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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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Bear Grylls - Adventurer, Fmr SAS & 18M+ Books Sold | Why Making It Nearly Destroyed Him
3d ago00:50:25Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryBear Grylls is one of the world's most recognized adventurers and survival experts, best known for his decade-long run as the host of Man vs. Wild and his record as the youngest Briton to summit Mount Everest at age 23. A former member of the British Special Air Service (SAS), he has channelled his military discipline and wilderness expertise into a global media empire, authoring over 90 books that have collectively sold more than 18 million copies. Beyond television and publishing, he serves as Chief Scout for the United Kingdom and has built a thriving outdoor brand and adventure academy. Yet behind the fearless persona lies a candid admission: the relentless pursuit of success and identity through achievement nearly cost him his mental health and closest relationships — a journey he now shares openly to inspire resilience and authentic living in others.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/beargrylls/ https://x.com/BearGrylls https://www.youtube.com/c/beargrylls ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm Riverside – https://creators.riverside.com/scottclary Odoo – https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Amp - https://amp.ai ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:30 – Why Hard Roads Build Strong People05:05 – The Season of Life Bear Is Living10:08 – Escaping the Hustle Trap16:14 – Sponsor Break19:03 – Build a Life on Strong Foundations25:54 – The Book That Brought Bear Closer to God33:29 – Sponsor Break36:14 – Finding Faith Beyond Religion39:02 – Nature’s Blueprint for Better Health43:45 – Bear Grylls’ Definition of Success47:40 – Survival Lessons for Life
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Eric Ries - Author of The Lean Startup (5M+ Copies Sold) | The Man Who Wrote The Lean Startup Says t
1w ago01:19:11Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryEric Ries is an entrepreneur, author, and business visionary best known for writing The Lean Startup, a groundbreaking framework that has sold over five million copies and fundamentally transformed how startups and enterprises build products and manage innovation. Drawing from his own experiences as a Silicon Valley founder, Ries introduced the concept of the "minimum viable product" and iterative, customer-driven development, principles now embraced by companies and business schools worldwide. His latest book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad… and How Great Companies Stay Great, tackles one of the most pressing questions in modern business: what causes thriving organizations to lose their way, and what separates the rare few that manage to sustain greatness over time. Through his work, Ries continues to challenge entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to rethink the fundamental structures driving, and too often corrupting the world of business.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/ericriesactual/https://x.com/ericries https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Incorruptible-Good-Companies-Great-Stay/dp/B0FWZZBPZBhttps://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm Riverside – https://creators.riverside.com/scottclary Odoo – https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Amp - https://amp.ai ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:28 – Attending a Company’s Funeral09:16 – Business Advice That Didn’t Age Well12:06 – Debunking Entrepreneurship Myths18:18 – When Success Becomes the Problem25:06 – Sponsor Break28:05 – The Foundation of Ethical Capitalism45:11 – Adapting to Changing Market Forces50:57 – Sponsor Break53:08 – Why Founders Still Build the Wrong Way1:05:32 – Eric’s Advice for First-Time Founders1:10:54 – Why Trust Is the Foundation of Business1:17:32 – The Business Lesson He’ll Teach His Children
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Lessons - The Man Behind Priceline and a $500M Exit Explains What Actually Wins | Michael Loeb - Loe
2w ago00:13:41Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Loeb, Founder & CEO of Loeb.nyc, shares why relentless persistence is the greatest competitive advantage and how mastering a single core strength can lead to extraordinary success. He explains why chasing world-class excellence in one area is far more valuable than fixing every weakness, reveals the mindset that has driven his entrepreneurial career, and explores how curiosity, resilience, and consistent action create lasting results. Through stories from business, sports, and investing, Michael illustrates why the people who refuse to quit are often the ones who achieve the impossible.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4FCYd0CpL0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-loeb-president-and-ceo-of-loeb-nyc/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lNKKqm0cf52jke6O6cORG ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - He Said No to Every Shortcut and Built a $3.6B Company | Will Ahmed - WHOOP Founder & CEO
2w ago00:12:04Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Will Ahmed, Founder & CEO of WHOOP, explains why the greatest risk in business isn’t pursuing bold innovation—it’s playing it safe. He shares how taking calculated technology risks can reduce long-term strategic risk, why founders should build products for the market of tomorrow instead of today, and how ambitious missions naturally attract exceptional talent. Will also reflects on his personal evolution as a leader, revealing how learning to embrace rejection, welcome feedback, and encourage healthy debate transformed both his leadership style and the company he built into a $3.6 billion business.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/DTJFdxRGweo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-ahmed-founder-and-ceo-of-whoop-building-a/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KgWQAl0hP5CcfgrV1C8pi ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Will Harlow - Over-50s Specialist Physio (1.6M+ YouTube Subscribers) | Why Everything Your Doctor Told You About Aging Is Wrong
2w ago01:23:33Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryWill Harlow is a physiotherapist who became one of the biggest health creators on the internet. He started HT Physio in 2018 as a small clinic focused on helping people over 50 move better and live without pain. Then he started posting what he knew on YouTube. That channel now has over 2 million subscribers and 148 million views. His first book, Thriving Beyond Fifty, became a Sunday Times bestseller. His new book, Independence for Life (2026), lays out a step-by-step system built on four pillars (strength, mobility, balance, and skeletal health) to help people build a plan that actually keeps their body working long-term. The whole thing is built around one idea most doctors won't say out loud: physical decline after 50 is not inevitable, and most of what people accept as "just aging" is actually fixable.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/htphysioofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@HT-Physio https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-harlow303/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Upwork - https://upwork.com/Rag & Bone - https://www.rag-bone.com/ (Code: success)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:29 – Why You Feel Fine (But Aren’t)07:00 – What Aging Muscles Really Do09:56 – Signs Your Body Is Breaking Down12:01 – How to Slow Physical Decline19:57 – Where Different Workouts Fit22:38 – Training for Specific Goals25:03 – Health Rules for 25–30+29:00 – The Belief That Determines Aging Well30:34 – Sponsor Break32:31 – Why Smart People Stay Unhealthy39:42 – The Truth About Muscle Loss After 3042:40 – The 94-Year-Old Comeback Story48:08 – Dangerous Myths About Aging51:08 – Why “Independence for Life” Matters53:51 – The 4 Pillars of Health55:22 – Sponsor Break57:51 – What True Independence Looks Like58:57 – From Sports Physio to Longevity Expert
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Lessons - Why the Most Successful Leaders Still Can’t Connect With People | Talia Fox - Harvard Fellow & CEO of KUSI Global
3w ago00:11:43Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Talia Fox, Harvard Fellow and CEO of KUSI Global, explores why the strongest leaders aren't defined by their expertise, but by their ability to build conscious connection in moments of pressure. Learn how to reset your mindset when stress threatens your performance, why staying anchored to your values creates more authentic leadership, and how the LOVE framework can help you foster trust, empathy, and stronger relationships across your team. Talia also shares practical strategies for creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to succeed together.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/O2biSA-z2XQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talia-fox-ceo-of-kusi-global-the-power/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yKo2cXSvBOqoVgfxYcqaQ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - How He Went From £50K in Debt to Millionaire by 30 | Rob Moore - UK’s #1 Business Podcaste
3w ago00:11:00Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rob Moore, UK’s #1 Business Podcaster and bestselling author, reveals why building wealth has less to do with earning more and everything to do with mastering your emotions. Learn how viewing money as a neutral tool can transform your financial decisions, why emotionally driven spending keeps people trapped while disciplined investing creates long-term success, and how overcoming limiting beliefs about wealth leads to smarter choices. Rob also breaks down the key difference between a broke mindset and a wealthy one, explaining why emotional control—not income—is the foundation of lasting financial freedom.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/EWQ3u-5FIKI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rob-moore-entrepreneur-investor-mentor-best-selling/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28IOHnwszSSaaA6wIqiXh2 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lisa Song Sutton - 8-Figure Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist | How to Build Multiple Businesses From Scratch With No Experience
3w ago01:16:59Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryLisa Song Sutton is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist who launched multiple eight-figure businesses from scratch — starting with Sin City Cupcakes in 2012, then expanding into shipping, swimwear, and luxury real estate — all while working full-time at a law firm with no prior business experience. A daughter of a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, she now serves as General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund investing in veteran-led companies. A member of the Young Presidents' Organization, former Global Shaper selected by the World Economic Forum, and named a Top Ten Social Entrepreneur to Watch by Inc., Lisa is a living proof that bold action and a willingness to learn on the fly can turn an idea into an empire.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/ https://x.com/LisaSongSutton https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/ Odoo - https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Amp - https://amp.ai ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:21 – Making Six Figures at 2605:16 – Lessons from 11 Years in the Cupcakes Business09:52 – How Involved Should Founders Be11:17 – Scaling Through People and Partnerships15:55 – Partner Up or Go Solo17:00 – Questions to Ask Before Partnering20:38 – What to Keep and What to Delegate23:39 – Sponsor Break25:35 – How to Spot Great Opportunities32:21 – Sexy vs Essential Businesses35:42 – The Math Behind Every Opportunity38:27 – Why Veteran Founders Stand Out45:28 – Are Veterans Better Entrepreneurs50:56 – What Comes Next53:03 – Sponsor Break55:14 – Does Parenthood Make You a Better Founder59:45 – The Seasons of Life1:02:59 – Balancing Love and Ambition1:16:05 – One Lesson to Pass On
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Lessons - $100M Across 16 Businesses by Doing the One Thing Nobody Teaches You | Mike Zeller - Entrepreneur Mentor & Forbes Contributor
3w ago00:13:03Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Zeller, entrepreneur mentor and Forbes contributor, shares how discovering your unique zone of genius can become the foundation for building an extraordinary business and life. He explains why success is less about working harder and more about positioning yourself in the right opportunities, making high-value strategic decisions, and focusing on the activities that create exponential long-term results. Learn how clarity fuels confidence and conviction, why self-leadership is the most overlooked leadership skill, and how aligning your strengths with the right opportunities can unlock your highest potential.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJohgP-c2e8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-zeller-entrepreneur-mentor-author-how-to-find/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uvtpFAWrUoNSXVPZclz0U ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - From Gang Member to $2B in Sales by Age 36 | Ryan Blair - ViSalus Co-Founder & #1 NYT Bestselling Author
3w ago00:11:52Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Blair, ViSalus Co-Founder and #1 New York Times bestselling author, breaks down how unconventional business models and well-designed incentives can drive explosive growth at scale. Drawing from his experience building ViSalus from near collapse into a multi-billion-dollar success, he explains how strategic innovation helped revive the company during the Great Recession, why scaling too quickly without operational discipline can create costly mistakes, and what leaders must do to maintain compliance, culture, and control during hypergrowth.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/E43HtbFgDgk Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-blair-impact-driven-entrepreneur-best-selling/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62oQJd1HCgrzhRTwn8QmuK ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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