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. Bernd Skorupinski - #1 Ranked Prop Trader in the World | The Psychology of Winning Traders

    1D AGO

    Bernd Skorupinski - #1 Ranked Prop Trader in the World | The Psychology of Winning Traders

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Bernd Skorupinski is the FTMO All-Time Record Holder and top-ranked trader at the world’s largest forex prop firm, having dominated their leaderboard over 120 times. With 11+ years as a full-time multi-asset trader, $4M+ under management, and a verified track record of accurately calling major market moves, Bernd is the CEO of Online Trading Campus—a licensed investment consultancy helping traders escape the 99% who lose and join the elite 1% who consistently win.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/bernd_skorupinski/ https://www.youtube.com/@berndskorupinski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berndskorupinski/     ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – What Successful Traders Really Focus On 03:03 – The Rise of Day Trading 08:00 – Becoming a Trader 14:06 – The Harsh Truth About Trading 24:20 – Why Bernd Stands Out 27:25 – Beginner Trading Advice 34:07 – Sponsor Break 36:51 – Swing Trading Explained 43:15 – What People Actually Trade 53:18 – Trading Myths Debunked 57:01 – Market Outlook for 2026 1:12:00 – Sponsor Break 1:14:31 – The Trader’s Blueprint 1:15:29 – AI & Algo Trading: Bernd’s Take 1:18:09 – “Set and Forget” Trading Philosophy 1:23:48 – Passion Comes After Skill 1:30:30 – Realistic Expectations for New Traders 1:39:45 – The #1 Mistake Traders Make 1:41:24 – Advice to a 20-Year-Old Bernd

    1h 44m
  2. Darren Prince - Agent to Magic Johnson & Muhammad Ali | Why Success Made Me Sicker

    6D AGO

    Darren Prince - Agent to Magic Johnson & Muhammad Ali | Why Success Made Me Sicker

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Darren Prince is an American sports and celebrity agent who built a multi-million-dollar empire representing icons like Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali, Hulk Hogan, and Charlie Sheen—after starting his first company at 14 and selling it for a million bucks by 20. Behind the success, he battled a 24-year opioid addiction that nearly destroyed him, even while orchestrating the legendary 2002 reconciliation between Ali and Joe Frazier, two of boxing's greatest rivals. Now over 17 years sober, he's become a fierce advocate for recovery, speaking globally about mental health and addiction while running the Aiming High Foundation, where 100% of proceeds fund treatment for those fighting the same demons he conquered.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/agent_dp/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenprince1/  https://officialdarrenprince.com/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – “Best Version of My Messed-Up Self” 03:18 – The Dark Side of Early Success 11:53 – Obsession: Gift and Curse 14:44 – Chasing Money Young — and Losing It 18:56 – Sponsor Break 21:43 – Surviving Life’s Early Collisions 32:40 – How the 12 Steps Rebuilt Him 40:27 – Why We Turn to Substances 45:09 – Sponsor Break 47:39 – Why the Successful Must Give Back 51:08 – “The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection.” 55:57 – The Danger of Isolation 1:07:51 – Childhood Trauma’s Lifelong Impact 1:13:02 – His Final Message to Anyone Struggling

    1h 16m
  3. Lessons - The $0 to 15M Follower Formula | Natasha Graziano - #1 Female Motivational Speaker Under 40

    NOV 24

    Lessons - The $0 to 15M Follower Formula | Natasha Graziano - #1 Female Motivational Speaker Under 40

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Natasha Graziano, the #1 female motivational speaker under 40, breaks down the mindset, habits, and neuroscience behind building a powerful personal brand from the ground up. She shares how trust, value, and consistent visibility matter more than follower count, and why credibility grows through association and social proof. Natasha explains how to monetize at any stage, the importance of leading with value, and how the law of reciprocity unlocks opportunities. She also dives into the science behind intention, rewiring the subconscious mind, and the daily practices that transform goals into tangible growth.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/s3aThB2wHNE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natasha-graziano-author-speaker-podcaster-be-it-until/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2npwOXALw50QCiKNMmOQzZ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    19 min
  4. Lessons - The Supreme Court Battle Over Your Genes | Jorge Contreras - Harvard Law Professor

    NOV 24

    Lessons - The Supreme Court Battle Over Your Genes | Jorge Contreras - Harvard Law Professor

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Jorge Contreras, Harvard Law professor and leading voice in genetics law, breaks down the complex battle over who can own the building blocks of human life. He explains how isolated DNA sequences were once treated as patentable inventions, why this granted corporations sweeping control over research, diagnostics, and future medical breakthroughs, and how legal challenges eventually pushed back against the idea of owning human genes. Through clear examples and historical context, he reveals how the fight over BRCA patents reshaped scientific innovation, patient access, and the limits of intellectual property in modern biology.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/T6SqrTc-b_g  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jorge-contreras-presidential-scholar-professor-of/id1484783544  Spotify:    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    14 min
  5. Vishal Virani - Rocket.new Founder | The Future Of AI Software Development Belongs to Non-Coders

    NOV 23

    Vishal Virani - Rocket.new Founder | The Future Of AI Software Development Belongs to Non-Coders

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Vishal Virani is a serial entrepreneur and AI product innovator who co-founded Rocket.new (formerly DhiWise), scaling it to 400,000+ users across 180 countries and $4.5M ARR in just 16 weeks—attracting a $15M seed round from Salesforce Ventures, Accel, and Together Fund. Operating from Surat, India, his vibe-coding platform has generated 500,000+ applications and serves users from Meta, PayPal, KPMG, and PwC. Previously, he won Product Hunt's Golden Kitty Award for Best Developer Tool and built a 40,000+ developer community around DhiWise.   ➡️ Show Links https://x.com/Vishalvirani91 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalvirani/  https://www.rocket.new/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=successstory&utm_campaign=founderstory    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Why Vishal Chose Tech 04:45 – Building in Surat Anyway 12:03 – Pushing Through the Unknown 18:49 – When to Jump Into Entrepreneurship 26:22 – Sponsor Break 29:10 – Consumption vs. Application 32:54 – What Rocket Really Solves 42:26 – The First Demo Obsession 47:46 – Is Rocket Slow on Purpose? 50:53 – Speed vs. Depth in AI 56:59 – Sponsor Break 59:30 – Why AI Doesn’t Reduce Mental Load 1:01:49 – Is AI Replacing Humans? 1:07:18 – The Future Software Team 1:10:48 – Where Hallucinations Start 1:14:41 – AI One Year From Now 1:16:21 – Rocket: Luck or Hard Work? 1:18:07 – What Sustainable Business Really Means 1:19:46 – A Beginner’s Mental Model 1:22:56 – Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self

    1h 25m
  6. Lessons - Stop Talking, Start Intentioning | Gloria Feldt - Forbes 50 Over 50

    NOV 21

    Lessons - Stop Talking, Start Intentioning | Gloria Feldt - Forbes 50 Over 50

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Gloria Feldt—Forbes 50 Over 50 leader, author, and expert on women’s leadership—breaks down how shifting from passive ambition to active intentioning transforms growth in both career and life. She explains why she coined the term “intentioning,” how turning intention into action accelerates momentum, and why uncovering your core values is the foundation of authentic leadership. Gloria also explores how confidence develops through doing hard things before you feel ready, and why choosing workplace cultures that align with your principles is essential for long-term success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xot5-k6SUMk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloria-feldt-co-founder-president-of-take-the-lead/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KbWnI0WAOE1PxYrR6eIYS    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    13 min
  7. Lessons - The Ethereum Co-Founder Who Quit Crypto | Anthony Di Iorio - Built $1B Platform, Walked Away

    NOV 21

    Lessons - The Ethereum Co-Founder Who Quit Crypto | Anthony Di Iorio - Built $1B Platform, Walked Away

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Anthony Di Iorio — co-founder of Ethereum and builder of some of the earliest multi-currency crypto tools — reflects on the balance between speculation, utility, and long-term value in the blockchain space. He breaks down how early risk-taking shaped the industry’s first breakthroughs, why utility is becoming the true driver of meaningful growth, and how decentralization empowers individuals to control their money, identity, and communication. Anthony also shares the personal journey that led him to step away from Ethereum, rethink his mission, and develop a new problem-solving framework centered on inclusivity, sustainability, and creating winning outcomes for as many stakeholders as possible.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/KejvXjktFmE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anthony-di-iorio-co-founder-of-ethereum-the/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AyagTeW6ZRmRzzWEy0Yuf    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    16 min
  8. Barak Swarttz - YouTuber & Activist | The Truth About Israel They Don't Want You to Know

    NOV 19

    Barak Swarttz - YouTuber & Activist | The Truth About Israel They Don't Want You to Know

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Barak Swarttz is an American-Israeli elite performance coach, speaker, and content creator with a 225K YouTube following who has trained over 20 NBA and WNBA players, including Israeli stars Deni Avdija and Omri Caspi. Forged through career-ending injuries including a torn ACL and fractured vertebrae, his "Gain Resilience In Time" (GRIT) philosophy embodies the mental fortitude that defines his advocacy work. Reaching millions monthly, Barak uses his platform to deliver what academics praise as one of the most nuanced perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leveraging basketball as a universal language to bridge cultural divides, combat antisemitism, and inspire truth-driven dialogue across college campuses and global audiences.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/otherbarak/ https://x.com/otherbarak/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barakswarttz/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:39 – What Burak Really Does 02:54 – Basketball Meets Advocacy 14:45 – Is Social Media Dividing Us? 21:42 – Burak’s Origins 27:12 – Walking Away from Basketball 33:38 – Moving to Israel Without Serving 44:47 – Sponsor Break 47:31 – Changing Minds on Israel 59:20 – Does the World Hate Israel? 1:16:50 – The Genocide Question 1:32:34 – Why Israel Gets Zero Empathy 1:54:57 – Sponsor Break 1:57:28 – How Self-Work Changed His Debates 2:27:33 – Why Politics Defines Identity 2:35:22 – Burak’s Source of Optimism 2:42:12 – Conflict Before Global Change 2:50:20 – The One Lesson for His Future Kids

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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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