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. 23h ago

    Alex Morton - Bestselling Author & Featured in Forbes | Dorm Room to $75M by 33 and Why He Says Self Belief Is the Only Skill That Matters

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Alex Morton is a bestselling author and entrepreneur featured in Forbes, known for building a $75 million business by the age of 33 after starting out in a college dorm room. Drawing on his own journey from student to self-made success, he now shares his story and insights with audiences worldwide, championing the idea that self-belief—more than strategy or circumstance—is the one skill that separates those who achieve extraordinary success from those who don't. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/alexmortonmindset/  https://x.com/AlexMortonYPR  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-morton-7583ab101  ➡️ 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) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 02:14 – Broke at 21, Millionaire at 24 05:06 – The Birth of YPR 06:51 – Why YPR Went Viral 10:09 – Making $100K a Month at 24 11:33 – The Moment Alex Walked Away 14:49 – Why Network Marketing Gets So Much Hate 18:24 – Facing the “Con Man” Accusations 21:08 – Sponsor Break 22:55 – What Alex Wants His Critics to Know 26:15 – Why Mindset Beats Tactics 30:10 – Why Self-Belief Is So Rare 32:26 – Fear-Setting: Defusing the Worst Case 35:32 – Self-Belief vs. Pure Delusion 37:22 – The Power of “I Am” 43:43 – Knowing It’s Already Done 45:47 – Sponsor Break 48:52 – Why Elite Performers Train Their Minds 50:37 – How Alex Met Bob Proctor 52:56 – Bob Proctor’s Most Powerful Lesson 55:09 – Why Learning Never Ends 58:16 – What Bob Proctor Saw in Alex 1:01:35 – How Your Environment Shapes Belief 1:05:21 – The Hardest Mindset Lesson to Learn 1:08:53 – How Marriage Changed Alex 1:12:48 – How Alex Redefined Success 1:16:07 – One Step to Change Your Life Now 1:20:36 – Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection 1:22:39 – One Lesson for His Future Child

    Alex Morton - Bestselling Author & Featured in Forbes | Dorm Room to $75M by 33 and Why He Says Self Belief Is the Only Skill That Matters

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Rachel Cruze - 2x #1 NYT Bestselling Author | The Trap That Keeps Most People Broke and Miserable

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and sought-after speaker who helps people build healthy relationships with money. Known for her practical, relatable approach, she teaches audiences how to break free from the trap of comparison, debt, and overspending that keeps so many people broke and miserable—guiding them instead toward financial peace, generosity, and lasting confidence with their finances. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/  https://x.com/RachelCruze/  https://www.youtube.com/rachelcruze  ➡️ 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) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – Why We Want Other People’s Lives 05:28 – Rachel’s Wake-Up Call 09:32 – Why Enough Never Feels Like Enough 11:18 – Stay in Your Own Lane 16:10 – Sponsor Break 17:57 – How to Be Content with What You Have 23:37 – Love Your Life, Not Theirs 25:44 – Is Social Media Making Us Miserable? 29:14 – Can You Train Your Brain for Optimism? 33:13 – Sponsor Break 36:19 – Rachel’s New Rules for Money 38:39 – The Four Money Classrooms 43:03 – Why Knowing Better Isn’t Enough 51:33 – The Biggest Money Myth 52:47 – The Question Nobody Asks 54:41 – Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self

    Rachel Cruze - 2x #1 NYT Bestselling Author | The Trap That Keeps Most People Broke and Miserable

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - 8 Forms of Wealth and Why You're Only Chasing One | Robin Sharma - Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (15M+ Copies Sold)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Robin Sharma, author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, shares why true wealth extends far beyond financial success and introduces the eight forms of wealth that create a meaningful life. Drawing from decades of coaching billionaires, CEOs, and world-class performers, he explains how inherited beliefs shape our definition of success, why awareness is the first step to rewriting those beliefs, and how practices like journaling, meditation, and surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your mindset. Robin also explores the dangers of comparison, the importance of running your own race, and why balancing growth, wellness, family, purpose, and service leads to lasting fulfillment. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/-M9RuXtL9QQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robin-sharma-leadership-expert-and-1-bestselling/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aloGV5HYLkdxUwllSxPP6  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - 8 Forms of Wealth and Why You're Only Chasing One | Robin Sharma - Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (15M+ Copies Sold)

  4. 4d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - Why Women Founders Stay Small and How to Fix It | Sarah Dusek - Under Canvas Co-Founder ($100M Exit) & Enygma Ventures GP

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and General Partner at Enygma Ventures, shares why mindset and access to funding continue to limit the growth of women-led businesses. Drawing on her experience as both a founder and investor, she explains why women must give themselves permission to think bigger, build more scalable companies, and seek out mentors, coaches, and networks that challenge their ambitions. Sarah also explores how diverse investment decisions can drive stronger outcomes, why surrounding yourself with people who expand your vision is a game changer, and how building larger businesses creates greater impact for families, communities, and future generations. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcMhvTTlcYA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-dusek-co-founder-managing-partner-of-enygma/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uMnQugxlMIhfVNpZHEiy4  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - Why Women Founders Stay Small and How to Fix It | Sarah Dusek - Under Canvas Co-Founder ($100M Exit) & Enygma Ventures GP

  5. 5d ago ·  Video

    John Morgan - Morgan & Morgan Founder ($2B/Year Revenue) | Billionaire Lawyer Says He Shouldn't Be Rich

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory John Morgan is the founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Since founding the firm in 1988, he’s grown it to more than 1,000 attorneys and 6,000 employees operating in all 50 states, generating over $2 billion in annual revenue. A self-made billionaire, Morgan built the firm around its “For the People” mission — a commitment born from his own family’s difficult experience with the legal system after his brother was paralyzed in a lifeguarding accident. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/johnmorganesq/  https://x.com/JohnMorganESQ/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmorganesq/  ➡️ 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) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 02:21 – The Billionaire Who Says He Got Lucky 08:00 – The Luck That Changed Everything 12:36 – Turning Rock Bottom Into Wisdom 21:09 – The Lucky Break That Built His Firm 26:33 – Where Did Empathy Go? 30:45 – Sponsor Break 32:32 – Why People Resent Success 35:00 – When to Quit—and When to Keep Going 40:59 – The Courage to Ask 48:36 – Why Success Triggers People 52:33 – Why Lazy People Create Opportunity 53:51 – What Drives Him Beyond Money 1:02:11 – Raising Kids Without Entitlement 1:03:25 – Why Business Rewards Patience 1:05:59 – Sponsor Break 1:09:05 – The Instant Gratification Trap 1:14:34 – How to Create Your Own Luck 1:19:55 – The One Thing He Wants You to Do Tomorrow 1:22:49 – Should Employees Think Like Entrepreneurs? 1:24:26 – Advice to His 11-Year-Old Self 1:25:18 – The Lesson He'd Leave His Kids

    John Morgan - Morgan & Morgan Founder ($2B/Year Revenue) | Billionaire Lawyer Says He Shouldn't Be Rich

  6. 6d ago ·  Video

    Lessons - PhD in Nutrition Says Almost Everything You Believe About Food Is Wrong | Dr. Layne Norton - Nutritional Scientist & Elite Powerlifter

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Layne Norton, nutritional scientist and elite powerlifter, explains why so many popular health headlines distort what the science actually says about food and nutrition. He breaks down how cherry-picked studies, media sensationalism, and confirmation bias fuel misinformation around topics like seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods, while highlighting why the full body of evidence matters more than any single study. Dr. Norton also shares practical insights on evaluating scientific claims, separating credible research from misleading narratives, and making informed health decisions based on evidence rather than fear. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/6zg6wiJmViA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-layne-norton-founder-of-biolayne-the-science/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27zz6uh0sOVfAsU6EglRoQ  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - PhD in Nutrition Says Almost Everything You Believe About Food Is Wrong | Dr. Layne Norton - Nutritional Scientist & Elite Powerlifter

  7. 6d ago

    Lessons - The Designer Behind Some of NYC's Most Expensive Addresses | Karen Asprea - Asprea Studio Founder (7M+ Sq Ft Designed)

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Karen Asprea, founder of Asprea Studio, shares the design principles behind creating homes that are both beautiful and built to last. Drawing from her experience designing more than 7 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces, she explains why great design should evolve with the people living in it, how natural materials create warmth and timeless appeal, and why every design decision should balance personal expression with long-term value. Karen also offers practical advice on creating inviting spaces on any budget, from choosing foundational furniture and lighting to making thoughtful upgrades that transform a house into a home. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQSphd1ifzM  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-asprea-interior-designer-founder-of-karen/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f8oFpZNngCSwfviOZInWa  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    Lessons - The Designer Behind Some of NYC's Most Expensive Addresses | Karen Asprea - Asprea Studio Founder (7M+ Sq Ft Designed)

  8. Jul 20 ·  Video

    Ronnen Harary - Spin Master Co-Founder & Chairman | How Two Friends With Zero Business Experience Built a $2.2B Toy Empire

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Ronnen Harary is the co-founder and chair of Spin Master, the global children's entertainment company behind PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, and the Rubik's Cube. In 1994, alongside two co-founders, he turned $10,000 into a publicly traded powerhouse generating over $2 billion in annual revenue across 190+ countries — all with zero prior business experience. His book, No Experience Necessary, breaks down how curiosity and action-driven confidence beat conventional credentials. He also founded the Toy Movement, bringing toys to children in underserved communities, and the Ronnen Harary Foundation, supporting young people with learning disabilities. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/noexpnec/  https://www.tiktok.com/@noexpnec  https://x.com/NoEXPNec  ➡️ 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 - https://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 02:28 – Why Inexperience Wins 05:04 – Are You Starting Too Late? 07:06 – Escaping Limiting Beliefs Early 20:43 – The Spin Master Playbook 25:47 – Why He Chose Toys 30:17 – The Biggest Spin Master Mistake 32:39 – The Birth of Paw Patrol 35:30 – Scaling Without Losing Your Culture 38:24 – Sponsor Break 40:56 – Building Culture at Scale 44:30 – 11 Principles for Winning in Business 59:13 – Should Founders Start With the End? 1:05:25 – Partnering With Strangers 1:06:50 – Why Your 30s Are the Best Time to Bet on Yourself 1:08:45 – Sponsor Break 1:11:33 – The Two Mountains of Success 1:17:02 – What Success Really Looks Like 1:26:38 – Luck vs. Chance 1:31:21 – Turning Weakness Into Strength 1:38:43 – The Lesson That Defined His Career

    Ronnen Harary - Spin Master Co-Founder & Chairman | How Two Friends With Zero Business Experience Built a $2.2B Toy Empire
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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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