Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Tim Storey is a renowned author, speaker, and life coach who has spent over four decades helping individuals, celebrities, and organizations navigate life transitions and achieve personal breakthroughs. Based in Los Angeles, he has worked with high-profile clients including Robert Downey Jr., Kanye West, and various professional athletes, offering guidance on overcoming adversity and unlocking potential. Storey has authored several books, including "Utmost Living" and "The Miracle Mentality," and is known for his dynamic speaking style that blends practical wisdom with spiritual principles. His work focuses on helping people move from setbacks to comebacks, and he has become a sought-after voice in personal development, appearing on various media platforms and speaking to audiences worldwide about resilience, purpose, and transformation.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/TimStoreyOfficial/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial/    ➡️ 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) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Thinking Beyond the Ordinary 05:14 – Tim Storey’s Origin Story 07:26 – Training Your Mind to See Possibility 17:09 – Action vs. Direction: What Actually Works 19:46 – Why Knowledge Without Action Fails 24:00 – The Power of the Right Partner 25:28 – Sponsor Break 28:13 – The Through Line of True Influence 37:52 – When You Lose Your Own Story 40:37 – Knowing Who Belongs in Your Life 44:08 – Sponsor Break 46:01 – Radical Empathy Without Losing Yourself 57:00 – Tim’s Biggest Frustration as a Coach 59:16 – What the Bible Really Says About Ego 1:05:48 – Living on a Higher Frequency 1:11:41 – Advice Tim Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self  

Mike and Kass Lazerow are entrepreneurial powerhouses who co-founded Buddy Media and Golf.com. They discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, highlighting the balance of suffering and purpose. Their journey from a wedding reconnection to building high-growth companies is captivating. They share insights on relationship dynamics as co-founders, spotting large market opportunities, and creating a strong company culture. Health, burnout, and the importance of accountability are also pivotal topics, along with advice on what they seek in founders they invest in.

Tommy Mello, billionaire entrepreneur and founder of A1 Garage Door Service, shares his inspiring journey from debt to a multi-state powerhouse. He discusses vital strategies for scaling operations, the importance of delegation, and how hiring an integrator transformed his business. Mello reveals his groundbreaking employee equity program, distributing $100 million from a partial exit, and emphasizes the significance of curiosity in leadership. He also dives into the impact of AI on the future of business and the balance between work and personal life.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Denise Shull, performance coach to hedge funds, breaks down the hidden psychology behind high‑stakes decision making on Wall Street. She explains how emotions like fear, embarrassment, and anxiety quietly influence judgment, often disguising themselves as cognitive bias or ego. Denise challenges the idea that biases are unavoidable, showing why identifying what you’re actually feeling matters more than suppressing emotions. By acknowledging emotional signals early, she reveals how leaders and investors can adapt faster, make clearer decisions, and achieve better long‑term outcomes.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/dcnXBTEyTfk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denise-shull-founder-of-the-rethink-group-how-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sn8npZ5WbUe7yLYCWwGTJ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary     

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Stewman, sales coaching mogul and founder of a multi–eight-figure coaching ecosystem, breaks down how he turned hard-earned experience into a scalable business. He shares how selling at the level you’re already winning builds instant credibility, why pre-selling offers is the fastest way to validate demand and generate cash flow, and how sharp positioning filters the right buyers in crowded markets. Ryan also explains how simple funnels, premium pricing, and refining your audience can transform a one-person hustle into a powerful movement that scales far beyond the founder.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/wKLNAz53nsw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-stewman-ceo-of-hardcore-closer-how-to-close-more-sales/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jMcKNnIKun3hQPpGUvt0E   ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Dorie Clark, a marketing strategist, author, and executive coach, shares her insights on personal reinvention. She discusses the grit required for change, the hidden costs of identity, and how aging can limit opportunities. Dorie emphasizes storytelling to boost audience connection and explains the importance of managing multiple identities. She also discusses her unique framework for deciding when to reinvent oneself and encourages listeners to embrace lifelong learning. Through her personal anecdotes, she illustrates the unexpected benefits of seemingly unrelated pursuits.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Correspondent and author, examines why women receive only a small share of venture capital funding despite equal or higher educational attainment. She breaks down how the “broken rung” slows early career advancement, how pattern matching and unconscious bias influence investment decisions, and why female founders often receive smaller checks even when they secure funding. Julia also highlights how diversifying leadership and restructuring investment processes can reduce bias and lead to stronger, more profitable outcomes.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/kKR7WlQZQ5c  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julia-boorstin-cnbcs-senior-media-technology-reporter/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51MMV72UDujKALoVsDiThd    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, breaks down how leadership often becomes the biggest bottleneck to scale and why entrepreneurs must learn to get out of their own way. He shares how stepping back from day-to-day operations and empowering the right operators helped grow the business from $100 million to hundreds of millions in revenue. Brian also explains why finding leaders suited to each stage of growth is critical, and how systems, ownership, and franchising models allow companies to scale far beyond the founder’s personal limits.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/HGnt6NkuppQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-scudamore-founder-ceo-of-o2e-brands-1-800-got/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v7ABq4aTxtbLBFv4ttrhT    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Giorgos Tsetis, co-founder of Nutrafol and a philanthropist, shares his journey from personal crisis to a $3.5 billion exit. He reveals how his struggles with hair loss sparked the creation of a leading hair-health brand. Giorgos discusses the importance of research over shortcuts, emphasizing ethical testing in product development. He highlights the significance of empathy in business and offers insights on using AI in health tech. Passion and purpose drive his mission to foster human flourishing through innovation and philanthropy.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this “Lessons” episode, Saul Blinkoff, Disney animator and creative leader behind films like Mulan and Tarzan, reflects on how achieving success can still leave a deeper sense of purpose unfulfilled. He shares how redefining abundance as service—not accumulation—shifted his mindset from personal achievement to responsibility and impact. Saul explores how awareness of mortality sharpens clarity around values, leadership, and decision-making, and why using creative work to help others creates meaning that lasts far beyond career milestones.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/3nkiT-DStLo  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saul-blinkoff-director-producer-animator-podcast-host/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YNeNJorzU2MlF8BASUgiB    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary