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Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Hosted by Success Story Media · EN
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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John Paul DeJoria - Billionaire Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell & Patrón | He Lived in His Car Then Built Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila
2w ago01:29:45Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJohn Paul DeJoria is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with a net worth of roughly $3 billion, best known as co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits Company. He started Paul Mitchell in 1980 with a $700 loan while living out of his car and selling shampoo door-to-door. That company now generates over $900 million in annual revenue with products sold in more than 80 countries. In 1989 he co-founded Patrón Tequila, which grew into one of the world's top-selling ultra-premium tequilas before Bacardi acquired it in 2018 for $5.1 billion, one of the largest spirits deals in history. His journey from homeless to billionaire made him one of the most respected voices on entrepreneurship and resilience, and he's pledged to give away the majority of his wealth through JP's Peace Love and Happiness Foundation.➡️ Show Linkshttps://bandero.com/https://www.peacelovehappinessfoundation.org/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory)Noom - https://www.noom.com/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro 02:13 – Why Unshared Success Is Failure 12:56 – Why Entrepreneurs Quit Too Soon 14:48 – How to Make Customers Come Back 16:44 – Can You Skip Life’s Hard Lessons? 18:46 – Your Words Create Your Reality 25:15 – Sponsor Break 28:04 – How Rock Bottom Built His Resilience 35:37 – What Stressed Parents Teach Their Kids 37:40 – Do You Have to Be Ruthless to Win? 40:58 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 42:24 – Why Silence Makes You More Creative 44:33 – Stop Letting the Past Control You 46:21 – Secret Missions with Gaddafi and North Korea 48:52 – Why He Pledged Half His Fortune 54:01 – Sponsor Break 58:35 – The Two Mountains Every Achiever Faces 1:05:08 – It’s Never Too Late to Be Happy 1:08:52 – Why Modern Entrepreneurs Quit So Easily 1:15:20 – Why Giving Kids Everything Ruins Them 1:18:04 – Today’s Biggest Opportunities for Entrepreneurs 1:23:26 – Make Money Without Hating Your Life 1:24:34 – The #1 Lesson About Success 1:26:07 – Why Billions Changed Nothing 1:29:18 – What He’d Tell His Homeless Self
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Lessons - The CEO Who Ran 1.5 Million Employees at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell | David Novak - Fmr Chairman & CEO of Yum! Brands ($50B+ Revenue)
2w ago00:12:20Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Novak, former Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, shares the leadership principles that helped him lead some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands and build a business generating over $50 billion in annual revenue. He explains why the most successful leaders pair continuous learning with consistent execution, how curiosity and pattern thinking uncover new opportunities, and why seeking knowledge from people with different expertise can accelerate growth. David also reveals practical strategies for turning insights into action, developing stronger leaders, and creating lasting results by making learning a habit rather than a one-time event.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/2YhIjoQhWnU Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-novak-former-ceo-of-yum-brands-podcaster-best/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Cjss0nhqU6g7qiTRiTLps ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - The Dropout Who Built Three Businesses by Mastering One Skill Nobody Teaches | Lori Harder - Founder of Lite Pink & Host of Earn Your Happy
2w ago00:14:01Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Lori Harder, founder of Lite Pink and host of the Earn Your Happy podcast, shares why mastering clear communication, boundaries, and expectations is the key to building stronger relationships in every area of life. She explains how resentment is often the result of unspoken boundaries, why accepting people for their unique strengths leads to deeper and more fulfilling connections, and how confidently saying no can protect your time, energy, and peace of mind. Lori also discusses the importance of honest conversations, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and creating relationships built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding, offering practical insights that can transform both your personal and professional life.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/TbNEdokctSo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lori-harder-serial-entrepreneur-best-selling-author/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WoWhzbPGDZ5SnxfLwxlIL ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Alex Morton - Bestselling Author & Featured in Forbes | Dorm Room to $75M by 33 and Why He Says Self Belief Is the Only Skill That Matters
2w ago01:23:41Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryAlex Morton is a bestselling author and entrepreneur featured in Forbes, known for building a $75 million business by the age of 33 after starting out in a college dorm room. Drawing on his own journey from student to self-made success, he now shares his story and insights with audiences worldwide, championing the idea that self-belief—more than strategy or circumstance—is the one skill that separates those who achieve extraordinary success from those who don't.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/alexmortonmindset/ https://x.com/AlexMortonYPR https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-morton-7583ab101 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:14 – Broke at 21, Millionaire at 2405:06 – The Birth of YPR06:51 – Why YPR Went Viral10:09 – Making $100K a Month at 2411:33 – The Moment Alex Walked Away14:49 – Why Network Marketing Gets So Much Hate18:24 – Facing the “Con Man” Accusations21:08 – Sponsor Break22:55 – What Alex Wants His Critics to Know26:15 – Why Mindset Beats Tactics30:10 – Why Self-Belief Is So Rare32:26 – Fear-Setting: Defusing the Worst Case35:32 – Self-Belief vs. Pure Delusion37:22 – The Power of “I Am”43:43 – Knowing It’s Already Done45:47 – Sponsor Break48:52 – Why Elite Performers Train Their Minds50:37 – How Alex Met Bob Proctor52:56 – Bob Proctor’s Most Powerful Lesson55:09 – Why Learning Never Ends58:16 – What Bob Proctor Saw in Alex1:01:35 – How Your Environment Shapes Belief1:05:21 – The Hardest Mindset Lesson to Learn1:08:53 – How Marriage Changed Alex1:12:48 – How Alex Redefined Success1:16:07 – One Step to Change Your Life Now1:20:36 – Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection1:22:39 – One Lesson for His Future Child
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Lessons - He Started RE/MAX in His Kitchen and Built It to 140,000 Agents in 110 Countries | Dave Liniger - RE/MAX Co-Founder
2w ago00:12:20Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dave Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX, shares the leadership principles that helped grow a company from a startup in his kitchen to a global network spanning over 140,000 agents in 110 countries. Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, he explains why human-centered leadership, collaboration, and shared purpose are the foundation of high-performing organizations. Dave discusses the importance of embracing open feedback, staying adaptable when plans change, and learning from failure with humility and accountability. He also reflects on overcoming ego, building trust through transparency, and creating a culture where teams succeed together by continuously learning and improving.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/GEL-BDqmM9k Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dave-liniger-chairman-of-the-board-and-co-founder-at/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16QGvfrq7vVYenBmHwakkF ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - How to Spot Winning Startups Before the Rest of the World | Chris Dixon - Andreessen Horowitz General Partner (Coinbase, Oculus, Pinterest)
2w ago00:10:57Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Chris Dixon, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and early investor in companies like Coinbase, Oculus, and Pinterest, shares the mindset behind identifying world-changing startups before they become obvious. He explains how investing at the frontier requires patience, resilience, and the conviction to embrace uncertainty, why contrarian thinking creates the greatest opportunities, and how exceptional founders develop "earned insights" that give them a unique advantage. Chris also reveals why the best investors prioritize standout strengths over polished perfection, offering valuable lessons on spotting breakthrough ideas, backing visionary entrepreneurs, and navigating emerging technologies with confidence.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xl9mLoofwBA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-dixon-entrepreneur-investor-cryptocurrency-and/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PQEx0GWEaZYAgCrICZd2O ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Rachel Cruze - 2x #1 NYT Bestselling Author | The Trap That Keeps Most People Broke and Miserable
2w ago00:55:34Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryRachel Cruze is a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and sought-after speaker who helps people build healthy relationships with money. Known for her practical, relatable approach, she teaches audiences how to break free from the trap of comparison, debt, and overspending that keeps so many people broke and miserable—guiding them instead toward financial peace, generosity, and lasting confidence with their finances.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/ https://x.com/RachelCruze/ https://www.youtube.com/rachelcruze ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:10 – Why We Want Other People’s Lives05:28 – Rachel’s Wake-Up Call09:32 – Why Enough Never Feels Like Enough11:18 – Stay in Your Own Lane16:10 – Sponsor Break17:57 – How to Be Content with What You Have23:37 – Love Your Life, Not Theirs25:44 – Is Social Media Making Us Miserable?29:14 – Can You Train Your Brain for Optimism?33:13 – Sponsor Break36:19 – Rachel’s New Rules for Money38:39 – The Four Money Classrooms43:03 – Why Knowing Better Isn’t Enough51:33 – The Biggest Money Myth52:47 – The Question Nobody Asks54:41 – Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
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Lessons - Why Women Founders Stay Small and How to Fix It | Sarah Dusek - Under Canvas Co-Founder ($100M Exit) & Enygma Ventures GP
3w ago00:11:38Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and General Partner at Enygma Ventures, shares why mindset and access to funding continue to limit the growth of women-led businesses. Drawing on her experience as both a founder and investor, she explains why women must give themselves permission to think bigger, build more scalable companies, and seek out mentors, coaches, and networks that challenge their ambitions. Sarah also explores how diverse investment decisions can drive stronger outcomes, why surrounding yourself with people who expand your vision is a game changer, and how building larger businesses creates greater impact for families, communities, and future generations.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcMhvTTlcYA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-dusek-co-founder-managing-partner-of-enygma/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uMnQugxlMIhfVNpZHEiy4 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - 8 Forms of Wealth and Why You're Only Chasing One | Robin Sharma - Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (15M+ Copies Sold)
3w ago00:15:00Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Robin Sharma, author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, shares why true wealth extends far beyond financial success and introduces the eight forms of wealth that create a meaningful life. Drawing from decades of coaching billionaires, CEOs, and world-class performers, he explains how inherited beliefs shape our definition of success, why awareness is the first step to rewriting those beliefs, and how practices like journaling, meditation, and surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your mindset. Robin also explores the dangers of comparison, the importance of running your own race, and why balancing growth, wellness, family, purpose, and service leads to lasting fulfillment.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/-M9RuXtL9QQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robin-sharma-leadership-expert-and-1-bestselling/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aloGV5HYLkdxUwllSxPP6 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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John Morgan - Morgan & Morgan Founder ($2B/Year Revenue) | Billionaire Lawyer Says He Shouldn't Be Rich
3w ago01:26:01Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJohn Morgan is the founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Since founding the firm in 1988, he’s grown it to more than 1,000 attorneys and 6,000 employees operating in all 50 states, generating over $2 billion in annual revenue. A self-made billionaire, Morgan built the firm around its “For the People” mission — a commitment born from his own family’s difficult experience with the legal system after his brother was paralyzed in a lifeguarding accident.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/johnmorganesq/ https://x.com/JohnMorganESQ/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmorganesq/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:21 – The Billionaire Who Says He Got Lucky08:00 – The Luck That Changed Everything12:36 – Turning Rock Bottom Into Wisdom21:09 – The Lucky Break That Built His Firm26:33 – Where Did Empathy Go?30:45 – Sponsor Break32:32 – Why People Resent Success35:00 – When to Quit—and When to Keep Going40:59 – The Courage to Ask48:36 – Why Success Triggers People52:33 – Why Lazy People Create Opportunity53:51 – What Drives Him Beyond Money1:02:11 – Raising Kids Without Entitlement1:03:25 – Why Business Rewards Patience1:05:59 – Sponsor Break1:09:05 – The Instant Gratification Trap1:14:34 – How to Create Your Own Luck1:19:55 – The One Thing He Wants You to Do Tomorrow1:22:49 – Should Employees Think Like Entrepreneurs?1:24:26 – Advice to His 11-Year-Old Self1:25:18 – The Lesson He'd Leave His Kids
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