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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 Man Who Turned Beyoncé Into the Biggest Artist on Earth | Dr. Mathew Knowles - Music World Entertainment Founder (450M+ Records Sold)
Jul 1200:13:34Summary 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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Lessons - The Man Who Launched the Macintosh Says Ignore Every Motivational Speaker | Guy Kawasaki - Fmr Apple Chief Evangelist & Bestselling Author
Jul 900:12:29Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Guy Kawasaki, former Apple Chief Evangelist and bestselling author, challenges one of the most common pieces of career advice: "follow your passion." Instead, he explains why pursuing your interests, experimenting with new opportunities, and staying open to unexpected paths are far more effective ways to discover meaningful work. Drawing from his own journey, from launching the Macintosh to becoming an author and podcaster, Guy shares why purpose isn't something you find overnight, how he redefines the concept of ikigai, and the simple test that reveals when you've found work that's truly worth committing to, even when it isn't driven by money or immediate success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/I-eAutH_ojo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasaki-chief-evangelist-at-canva-are-you-a/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UshQD7EfXOAtMKF6iedl5 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Dave Ramsey - Billionaire Founder of Ramsey Solutions | Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Miserable Running Their Own Companies
Jul 701:04:38Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryDave Ramsey is an eight-time #1 national bestselling author, radio host, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. His show, "The Ramsey Show," reaches over 18 million weekly listeners across 600+ radio stations, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio, making it one of the most listened-to programs in the country. His YouTube channels have amassed over 3 billion views. His flagship book, "The Total Money Makeover," has sold more than 8 million copies, and his Financial Peace University program has helped millions eliminate debt and build wealth through his proven "baby steps" system. Since 1992, Ramsey has built a media and financial education empire that has fundamentally changed how everyday Americans think about money.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/daveramsey/ https://x.com/DaveRamsey https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsey-dave/ ➡️ 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 – Intro04:34 – Why People Build Businesses They Hate06:13 – Did Dave Ever Love His Business?07:15 – Why Entrepreneurs Keep Making the Same Mistakes08:38 – How You Accidentally Build Yourself a Job13:47 – Your Most Important Hire16:25 – Stop Being the Bottleneck19:26 – Sponsor Break24:13 – Why You Need to Build Something of Your Own29:58 – Hustle Isn't the Answer36:11 – The Hard Truth About Hiring & Firing41:08 – Sponsor Break44:58 – Are You Ready for the Next Level?46:14 – The Pros & Cons of Hiring Gen Z51:42 – The 4 Stages of Entrepreneurship57:50 – Should You Think About Legacy From Day One?1:02:15 – Advice Dave Wishes He'd Heard Earlier1:03:52 – The Advice Dave Wants His Kids to Remember
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Lessons - The Man Who Broke the FTX Story Explains How Big Tech Controls Your Brain | Michael Casey - Fmr WSJ Journalist & Co-Author of Our Biggest Fight
Jul 700:11:15Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Casey, former Wall Street Journal journalist and co-author of Our Biggest Fight, explores how the internet evolved from an open platform for information into an algorithm-driven ecosystem designed to capture attention and influence behavior. He explains how personal data became one of the world's most valuable assets, why algorithms shape the content we consume and the decisions we make, and how social media platforms capitalize on human psychology. Michael also discusses why reclaiming ownership of your digital identity is essential for protecting privacy, preserving free will, and creating a more open and user-controlled internet.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVLuBpdGfnQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-casey-chief-content-officer-chairman-at-coindesk/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uqx8tvmORX6ClbFJFzC2X ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - The Billionaire Who Tried to Buy TikTok to Give It Back to the People | Frank McCourt Jr. - LA Dodgers Owner & Project Liberty Founder
Jul 600:14:39Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Frank McCourt Jr., former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and founder of Project Liberty, explores how today's digital platforms have evolved into powerful systems that shape behavior, influence public discourse, and erode personal freedoms. He explains why the incentives driving Big Tech and policymakers make meaningful reform so difficult, the growing risks posed by surveillance-based technology and AI, and why society must rethink digital ownership before these problems become irreversible. Frank also shares his vision for a more transparent, human-centered internet that empowers individuals, protects digital rights, and restores trust in the technology we rely on every day.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/YkRw6djQtHY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-h-mccourt-jr-civic-entrepreneur-5th-generation/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DqxN7E2Pqu8l9A8daiS0F ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Haresh Bhungalia - Serial Entrepreneur (3 Exits) | He Made $0 For 4 Years. Then Built $450M in Companies.
Jul 301:58:11Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryHaresh Bhungalia is a serial entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited companies generating over $450 million in enterprise value. He founded his first company at 25, grew it to 650 employees, and sold it to a private equity-backed platform. He then took over as CEO of Casepoint and turned it into the dominant enterprise eDiscovery platform trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, and the SEC — scaling it to 500+ employees before successfully exiting to Thoma Bravo, one of the world’s largest software private equity firms. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/haresh.bhungalia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareshbhungalia ➡️ 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 for up to 17% off now for the Plaud device, limited discounts exclusively for Prime Day)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro04:44 – Haresh Bhungalia’s Origin Story12:47 – The Biggest Lesson His Dad Taught Him14:15 – Why Your Roots Matter15:22 – The Myth of the Self-Made Entrepreneur16:38 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?22:56 – What Adults Can Learn from a 16-Year-Old30:30 – How to Pivot Without Failing34:12 – Sponsor Break38:59 – When to Bet on Your Team46:33 – Should You Follow Your Passion?49:17 – Why Intent Beats Talent1:02:07 – How to Build a Team That Loves You1:07:30 – CEO vs Founder: The Real Difference1:13:39 – Knowledge Is Useless Without Action1:15:40 – Employees First. Customers Second.1:16:59 – Life After a Billion-Dollar Exit1:21:46 – The Biggest Lie About Exiting1:23:16 – Sponsor Break1:27:06 – Why Founders Must Tie Their Identity to the Mission1:31:52 – Building Your Second Act1:35:55 – Letting Go to Level Up1:44:06 – What AI Can Never Replace in Leadership1:50:39 – Advice for Life After an Exit1:57:09 – The Lesson He’ll Pass On to His Kids
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Lessons - The Cybersecurity Expert The Wall Street Journal Calls After Every Major Breach | Mark Sangster - Author of No Safe Harbor
Jul 200:14:03Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mark Sangster, cybersecurity expert and author of *No Safe Harbor*, shares the essential habits that help individuals and organizations prevent costly cyberattacks before they happen. He explains why strong cybersecurity starts with simple practices like password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and secure home networks, before breaking down how ransomware attacks unfold and why preparation is far more effective than reaction. Mark also discusses the role of law enforcement, insurance providers, and crisis planning during a breach, while offering practical strategies to strengthen digital security, minimize risk, and respond confidently when incidents occur.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/5tsrypjHUMw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-sangster-cybersecurity-author-and-expert-the/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yomF5180tj7hRiIrcUArW ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - The TV Producer Who Got Her Clients on CNN, NBC and Fox Without Spending a Dollar on Ads | Cheryl Hunter - Founder of Magnify Your Message
Jul 200:11:18Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Cheryl Hunter, founder of Magnify Your Message and renowned media strategist, shares what it takes to earn credibility and land major media opportunities without relying on paid advertising. She explains why effective communication depends as much on the messenger as the message, how to tailor your expertise for different audiences and platforms, and why building genuine relationships with media gatekeepers before you need them creates long-term opportunities. Cheryl also discusses the importance of embracing feedback, refining your message through continuous iteration, and positioning yourself as a trusted resource to build influence, authority, and lasting credibility.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/O2cQkNckddI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheryl-hunter-best-selling-author-and-resilience/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TlnOs4MNV5MQcXx3kopGT ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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