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. 1d ago ·  Video

    Rick Rosenfield - California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder | Two Federal Prosecutors Left the Courtroom and Built a $1B Pizza Empire

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Rick Rosenfield is the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen, the $1 billion restaurant brand he built with his law partner, Larry Flax, after the two left careers as federal prosecutors to open a single pizza restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985. Funded with second mortgages and $300,000 from friends, that one location grew into a public company with more than 265 restaurants and roughly $1 billion in annual revenue. In 2011, they sold CPK to Golden Gate Capital for approximately $470 million. Credited with pioneering California-style pizza, Rosenfield chronicled the journey in The California Pizza Kitchen Story and continues to invest in and advise new restaurant concepts through his venture firm. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/rickrosenfield/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rosenfield-9185933a9/  https://www.rickrosenfield.com ➡️ 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  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:28 – From Prosecuting the Mob to Pizza   07:02 – Why the Mafia Didn’t Scare Him   08:40 – Why Lawyers Opened a Restaurant   10:33 – The Birth of California Pizza Kitchen   11:45 – From Pasta to Pizza   13:04 – They Bet Their Homes on CPK   14:50 – The Barbecue Chicken Pizza Breakthrough   18:06 – When Should You Quit?   21:26 – Sponsor Break   23:47 – Why Failure Makes You Better   25:15 – When Grit Becomes a Weakness   27:22 – The Founder–Operator Partnership   28:44 – How to Take Calculated Risks   33:52 – How Much Risk Success Requires   36:33 – Sponsor Break   40:24 – How CPK Became a Household Name   44:07 – Raising Money From Friends   47:46 – How Rick and Larry Divided the Work   50:55 – Taking CPK Public   52:27 – Why They Passed on Fast Growth   56:12 – The Deal That Changed CPK   58:03 – Why Rick Sold the Company   1:00:23 – Sponsor Break   1:04:49 – The Hardest Part of Letting Go   1:07:35 – The CPK Disaster Nobody Saw Coming   1:13:11 – How Bad Leadership Damages a Brand   1:18:37 – The Brand Lesson Most Founders Miss   1:19:47 – Why Culture Is Everything   1:24:20 – Building a Company People Believe In   1:29:12 – What Rick Is Building Now   1:33:18 – Why He Wrote His Story   1:35:59 – Who the Book Is Really For   1:39:39 – Rick’s Biggest Lesson   1:40:19 – The Advice He’d Give His Younger Self

    Rick Rosenfield - California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder | Two Federal Prosecutors Left the Courtroom and Built a $1B Pizza Empire

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Anthony Scaramucci - SkyBridge Capital Founder & SALT Conference Creator | 11 Days in the White House Then He Built a $3.5B Investment Firm

    ➡️ 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 Scaramucci is the founder of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm that has managed as much as $9.5 billion in assets, and the creator of the SALT Conference, a global forum that has drawn heads of state, billionaire investors, and Fortune 500 CEOs to stages from Las Vegas to Abu Dhabi since 2009. A Harvard Law graduate, seven-year Goldman Sachs veteran, and author of eight books, he is perhaps best known publicly for his 11-day stint as White House Communications Director, an experience he's turned into one of the most candid cautionary tales in modern politics. He now co-hosts three podcasts, sits on the Council on Foreign Relations, and remains one of finance's most unfiltered voices. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/  https://x.com/Scaramucci  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/  https://www.amazon.com/All-Wrong-Moves-Catastrophic-Decisions/dp/1250437563/ ➡️ 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  ➡️ Talking Point 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – The Many Lives Behind His New Book 05:18 – 9-to-5 vs. Entrepreneurship 11:59 – The 3 Mistakes That Broke America 20:21 – Why 100 Million Americans Don’t Vote 21:52 – Sponsor Break 24:16 – Why You Can’t Ignore Politics 28:24 – How Ego Leads to Bad Decisions 33:02 – Ambition vs. Ego 35:13 – Why Self-Forgiveness Is a Superpower 40:31 – Sponsor Break 43:44 – The Silver Lining of Working for Trump 49:04 – Is the American Dream Still Alive? 52:47 – Less Hate, More Humility 54:02 – Anthony’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

    Anthony Scaramucci - SkyBridge Capital Founder & SALT Conference Creator | 11 Days in the White House Then He Built a $3.5B Investment Firm

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - Fiverr Almost Died Three Times. This Is How He Saved It. | Micha Kaufman - Fiverr Co-Founder & CEO

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Micha Kaufman, Fiverr Co-Founder & CEO, shares the lessons he has learned from building and repeatedly reinventing one of the world's leading freelance marketplaces. He explains why companies must challenge their own strategies and disrupt themselves before someone else does, how staying curious and embracing new waves of innovation can prevent complacency, and why even successful businesses need to continually evolve. Micha also discusses his approach to failure, emphasizing the importance of learning quickly, recovering from mistakes, and turning setbacks into lessons that strengthen both entrepreneurs and teams. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/RIKj0QnDDjE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micha-kaufman-co-founder-ceo-of-fiverr-how-one-man/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nhTO8jEW4eMNdcQnuuz2h  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - Fiverr Almost Died Three Times. This Is How He Saved It. | Micha Kaufman - Fiverr Co-Founder & CEO

  4. 4d ago

    Lessons - Why Watching Content All Day Is the New Form of Self-Sabotage | Chase Jarvis - CreativeLive Founder & Author of Creative Calling

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Chase Jarvis, founder of CreativeLive and author of Creative Calling, explores why consuming endless content can become a form of self-sabotage and why taking action is essential for making meaningful progress. He breaks down his DEAR framework—deconstruct, emulate, analyze, and repeat—to explain how studying successful people can reveal useful patterns while still encouraging individuals to build their own path. Chase also discusses the importance of directing your attention, experimenting to discover what truly aligns with your goals, and developing the ability to trust your intuition when making decisions about your life and work. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/gzIq47JO5kQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-jarvis-co-founder-and-ceo-of-creativelive/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30i7hdiYxBQLEY7dfiBv55  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - Why Watching Content All Day Is the New Form of Self-Sabotage | Chase Jarvis - CreativeLive Founder & Author of Creative Calling

  5. Sep 16 ·  Video

    Daniel Lubetzky - KIND Founder & Shark Tank Investor | The Son of a Holocaust Survivor Who Built KIND Snacks Into a $5B Company From His Basement

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Daniel Lubetzky is the billionaire founder of KIND Snacks, which he built from one bar and a hundred rejections into a global brand sold to Mars for roughly $5 billion. The son of a Holocaust survivor, he immigrated from Mexico at 16 and has spent his career using business to bridge divides, from PeaceWorks to the Builders Movement. Today he's a full-time Shark on Shark Tank and host of Build or Break, where he sits down with the world's boldest builders to uncover the moments that nearly broke them. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/daniellubetzky/  https://x.com/DanielLubetzky  https://www.youtube.com/@buildorbreak  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellubetzky  ➡️ 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  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:30 – The Kindness That Built KIND   07:01 – Why Empathy Wins in Business   11:07 – The Traits of Great Leaders   13:59 – Build a Culture of Honest Feedback   18:06 – When to Quit vs. Keep Going   21:26 – Sponsor Break   23:47 – Why Success Takes Luck   25:15 – Your Strength Can Become a Weakness   27:22 – Pair Creatives With Operators   28:44 – How to Take Smarter Risks   33:52 – Is Risk Required for Success?   37:13 – The Real Cost of Starting a Podcast   42:27 – Sponsor Break 45:47 – Turn “No” Into “Yes”   48:05 – Grit, Wit, and Fit   50:07 – What “Build or Break” Means   52:28 – Turn Content Into Action   56:59 – Why Builders Must Stay Engaged   59:23 – The Builder Break Mission   1:00:39 – Where to Find Daniel   1:00:44 – Daniel’s Advice to His Younger Self   1:02:07 – Success Isn’t Worth Missing Your Family

    Daniel Lubetzky - KIND Founder & Shark Tank Investor | The Son of a Holocaust Survivor Who Built KIND Snacks Into a $5B Company From His Basement

  6. Sep 15 ·  Video

    Lessons - How to Build Brands That People Would Tattoo on Their Body | Brett Berish - Sovereign Brands CEO (Sold Ace of Spades to Jay-Z)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Brett Berish, CEO of Sovereign Brands, shares his approach to building premium brands that create genuine loyalty and global demand. Drawing from his experience creating and growing some of the world’s most recognizable spirits brands, Brett explains why a compelling story and genuine passion are essential to building something people truly care about. He discusses why entrepreneurs should focus on building a great brand rather than planning the exit, how patience and long-term thinking can create sustainable growth, and why defining success on your own terms is essential to finding fulfillment. Brett also shares lessons from losing everything, rebuilding his business, and learning to separate happiness from money and external measures of success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/mBNWnJdQJ-Q  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brett-berish-president-ceo-at-sovereign-brands-how/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jaKVXISPYoUfcqL9yJVtO  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - How to Build Brands That People Would Tattoo on Their Body | Brett Berish - Sovereign Brands CEO (Sold Ace of Spades to Jay-Z)

  7. Sep 15 ·  Video

    Lessons - The Repeatable Framework Behind Multiple Eight-Figure Exits | Colin C. Campbell - Author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Colin C. Campbell, author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., shares the repeatable framework he has developed through 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur. He explains why exceptional results require years of focused effort and real value creation, how the Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat methodology helps entrepreneurs build businesses with a clear path toward growth and exit, and why strong foundations, organization, and understanding the buyer's mindset matter from day one. Colin also explores the advantages of customer-funded growth and the risks of chasing unrealistic scale, offering practical insights for building sustainable businesses that can be successfully repeated. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/gC-rFtPlPMI  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colin-c-campbell-serial-entrepreneur-bestselling-author/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tQGX6jV4EZ6Wc4JuWTxVB  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The Repeatable Framework Behind Multiple Eight-Figure Exits | Colin C. Campbell - Author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.

  8. Sep 13 ·  Video

    Vivian Tu - "Your Rich BFF" & Author of Rich AF | The Ex-Wall Street Trader With 8 Million Followers Says the Old Money Rules Are Dead

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Vivian Tu, known to millions as "Your Rich BFF," is a former Wall Street trader turned personal finance educator whose candid, jargon-free approach to money has built her a following of over 10 million people. She's the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Rich AF and Well Endowed, SoFi's first Chief of Financial Empowerment, host of the Networth and Chill podcast, a TED speaker, and the founder of Ask Dolly, an AI-powered personal finance app. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and the TIME100 Creators list, her mission is simple: make financial literacy less intimidating and more inclusive, especially for women and young people who've been left out of the money conversation for too long. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/  https://www.youtube.com/yourrichbff  https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantu-yourrichbff  https://askdolly.com/  ➡️ 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) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:23 – Has the Money Advice Changed?   07:10 – What to Do When You’re Broke   11:13 – Don’t Let the News Panic You   12:44 – Why We’re Gambling More   15:40 – The Old Money Playbook Is Dead   16:31 – Meet Ask Dolly   20:57 – Why Financial Advice Feels Broken   22:21 – When AI Needs a Human Expert   26:18 – Sponsor Break   30:27 – The Danger of AI Financial Advice   32:26 – Why Vivian Built a Business, Not a Course   37:22 – Building an $8M Creator Business   39:03 – How Creators Should Start   40:48 – Why Delegation Is So Hard   46:44 – Why Money Decisions Get Messy   48:45 – Sponsor Break   52:01 – Can You Afford to Have Kids?   55:40 – Money vs. Biology   58:15 – Don’t Let Others Decide Your Life   1:01:24 – The Sandwich Generation   1:03:42 – What to Do After a Layoff   1:04:40 – How to Future-Proof Your Career   1:07:47 – Why Money Is a Stamina Game   1:10:39 – The Worst Money Advice   1:11:40 – How to Start Investing   1:15:06 – The Future of Money   1:17:38 – Where to Find Vivian   1:17:54 – Vivian’s Final Advice

    Vivian Tu - "Your Rich BFF" & Author of Rich AF | The Ex-Wall Street Trader With 8 Million Followers Says the Old Money Rules Are Dead
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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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