Success Story with Scott Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryGary Lipovetsky is the co-founder of Valeria Inc., the media company behind creator Valeria Lipovetsky, and Creator Method, a community and academy for creators. Valeria Inc. commands a 6.3 million follower audience and drives hundreds of millions of impressions every month. The company has closed more than 1,000 brand partnerships, working with names like Dior and Paige Denim. Through Creator Method, Gary teaches hundreds of creators how to grow their audiences and turn that attention into brand deals.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/https://www.linkedin.com/in/garylipovetsky/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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 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)Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success Noom - https://noom.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro  04:22 – Getting Better as a Creator  10:22 – How Creators Perform Under Pressure  15:52 – The Advantage of Being Young  22:41 – The Edge of Experience  28:20 – Why Knowledge Isn’t Enough  33:00 – Sponsor Break  36:24 – The Fastest Way to Master a Skill  42:11 – Treat Content Like a Performance  44:48 – Create When Inspiration Hits  47:21 – Staying Creative Through Chaos  48:38 – How to Protect Your Creativity  52:52 – How Creators Protect Their Time  55:47 – Building a Business Without Missing Your Kids  1:05:19 – His Biggest Parenting Lesson  1:12:04 – Why Leaders Hide Their Family Life  1:17:40 – Sponsor Break  1:21:23 – Why Professionals Are Becoming Creators  1:27:03 – How Content Actually Makes Money  1:28:50 – Why Trust Beats Attention  1:38:00 – Don’t Chase Cheap Wins  1:40:28 – How to Fund Content Before It Pays  1:44:05 – The Content Advice He Wishes He Had Earlier 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Travis Hearn, Phoenix Suns chaplain and author of The Fire Is For You, shares how life's darkest seasons can become catalysts for personal growth, renewed purpose, and lasting transformation. Drawing from his own experiences with failure, addiction, and adversity, he explains how difficult trials can refine character, reshape priorities, and reveal a deeper meaning beyond conventional measures of success. Travis explores why wealth and professional achievements cannot replace inner peace and fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of faith, perspective, and intentional living when navigating life's challenges. He also offers insights into finding strength through hardship, developing a renewed sense of purpose, and maintaining balance between professional ambitions, personal relationships, and spiritual well-being.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/iOpkHcXh9a0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travis-hearn-senior-pastor-of-impact-church-and/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LGrm5Phm9DgzGv5fjTWKO ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Anne Mahlum, founder of [solidcore] and Back on My Feet, shares her insights on building successful businesses, advocating for personal worth, and finding purpose beyond financial success. Drawing from her entrepreneurial journey and experience navigating a $90 million exit, she explains why confident negotiation is essential for professionals to receive compensation that reflects their value, why high performers should never undervalue their contributions, and how taking ownership of career growth can create greater opportunities. Anne also explores the difference between founder-centric and founder-influenced brands, revealing how entrepreneurs can build companies with identities that extend beyond their own. Her insights offer practical lessons on negotiating with conviction, pursuing meaningful innovation, and aligning professional ambitions with personal fulfillment.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/6lt1HK2XpFY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anne-mahlum-entrepreneur-and-keynote-speaker-turning/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P4Ok5Qu8I727KcEl8nSZB ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryMichael Gonzalez turned $10,000 in savings into FitTea, the #1 detox tea in America, with more than $100 million in sales, 2 million households and 1.7 million Instagram followers. He pioneered Instagram influencer marketing in 2013, ran campaigns with Kylie Jenner, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian, and put FitTea in Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens and GNC before a nine-figure exit. He then launched HappyTea with a Kylie Jenner endorsement, and has since pushed $200 million+ through ad accounts with his partners, teaching ecommerce founders how to scale.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/teaceo/ https://x.com/teaceoo https://www.linkedin.com/in/teaceo/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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 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)Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success Noom - https://noom.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro  04:30 – Building FitTea for Himself  06:15 – His Early Entrepreneurial Experiments  08:34 – Why Failure Is Your Education  12:01 – When FitTea Took Off  14:38 – When to Pivot or Quit  18:46 – The Hidden Cost of Scale  19:13 – Would He Build Smaller Again?  23:05 – Why He Sold FitTea  26:38 – The Hard Part of an Exit  30:04 – Sponsor Break  33:00 – The Anxiety That Changed Him  40:51 – Building to Escape Yourself  43:08 – Staying Ahead of the Curve  44:16 – How He Worked With the Kardashians  49:46 – The Next Big Marketing Opportunity  53:55 – Sponsor Break  58:35 – AI Is Making Entrepreneurs Lazy  1:00:31 – How to Use AI the Right Way  1:03:29 – Spotting the Next TikTok  1:04:53 – Where He’d Invest Today  1:07:09 – Why Being Yourself Wins  1:12:36 – The Lesson Business Taught Him  1:15:20 – What Humbled Him  1:16:54 – What Success Means Now  1:20:48 – Stop Building Five Things at Once  1:22:27 – Take Massive Action  1:23:15 – Preparation Is Procrastination  1:24:10 – Where to Find Michael 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Nir Eyal, New York Times bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, shares practical strategies for overcoming distractions and taking control of time and attention. He explains how timeboxing and weekly schedule syncs create accountability, improve communication, and help align daily priorities with long-term goals. Nir explores why asking “when” instead of saying no helps manage competing demands from bosses, colleagues, and family members, while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and intentional planning. He also reveals why forethought is the key to overcoming impulsive behaviors, building lasting habits, and preventing distractions before they occur. This episode offers a practical framework for improving productivity, strengthening relationships, and creating a more intentional life with fewer regrets.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5R-IxjC2yA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nir-eyal-habit-procrastination-expert-how-to-stay-focused/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hqAz3pxSiqjf4wd6lYcwH ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Pineda, entrepreneur behind seven companies, investor with over $100 million invested, and author of The Wealthy Way, shares how life’s most difficult experiences reshaped his understanding of wealth and success. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey and personal challenges, he explains why financial achievements cannot replace family, peace of mind, and a sense of purpose, how separating personal identity from business performance builds resilience through setbacks, and why recognizing when enough is enough is essential to lasting fulfillment. Ryan also explores the relationship between faith, money, and ambition, offering valuable insights on avoiding the trap of tying happiness to financial growth and maintaining perspective through both success and failure. This episode highlights how true wealth comes from protecting what matters most while pursuing meaningful goals.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/NA2559iYObE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-pineda-entrepreneur-real-estate-investor-dont/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ENBapr4mp6t5s2QiQeabi ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJeremy Harbour is the founder of Unity Group and The Harbour Club, a British entrepreneur who left school at 15 and has since bought more than 100 companies. Over 30 years he has been involved in more than 300 acquisitions, taken companies public, and generated over $500 million in exits, with investments in 12 countries. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Go Do Deals and was invited to advise at the British Houses of Parliament on business and enterprise. In 2009 he started The Harbour Club, which teaches people how to buy a business with no cash upfront. The idea began in the late 1990s, when he bought a competitor of his telecom company without any cash or a bank behind him.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy/https://x.com/JeremyJHarbourhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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 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)Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success Noom - https://noom.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro04:11 – How He Fell Into Acquisitions08:37 – His First Acquisition12:38 – How to Fix a Struggling Business13:37 – Buy What You Understand15:36 – The Right Business to Buy16:57 – Buy a Business With No Money24:02 – How to Find Great Deals26:54 – Sponsor Break29:58 – Managing 100 Companies33:21 – Taking Companies Public36:54 – The Legal Arbitrage37:53 – The Acquisition Ladder41:02 – How to Buy a Competitor42:42 – The Biggest Acquisition Mistakes47:40 – Where to Find Your First Deal50:25 – Born Entrepreneurial50:48 – The Biggest Bet He Made51:50 – The Real Risk Is Regret53:01 – Sponsor Break56:45 – What Drives Him Now59:26 – Success Changes Everything1:00:36 – Advice for His Younger Self1:05:51 – Facing Your Mortality1:06:26 – Revenue Isn’t Wealth1:09:22 – Why You Need to Sell1:10:42 – Where to Find Jeremy1:12:24 – Advice for His Kids

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Seth Godin, author of This Is Strategy and more than 20 bestselling books, explains why most people confuse tactics with strategy and how defining a clear direction can transform decision-making. He explores why strategy begins with deciding who to become rather than following an established playbook, how focusing on a small group of customers can drive sustainable growth, and why building meaningful connections matters more than chasing attention. Seth also challenges conventional ideas about risk, revealing how entrepreneurs can make uncertainty more manageable through deliberate choices and controlled experimentation. This episode offers practical insights into developing independent thinking, identifying meaningful opportunities, and creating a purposeful path toward long-term success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/kikPcKaYnj4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-godin-best-selling-author-how-to-make-better-plans/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4STbvlKdxLLEDE0HNHj5aU ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Saad Mohseni, Chairman and CEO of MOBY Group, shares how he built Afghanistan's leading media network amid political instability, security threats, and an underdeveloped business environment. Drawing on his experience launching a media business from the ground up, he explains why calculated risks, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial instinct are essential when entering unfamiliar markets. Saad explores how trusting his judgment over conventional market research helped him understand audience preferences, why lean execution and creative problem-solving enabled early growth, and how emerging businesses can help develop the markets they serve. He also discusses navigating regulatory challenges, pushing boundaries in restrictive environments, and building sustainable business models where infrastructure and commercial opportunities are still evolving.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ptLzZS58Rp0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saad-mohseni-ceo-of-the-moby-media-group-radio/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sAtZfmY8oNvPWzhA2cbGR ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryBrandon Willington is the founder and CEO of Where U?, a marketing education company, and was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year in marketing in Australia in 2025. He climbed out of $300,000 in debt to reach eight figures, with revenue reported at $2 million a month and a 25% profit margin. Where U? teaches founders to run their own marketing instead of paying an agency, using three ideas (clicks, conversion, close) and ten principles. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/brandon.lyads/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-willington/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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 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)Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success Noom - https://noom.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro04:22 – Why He Chases Attention05:44 – The Power of Polarizing Marketing09:14 – When Attention Became a Strategy11:24 – Building Big From Perth17:26 – Why Entrepreneurs Need to Travel19:01 – Reinventing Your Identity28:37 – How to Outgrow Your Old Self30:29 – The Goal Framework That Changed Him31:47 – The $330K Debt Crisis34:53 – Sponsor Break38:18 – When an Investor Backs Out42:31 – Staying Calm in Chaos45:00 – How Not to Quit47:22 – Why Most Agencies Fail53:37 – Why Founders Must Learn Marketing56:27 – How to Run Your First Ads59:41 – The Lies Agencies Tell1:02:33 – Sponsor Break1:06:18 – How to Measure What Works1:08:10 – What Kind of Advertiser Are You?1:15:44 – Do All Businesses Need Ads?1:18:47 – Are Emerging Ad Platforms Worth It?1:19:52 – Money Gives You Options1:23:40 – The Identity Crisis of Success1:25:01 – Why Founders Struggle to Delegate1:27:03 – The Power of Subtraction1:38:10 – Comfort Will Keep You Small1:39:31 – The Enemy Is Your Ego1:40:28 – Advice for His Future Kids