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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 - What 25 Years on a Trading Floor Taught Me About Online Gurus | David Greenberg - Fmr NYMEX Board Member & CNBC Contributor
May 300:12:27Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Greenberg, former NYMEX Board Member and CNBC contributor, shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from decades on the trading floor about money, markets, and long-term success. He explains why hype-driven investing and online “experts” often lead people into costly mistakes, how building a strong career foundation creates lasting security, and why patience, discipline, and learning from failure matter far more than chasing quick wins. Through stories from his own career, David reveals what it really takes to think long-term in a world obsessed with instant results.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ywX7aWxX4So Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greenberg-co-founder-of-greenberg-capital-llc/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JudPZboEXASYJFiL2tao9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - The Lawyer Who Gets More Views Than Most TV Shows | Mike Mandell - "Law By Mike" (30M+ Social Media Followers)
May 300:13:17Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Mandell, better known as “Law By Mike” and one of the most influential legal creators online, shares how short form content can turn expertise into massive visibility and real business growth. Learn how to simplify complex ideas into clear, valuable content your audience can immediately act on, why consistency and strategic posting matter more than perfection, and how repurposing one piece of content across platforms can dramatically expand your reach. Discover why short form video has become the fastest way to build trust, grow an audience, and attract new customers in today’s digital landscape.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/unL_MhMLFgc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-mandell-principal-attorney-at-mandell-law-the-1/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mRfWj3EbfCvwNK3UAaoTy ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Rebecca Zung - USA Today Bestselling Author & U.S. News Best Lawyer | The Top 1% Attorney Who Cracked the Code on Beating Narcissists
Apr 2301:41:10Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryRebecca Zung, known as "The Leverage Lawyer™," is a 25-year trial attorney, TEDx speaker, and the creator of SLAY AI™ — the first patented AI platform designed to help people build court-ready leverage in high-conflict custody, divorce, and negotiation situations. Named one of the Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News, she is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, and has empowered people in more than 100 countries through her online programs to achieve justice, power, and peace. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Mel Robbins Podcast, while her YouTube channel has generated tens of millions of views and her podcast Leverage ranks in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally. Her remarkable rise — from divorced single mother and college dropout to one of the nation's most respected trial lawyers — fuels her passionate mission to equip people with the tools to break free from toxic relationships and win against high-conflict personalities.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4w/https://x.com/rebeccazung https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zung-6753893b/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:30 – Rebecca’s Origin Story13:06 – What Blocks Your Potential16:18 – The Making of a Narcissist22:18 – Sponsor Break24:53 – Why Narcissists Are So Difficult26:55 – Narcissism: Overused or Real?31:26 – Inside a Narcissistic Relationship35:34 – How to Spot & Escape Narcissists39:03 – Lessons from the Ultra-Wealthy43:24 – Sponsor Break45:13 – Real Stories with Narcissists49:17 – Lessons from High-Profile Narcissists1:01:41 – High Conflict: Business vs Personal1:03:05 – The Power of Your Circle1:14:56 – The One Lesson That Matters➡️ Success Story Podcast - Stories Worth Telling Subscribe & Watch The Full Podcast - https://www.successstorypodcast.com/Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott Clary. On this podcast, Scott has candid interviews with entrepreneurs, 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 stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.Website: https://www.scottdclary.comPodcast: https://www.successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary:Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottdclaryFacebook: https://facebook.com/scottdclarypageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdclary
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Lessons - The Warning Signs That Would Have Saved Me Millions | David Greene - Fmr BiggerPockets Host & Bestselling Author
Apr 2000:19:38Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Greene, former BiggerPockets host and bestselling author, breaks down the hard truths behind real estate success and the costly mistakes that come from chasing shortcuts. He explains why many course sellers profit by selling outcomes instead of teaching real, actionable skills, and highlights the importance of discipline, mastery, and long-term thinking in building true wealth. David also uncovers common red flags to watch out for when investing in education, helping listeners make smarter, more informed decisions while avoiding misleading narratives in the industry.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJTC0pRpuu8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greene-host-of-bigger-pockets-podcast-best/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YG7X6rcl1OConuE4VYtF9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - Why the Highest Paid People Never Chased the Paycheck | Jairek Robbins - Performance Coach & Bestselling Author
Apr 2000:15:43Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jairek Robbins, performance coach and bestselling author, shares why chasing money, fame, and external success often leads to emptiness, and how true fulfillment comes from dedicating your life to something meaningful. He explores the difference between achieving goals and committing to a purpose-driven path, emphasizing that mastery and impact naturally attract wealth and recognition. Jairek also highlights the power of helping others succeed, revealing how guiding others to their peak creates deeper, more lasting satisfaction than personal achievement alone.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bb9yW0QG3PI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jairek-robbins-speaker-author-business-performance/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EBEbeRVpka3TLWDHjo3qu ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Jason Wojo - Wojo Media CEO ($100M+ in Ad Revenue) | Why Your Business Isn't Growing and What to Do About It
Apr 1601:33:53Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJason Wojo is the founder and CEO of Wojo Media, a full-service digital marketing agency he built from the ground up after leaving culinary school in pursuit of entrepreneurship. Based in Orlando, Florida, Jason has worked with over 800 brands, and helped generate over $100 million in online revenue through his expertise in paid ads, sales funnels, copywriting, and sales systems. Known for his ability to scale businesses to six, seven, and even eight-figure run rates, Jason has become one of the most sought-after digital marketers in the industry — sharing his strategies and entrepreneurial insights with a growing audience online.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/thejasonwojo/ https://x.com/thejasonwojo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wojo/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:31 – “Selling Air” & What Makes a Real Business06:11 – How One Funnel Way Ruined the Industry10:42 – You Don’t Need to Be an Entrepreneur to Make Money16:44 – Ethical vs Shady Marketing20:03 – Sponsor Break22:37 – The Worst Internet Marketers23:52 – What Made Jason Win Big34:53 – The $5/Hour Agency Trap40:14 – AI vs Cheap Agency Labor45:15 – Burning Out Building Wojo Media49:07 – Building Without Destroying Yourself55:30 – Sponsor Break57:20 – 8 Years of Agency Evolution1:11:19 – The #1 Live Event Mistake1:23:10 – Lessons Jason Learned Too Late1:25:43 – What Scares Him Now1:27:35 – Business vs Personal Life1:31:16 – Advice for His Kids
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Lessons - The Man Who Protects Millions of Dollars Online Every Day | John Downey - CISO at GoFundMe (Fmr PayPal)
Apr 1500:14:21Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, John Downey, CISO at GoFundMe and former PayPal security leader, breaks down why cybersecurity threats continue to thrive and how human behavior remains the biggest vulnerability. He explains how most attacks aren’t sophisticated break-ins but simple, opportunistic attempts that exploit weak passwords, lack of multi-factor authentication, and poor security habits. John highlights practical steps organizations can take—like enforcing strong password hygiene, enabling MFA, and securing devices—to dramatically reduce risk. He also emphasizes the importance of building a culture of trust and psychological safety, where employees feel empowered to question suspicious activity and speak up, ultimately strengthening the organization’s first line of defense.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rv6oHZno4Ik Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-downey-chief-information-security-officer-at-gofundme/id1484783544/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knf32b2M5sLIwLPETZQaP ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Lessons - From Navy Vet to 2,000+ Real Estate Deals and $500M+ | Cody Sperber - Founder of Clever Investor
Apr 1500:12:53Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Cody Sperber, Founder of Clever Investor, shares how creative financing can unlock real estate opportunities without relying on banks or large upfront capital. He breaks down how to structure deals through seller participation, explaining the key negotiation levers—price, down payment, interest rate, and loan terms—that drive profitable outcomes. Cody emphasizes the importance of mastering the human element of sales, showing why building rapport and understanding seller motivations is often more valuable than overloading on technical knowledge. Drawing from his experience closing thousands of deals, he reveals how creativity, flexibility, and strong communication can turn limited resources into scalable real estate success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/64UdoCGx90E Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cody-sperber-entrepreneur-author-philanthropist-real/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c0WIUJjvRcWrrnYqnv0pZ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor & #1 NYT Bestselling Author | Why the Most Successful People Feel the Most Empty
Apr 1001:11:21Summary ready➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryArthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world's leading experts on human happiness. His latest book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, tackles the modern crisis of meaninglessness head-on, showing how rapid cultural and technological changes have rewired our brains away from purpose and offering practical, science-backed strategies to find it again. A former president of the American Enterprise Institute, columnist at The Free Press, CBS News contributor, and host of the Office Hours podcast, Brooks has spent his career turning cutting-edge research into real tools people can use to build happier, more meaningful lives.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/https://x.com/arthurbrooks/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:26 – Why Meaning Is Life’s Hardest Question07:46 – The Illusion of Connection Today12:37 – Why Relationships Have No Easy Answers17:35 – Designing a Meaningful Life20:04 – Why We’re Addicted to Our Phones22:33 – Sponsor Break25:08 – Finding Meaning in Every Area of Life29:05 – The 3 Pillars of Meaning35:41 – Finding Meaning Later in Life41:17 – Where to Start If You Feel Lost44:16 – Sponsor Break46:06 – Why We Resist Meaning50:15 – How to Tap Into the Creative Mind55:20 – What Is Your “Calling”?1:01:34 – Defining True Beauty1:05:18 – What Suffering Really Means1:09:31 – Why So Many Feel Lost
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Lessons - From NFL to Fixing Broken Companies | Matt Mayberry - Fmr Chicago Bear & 2x WSJ Bestselling Author
Apr 900:13:26Summary ready➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Matt Mayberry, former Chicago Bear and 2x WSJ bestselling author, shares how great leaders build high-performing organizations by prioritizing people over short-term results. He breaks down a five-step framework for defining, embedding, and sustaining a strong company culture, emphasizing the importance of alignment, consistency, and leadership behavior. Matt also explains why most culture initiatives fail, highlighting the critical role of commitment, clarity, and daily execution. This episode reveals how treating culture as a competitive advantage can drive long-term success and transform both teams and businesses.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_rAbD1_mAc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-mayberry-bestselling-author-keynote-speaker-peak/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DFgjCHaj8Gf7g2l2Pqt66 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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