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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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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.

    Luke Van Der Veer - SEO Expert & Entrepreneur | Ranking (and Renting) Websites With SEO

    Luke Van Der Veer - SEO Expert & Entrepreneur | Ranking (and Renting) Websites With SEO

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    ➡️ About The Guest
    7 years ago, Luke invested $25,000 dollars in learning SEO as a last ditch effort to escape Corporate America. Fueled by a desire for time freedom, he pivoted from traditional agency work to a game-changing website rental model. Today, Luke manages a 7-figure portfolio of lead generation websites across 73 niches in 48 states, generating tens of thousands of qualified leads monthly. His coaching program has reached entrepreneurs in nine countries, teaching them how to leverage Google for lead generation and passive income, eliminating the need for costly advertising agencies and services like Home Advisor and Thumbtack. With Luke's guidance, business owners worldwide are achieving unprecedented growth while taking full control of their time.
    In a world where most jobs and businesses force a choice between money and time, Luke's approach breaks the mold. He empowers business owners to influence their Google visibility, generating leads effortlessly and building wealth while regaining their precious time. Luke Van Der Veer's legacy is one of empowerment, inspiring countless individuals to break free from the constraints of traditional work and embrace the limitless potential of the online landscape.

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    ➡️ Talking Points
    00:00 - Intro 
    02:36 - Luke's Journey Begins 
    05:42 - Luke's Business Start-Up Mistake 
    07:13 - Real Passive Income or Just Side Hustles? 
    14:34 - Luke's Website Rental Strategy 
    17:04 - The Mindset Behind Luke's Success 
    22:36 - The Secret Sauce of a Passive Business 
    25:45 - Monetizing an SEO-Based Business 
    27:59 - Sponsor: My First Million Podcast 
    28:32 - Starting a Website Rental Company 
    33:21 - Organic vs. Paid Marketing 
    39:37 - Solving the Lead Generation Puzzle 
    48:11 - Impact of Luke's SEO on Offline Businesses 
    50:42 - Simplifying Entrepreneurship 
    54:38 - Luke's Mindset Evolution: From Employee to Owner to Investor 
    56:41 - Advice for 20-Year-Old Luke 
    1:00:30 - Closing Thoughts from Luke Van Der Veer 
    1:01:25 - Connecting with Luke Online 
    1:02:13 - Defining Success with Luke Van Der Veer


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    InBound by Hubspot 2023: How To Sell Anything To Anyone

    InBound by Hubspot 2023: How To Sell Anything To Anyone

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    Today, you'll hear me live at InBound 2023, hosted by Hubspot.

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    • 47 min
    Lessons - How Sandeep Chennakeshu Became President Of Blackberry | Sandeep Chennakeshu, Tech Exec & Author

    Lessons - How Sandeep Chennakeshu Became President Of Blackberry | Sandeep Chennakeshu, Tech Exec & Author

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    This episode of "Success Story: Lessons" features Sandeep Chennakeshu, technology executive and author. He shares insights on lessons learned over his career that led him to become President of Blackberry. Here are the key takeaways:

    • Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Sandeep emphasizes continuously taking on unfamiliar roles to expand your skillset. He gave examples like moving into hardware development despite no experience.

    • Learn from Everyone: When tackling new areas, Sandeep highlights studying extensively beforehand and then seeking knowledge from colleagues. He credits this for building diverse experience.

    • Deliver Results: While knowledge matters, Sandeep stresses executing under pressure as the key differentiator. He notes successfully driving outcomes in tough situations is what really matters.
    Embrace Adversity: Overcoming challenges develops resilience and capabilities. Sandeep views stumbles as opportunities to learn and improve.

    • Stay Grounded: At senior levels, it's critical to meet stakeholder needs while remaining true to your values. Sandeep emphasizes leadership integrity.

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    • 8 min
    Lindsay McCormick - Founder and CEO of Bite | Building Mission-Driven Companies

    Lindsay McCormick - Founder and CEO of Bite | Building Mission-Driven Companies

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    ➡️ About The Guest
    Lindsay McCormick is the Founder and CEO of Bite, a trailblazing brand in sustainable oral care. Her journey began in 2016 while working as a TV producer on HGTV's "House Hunters." Lindsay, fueled by a passion for sustainability, invested $6,000 to create eco-friendly toothpaste alternatives. Today, she leads Bite, a multimillion-dollar company committed to eliminating plastic waste from personal care products. Lindsay's transition from TV producer to sustainable entrepreneur, her impactful Shark Tank appearance, and her dedication to a plastic-free future exemplify her entrepreneurial spirit and environmental commitment.
    Based in Southern California, Lindsay revolutionizes personal care with Bite's plastic-free, cruelty-free products, including viral toothpaste tablets. Her story showcases how small brands can drive big change, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort as a founder. Lindsay McCormick's legacy lies in her relentless pursuit of a more sustainable world, one innovative product at a time.

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    https://www.instagram.com/heylindsaymc/ 
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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-mccormick-39188521/ 

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    ➡️ Talking Points
    00:00 - Intro 
    03:10 - Lindsay McCormick's Origin Story 
    07:29 - First Side Hustle Iteration 
    13:00 - Realizing Product Viability 
    18:50 - Scaling Amid Influx of Orders 
    26:05 - Shark Tank Offers & Fundraising Views 
    34:13 - Sponsor: My First Million Podcast 
    35:23 - Sustainability in Product Launch 
    40:50 - Prioritizing Sustainability in Business 
    44:11 - Expanding Beyond Key Product 
    48:20 - Launching New Products Seamlessly 
    50:58 - Secrets to New Product Success 
    53:38 - Lessons for Changing Customer Habits 
    57:15 - Advice on Building a CPG Brand 
    58:12 - Lindsay's Closing Thoughts 
    1:00:00 - Connecting with Lindsay Online 
    1:00:21 - Lindsay's Definition of Success


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    How To Market Anything (Michael Pederson & Dominate Your Market)

    How To Market Anything (Michael Pederson & Dominate Your Market)

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    Today, you'll hear me on the Dominate Your Market hosted by Michael Pederson).

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    • 47 min
    Lessons: Why You Need Ruthless Prioritization With Your Business | Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix

    Lessons: Why You Need Ruthless Prioritization With Your Business | Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix

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    This episode of "Success Story: Lessons" features Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He shares insights on the early stages of building Netflix based on quick, low-cost experimentation. Here are the key takeaways:

    • Iteration Mindset: Marc started with the vision of providing online movie rentals, but emphasizes beginning with small, incremental tests rather than overplanning. He advises trying lots of quick experiments and being willing to throw out anything that doesn't work.

    • Customer Discovery: Instead of making assumptions about customer needs, Marc speaks directly with prospective users to validate ideas. He highlights the importance of authentic customer feedback, even if it means changing directions.

    • Ruthless Prioritization: Marc suggests identifying the single riskiest assumption in an idea that must be tested first. Focus on quickly testing just that key element before over-engineering a complex product.

    • Low-Fidelity Prototyping: He used the simplest, fastest, cheapest tactics possible to test the Netflix concept, such as manually mailing DVDs to himself. Marc advises avoiding overproduction early on.

    • Willingness to Pivot: Once you start getting real customer data, you'll likely need to modify your idea. Marc emphasizes being flexible and pivoting based on experiment results.

    • Persistence Despite Failure: Marc notes most initial ideas won't work. Success comes from relentlessly trying experiments until finding something that resonates.

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    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

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3.2K Ratings

BP Writer ,

Fabulous Podcast! Fantastic content, great guests, gems galore!

Came across the Success Story podcast and am loving it! Especially loved the podcast with guest, IIly Fedorovich, about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and building a successful personal and company brand. I appreciated the candid and transparent conversation about his challenges and journey to success. Tons of amazing takeaways! Look forward to more great episodes! Thank you.

DoctorLynn ,

EXCELLENT

thanks you very concise and informative
Doctor Lynn

mikepedersen ,

Enlightening

Scott’s interview approach and pulling out nuggets is impressive. One of top podcasts to listen to no doubt!

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