Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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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.

  1. Will Harlow - Over-50s Specialist Physio (1.6M+ YouTube Subscribers) | Why Everything Your Doctor Told You About Aging Is Wrong

    6d ago

    Will Harlow - Over-50s Specialist Physio (1.6M+ YouTube Subscribers) | Why Everything Your Doctor Told You About Aging Is 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 Will Harlow is a physiotherapist who became one of the biggest health creators on the internet. He started HT Physio in 2018 as a small clinic focused on helping people over 50 move better and live without pain. Then he started posting what he knew on YouTube. That channel now has over 2 million subscribers and 148 million views. His first book, Thriving Beyond Fifty, became a Sunday Times bestseller. His new book, Independence for Life (2026), lays out a step-by-step system built on four pillars (strength, mobility, balance, and skeletal health) to help people build a plan that actually keeps their body working long-term. The whole thing is built around one idea most doctors won't say out loud: physical decline after 50 is not inevitable, and most of what people accept as "just aging" is actually fixable. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/htphysioofficial/  https://www.youtube.com/@HT-Physio  https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-harlow303/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm   NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Priori - https://priori.life/  Notion - https://notion.com/story  Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/  Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success  Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory  Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Rag & Bone - https://www.rag-bone.com/ (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – Why You Feel Fine (But Aren’t) 07:00 – What Aging Muscles Really Do 09:56 – Signs Your Body Is Breaking Down 12:01 – How to Slow Physical Decline 19:57 – Where Different Workouts Fit 22:38 – Training for Specific Goals 25:03 – Health Rules for 25–30+ 29:00 – The Belief That Determines Aging Well 30:34 – Sponsor Break 32:31 – Why Smart People Stay Unhealthy 39:42 – The Truth About Muscle Loss After 30 42:40 – The 94-Year-Old Comeback Story 48:08 – Dangerous Myths About Aging 51:08 – Why “Independence for Life” Matters 53:51 – The 4 Pillars of Health 55:22 – Sponsor Break 57:51 – What True Independence Looks Like 58:57 – From Sports Physio to Longevity Expert

    1h 24m
  2. Lisa Song Sutton - 8-Figure Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist | How to Build Multiple Businesses From Scratch With No Experience

    May 21

    Lisa Song Sutton - 8-Figure Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist | How to Build Multiple Businesses From Scratch With No Experience

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Lisa Song Sutton is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist who launched multiple eight-figure businesses from scratch — starting with Sin City Cupcakes in 2012, then expanding into shipping, swimwear, and luxury real estate — all while working full-time at a law firm with no prior business experience. A daughter of a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, she now serves as General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund investing in veteran-led companies. A member of the Young Presidents' Organization, former Global Shaper selected by the World Economic Forum, and named a Top Ten Social Entrepreneur to Watch by Inc., Lisa is a living proof that bold action and a willingness to learn on the fly can turn an idea into an empire. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/  https://x.com/LisaSongSutton  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/  Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Priori - https://priori.life/  Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/  Upwork - https://upwork.com/  Xero - https://www.xero.com  Dell - dell.com/dell-pro  AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Amp - https://amp.ai  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – Making Six Figures at 26 05:16 – Lessons from 11 Years in the Cupcakes Business 09:52 – How Involved Should Founders Be 11:17 – Scaling Through People and Partnerships 15:55 – Partner Up or Go Solo 17:00 – Questions to Ask Before Partnering 20:38 – What to Keep and What to Delegate 23:39 – Sponsor Break 25:35 – How to Spot Great Opportunities 32:21 – Sexy vs Essential Businesses 35:42 – The Math Behind Every Opportunity 38:27 – Why Veteran Founders Stand Out 45:28 – Are Veterans Better Entrepreneurs 50:56 – What Comes Next 53:03 – Sponsor Break 55:14 – Does Parenthood Make You a Better Founder 59:45 – The Seasons of Life 1:02:59 – Balancing Love and Ambition 1:16:05 – One Lesson to Pass On

    1h 17m
  3. Lessons - $100M Across 16 Businesses by Doing the One Thing Nobody Teaches You | Mike Zeller - Entrepreneur Mentor & Forbes Contributor

    May 20

    Lessons - $100M Across 16 Businesses by Doing the One Thing Nobody Teaches You | Mike Zeller - Entrepreneur Mentor & Forbes Contributor

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Zeller, entrepreneur mentor and Forbes contributor, shares how discovering your unique zone of genius can become the foundation for building an extraordinary business and life. He explains why success is less about working harder and more about positioning yourself in the right opportunities, making high-value strategic decisions, and focusing on the activities that create exponential long-term results. Learn how clarity fuels confidence and conviction, why self-leadership is the most overlooked leadership skill, and how aligning your strengths with the right opportunities can unlock your highest potential. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJohgP-c2e8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-zeller-entrepreneur-mentor-author-how-to-find/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uvtpFAWrUoNSXVPZclz0U  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    13 min
  4. Lessons - From Gang Member to $2B in Sales by Age 36 | Ryan Blair - ViSalus Co-Founder & #1 NYT Bestselling Author

    May 20

    Lessons - From Gang Member to $2B in Sales by Age 36 | Ryan Blair - ViSalus Co-Founder & #1 NYT Bestselling Author

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Blair, ViSalus Co-Founder and #1 New York Times bestselling author, breaks down how unconventional business models and well-designed incentives can drive explosive growth at scale. Drawing from his experience building ViSalus from near collapse into a multi-billion-dollar success, he explains how strategic innovation helped revive the company during the Great Recession, why scaling too quickly without operational discipline can create costly mistakes, and what leaders must do to maintain compliance, culture, and control during hypergrowth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/E43HtbFgDgk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-blair-impact-driven-entrepreneur-best-selling/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62oQJd1HCgrzhRTwn8QmuK  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    12 min
  5. Kam Dasani - Strategic Investor & Trader | Why Everything You Were Taught About Money Is Keeping You Poor

    May 19

    Kam Dasani - Strategic Investor & Trader | Why Everything You Were Taught About Money Is Keeping You Poor

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Kam Dasani, known online as @ProfitWithKam, is a futures and options trader, strategic investor, and financial educator who has helped thousands of people learn how to approach the markets with more structure, discipline, and confidence. With a growing audience across social media and a trading education platform built around practical execution, Kam has become a trusted voice for people who want to understand trading beyond hype, emotion, and guesswork. His work focuses on futures, options, algorithmic strategies, risk management, and the mindset required to perform consistently in high-pressure markets. Through his programs, online content, and Unsafe Space podcast, Kam teaches people how to treat trading like a real skill, not a shortcut. His mission is to help everyday people think more clearly about money, build financial confidence, and create more freedom through disciplined market education. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/profitwithkam/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kam-dasani-937005101  https://discord.com/invite/9mq68xKNW7  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/  Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Priori - https://priori.life/  Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/  Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success  Upwork - https://upwork.com/  Xero - https://www.xero.com  Dell - dell.com/dell-pro  AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Why Retirement Plans Fail You 11:42 – Investing for Complete Beginners 16:44 – Swing Trading Explained 22:03 – Kam’s Investing Playbook 27:28 – Options vs. Futures Trading 32:30 – Why Patience Wins in Markets 35:08 – Sponsor Break 37:05 – Why Most Traders Fail 39:00 – Spotting Real Experts vs. Scammers 46:16 – Are Trading Courses Worth It? 47:55 – What SEC Compliant Really Means 54:04 – Where Else Kam Invests His Money 59:12 – Building Your Investment Strategy 1:06:53 – When Diversification Fails 1:08:05 – Sponsor Break 1:10:15 – Kam’s Biggest Win & Loss 1:11:39 – Losing $200K in 15 Minutes 1:15:30 – Risking Big After a Massive Loss 1:20:23 – Training Your Risk Tolerance 1:21:58 – The Cost of Waiting for Certainty 1:30:34 – Nothing Changes Without Action 1:41:30 – Kam’s Final Investing Advice

    1h 44m
  6. Lessons - How She Turned One Instagram Page Into a Full Social Media Empire | Theresa Depasquale - CEO of Capture Social Group

    May 18

    Lessons - How She Turned One Instagram Page Into a Full Social Media Empire | Theresa Depasquale - CEO of Capture Social Group

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Theresa Depasquale, CEO of Capture Social Group, shares how social media can become a powerful long-term growth engine when approached with strategy and intention. She explains why short-form video remains one of the most effective tools for building awareness, why authenticity is essential for creating trust and deeper audience connection, and how businesses can use platform features more strategically to drive meaningful engagement. Theresa also explores the importance of treating organic social as owned media, building for long-term brand resilience, and turning everyday conversations into lasting conversions. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ol0xKcKAtks  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theresa-depasquale-ceo-at-capture-social-group-llc/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QPKd1FSIBLUNzQY5qiVWJ  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    14 min
  7. Lessons - The Pastor Who Trained 45,000 Leaders Across Africa and Beyond | Dr. Sam Adeyemi - Founder of Daystar Christian Centre (20,000+ Members)

    May 18

    Lessons - The Pastor Who Trained 45,000 Leaders Across Africa and Beyond | Dr. Sam Adeyemi - Founder of Daystar Christian Centre (20,000+ Members)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Sam Adeyemi, founder of Daystar Christian Centre and one of Africa’s most influential leadership teachers, shares how true transformation begins with discovering purpose and committing to personal growth. He explains how faith can unlock hidden potential, reshape identity, and reveal strengths you never knew you had. Dr. Sam also breaks down why leadership is a skill anyone can develop, how intentional service creates meaningful impact, and why helping others succeed is the highest form of personal and professional success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/6w2cFZua_XY  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-adeyemi-global-speaker-strategic-leadership-expert/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kO39CDda3lwCp9gZnQUo3  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    13 min
  8. Tobi Pearce - Co-Founder of Sweat | The Founder Who Sold for $400M Says Most Business Advice Is Worthless

    May 17 ·  Video

    Tobi Pearce - Co-Founder of Sweat | The Founder Who Sold for $400M Says Most Business Advice Is Worthless

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Tobi Pearce is an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of Sweat, one of the world’s most downloaded fitness apps. He built it alongside Kayla Itsines starting in his early twenties, scaled it to tens of millions of users across 150+ countries, and sold to iFIT Health & Fitness in 2021 for roughly $400 million. Pearce did it with a lean, data-driven approach that leaned on community and digital distribution over traditional marketing. He’s known for dismissing conventional business advice as generic and context-free. Post-exit, he’s focused on investing, mentoring early-stage founders, and sharing unfiltered takes on what building and scaling actually looks like. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/tobi_pearce/  https://x.com/tobi_pearce11  https://au.linkedin.com/in/tobi-pearce-251918b1  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/  Odoo - https://www.odoo.com  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Priori - https://priori.life/  Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/  Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success  Upwork - https://upwork.com/  Xero - https://www.xero.com  Dell - dell.com/dell-pro  AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Why Most Business Advice Fails 03:27 – Where Real Advice Comes From 07:57 – Stories Aren’t the Lesson 10:45 – Why Thinking Beats Tactics 23:15 – Selling a Company for $400M 24:52 – Sponsor Break 26:49 – How to Sell Your Company Right 29:47 – Was $400M the Right Move? 31:15 – Sell or Step Back? 39:43 – A Founder’s Decision Framework 42:29 – The Mindset Shift 43:44 – Hiring A-Players 51:02 – Sponsor Break 53:13 – Can A-Players Hurt Culture? 1:01:04 – Tobi’s Best Mental Models 1:10:50 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

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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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