Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Jody Glidden is a serial tech entrepreneur and AI innovator, co-founding successful companies like Introhive and Postilize. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on the workforce, emphasizing the need for continuous learning to navigate job displacement risks. Jody highlights the importance of building relationships in business and how proactive engagement can lead to success. He shares insights on resilience in entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, and the necessity of adapting to remain relevant in an AI-driven market.

Explore how daily habits shape our identity and the crucial need to break free from unproductive patterns. Discover Benjamin Franklin's system that transforms actions into natural behaviors, changing how we view motivation. Dive into the importance of aligning your habits with your identity for significant life changes. You'll learn to embrace immediate actions for personal growth, showing that even small choices can lead to profound shifts in your life. Progress over perfection is the mantra for achieving lasting change!

Marcus Barney, a self-made multi-millionaire and founder of the Recession Proof financial literacy program, shares his journey from homelessness to building an 8-figure empire. He emphasizes the transformative power of financial education, particularly understanding credit as a wealth-building tool. Marcus discusses the importance of mentoring underprivileged communities, leveraging credit for business growth, and empowering youth with essential financial skills. He highlights the value of discipline over motivation in entrepreneurship and the need to celebrate small wins on the path to long-term success.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this Lessons episode, Neil Patel breaks down what most entrepreneurs get wrong on the journey from $0 to $100M—showing why early diversification can sabotage your success, how Bill Gates might’ve become the world’s first trillionaire if he had stayed focused, and why hiring leaders with proven industry promotions is your secret weapon to scaling. Learn how each stage of growth—from startup to enterprise—requires entirely different skill sets, and why the right person for the job can unlock levels of scale strategy and execution you can’t reach alone.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/bRT0kLobMEI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neil-patel-entrepreneur-digital-marketing-expert-building/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WSd60PSoEmTHcO5s0Hn5f ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this Lessons episode, Peter Taunton, founder of Snap Fitness, shares the brutal truths behind entrepreneurship—revealing why most people never make the leap, what it really takes to survive the sleepless nights and relentless stress of owning a business, and how true mentorship requires more than generic advice. Learn how building the right mindset from day one helps you embrace risk, push through fear, and play offense when things get hard. Discover why success isn’t about avoiding struggle, but about understanding it, preparing for it, and having the right people in your corner to guide you through it.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/uHl_vFZcULc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-taunton-founder-of-snap-fitness-building-a/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hCk8SLwhK0QDR8BF1UBgT ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryPat Flynn is an American entrepreneur, author, and podcast host best known for founding Smart Passive Income, a platform that teaches people how to build online businesses and generate passive income. After being laid off from his architecture job in 2008, he turned a small study guide website into a thriving business, eventually expanding into blogging, podcasting, and online courses. Flynn is widely respected for his transparency, ethical approach to marketing, and focus on serving his audience first.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/patflynn/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk1LitxAZVnqQn0_nt5qxw https://www.linkedin.com/in/patflynn3/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprintCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Quince - https://quince.com/success Northwest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/success Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/clary NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:31 – How Pat Flynn Got Started03:48 – Are We Learning Too Much?06:57 – The Problem with School13:43 – How Pat Changed His Mindset20:03 – “Just in Time” Learning29:32 – Sponsor Break33:25 – Timing Your Next Big Idea36:23 – Creating Healthy Pressure46:32 – Mastering Microskills54:36 – Mindsets Over Milestones58:30 – Sponsor Break1:01:08 – Microskill Mistakes1:07:15 – Teach to Learn1:12:57 – Expertise vs. Experience1:17:44 – Final Thoughts1:24:55 – Pat’s Lesson for His KidsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this “Lessons” episode, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss reveals how tactical empathy can transform your business communication—showing why understanding someone’s perspective doesn’t mean agreeing with it, how articulating their fears builds trust and diffuses tension, and why silence and curiosity often lead to the most honest, productive conversations. Learn how to disarm defensiveness, avoid projecting your own biases, and use empathy as a powerful tool to uncover truth, connect deeply, and negotiate more effectively in any situation.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tvg26AnyYBg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-voss-fbi-hostage-negotiator-everything-in-life/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ibbfey2pCmVZMTEwZYYhJ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this “Lessons” episode, sales expert Mara Dorne breaks down the real reason most salespeople fail—not because they lack skill, but because they refuse to grind, commit, and adapt. Learn how consistency, office synergy, and embracing rejection are non-negotiables for success. Discover why top performers focus on building human connections rather than relying on lazy texts, how the first 30 seconds of a conversation can make or break a sale, and why sales is more about psychology and presence than scripts and pressure, especially in a post-COVID world where authenticity sells better than tactics.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/SgT6ahSO-74 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mara-dorne-sales-expert-from-rock-bottom-to-over-%241/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1h7dzaATvAUZDTTpObDNjz ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoltan Istvan, a futurist and transhumanist leader, shares his groundbreaking views on how technology can redefine humanity. He recounts a life-changing near-death experience that shifted his focus to transhumanism. The discussion includes the quest for immortality, advocating for personal autonomy over bodily enhancements, and the implications of AI on jobs and relationships. Istvan emphasizes the importance of nurturing connections while navigating a tech-driven world, and he encourages everyone to embrace scientific advancements for a healthier, longer life.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this “Lessons” episode, Sahil Bloom unpacks the undervalued currency of time—and how reclaiming it can transform your life. Learn why recognizing yourself as a “time billionaire” helps shift focus from external validation to internal fulfillment, how over-indexing on consumption and ideation without action leads to paralysis, and how rebalancing your professional time across management, creation, consumption, and ideation unlocks clarity, purpose, and long-term success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/k68ypVTbJ_I Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sahil-bloom-author-the-transformative-truth-about/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O3YShl3hHfOBokU63UOoi ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.