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. 2d ago ·  Video

    Nirav Tolia - Nextdoor Co-Founder & CEO | The Man Who Connected 100 Million Neighbors Says AI Is About to Make Us All Lonelier

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nirav Tolia is the co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social network he built to connect neighbors and that now spans more than 100 million verified users worldwide. He originally led the company from its founding in 2010 through 2018, stepped away, then returned as CEO in 2024 to lead a turnaround that brought Nextdoor to profitability ahead of schedule. Before Nextdoor, Nirav was employee No. 84 at Yahoo and co-founded Epinions.com during the first dot-com boom — a company that eventually went public and sold to eBay for $620 million. He's also a guest Shark on ABC's Shark Tank. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/niravtolia/ https://x.com/niravtolia https://www.linkedin.com/in/niravtolia/  ➡️ 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   02:21 – The Age of Intelligence Needs Human Connection   10:22 – Why Online Communities Don’t Create Real Connection   16:42 – Is AI Fueling a Loneliness Epidemic?   19:08 – Sponsor Break   23:37 – How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Addicted to Screens   33:55 – Why Nextdoor Chose Trust Over Growth   38:27 – The 20–60–20 Rule for Using AI   44:02 – How to Balance Trust, Privacy, and Growth   50:06 – Sponsor Break   53:25 – Building a Company That Can Survive AI   1:01:30 – Why Leaving Nextdoor Was So Hard   1:13:58 – The #1 Lesson for Every Founder   1:15:07 – Nirav’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

    Nirav Tolia - Nextdoor Co-Founder & CEO | The Man Who Connected 100 Million Neighbors Says AI Is About to Make Us All Lonelier

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - From HUD Housing to 34 Years on Wall Street by Scheduling His Anxiety | Milton "Todd" Ault III - Ault & Company CEO

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Milton "Todd" Ault III, CEO of Ault & Company, shares the lessons he's learned from more than three decades on Wall Street and a career defined by resilience and reinvention. He explains why honest relationships and clear expectations are essential for long-term success, how taking action can prevent problems from becoming overwhelming, and why scheduling time to worry can help create focus and clarity. Drawing on his own experiences overcoming financial hardship and navigating adversity, Todd offers practical insights on building meaningful relationships, learning from mistakes, and staying focused on progress through life's inevitable challenges. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/rWtgEXUSgEU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milton-todd-ault-iii-chairman-of-ault-and-company/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p8bynNnCiWFHK7zLNr10D  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - From HUD Housing to 34 Years on Wall Street by Scheduling His Anxiety | Milton "Todd" Ault III - Ault & Company CEO

  3. 3d ago ·  Video

    The Coach Behind Venus, Serena, Roddick and Capriati on What Separates Good From Great | Rick Macci - Tennis Hall of Fame Coach

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Rick Macci, Tennis Hall of Fame coach and mentor to some of the sport's greatest champions, shares his insights on what separates good from great. Drawing from his experience coaching Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, and other elite athletes, he explains why high performance requires a balance between relentless ambition and smart recovery. Rick also discusses the art of adapting to different personalities, controlling emotions under pressure, and knowing when to push forward, step back, or simply stay silent. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yL76OadSsk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-macci-williams-sisters-tennis-coach-unlock-the/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wSWlxsWmjn9ST2nrWZRtu  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    The Coach Behind Venus, Serena, Roddick and Capriati on What Separates Good From Great | Rick Macci - Tennis Hall of Fame Coach

  4. 4d ago ·  Video

    Patrick Lencioni - The Table Group Founder & NYT Bestselling Author (10M+ Books Sold) | Why 80% of People Hate Their Work and the Simple Framework to Fix It

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a New York Times bestselling author whose books on leadership and teamwork have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, including classics like "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and "The Advantage." For decades, he's worked with CEOs and executive teams to help them build healthier, more cohesive organizations. In this episode, he explains why roughly 80% of people are unhappy in their jobs, breaks down the root causes behind that number, and shares a simple, practical framework anyone can use to make work more fulfilling — whether you're leading a team or just trying to find more meaning in your own. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial/ https://x.com/patricklencioni  https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth/  ➡️ 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  Upwork - https://upwork.com/  Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro   AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing  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) Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory) Noom - https://www.noom.com/  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 02:18 – What Working Outside Your Genius Feels Like 08:39 – Why We Think Work Has to Suck 10:12 – How Patrick Discovered Working Genius 15:14 – What Is Working Genius, Really? 17:19 – Escaping Your Parents’ Definition of Success 19:50 – The Six Working Geniuses—At Work and Beyond 29:35 – Sponsor Break 32:55 – Are Great Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 35:19 – When Your Genius Works Against You 36:39 – Can You Change Your Working Genius? 41:42 – Why Burnout Isn’t the Real Problem 46:52 – Where Work Guilt and Shame Come From 49:43 – Can You Recognize Your Own Genius? 54:41 – Sponsor Break 59:15 – Is It Ever Too Late to Find Your Genius? 1:00:47 – Why Patrick Calls Himself a “Lazy Kid” 1:02:44 – When High Achievement Is Really Fear 1:05:09 – Why Life Is Simple—but Difficult 1:08:07 – Patrick’s New Definition of Success 1:12:27 – Why Even Experts Struggle With Self-Awareness 1:14:20 – Working Genius Meets The Five Dysfunctions 1:17:05 – When Great Employees Are in the Wrong Role 1:21:38 – How Patrick’s Faith Became Real 1:23:33 – How Spirituality Changes Leadership 1:29:24 – Patrick’s Most Important Life Lesson

    Patrick Lencioni - The Table Group Founder & NYT Bestselling Author (10M+ Books Sold) | Why 80% of People Hate Their Work and the Simple Framework to Fix It

  5. 5d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - She Lived in Her Mom's Car and Built a Fashion Brand Worn by Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé | Ciera Rogers - BABES Founder

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Ciera Rogers, founder of BABES and author of The Outsider Advantage, shares the entrepreneurial lessons behind building a fashion brand worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé. She explains why starting imperfectly is often more valuable than overthinking an idea, how customer feedback can help shape a brand, and when entrepreneurs need to pivot or walk away from a product that isn't working. Ciera also explores how standing out in a crowded market can become a competitive advantage, why brands need to constantly find new ways to capture attention, and how selling confidence or solving a genuine pain point can be far more powerful than simply selling a product. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5nVDbNf06U  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ciera-rogers-fashion-designer-founder-of-babes/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0L8SXPQS6aXBOVgR0aSHv4  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - She Lived in Her Mom's Car and Built a Fashion Brand Worn by Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé | Ciera Rogers - BABES Founder

  6. 5d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The CrowdStrike Co-Founder on How America Beats China Before It's Too Late | Dmitri Alperovitch - Author of World on the Brink

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dmitri Alperovitch, author of *World on the Brink* and co-founder of CrowdStrike, explains why China’s rise may not be as inevitable as many believe. He explores how economic stagnation, demographic decline, and policy decisions could limit China’s long-term power, while outlining why preventing a conflict over Taiwan should remain a critical priority for the United States. Dmitri also discusses America’s advantages in innovation, access to capital, military strength, and global alliances, and how leveraging these strengths could help preserve its position in the race for the 21st century. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1O9UKhi650  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dmitri-alperovitch-co-founder-of-crowdstrike-what/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gi59tvN0cRUV0uTfLcptD  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The CrowdStrike Co-Founder on How America Beats China Before It's Too Late | Dmitri Alperovitch - Author of World on the Brink

  7. Aug 18 ·  Video

    Mike Fisher - MyFitnessPal CEO (200M+ Users) & Fmr Etsy CTO | The CEO of MyFitnessPal Says You're Thinking About Health All Wrong

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Mike Fisher is the CEO of MyFitnessPal, where he leads a platform serving more than 200 million users worldwide in their health and nutrition journeys. Before joining MyFitnessPal, he was CTO of Etsy, scaling the marketplace from $3 billion to $13 billion in annual sales while running an engineering organization of roughly 1,000 people. He co-wrote The Art of Scalability and Scalability Rules, the books much of the industry uses to think about growth. Known for challenging conventional thinking about health and wellness, Fisher champions a more holistic, sustainable approach to fitness that moves beyond restrictive dieting and quick fixes. ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fisher-3317a8/  ➡️ 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  Upwork - https://upwork.com/  Dell - https://dell.com/dell-pro   AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing  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) Scribe - https://scribe.how/success (Code: SuccessStory) Odoo – https://www.odoo.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   02:21 – From Scaling Etsy to Scaling Human Health   13:34 – Why Influencer Diets Fail You   17:22 – When More Health Data Makes You Worse   21:34 – Why You Can’t Outwork a Bad Diet   25:01 – The Military Feedback Loop for Better Health   26:58 – Sponsor Break   31:03 – Leadership Lessons From Flying Helicopters   42:30 – Why Mike Chose MyFitnessPal   45:08 – What 300 Million Users Reveal About Weight Loss   53:05 – Sponsor Break   56:05 – Why Health Fads Keep Failing You   1:00:00 – How Busy High Performers Stay Healthy   1:08:26 – What MyFitnessPal’s CEO Eats Every Day   1:14:38 – How to Find the Work You’re Built For   1:18:11 – Are Humans Actually Getting Healthier?   1:23:36 – Mike’s Advice to His Younger Self

    Mike Fisher - MyFitnessPal CEO (200M+ Users) & Fmr Etsy CTO | The CEO of MyFitnessPal Says You're Thinking About Health All Wrong

  8. Aug 17 ·  Video

    Lessons - From F-16 Flight Commander to Serial Entrepreneur With 100+ Investments | Ilana Golan - Leap Academy Founder & Forbes Contributor

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy and Forbes contributor, shares her approach to navigating career transitions and finding clarity around what comes next. She explains how identifying the must-haves that matter most—whether financial success, growth, impact, or balance—can guide major career decisions, and why recognizing a personal "zone of genius" helps uncover where strengths can create the most value. Ilana also explores the importance of continuous reinvention and how aligning personal, professional, and financial goals with the right opportunities can create greater fulfillment and long-term success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/pwKsNt9s_GM  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ilana-golan-founder-of-the-leap-academy-restarting/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Eg0N38hhJavILsVdRwuNq  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - From F-16 Flight Commander to Serial Entrepreneur With 100+ Investments | Ilana Golan - Leap Academy Founder & Forbes Contributor
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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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