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. Nicholas Thompson - CEO of The Atlantic (50k American Record Holder) | The Simple Sport That Reveals Everything About You

    1D AGO

    Nicholas Thompson - CEO of The Atlantic (50k American Record Holder) | The Simple Sport That Reveals Everything About You

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, where he has led one of the most successful turnarounds in American media—achieving profitability, record subscriptions, and three Pulitzer Prizes since 2021. Previously editor-in-chief of Wired (where he boosted digital subscriptions nearly 300%) and editor of NewYorker.com, Thompson co-founded two tech ventures sold to WordPress and Amplica Labs, edited stories that became the Oscar-winning film Argo, and authored The Hawk and the Dove, hailed as "brilliant" by The Washington Post. An American record holder in the 50K run with 2 million social media followers, he embodies the intersection of editorial excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and athletic discipline—bringing the same relentless drive to building media companies as he does to distance running.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nxthompson/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasxthompson/  https://www.nickthompson.com    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.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) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Why Running Is the Purest Sport 02:28 – The Challenge of Being Alone with Your Thoughts 04:44 – Discovering the Need for Solitude 11:52 – Running with Awareness, Not Just Discipline 14:42 – Living with Conflicting Personalities 16:42 – Sponsor Break 19:27 – The Double-Edged Sword of Obsession 21:14 – How Cancer Changed His Perspective 31:50 – Sponsor Break 43:29 – When Simplicity Becomes Profound 48:40 – Running as a High-Performer’s Edge 49:30 – Nicholas’ Wildest Running Story 53:22 – Running as a Multifaceted Tool 54:43 – The One Takeaway for Readers 55:11 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

    59 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Lessons - You're Tired From Not Finishing (Scott)

    ➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast, 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're exposing why you're exhausted all the time: It's not from working too much, it's from carrying dozens of unfinished things in your head. Every unanswered text, every avoided decision, every half-done project drains your mental energy all day without you noticing. Here's why unfinished tasks destroy your energy more than actual work—and how closing them gives you your energy back immediately. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

    16 min
  3. Richard Fain - Royal Caribbean Chairman | How Culture Took Us from $550M to $90 Billion

    3D AGO

    Richard Fain - Royal Caribbean Chairman | How Culture Took Us from $550M to $90 Billion

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Richard D. Fain led Royal Caribbean Group as CEO from 1988, growing it from a $550 million company into a $90 billion cruise industry giant. A Berkeley and Wharton grad, he's known for pioneering revolutionary ship designs and sustainability initiatives that changed how the world cruises. His culture-driven leadership style built one of the most innovative and successful companies in global travel. He now serves as Chairman of the Board.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfain/    ➡️ 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) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Why Richard Fain Can’t Retire 02:44 – 33 Years as a Cruise Industry CEO 04:55 – The Death of Long-Term Thinking 06:36 – The Inflection Point That Changed Everything 08:18 – Building Culture with Intention 12:35 – Leading Under Pressure Without Losing Culture 15:32 – Vision vs. Intentionality: What’s the Difference? 18:17 – Hiring the Right People for the Mission 21:09 – Alignment Over Consensus 23:46 – Sponsor Break 28:21 – Killing Ego While Leading with Purpose 30:17 – Driving Results Without Burning Out Your Team 35:47 – The CEO’s Decision-Making Framework 38:11 – How to Create True Innovation 42:52 – Inside Royal Caribbean’s ‘Culture of WOW’ 46:28 – Sponsor Break 49:21 – Getting Your People to Go the Extra Mile 52:59 – Turning Products into Culture Statements 1:01:35 – Fear Makes People Stupid 1:06:04 – How to Pass the Torch the Right Way 1:12:16 – Lessons from Richard Fain’s Book 1:13:31 – The Most Important Lesson for His Kids

    1h 17m
  4. Lessons - The Truth About Making $1M+ on Fiverr | Alexandra Fasulo - Author of 'Freelance Your Way to Freedom'

    6D AGO

    Lessons - The Truth About Making $1M+ on Fiverr | Alexandra Fasulo - Author of 'Freelance Your Way to Freedom'

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Alexandra Fasulo, author of Freelance Your Way to Freedom, reveals the reality behind building a million-dollar freelancing career on Fiverr. She shares how starting on a marketplace can teach invaluable skills in time management, communication, and client relationships—foundations that later empower freelancers to scale independently. Learn how mastering soft skills like discipline and professionalism builds long-term success, why structured client onboarding prevents miscommunication, and how strategic pricing decisions pave the path from solo work to a thriving agency.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/IM7LZ-vMC6E  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexandra-fasulo-full-time-digital-nomad-how-to-make/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7McJiaPKzX7XMPETW9mi1P    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    14 min
  5. Lessons - The Real Secret to Personal Branding | Aaron Marino - 6M+ YouTube Subscribers

    6D AGO

    Lessons - The Real Secret to Personal Branding | Aaron Marino - 6M+ YouTube Subscribers

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Aaron Marino — better known as Alpha M, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers — shares how authenticity, resilience, and community drive true personal branding success. He reveals how his journey from style vlogs to entrepreneurship was built on self-awareness and embracing imperfection, not polish. Learn why showing up as your unfiltered self builds stronger trust than trying to be someone you’re not, how repeated failures can become the foundation of confidence and creativity, and why surrounding yourself with ambitious, like-minded people fuels lasting growth in both business and life.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBPakchjxgE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-marino-alpha-m-serial-entrepreneur-how-to-launch/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iibFw8k6k00mpGBN06qWT    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    14 min
  6. Chris Do - Emmy Award-Winning Designer | Stop Hiding Behind Your Work

    OCT 24

    Chris Do - Emmy Award-Winning Designer | Stop Hiding Behind Your Work

    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO, and founder of The Futur, an education platform with 3+ million YouTube subscribers and a community serving millions of creatives across 190+ countries. As the former CEO of Blind for 20+ years—a motion design agency that generated $7M+ annually working with Fortune 500 brands including Nike, Microsoft, and Samsung—Chris has built a career spanning design, strategy, and entrepreneurship, now empowering the next generation through courses, workshops, and content that have generated over 500 million views worldwide.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ https://x.com/thechrisdo/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/    ➡️ 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) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – Why the Most Creative People Are Survivors 05:00 – Can Creativity Be Built from Scratch? 07:43 – Discovering Creativity at 42 10:04 – From Corporate Leader to Creator 13:25 – How to De-Risk Entrepreneurship 16:23 – Knowing Your Worth as an Entrepreneur 23:58 – Sponsor Break 28:34 – Why Charging More Makes Sense 31:15 – What It Really Means to Build a Personal Brand 40:07 – Growing a Business on Social Media (Without Oversharing) 47:25 – Chris Do’s Personal Branding Playbook 57:43 – Sponsor Break 1:00:36 – How to Present Yourself to the World 1:16:06 – Turning an Audience into Opportunity 1:19:16 – The Right Way to Monetize Your Audience 1:28:46 – Advice Chris Do Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self

    1h 31m
  7. Lessons - Breaking Away From Institutional Financial Systems | Miko Matsumura - $500M Crypto VC Fund Partner

    OCT 22

    Lessons - Breaking Away From Institutional Financial Systems | Miko Matsumura - $500M Crypto VC Fund Partner

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Miko Matsumura, partner at a $500M crypto venture fund, breaks down how blockchain represents a fundamental shift away from traditional financial institutions. He explains how decentralized systems introduce competition for consent, forcing existing structures to stay accountable and transparent. Miko also unpacks why responsible risk-taking and diversification are critical in the volatile world of crypto, emphasizing the importance of learning through play before committing deeply. Through thoughtful analogies and hard-earned lessons, he reveals how curiosity, caution, and the freedom to “fork and go” empower individuals to participate more intelligently in the digital economy.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rlP-SJt3Ms  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miko-matsumura-general-partner-with-gumi-ventures-how/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qMAEpAQQVCfiC6u0IU1FR    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    15 min
  8. Lessons - How Fear Reshapes Global Economy and Society | John Hagel - Center for the Edge Chairman

    OCT 22

    Lessons - How Fear Reshapes Global Economy and Society | John Hagel - Center for the Edge Chairman

    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this “Lessons” episode, John Hagel, Chairman of the Center for the Edge, explores how fear is quietly reshaping the global economy, business culture, and individual behavior. He unpacks how intensifying competition, rapid technological change, and a fear-driven media environment have pushed both companies and people into short-term thinking and constant anxiety. Learn how narratives built on threat fuel this collective fear, why redefining success through purpose and passion is essential for resilience, and how building supportive communities can help individuals and organizations thrive amid uncertainty.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ogf2JGDOvr0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-hagel-founder-of-center-for-the-edge/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zR5sQCM0PZKYMV3kSIR5P    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

    16 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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