum. Learn how simplicity in your pitch deck earns investor trust, why clarity always beats complexity, and how to approach different fundraising stages with confidence. This conversation cuts through the noise to deliver practical, data-backed insights every founder needs before their next investor meeting.    ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwEWy24UDWs  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russ-heddleston-co-founder-and-ceo-at-docsend-best/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MY2iI39B6OlywWV7b5CX3    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this “Lessons” episode, Shirish Nadkarni, author of From Startup to Exit, breaks down what it really takes to find product-market fit — and why timing, validation, and adaptability can make or break a startup. Drawing from his own journey through three successful exits, he shares how he raised $15 million pre-revenue during the dot-com boom, learned the hard way that great ideas fail without market readiness, and turned a struggling concept into a company eventually acquired by BlackBerry. Learn how founders can identify the right problems to solve, test demand before building, and recognize when it’s time to pivot, raise, or exit strategically.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xe25lwThfBw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shirish-nadkarni-author-of-from-startup-to-exit/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cAYe8tjGHCEdg9srQzs4a    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 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 Dr. David D. Burns is an American psychiatrist, bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He is best known for his groundbreaking books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook, which have helped millions overcome depression and anxiety through evidence-based self-help techniques. A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Burns has devoted his career to developing innovative, practical methods for emotional healing, including TEAM-CBT, a powerful, results-driven approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes empathy, cognitive reframing, and rapid symptom relief.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.youtube.com/@daviddbmd/  https://www.facebook.com/DavidBurnsMD/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burns-86178657/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Redefining Therapy 13:29 – Misunderstanding Depression 15:46 – Hormones and Mood 23:51 – Sponsor Break 28:15 – Breaking Worthlessness 35:05 – The Power of Feeling Good 39:19 – From Depression to Joy 48:52 – Sponsor Break 51:44 – When Therapy Fails 58:31 – Lasting Change 1:01:19 – Dangerous Self Talk 1:06:58 – A Lesson for His Children

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, David Ciccarelli, founder of Voices.com, breaks down the core principles behind building successful two-sided marketplaces. Drawing from years of experience scaling one of the largest voiceover platforms, he explains the four key components that make platforms thrive—participants, information sharing, service exchange, and currency flow. Learn how balancing supply and demand prevents negative network effects, why strategy ultimately comes down to choice, and how narrowing your focus on one niche can create an unbeatable competitive advantage against larger players.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/4C0y2Oho5mk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-ciccarelli-ceo-founder-of-voices-com-how-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64iCtTb3UGm6JneBNC0zMo    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Rand Fishkin, author of Lost and Founder and founder of SparkToro, shares a brutally honest look at the venture capital system and how it shapes the modern startup world. He breaks down why VC funding, though glamorized, often leads to unsustainable growth and high failure rates, and explains how founders can build lasting, profitable businesses outside that cycle. Learn how alternative funding models empower entrepreneurs to retain freedom, balance, and creative control, and why redefining success beyond hustle culture can lead to a healthier, more equitable vision of capitalism.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/9j54xukQPRk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rand-fishkin-founder-of-moz-sparktoro-investor-the/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OeVFwvhI12Z3pUh9dZKni    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary     

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 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 Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, where he has led one of the most successful turnarounds in American media—achieving profitability, record subscriptions, and three Pulitzer Prizes since 2021. Previously editor-in-chief of Wired (where he boosted digital subscriptions nearly 300%) and editor of NewYorker.com, Thompson co-founded two tech ventures sold to WordPress and Amplica Labs, edited stories that became the Oscar-winning film Argo, and authored The Hawk and the Dove, hailed as "brilliant" by The Washington Post. An American record holder in the 50K run with 2 million social media followers, he embodies the intersection of editorial excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and athletic discipline—bringing the same relentless drive to building media companies as he does to distance running.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nxthompson/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasxthompson/  https://www.nickthompson.com    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Why Running Is the Purest Sport 02:28 – The Challenge of Being Alone with Your Thoughts 04:44 – Discovering the Need for Solitude 11:52 – Running with Awareness, Not Just Discipline 14:42 – Living with Conflicting Personalities 16:42 – Sponsor Break 19:27 – The Double-Edged Sword of Obsession 21:14 – How Cancer Changed His Perspective 31:50 – Sponsor Break 43:29 – When Simplicity Becomes Profound 48:40 – Running as a High-Performer’s Edge 49:30 – Nicholas’ Wildest Running Story 53:22 – Running as a Multifaceted Tool 54:43 – The One Takeaway for Readers 55:11 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 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 exposing why you're exhausted all the time: It's not from working too much, it's from carrying dozens of unfinished things in your head. Every unanswered text, every avoided decision, every half-done project drains your mental energy all day without you noticing. Here's why unfinished tasks destroy your energy more than actual work—and how closing them gives you your energy back immediately. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Alex Banayan, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and author of The Third Door, unpacks the transformative power of mentorship and mindset in shaping success. Through the remarkable story of how Steven Spielberg became Hollywood’s youngest director, Banayan explores how courage, persistence, and genuine connection can open impossible doors. Learn how finding the right mentor can redefine your path, why belief often precedes achievement, and how surrounding yourself with possibility can change what you think you’re capable of.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/1NM3mIeRkHw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-banayan-1-international-bestseller-uncovering/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GE4T1EZI0eoyTSCSVM6Pb    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Kara Goldin, author of Undaunted and founder of Hint, shares how courage, curiosity, and persistence shape the path to true success. She reveals why living scared quietly kills your dreams — and how choosing to take massive action, even in uncertainty, can create unstoppable momentum. Learn how Kara turns fear into fuel, why self-belief is the first step to resilience, and how embracing failure helps you grow stronger with every setback.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/51SF0mNuhis  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kara-goldin-founder-of-hint-living-an-undaunted-life/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZRVvK9N2takQvuooaXPhL    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 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 Richard D. Fain led Royal Caribbean Group as CEO from 1988, growing it from a $550 million company into a $90 billion cruise industry giant. A Berkeley and Wharton grad, he's known for pioneering revolutionary ship designs and sustainability initiatives that changed how the world cruises. His culture-driven leadership style built one of the most innovative and successful companies in global travel. He now serves as Chairman of the Board.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfain/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Why Richard Fain Can’t Retire 02:44 – 33 Years as a Cruise Industry CEO 04:55 – The Death of Long-Term Thinking 06:36 – The Inflection Point That Changed Everything 08:18 – Building Culture with Intention 12:35 – Leading Under Pressure Without Losing Culture 15:32 – Vision vs. Intentionality: What’s the Difference? 18:17 – Hiring the Right People for the Mission 21:09 – Alignment Over Consensus 23:46 – Sponsor Break 28:21 – Killing Ego While Leading with Purpose 30:17 – Driving Results Without Burning Out Your Team 35:47 – The CEO’s Decision-Making Framework 38:11 – How to Create True Innovation 42:52 – Inside Royal Caribbean’s ‘Culture of WOW’ 46:28 – Sponsor Break 49:21 – Getting Your People to Go the Extra Mile 52:59 – Turning Products into Culture Statements 1:01:35 – Fear Makes People Stupid 1:06:04 – How to Pass the Torch the Right Way 1:12:16 – Lessons from Richard Fain’s Book 1:13:31 – The Most Important Lesson for His Kids

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Alexandra Fasulo, author of Freelance Your Way to Freedom, reveals the reality behind building a million-dollar freelancing career on Fiverr. She shares how starting on a marketplace can teach invaluable skills in time management, communication, and client relationships—foundations that later empower freelancers to scale independently. Learn how mastering soft skills like discipline and professionalism builds long-term success, why structured client onboarding prevents miscommunication, and how strategic pricing decisions pave the path from solo work to a thriving agency.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/IM7LZ-vMC6E  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexandra-fasulo-full-time-digital-nomad-how-to-make/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7McJiaPKzX7XMPETW9mi1P    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Aaron Marino — better known as Alpha M, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers — shares how authenticity, resilience, and community drive true personal branding success. He reveals how his journey from style vlogs to entrepreneurship was built on self-awareness and embracing imperfection, not polish. Learn why showing up as your unfiltered self builds stronger trust than trying to be someone you’re not, how repeated failures can become the foundation of confidence and creativity, and why surrounding yourself with ambitious, like-minded people fuels lasting growth in both business and life.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBPakchjxgE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-marino-alpha-m-serial-entrepreneur-how-to-launch/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iibFw8k6k00mpGBN06qWT    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 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 Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO, and founder of The Futur, an education platform with 3+ million YouTube subscribers and a community serving millions of creatives across 190+ countries. As the former CEO of Blind for 20+ years—a motion design agency that generated $7M+ annually working with Fortune 500 brands including Nike, Microsoft, and Samsung—Chris has built a career spanning design, strategy, and entrepreneurship, now empowering the next generation through courses, workshops, and content that have generated over 500 million views worldwide.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ https://x.com/thechrisdo/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – Why the Most Creative People Are Survivors 05:00 – Can Creativity Be Built from Scratch? 07:43 – Discovering Creativity at 42 10:04 – From Corporate Leader to Creator 13:25 – How to De-Risk Entrepreneurship 16:23 – Knowing Your Worth as an Entrepreneur 23:58 – Sponsor Break 28:34 – Why Charging More Makes Sense 31:15 – What It Really Means to Build a Personal Brand 40:07 – Growing a Business on Social Media (Without Oversharing) 47:25 – Chris Do’s Personal Branding Playbook 57:43 – Sponsor Break 1:00:36 – How to Present Yourself to the World 1:16:06 – Turning an Audience into Opportunity 1:19:16 – The Right Way to Monetize Your Audience 1:28:46 – Advice Chris Do Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Miko Matsumura, partner at a $500M crypto venture fund, breaks down how blockchain represents a fundamental shift away from traditional financial institutions. He explains how decentralized systems introduce competition for consent, forcing existing structures to stay accountable and transparent. Miko also unpacks why responsible risk-taking and diversification are critical in the volatile world of crypto, emphasizing the importance of learning through play before committing deeply. Through thoughtful analogies and hard-earned lessons, he reveals how curiosity, caution, and the freedom to “fork and go” empower individuals to participate more intelligently in the digital economy.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rlP-SJt3Ms  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miko-matsumura-general-partner-with-gumi-ventures-how/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qMAEpAQQVCfiC6u0IU1FR    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 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 what you're really training at the gym: It's 6 AM, you don't want to go, you go anyway—that moment trains everything else in your life. If you can't make yourself work out when nobody's watching, you can't make yourself do any hard thing when it's optional. Here's why the gym is just practice for forcing yourself to do difficult things—and what it means if you keep quitting. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this “Lessons” episode, John Hagel, Chairman of the Center for the Edge, explores how fear is quietly reshaping the global economy, business culture, and individual behavior. He unpacks how intensifying competition, rapid technological change, and a fear-driven media environment have pushed both companies and people into short-term thinking and constant anxiety. Learn how narratives built on threat fuel this collective fear, why redefining success through purpose and passion is essential for resilience, and how building supportive communities can help individuals and organizations thrive amid uncertainty.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ogf2JGDOvr0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-hagel-founder-of-center-for-the-edge/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zR5sQCM0PZKYMV3kSIR5P    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 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 Lavell Juan Malloy is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH), a media-tech company he recently capitalized with $15 million. A former securities lawyer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges who represented Fortune 500 clients, he’s achieved two startup exits and secured partnerships with Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Learfield. He now leads the company’s strategy to dominate Gen Z engagement through gaming and college sports.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/bragceo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavell-juan-bh/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:33 – Why Gen Z Is Hard to Reach 04:44 – The Moment That Changed Everything 12:57 – Community vs. Audience 15:54 – You Can’t Buy Culture 20:08 – Scaling Without Losing Your Soul 35:47 – Sponsor Break 38:46 – Landing Major Partnerships 42:17 – What Makes a Career “Dangerous” 47:30 – The Psychology of Starting Over 52:41 – Starting Over vs. Starting Fresh 57:48 – Sponsor Break 1:00:40 – Reinventing Yourself the Right Way 1:09:41 – The Power of Asking for Help 1:15:16 – Staying Strong Through Self-Doubt 1:20:12 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self 1:21:38 – The One Lesson for His Kids

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity and Kayak, dives deep into the future of innovation and how emerging technologies are reshaping business as we know it. He explains how the fusion of AI, IoT, and 3D printing is driving smarter, faster, and more adaptive organizations. Learn how automation and data are redefining the modern workplace, why flexibility will shape the future of work, and how new business models like “as-a-service” and direct-to-consumer are transforming traditional industries. Jones also highlights the next wave of disruptors—from drone deliveries to 3D-printed manufacturing—and reveals what legacy companies must do to survive in a rapidly changing digital economy.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/RXfz_K6rurE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terry-jones-ceo-of-travelocity-chairman-of-kayak/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AGSEXuAsfjPt50oSqSUBt    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech billionaire and author, dissects how wokeness transformed from a movement of social awareness into a dominant cultural and corporate system. He explains how the 2008 financial crisis gave rise to “woke capitalism,” where corporations used moral posturing to protect their power and profits. Vivek reveals how this alliance between Wall Street and social activism created a $21 billion “woke industrial complex” that threatens liberty and unity. Learn how virtue signaling replaced genuine courage, why corporate hypocrisy corrodes trust, and why separating capitalism from democracy may be crucial to preserving American freedom.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/RsXdhoHAyao  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vivek-ramaswamy-entrepreneur-author-wokeness-corporate/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qbBUEtDLx7KMnMDyYGN8d    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 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 exposing why some people get "lucky" and you don't: They're not luckier, they positioned themselves where opportunity could reach them and they didn't quit. You're either working hard in the wrong place or leaving right before luck shows up. I'll break down how to position yourself where luck can actually find you—and why most people quit 18 months before their lucky break would've happened. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 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 Lew Frankfort is an American business executive who grew Coach from $6 million in sales to a $5 billion global brand during his 35-year tenure. Joining Coach in 1979, he became CEO and Chairman, taking the company public in 2000 and pioneering the "accessible luxury" market segment. Named multiple times to Barron's "World's Most Respected CEOs" and Institutional Investor's "Best CEOs in America," he retired in 2014 and co-founded Benvolio Group, investing in early-stage consumer brands.    ➡️ Show Links  https://www.instagram.com/lewfrankfort/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lew-frankfort/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Why Lew Started Writing After Retiring 04:37 – Thriving Under Pressure 07:45 – Finding Your Career North Star 10:17 – The Danger of Being “Too Principled” 15:29 – Lew’s Path Into Leadership 20:28 – What Great Leadership Looks Like 21:37 – Sponsor Break 24:37 – Carrying the Coach Legacy Forward 34:00 – The Power of Magic & Logic 44:01 – Sponsor Break 46:53 – Balancing Intuition and Strategy 50:05 – What Drives Lew Today 54:44 – Opening Up About the Dark Side of Leadership 59:36 – The Role of Fear in Success 1:02:42 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self 1:04:23 – The Big Idea Behind His New Book 1:05:12 – The Lesson He Wants to Leave His Kids

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Amberly Lago, resilience expert and chronic pain warrior, shares her remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal accident to standing on the TEDx stage. She reveals how true strength is built through small daily actions, mindset shifts, and radical acceptance. Discover her PACER method — Perspective, Acceptance, Community, Endurance, and Rest — and how each element helps transform pain into power. Learn why gratitude changes everything, how surrounding yourself with the right people strengthens recovery, and why even the most driven achievers must learn to rest to stay resilient.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y6mNQsnV14Q  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amberly-lago-speaker-author-and-podcaster-how-to-live/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qD3A2qBBxAhLmOtgFv9b5    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Glenn Lundy, host of #RiseAndGrind and an expert in leadership and culture transformation, reveals how redefining what it means to lead turned a small-town dealership into one of the top-performing automotive businesses in the nation. He breaks down the principles behind his L.E.A.D.D framework—Listen, Encourage, Advise, Develop, and do it Daily—showing how empathy and consistency can outperform even the most aggressive sales tactics. Learn how Glenn built a people-first culture that placed employees before customers, and customers before profits, and discover why true leadership begins long before the workday starts.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y6mNQsnV14Q  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glenn-lundy-motivational-speaker-sales-expert-how-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BRsHVmKOMLMEeLVpdQ70v    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 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 Mia Pineda is a sought-after astrologer, spiritual guide, and content creator who bridges the cosmic and the clinical—merging cutting-edge psychology with timeless astrological insight to unlock radical self-awareness and soul-deep clarity. She's built a following of 3+ million people through her no-BS approach to astrology. Based in Miami, she blends Kabbalistic astrology with her background in law and dialectical behavior therapy to help people make sense of their patterns and actually change them. With 6 published books, sold-out speaking tours across the Americas, and a platform that reaches 2 million people monthly, she's made astrology practical—teaching people to use their charts as tools for growth instead of excuses for staying stuck.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/mia_astral/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/miaastral/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Changing Your Astrological Destiny 08:52 – Defying a Childhood Prophecy 15:10 – Turning Energy Into Income 22:06 – The Art of Reinvention 25:12 – Living Before Creating 32:00 – When Passion Becomes a Business 34:40 – Sponsor Break 37:23 – Overcoming Doubt in Business 46:52 – Redefining Astrology Her Way 52:20 – The Truth About Modern Spirituality 59:21 – What Astrology Can’t Do 1:06:03 – Sponsor Break 1:08:56 – Finding Harmony in Different Teachings 1:14:36 – The Trap of Spiritual Bypassing 1:21:57 – Is Astrology Just a Bandaid? 1:23:31 – Mia’s Greatest Personal Growth 1:28:37 – Finding Real Spiritual Wisdom 1:34:16 – A Lesson to Her Younger Self

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this Lessons episode, Jack Butcher, founder of Visualize Value, breaks down how creators can build profitable, self-sustaining communities without relying on outside funding. He explains why publicly showing your work is the new proof of credibility in the digital age and how transparency fuels trust and growth. Learn how to turn your skills into scalable products, create leverage by productizing your expertise, and stay focused amid endless distractions. Jack also shares why consistency, clarity, and proof of work—not trends or algorithms—are the true drivers of long-term success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/q6yLfUyGFrw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-butcher-founder-of-visualize-value-how-to-build/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PyBfo96OHiXCgKk4MbvUq    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Gibbons, creator of The Board Leadership Program, explores how true leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and alignment with one’s core values. She breaks down why defining your personal values reshapes not only how you lead others but also how you make everyday decisions. Learn how emotional ownership helps you respond with clarity instead of reaction, why effective leadership requires continuous self-reflection, and how coaching serves as a powerful tool to embrace discomfort and accelerate personal transformation.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/aHmBOwoBilU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-gibbons-success-coach-to-execs-entrepreneurs/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oR8jRepATPZfxx3IEOtA6    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 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 exposing why your relationship feels dead: You look at your partner and feel nothing. You think it means you chose wrong. It doesn't—every long relationship cycles through falling in and out of love multiple times. Most people leave during the "out" phase and never make it back to "in." I'll walk you through the three phases every relationship cycles through—and how to choose back in instead of leaving when everyone else leaves. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 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 Nick Perry is the founder and executive chairman of Want To Sell Now, one of the largest wholesale real estate operations in the country. Since 2014, he's closed over 1,500 deals nationwide by building a completely virtual system—his team analyzes and contracts properties across all 50 states without ever seeing them in person. He was early to leveraging pay-per-click advertising at scale in wholesale real estate, developing systems that consistently generate deal flow in even the most competitive markets. Beyond wholesaling single-family homes, he's expanded into multifamily properties, commercial real estate, a fleet of semi-trucks, and multiple e-commerce ventures.    ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nickperryrei/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickperryatx/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – What True Wealth Really Means 04:26 – Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Success 08:25 – Why Nick Took a Corporate Job at Indeed 11:31 – Lessons Learned from Corporate America 13:11 – Building a Business You Plan to Exit 15:23 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 16:47 – Most Entrepreneurs Get This Wrong 17:59 – Why Nick Chose Real Estate Wholesaling 19:33 – Sponsor Break 22:16 – How to Push Through 104 Rejections 26:37 – Heartbreak and Hard Lessons in Texas 33:54 – Designing Freedom Into Your Business 35:12 – The Secret to Winning at Wholesaling 39:49 – Sponsor Break 42:41 – Nick’s Bold New Marketing Strategy 46:04 – Be a Master of One, Not a Jack of All 49:48 – The Sales Skills Every Founder Needs 53:42 – The Biggest Sales Mistakes People Make 54:38 – How Nick Trains His Sales Team 55:55 – Keeping Energy High After Rejection 57:50 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 59:45 – The Silent Killers of Entrepreneurs 1:04:45 – Nick’s Most Painful Lessons in Business

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Chris McChesney, author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, breaks down how leaders can execute with clarity when everything feels urgent. He reveals why most teams struggle to act on strategic priorities amid constant pressure, and how the Four Disciplines—focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability—help bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Learn how to separate the truly important from the merely urgent, use lead measures to create momentum, and sustain high performance through simple, consistent execution habits that cut through chaos.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1ww1QhUEn8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-mcchesney-wsj-1-best-selling-author-franklin/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kanx9mpprUlgBP4IbqTJr    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary  

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025