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. Dave Ramsey - Billionaire Founder of Ramsey Solutions | Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Miserable Running Their Own Companies

    1d ago

    Dave Ramsey - Billionaire Founder of Ramsey Solutions | Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Miserable Running Their Own Companies

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dave Ramsey is an eight-time #1 national bestselling author, radio host, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. His show, "The Ramsey Show," reaches over 18 million weekly listeners across 600+ radio stations, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio, making it one of the most listened-to programs in the country. His YouTube channels have amassed over 3 billion views. His flagship book, "The Total Money Makeover," has sold more than 8 million copies, and his Financial Peace University program has helped millions eliminate debt and build wealth through his proven "baby steps" system. Since 1992, Ramsey has built a media and financial education empire that has fundamentally changed how everyday Americans think about money. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/daveramsey/  https://x.com/DaveRamsey  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsey-dave/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) 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 (Code: successstory) Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Hostinger - https://www.hostinger.com/success (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Plaud – https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:34 – Why People Build Businesses They Hate 06:13 – Did Dave Ever Love His Business? 07:15 – Why Entrepreneurs Keep Making the Same Mistakes 08:38 – How You Accidentally Build Yourself a Job 13:47 – Your Most Important Hire 16:25 – Stop Being the Bottleneck 19:26 – Sponsor Break 24:13 – Why You Need to Build Something of Your Own 29:58 – Hustle Isn't the Answer 36:11 – The Hard Truth About Hiring & Firing 41:08 – Sponsor Break 44:58 – Are You Ready for the Next Level? 46:14 – The Pros & Cons of Hiring Gen Z 51:42 – The 4 Stages of Entrepreneurship 57:50 – Should You Think About Legacy From Day One? 1:02:15 – Advice Dave Wishes He'd Heard Earlier 1:03:52 – The Advice Dave Wants His Kids to Remember

    1h 5m
  2. Lessons - The Man Who Broke the FTX Story Explains How Big Tech Controls Your Brain | Michael Casey - Fmr WSJ Journalist & Co-Author of Our Biggest Fight

    2d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The Man Who Broke the FTX Story Explains How Big Tech Controls Your Brain | Michael Casey - Fmr WSJ Journalist & Co-Author of Our Biggest Fight

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Casey, former Wall Street Journal journalist and co-author of Our Biggest Fight, explores how the internet evolved from an open platform for information into an algorithm-driven ecosystem designed to capture attention and influence behavior. He explains how personal data became one of the world's most valuable assets, why algorithms shape the content we consume and the decisions we make, and how social media platforms capitalize on human psychology. Michael also discusses why reclaiming ownership of your digital identity is essential for protecting privacy, preserving free will, and creating a more open and user-controlled internet. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVLuBpdGfnQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-casey-chief-content-officer-chairman-at-coindesk/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uqx8tvmORX6ClbFJFzC2X  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    11 min
  3. Lessons - The Billionaire Who Tried to Buy TikTok to Give It Back to the People | Frank McCourt Jr. - LA Dodgers Owner & Project Liberty Founder

    2d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The Billionaire Who Tried to Buy TikTok to Give It Back to the People | Frank McCourt Jr. - LA Dodgers Owner & Project Liberty Founder

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Frank McCourt Jr., former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and founder of Project Liberty, explores how today's digital platforms have evolved into powerful systems that shape behavior, influence public discourse, and erode personal freedoms. He explains why the incentives driving Big Tech and policymakers make meaningful reform so difficult, the growing risks posed by surveillance-based technology and AI, and why society must rethink digital ownership before these problems become irreversible. Frank also shares his vision for a more transparent, human-centered internet that empowers individuals, protects digital rights, and restores trust in the technology we rely on every day. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/YkRw6djQtHY  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-h-mccourt-jr-civic-entrepreneur-5th-generation/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DqxN7E2Pqu8l9A8daiS0F  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    15 min
  4. Haresh Bhungalia - Serial Entrepreneur (3 Exits) | He Made $0 For 4 Years. Then Built $450M in Companies.

    5d ago ·  Video

    Haresh Bhungalia - Serial Entrepreneur (3 Exits) | He Made $0 For 4 Years. Then Built $450M in Companies.

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Haresh Bhungalia is a serial entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited companies generating over $450 million in enterprise value. He founded his first company at 25, grew it to 650 employees, and sold it to a private equity-backed platform. He then took over as CEO of Casepoint and turned it into the dominant enterprise eDiscovery platform trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, and the SEC — scaling it to 500+ employees before successfully exiting to Thoma Bravo, one of the world’s largest software private equity firms.  ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/haresh.bhungalia/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareshbhungalia  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) 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 (Code: successstory) Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Hostinger - https://www.hostinger.com/success (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Plaud – https://plaud.ai/success (Code: SUCCESS for up to 17% off now for the Plaud device, limited discounts exclusively for Prime Day) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:44 – Haresh Bhungalia’s Origin Story 12:47 – The Biggest Lesson His Dad Taught Him 14:15 – Why Your Roots Matter 15:22 – The Myth of the Self-Made Entrepreneur 16:38 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 22:56 – What Adults Can Learn from a 16-Year-Old 30:30 – How to Pivot Without Failing 34:12 – Sponsor Break 38:59 – When to Bet on Your Team 46:33 – Should You Follow Your Passion? 49:17 – Why Intent Beats Talent 1:02:07 – How to Build a Team That Loves You 1:07:30 – CEO vs Founder: The Real Difference 1:13:39 – Knowledge Is Useless Without Action 1:15:40 – Employees First. Customers Second. 1:16:59 – Life After a Billion-Dollar Exit 1:21:46 – The Biggest Lie About Exiting 1:23:16 – Sponsor Break 1:27:06 – Why Founders Must Tie Their Identity to the Mission 1:31:52 – Building Your Second Act 1:35:55 – Letting Go to Level Up 1:44:06 – What AI Can Never Replace in Leadership 1:50:39 – Advice for Life After an Exit 1:57:09 – The Lesson He’ll Pass On to His Kids

    1h 58m
  5. Lessons - The Cybersecurity Expert The Wall Street Journal Calls After Every Major Breach | Mark Sangster - Author of No Safe Harbor

    6d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The Cybersecurity Expert The Wall Street Journal Calls After Every Major Breach | Mark Sangster - Author of No Safe Harbor

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Mark Sangster, cybersecurity expert and author of *No Safe Harbor*, shares the essential habits that help individuals and organizations prevent costly cyberattacks before they happen. He explains why strong cybersecurity starts with simple practices like password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and secure home networks, before breaking down how ransomware attacks unfold and why preparation is far more effective than reaction. Mark also discusses the role of law enforcement, insurance providers, and crisis planning during a breach, while offering practical strategies to strengthen digital security, minimize risk, and respond confidently when incidents occur. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/5tsrypjHUMw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-sangster-cybersecurity-author-and-expert-the/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yomF5180tj7hRiIrcUArW  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    14 min
  6. Lessons - The TV Producer Who Got Her Clients on CNN, NBC and Fox Without Spending a Dollar on Ads | Cheryl Hunter - Founder of Magnify Your Message

    6d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - The TV Producer Who Got Her Clients on CNN, NBC and Fox Without Spending a Dollar on Ads | Cheryl Hunter - Founder of Magnify Your Message

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Cheryl Hunter, founder of Magnify Your Message and renowned media strategist, shares what it takes to earn credibility and land major media opportunities without relying on paid advertising. She explains why effective communication depends as much on the messenger as the message, how to tailor your expertise for different audiences and platforms, and why building genuine relationships with media gatekeepers before you need them creates long-term opportunities. Cheryl also discusses the importance of embracing feedback, refining your message through continuous iteration, and positioning yourself as a trusted resource to build influence, authority, and lasting credibility. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/O2cQkNckddI  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheryl-hunter-best-selling-author-and-resilience/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TlnOs4MNV5MQcXx3kopGT  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    11 min
  7. Jon Ostenson - FranBridge CEO & Author of Non-Food Franchising | Why Smart People Buy Franchises Instead of Starting Companies

    Jun 28

    Jon Ostenson - FranBridge CEO & Author of Non-Food Franchising | Why Smart People Buy Franchises Instead of Starting Companies

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jon Ostenson is the CEO of FranBridge Consulting and author of *Non-Food Franchising*, where he has established himself as a leading voice in the franchise industry. Drawing on his background as a former Inc. 500 franchisee and multi-brand franchise owner, Jon helps executives, entrepreneurs, and investors explore non-food franchise opportunities as a smarter alternative to building a business from scratch. Through FranBridge, he has guided hundreds of clients toward franchise investments that offer proven systems, reduced risk, and scalable growth — making the case that for smart, driven professionals, buying into a franchise is often a more strategic path than starting a company independently. ➡️ Show Links https://x.com/Jon_Ostenson  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) 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 (Code: successstory) Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Hostinger - https://www.hostinger.com/success (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Plaud – https://plaud.ai/success (Code: SUCCESS for up to 17% off now for the Plaud device, limited discounts exclusively for Prime Day) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:59 – Jon Ostenson's Origin Story 06:35 – How He Discovered Franchising 11:55 – How to Pick a Winning Franchise 17:48 – Are You Built for Franchising? 19:59 – Alternatives to Starting a Business 26:17 – Franchise Red Flags to Avoid 28:35 – Sponsor Break 33:29 – Why Franchising Is AI-Proof 36:19 – Franchising in Fast-Changing Industries 39:28 – How to Build a Franchise That Scales 46:02 – What Makes a Great Franchise? 51:28 – How to Succeed as a Franchise Owner 52:54 – Sponsor Break 57:06 – Why 10X5 Failed 1:03:49 – Designing the Life You Actually Want 1:06:27 – Why Most People Never Take the First Step 1:12:29 – Escaping the 9-to-5 Through Franchising 1:16:38 – Jon's 5 F's of Life 1:20:55 – The Biggest Lessons Franchising Taught Him 1:22:26 – The Advice He'd Give His Kids

    1h 24m
  8. Lessons - She Built the altMBA With Seth Godin Then Raised $25M to Reinvent Online Learning | Wes Kao - Maven Co-Founder (Backed by a16z)

    Jun 27 ·  Video

    Lessons - She Built the altMBA With Seth Godin Then Raised $25M to Reinvent Online Learning | Wes Kao - Maven Co-Founder (Backed by a16z)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Wes Kao, co-founder of Maven, explores why learning by doing is far more effective than passively consuming information when it comes to developing real-world skills. She explains how cohort-based learning combines accountability, community, and hands-on practice to accelerate growth, why proof of work is becoming more valuable than traditional credentials, and how learning directly from experienced operators can provide practical insights that academia often can't. Wes also shares why execution, consistent feedback, and investing in your own development are essential for building the skills needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing career landscape. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/DY4r-GqZzlk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wes-kao-marketing-executive-entrepreneur-and-advisor/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hRuTuIOzZaInOuDmZ5DZ0  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    10 min
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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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