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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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Lessons - The Designer Behind Some of NYC's Most Expensive Addresses | Karen Asprea - Asprea Studio Founder (7M+ Sq Ft Designed)
3w ago00:14:40Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Karen Asprea, founder of Asprea Studio, shares the design principles behind creating homes that are both beautiful and built to last. Drawing from her experience designing more than 7 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces, she explains why great design should evolve with the people living in it, how natural materials create warmth and timeless appeal, and why every design decision should balance personal expression with long-term value. Karen also offers practical advice on creating inviting spaces on any budget, from choosing foundational furniture and lighting to making thoughtful upgrades that transform a house into a home.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQSphd1ifzM Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-asprea-interior-designer-founder-of-karen/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f8oFpZNngCSwfviOZInWa ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - PhD in Nutrition Says Almost Everything You Believe About Food Is Wrong | Dr. Layne Norton - Nutritional Scientist & Elite Powerlifter
3w ago00:10:39Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Layne Norton, nutritional scientist and elite powerlifter, explains why so many popular health headlines distort what the science actually says about food and nutrition. He breaks down how cherry-picked studies, media sensationalism, and confirmation bias fuel misinformation around topics like seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods, while highlighting why the full body of evidence matters more than any single study. Dr. Norton also shares practical insights on evaluating scientific claims, separating credible research from misleading narratives, and making informed health decisions based on evidence rather than fear.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/6zg6wiJmViA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-layne-norton-founder-of-biolayne-the-science/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27zz6uh0sOVfAsU6EglRoQ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Ronnen Harary - Spin Master Co-Founder & Chairman | How Two Friends With Zero Business Experience Built a $2.2B Toy Empire
3w ago01:40:23Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryRonnen Harary is the co-founder and chair of Spin Master, the global children's entertainment company behind PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, and the Rubik's Cube. In 1994, alongside two co-founders, he turned $10,000 into a publicly traded powerhouse generating over $2 billion in annual revenue across 190+ countries — all with zero prior business experience. His book, No Experience Necessary, breaks down how curiosity and action-driven confidence beat conventional credentials. He also founded the Toy Movement, bringing toys to children in underserved communities, and the Ronnen Harary Foundation, supporting young people with learning disabilities.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/noexpnec/ https://www.tiktok.com/@noexpnec https://x.com/NoEXPNec ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)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 - https://dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Amp - https://amp.ai (Code: successstory)Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Hostinger - https://www.hostinger.com/success (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Plaud – https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:28 – Why Inexperience Wins05:04 – Are You Starting Too Late?07:06 – Escaping Limiting Beliefs Early20:43 – The Spin Master Playbook25:47 – Why He Chose Toys30:17 – The Biggest Spin Master Mistake32:39 – The Birth of Paw Patrol35:30 – Scaling Without Losing Your Culture38:24 – Sponsor Break40:56 – Building Culture at Scale44:30 – 11 Principles for Winning in Business59:13 – Should Founders Start With the End?1:05:25 – Partnering With Strangers1:06:50 – Why Your 30s Are the Best Time to Bet on Yourself1:08:45 – Sponsor Break1:11:33 – The Two Mountains of Success1:17:02 – What Success Really Looks Like1:26:38 – Luck vs. Chance1:31:21 – Turning Weakness Into Strength1:38:43 – The Lesson That Defined His Career
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Lessons - The Man Who Personally Sold 2,400 Buildings Worth $24 Billion in NYC | Bob Knakal - Most Prolific CRE Broker in U.S. History
3w ago00:10:13Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Bob Knakal, the most prolific commercial real estate broker in U.S. history, shares the principles behind building a career defined by consistency, expertise, and long-term relationships. He explains why becoming the leading expert in a specific niche creates a lasting competitive advantage, how trust and staying top of mind generate opportunities over time, and why commercial real estate is ultimately a relationship business. Bob also discusses the importance of passion and discipline, revealing how mastering the fundamentals and maintaining a long-term mindset are the keys to sustained success in any industry.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/QTg2sizLWOw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-knakal-rk-real-estate-selling-%2421-billion/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BUdGx3dYY1i5XribDyth7 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - Why Comfort Is Destroying an Entire Generation | Joe De Sena - Founder of Spartan Race & NYT Bestselling Author
3w ago00:16:10Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race and New York Times bestselling author, explains why a life built around comfort is leading to weaker minds, bodies, and habits. He shares why embracing discomfort through discipline, physical fitness, and daily challenges is essential for building resilience, improving performance, and living with purpose. Joe also explores how modern convenience has disconnected people from healthy routines, why exercise should be treated as a foundational life skill, and how small, consistent actions can transform your mindset, health, and long-term success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/jByyHRNz7jo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joe-de-sena-founder-and-ceo-of-spartan-the-spartan-mindset/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BtMY9Qq5U9XHBMEU3aAA8 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Naveen Jain - Billionaire Founder of Viome, Moon Express & Author of Counterintuitive | He Quit Microsoft With No Plan and Built a $40B Internet Company
4w ago01:16:45Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryNaveen Jain is an entrepreneur and technology executive best known as the founder of InfoSpace, which he built from six employees into one of the largest internet companies in the American Northwest during the dot-com era, reaching a peak market capitalization of $31 billion. In 2003, he left InfoSpace to launch Intelius, one of the first companies to offer public records information to consumers, growing it to over $150 million in annual revenue and 500 employees before its sale in 2015. He co-founded Moon Express in 2010, where he serves as executive chairman and which became the first private company approved by the U.S. government to land on the lunar surface, and founded Viome in 2016, where he is CEO applying AI and RNA sequencing to precision health.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/ https://x.com/Naveen_Jain_CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)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 (Code: successstory)Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success)Hostinger - https://www.hostinger.com/success (Code: success)Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10)MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT)Plaud – https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro04:49 – From Poverty to Purpose07:58 – The Mindset That Changed Everything10:15 – How Naveen Raised Entrepreneurial Kids18:56 – The Secret Behind His Children's Success25:37 – Sponsor Break27:24 – What Made His Companies Win42:57 – Chasing Moonshots Without Going Broke47:27 – Get a Job or Raise Capital?53:32 – When to Leave Your Job for Entrepreneurship56:12 – Sponsor Break58:59 – Is Your Moonshot Too Small?1:01:01 – Never Stop Learning1:04:48 – Advice to His 27-Year-Old Self1:05:35 – Where True Greatness Comes From1:08:32 – Life Never Stops Teaching1:11:00 – The Lesson He'd Leave His Children
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Lessons - The Woman Who Made "Lazy Girl Jobs" Go Viral and Now Makes More Than Her Old Boss | Gabrielle Judge - Founder of Ms. Anti Work & TEDx Speaker
4w ago00:10:40Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Gabrielle Judge, founder of Ms. Anti Work and TEDx speaker, challenges conventional ideas about ambition and workplace success, explaining why working smarter doesn't mean caring less. She breaks down the true meaning behind the "Lazy Girl Job" movement, why setting boundaries is different from quiet quitting, and how employees can avoid unnecessary work without sacrificing career growth. Gabrielle also explores the importance of aligning ambition with personal values, reclaiming autonomy over your time and energy, and making intentional career decisions that lead to long-term fulfillment instead of burnout or external validation.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/wYMQt-FRk-s Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabrielle-judge-founder-ceo-of-tula-and-the-anti/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JtFeHhie8a41stxx3x3wL ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - The Man Who Turned Beyoncé Into the Biggest Artist on Earth | Dr. Mathew Knowles - Music World Entertainment Founder (450M+ Records Sold)
4w ago00:13:34Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Mathew Knowles, founder of Music World Entertainment and the visionary behind the careers of Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child, shares the core traits that separate high achievers from everyone else. He explains why passion is the foundation of extraordinary success, how it naturally fuels the work ethic required to achieve excellence, and why the world's top performers consistently outwork the competition. Dr. Knowles also discusses practical ways to identify your true passions, the importance of thinking beyond self-imposed limitations, and how parenting, environment, and early exposure can play a pivotal role in shaping long-term achievement and fulfillment.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMJWUWYDez4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mathew-knowles-speaker-corporate-consultant-and/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07nAMaqxNbJOeYYdWDaETo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Ruben Hassid - Author of “How to AI” | The #1 AI Teacher (Billions of Views) Explains Who Survives and Who Doesn't
Jul 1101:24:50Summary ready➡️ Join 800,000+ people who master AI for free at https://how-to-ai.guide (Ruben's newsletter). https://how-to-ai.guide ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Ruben Hassid is the writer behind "How to AI," a Substack newsletter with over 805,000 subscribers, ranked #1 in Education and one of the fastest-growing AI newsletters in the world. With 890K+ LinkedIn followers and billions of views on his content, which teaches people how to use AI, Hassid has become one of the most prominent voices in practical AI adoption. He consults Fortune 500 companies on how to actually implement AI, and his guides have built a massive following of professionals who want to use the tools, not just talk about them.➡️ Show Linkshttps://substack.com/@ruben https://www.youtube.com/@rubenhassid https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-hassid/ https://x.com/rubenhassid https://www.instagram.com/rubenhassid/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Ruben-Hassid-61558649438890/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro04:38 – The Content Framework That Actually Works11:50 – Why AI Critics Don't Actually Use AI19:24 – How Ruben Grew His Newsletter So Fast23:11 – Master AI Before It Masters You25:59 – Sponsor Break30:46 – What Happens If You Ignore AI?37:18 – Why Taste Is the Only Skill Left41:19 – Should You Let AI Think for You?42:57 – How to Avoid AI Dependency49:03 – Sponsor Break52:54 – The AI Tools That Actually Matter1:00:41 – How Claude Beat the Biggest AI Companies1:06:08 – Build a Free Content Empire1:13:03 – How to Get Started With AI1:19:00 – Why AI Won't Destroy Humanity1:24:16 – Ruben's Biggest AI Insight
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Lessons - She Ran a $3B Cruise Line When the Entire Industry Shut Down Overnight | Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Fmr CEO of Celebrity Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group)
Jul 900:12:04Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, shares the leadership principles that helped her navigate one of the most challenging periods in modern business history, leading a $3 billion cruise line through the COVID-19 shutdown while facing personal loss. She explains why empathy, resilience, and adaptability become essential during times of crisis, how continuously unlearning and evolving strengthens leadership, and why focusing on what you can control creates clarity in uncertain times. Lisa also discusses the value of self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and leading with hope, offering practical insights for staying grounded and guiding others through change with confidence.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/67NvAoVYF1Q Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lisa-lutoff-perlo-ceo-celebrity-cruises-running-a/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wzr5n8GmAQqtQHi0HYx2V ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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