Success Story with 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 www.successstorypodcast.com.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Kier Gaines - Author of It All Starts When You Do | A Therapist Explains Why You’re Still Unhappy After Getting Everything You Wanted

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, content creator, and the author of It All Starts When You Do: How to Do the Real Work of Self-Healing, known for translating mental health concepts into practical tools for everyday life. In his work, Kier challenges the idea that mantras and positive thinking alone can solve your problems — arguing instead that real change starts with knowing yourself better and confronting the uncomfortable truths most people avoid. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/kiergaines/  https://x.com/kiergaines81en  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kier-gaines-6b46912b2/  ➡️ 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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:42 – What Fatherhood Really Reveals   11:29 – It All Starts When You Do   16:19 – When Achievement Becomes Your Identity   18:37 – Why Affirmations Don’t Fix You   22:53 – Healing Requires More Than Self-Help   26:02 – The Four Selves You Need to Know   30:28 – Sponsor Break   34:21 – Why Growth Doesn’t Feel Good   37:29 – Managing Expectations When Life Gets Messy   41:19 – Resetting Expectations in an Instant-Gratification World   50:46 – What Men Get Wrong About Healing   54:26 – Why Men Struggle to Stand Up for Themselves   57:49 – Building Confidence Without Becoming Aggressive   1:02:03 – What Writing Reveals About Your Healing   1:08:00 – Sponsor Break   1:11:01 – Happy With Your Life vs. Happy In Your Life   1:20:11 – Why Kier’s Message Connects   1:23:35 – Therapy vs. Social Media Advice   1:28:56 – How to Choose the Right Therapist   1:34:48 – Kier’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self   1:35:09 – The Definition of True Success

    Kier Gaines - Author of It All Starts When You Do | A Therapist Explains Why You’re Still Unhappy After Getting Everything You Wanted

  2. 2d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - He Turned Down Every Investor and Bootstrapped Kit to $40M a Year | Nathan Barry - Kit Founder & CEO (Powers James Clear, Tim Ferriss & Arnold)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of Kit, shares his insights on turning audience attention into lasting business value. He explains why creators need to identify real customer pain points and validate product-market fit before investing heavily in a new product, rather than simply trying to monetize their audience with merchandise or unrelated offerings. Drawing from his experience building Kit and studying successful creator businesses, Nathan explores the importance of finding the right operator, testing demand with an existing audience, and building products around proven interest. He also discusses how creators can develop the business skills needed to turn their audience into a scalable, valuable company. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/v-xAQXohY5I  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nathan-barry-founder-and-ceo-at-convertkit-the-secret/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lM4QCRHCxI4Yne8KLjRX5  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - He Turned Down Every Investor and Bootstrapped Kit to $40M a Year | Nathan Barry - Kit Founder & CEO (Powers James Clear, Tim Ferriss & Arnold)

  3. 2d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - She Was Told No Thousands of Times and Built a Media Empire Anyway | Jennifer Cohen - Author of Bigger, Better, Bolder & Host of Habits & Hustle

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Jennifer Cohen, author of Bigger, Better, Bolder and host of Habits & Hustle, shares her insights on the relentless mindset required to achieve meaningful success. She explains why persistence, obsession, and commitment are essential when facing rejection and setbacks, drawing on her own experience of repeatedly being told no while pursuing major opportunities. Jennifer also explores how fitness builds transferable skills like discipline, goal setting, mental toughness, and consistency, and why meaningful goals make it easier to develop habits that compound over time. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/jubV_TVYYyo  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jennifer-cohen-3x-bestselling-author-entrepreneur-live/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jrfAKqYty3VsvrEIvA9Qo  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - She Was Told No Thousands of Times and Built a Media Empire Anyway | Jennifer Cohen - Author of Bigger, Better, Bolder & Host of Habits & Hustle

  4. 3d ago ·  Video

    Jasmine Elizabeth - CEO of UBC Community | The Faith-Based Creator Who Built a 155K Community by Teaching People to Stop Wanting and Start Valuing

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jasmine Elizabeth is the CEO of UBC (Ultimate Branding Course), one of the largest digital branding communities online with over 57,000 members. With 600K+ followers on Instagram, she teaches people how to build personal brands, create digital products, and monetize online. She's also the author of Return to The Knew and a faith-driven entrepreneur who brings spiritual principles into how she builds. In this episode, Jasmine breaks down how she scaled UBC, what most people get wrong about branding, and the mindset behind her growth. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jasmiines.world/   https://jasmiineelizabeth.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:28 – Wanting Something vs. Valuing It   08:22 – Jasmine’s Turning Point   14:57 – Why Peace Beats Money   16:12 – Separating Your Worth From Success   20:01 – How Jasmine Found God   22:34 – The Burnout That Changed Everything   27:20 – Why Spirituality Still Matters   32:05 – Sponsor Break   35:55 – Why You Can’t Rush God’s Timing   38:56 – Money Is a Nervous-System Game   44:34 – How Jasmine Built a 57,000-Member Community   51:21 – The Content Strategy Behind Her Growth   53:42 – Why Vulnerability Builds a Powerful Brand   56:00 – Sponsor Break   59:03 – Why You Should Be One Step Ahead   1:05:07 – Using AI Without Losing Authenticity   1:15:35 – The Secret to Content That Connects   1:19:15 – Stop Letting Insecurity Kill Your Content   1:21:55 – Jasmine’s Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self

    Jasmine Elizabeth - CEO of UBC Community | The Faith-Based Creator Who Built a 155K Community by Teaching People to Stop Wanting and Start Valuing

  5. 4d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - She Built the Agency Everyone Wanted Then Learned What Scaling Actually Costs | Jessica Zweig - SimplyBe Founder & Author of Be

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Jessica Zweig, founder of SimplyBe and author of *Be*, shares what she learned from building a successful personal branding agency and navigating the hidden costs of relentless growth. She explains why authentic personal branding must come from a place of service rather than ego or validation, and how vulnerability can create deeper trust when you share lessons instead of simply sharing struggles. Jessica also reflects on burnout, the pressure of tying self-worth to success, and how difficult seasons can reveal a more meaningful path forward. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial journey, she explores the importance of community, balance, purpose, and embracing both the light and dark experiences that shape personal and professional growth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/OdlHTmqpBz0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jessica-zweig-author-founder-of-simplybe-when-women/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54b5e6O8d22GZJ6txY4qrm  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - She Built the Agency Everyone Wanted Then Learned What Scaling Actually Costs | Jessica Zweig - SimplyBe Founder & Author of Be

  6. 4d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The Man Fortune 500 CEOs Pay $250K to Tell Them What They're Doing Wrong | Marshall Goldsmith - #1 Executive Coach & NYT Bestselling Author

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Marshall Goldsmith, #1 executive coach and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on helping successful leaders achieve meaningful change and build better lives. He explains how his stakeholder-centered coaching system uses honest feedback, accountability, and follow-up to create lasting behavioral change, while revealing how to identify credible coaches who can actually deliver results. Marshall also explores the relationship between achievement and happiness, explaining why success alone cannot create fulfillment and why having a higher purpose, achieving meaningful goals, and enjoying the process are essential to living a great life. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDFb7TLYJs8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marshall-goldsmith-executive-coach-author-what-got/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l4quvISbX7xHOkc29Dqod  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The Man Fortune 500 CEOs Pay $250K to Tell Them What They're Doing Wrong | Marshall Goldsmith - #1 Executive Coach & NYT Bestselling Author

  7. 6d ago ·  Video

    Jim Kwik - NYT Bestselling Author of Limitless | The Boy With the Broken Brain Who Became the World's #1 Memory Coach

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach and the New York Times bestselling author of Limitless, whose techniques on memory, speed-reading, and accelerated learning have been used by students, executives, and celebrities around the globe. As a child, a head injury left him learning-disabled and struggling in school, with teachers labeling him "the boy with the broken brain" — an experience that set him on a lifelong mission to understand how the mind truly works. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ https://x.com/jimkwik https://www.youtube.com/@JimKwik https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik https://limitlessdaily.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:32 – Why Human Intelligence Beats AI 07:50 – Is AI Making Us Dumber? 15:17 – Your Brain Is Still Your Choice 17:35 – How to Protect Your Attention 28:36 – Sponsor Break 32:26 – Why Reading Is Your Brain’s Best Workout 36:49 – Using AI Without Losing Your Edge 37:47 – Why Adversity Builds Strength 43:00 – Turning Knowledge Into Action 50:42 – The Smallest Step That Gets You Moving 53:40 – Sponsor Break 56:59 – How to Win the Day in 12 Minutes 1:02:35 – The Power of Writing to Know Yourself 1:08:51 – The Lesson That Makes Knowledge Matter

    Jim Kwik - NYT Bestselling Author of Limitless | The Boy With the Broken Brain Who Became the World's #1 Memory Coach

  8. Aug 27 ·  Video

    Lessons - The Mental Health Expert With 50M Views on Why Anxiety Controls Everything You Do | Dr. John Delony - Author of Building a Non-Anxious Life

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life, shares how redefining success and understanding anxiety can lead to a healthier, more intentional life. Drawing from his own experience with burnout and achievement-driven anxiety, he explains why defining what “enough” looks like is essential for protecting relationships and well-being, how solving for peace can create a stronger foundation for success, and why anxiety should be viewed as a signal rather than something to eliminate. Dr. Delony also explores the importance of building margin, separating identity from achievement, and listening to what the body is trying to communicate. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3fydZH7ejE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-john-delony-best-selling-author-podcaster-mental/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ya78CnHZQAmf1yHsnGnzQ  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The Mental Health Expert With 50M Views on Why Anxiety Controls Everything You Do | Dr. John Delony - Author of Building a Non-Anxious Life
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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 www.successstorypodcast.com.

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