Success Story with Scott Clary

Scott Clary
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott 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 https://www.scottdclary.com/podcast/

  1. 3d ago

    Robert Herjavec - Shark Tank Investor & Cyderes Founder | The Mindset That Took Me From $50 to $1 Billion

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Robert Herjavec has been a Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank for 17 years, with more than 50 deals made on the show, and is the founder of Cyderes, the cybersecurity firm that grew out of his Herjavec Group. He started that company in 2003 and took it from $400,000 to $140 million in sales in 11 years. Apax Partners acquired a majority stake in 2021, and it later merged with Fishtech to become Cyderes. He also appears on Shark Tank Australia, was a Dragons’ Den regular in Canada, and wrote three bestselling books: Driven, The Will to Win and You Don’t Have to Be a Shark. He sold his earlier company, BRAK Systems, to AT&T Canada for $30.2 million in 2000. He came to Canada at 8 with no English, then delivered newspapers and waited tables on his way up. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/robertherjavec/  https://x.com/robertherjavec/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertherjavec/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - 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  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) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  Noom - https://noom.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:36 – What’s Scarier: Racing or Business?   05:51 – How to Beat Beginner’s Fear   06:54 – Read the Signal Before It’s Obvious   11:57 – What Makes a Founder Investable   17:34 – Sponsor Break   20:29 – Why Great Salespeople Chase “No”   24:43 – The 3 Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs   30:05 – How to Build Real Confidence   34:33 – Escaping the Poverty Mindset   38:20 – Sponsor Break   42:03 – The Salary Trap   44:04 – AI Won’t Make You an Entrepreneur   47:16 – How to Build Without Losing Your Life   50:38 – The Moment Money Stopped Matter­ing   56:32 – Fail Fast, Build Confidence

    Robert Herjavec - Shark Tank Investor & Cyderes Founder | The Mindset That Took Me From $50 to $1 Billion

  2. 5d ago

    Lessons - What Makes a Story Impossible to Put Down | Stephen Riggio - CEO of Barnes & Noble

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Stephen Riggio, CEO of Barnes & Noble, shares his insights into what makes stories timeless, compelling, and impossible to put down. Drawing on his decades of experience in the book industry and his journey translating a century-old Sicilian novel into English, he explores how layered characters, historical foundations, universal themes, and elements of love, betrayal, and justice create stories that captivate readers across generations. Stephen also discusses the creative challenges of translating an existing work versus writing from a blank page, highlighting the importance of creativity, discipline, and understanding what makes a story resonate with audiences across cultures and languages. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/pqO05fnDy2I  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-riggio-ceo-of-barnes-noble-the-art-of-storytelling/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xO1uQBTLjBMrCFQOcWGfr  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - What Makes a Story Impossible to Put Down | Stephen Riggio - CEO of Barnes & Noble

  3. 5d ago

    Lessons - The Hidden Cost of Treating Yourself Like a Machine | Israa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Israa Nasir, psychotherapist, speaker, and entrepreneur, explores the hidden emotional drivers behind toxic productivity and why constantly doing more doesn't always lead to greater fulfillment. Drawing on her experience as a therapist and her own journey with overachievement, she explains how fear of missing out and a scarcity mindset fuel overcommitment, why emotional awareness is essential for recognizing unhealthy patterns, and how to evaluate the commitments that consume time and energy. Israa also shares practical strategies for examining personal motivations, questioning habitual obligations, and aligning daily actions with genuine emotional needs to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with productivity. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/jfaionrhaOY  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/israa-nasir-psychotherapist-speaker-entrepreneur-reclaiming/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PQ0Jqgrnt7sz4DXTY8JSP  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The Hidden Cost of Treating Yourself Like a Machine | Israa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur

  4. Oct 29 ·  Video

    Matt Ebert - Crash Champions Founder & CEO | He Crashed His Car at 16 and Turned It Into a $3B Company With 650 Locations

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Matt Ebert is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, the third-largest collision repair company in the U.S. He built the business from a single body shop in 1999 to more than 650 locations across 38 states, 10,000+ employees, and $2.75 billion in revenue — up from $40 million just five years earlier. He has no college degree. It all started when he wrecked his first car at 16 and learned to fix it himself. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/ https://x.com/MattEbertCC  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - 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  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) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  Noom - https://noom.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:35 – The Gold on the Other Side of Struggle   07:44 – Your First Version Will Suck   10:26 – How Survival Built a $2B Business   15:21 – Take Smart Risks When You Have Nothing to Lose   16:50 – Learn From People Who’ve Done It Before   19:21 – How to Think Bigger   23:14 – The Moment He Knew It Would Work   32:34 – Sponsor Break   35:30 – The Best and Worst Ways to Do a Deal   38:21 – How to Hire the Right People   40:52 – Building Culture Through Acquisitions   46:11 – From the Shop Floor to the C-Suite   52:51 – Going From One Shop to 650   54:25 – Why They Got Aggressive During COVID   57:21 – How to Scale Without Breaking Everything   1:02:06 – Sponsor Break   1:05:50 – Turning Industry Chaos Into Opportunity   1:08:39 – When to Pause Growth   1:13:14 – Don’t Let Growth Hide Your Problems   1:13:55 – Build a Business Everyone Wants   1:15:09 – What Actually Lights You Up   1:20:24 – Why the Trades Are a Massive Opportunity   1:25:47 – Fixing America’s Trade Shortage   1:27:43 – The Golden Opportunity in the Trades   1:32:06 – The Hardest Leadership Lesson   1:34:56 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

    Matt Ebert - Crash Champions Founder & CEO | He Crashed His Car at 16 and Turned It Into a $3B Company With 650 Locations

  5. Oct 28

    Lessons - How to Sleep Better and Think More Clearly | Dr. Dan Cohen - Neurologist, Inventor & Serial Entrepreneur

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Dan Cohen, neurologist, inventor, and serial entrepreneur, explores the science behind deep sleep and its impact on brain health, stress regulation, and overall recovery. He explains how non-REM sleep supports the body's restorative processes, why deep sleep declines with age, and how neuroplasticity may help rebuild neural pathways associated with better sleep and stress management. Dr. Cohen also examines the role of deep sleep in hormone production, cellular repair, and immune function, while discussing its potential implications for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. This episode offers insights into the importance of restorative sleep and emerging approaches to improving recovery, reducing stress, and supporting long-term brain health. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/u2NkfbWe6hY  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-cohen-neurologist-inventor-serial-entrepreneur/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7F2YKAVSz7O40OAeX4NR6P  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - How to Sleep Better and Think More Clearly | Dr. Dan Cohen - Neurologist, Inventor & Serial Entrepreneur

  6. Oct 28

    Lessons - Should You Quit or Keep Going? How to Tell the Difference | Carl Daikeler - Co-Founder & CEO of Beachbody

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of Beachbody, shares his insights on building a successful business while navigating setbacks, changing market conditions, and evolving opportunities. Drawing from his experience creating some of the fitness industry's most recognizable programs, he explains how to distinguish between abandoning an idea and adapting a business model, why iteration is essential for long-term growth, and how staying committed to a core mission can unlock new opportunities. Carl also explores the importance of maintaining ambition, recognizing when a strategy has run its course, and using past failures as stepping stones toward future success. He offers a practical framework for entrepreneurs to evaluate their direction, embrace change, and continue pursuing meaningful goals without losing sight of the bigger vision. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJwY76I0hlA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carl-daikeler-co-founder-ceo-of-beachbody-ending/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PjOhiK5bahZykiDgnuOT0  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - Should You Quit or Keep Going? How to Tell the Difference | Carl Daikeler - Co-Founder & CEO of Beachbody

  7. Oct 16 ·  Video

    Anthony O'Neal - #1 Bestselling Author & Fmr Ramsey Show Co-Host | The Debt-Free Millionaire Who Thinks Most Rich People Are Trapped

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Anthony O’Neal is a #1 national bestselling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Table, a YouTube show and podcast with more than 1 million subscribers and nearly 100 million views. His new book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, debuted on the USA Today bestseller list when it launched in August 2026, and his earlier book, Debt-Free Degree, has helped over 250,000 people plan college without student loans. Before going independent, he spent years as a Ramsey Solutions personality. At 19, he was homeless and $35,000 in debt, and he now teaches millions of people how to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal/  https://x.com/AnthonyONeal  https://www.youtube.com/@anthonyoneal  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-oneal-378704207  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - 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  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) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  Noom - https://noom.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:28 – Freedom Beats Being Rich   10:35 – The Debt Advice Keeping You Broke   17:03 – When Your Job Pays but Kills You   19:41 – Sponsor Break   23:07 – Money Is a Tool, Not the Goal   28:54 – Set Your Own Freedom Number   32:59 – Stop Living Someone Else’s Life   38:37 – Sponsor Break   42:21 – Why Your “Why” Has to Make You Cry   53:17 – Build Wealth That Outlives You   1:00:09 – The Wake-Up Call That Changed His Health   1:03:40 – Decisions Create Your Future

    Anthony O'Neal - #1 Bestselling Author & Fmr Ramsey Show Co-Host | The Debt-Free Millionaire Who Thinks Most Rich People Are Trapped

  8. Oct 15

    Lessons - How a Pro Dancer Built a $20M Online Business From a Van | Adrian Brambila - Author of Start Thinking Rich & Fmr T-Pain Dancer

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Adrian Brambila, author of Start Thinking Rich and former dancer for T-Pain, shares the mindset principles that helped him build a multimillion-dollar online business. He explains the importance of developing an internal locus of control, taking ownership of personal circumstances, and recognizing the power of individual actions in shaping success. Adrian explores how shifting away from blame and external limitations can strengthen confidence, discipline, and consistency, while emphasizing why a healthier relationship with money begins with changing the way people view the world. He also discusses the importance of focusing on what can be controlled rather than getting caught up in politics or circumstances beyond one's influence, offering a practical framework for taking responsibility and creating meaningful change. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/_x3FzKPsQ_U  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adrian-brambila-serial-entrepreneur-author-why-you/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rJYGaEztg4qJ8ipk8dbqF  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - How a Pro Dancer Built a $20M Online Business From a Van | Adrian Brambila - Author of Start Thinking Rich & Fmr T-Pain Dancer
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott 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 https://www.scottdclary.com/podcast/

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