

Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Success Story Media
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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Oct 12, 2025 • 1h 38min
Mia Pineda - Astrologer to 3M+ Followers (Mia Astral) | Why Your Birth Chart Is Not Your Destiny
Mia Pineda, known as Mia Astral, is a prominent astrologer merging Kabbalistic astrology with psychology and therapy to foster self-awareness. She discusses how our birth charts should guide us as tools for choice rather than dictate our destinies. Mia shares her journey of turning childhood challenges into motivation, the importance of authentic storytelling in content creation, and her approach to making astrology accessible and humorous. She emphasizes personal agency, the dangers of spiritual bypassing, and ultimately teaches that we shape our own futures through conscious choices.

Oct 10, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - How to Build a Valuable Community Without Venture Capital | Jack Butcher - Visualize Value Founder (1.2M Followers)
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In this Lessons episode, Jack Butcher, founder of Visualize Value, breaks down how creators can build profitable, self-sustaining communities without relying on outside funding. He explains why publicly showing your work is the new proof of credibility in the digital age and how transparency fuels trust and growth. Learn how to turn your skills into scalable products, create leverage by productizing your expertise, and stay focused amid endless distractions. Jack also shares why consistency, clarity, and proof of work—not trends or algorithms—are the true drivers of long-term success.
➡️ Show Links
https://successstorypodcast.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/q6yLfUyGFrw
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-butcher-founder-of-visualize-value-how-to-build/id1484783544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PyBfo96OHiXCgKk4MbvUq
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https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Oct 10, 2025 • 13min
Lessons - Redefining Leadership and Knowing Your Values | Sarah Gibbons - Creator of The Board Leadership Program
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In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Gibbons, creator of The Board Leadership Program, explores how true leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and alignment with one’s core values. She breaks down why defining your personal values reshapes not only how you lead others but also how you make everyday decisions. Learn how emotional ownership helps you respond with clarity instead of reaction, why effective leadership requires continuous self-reflection, and how coaching serves as a powerful tool to embrace discomfort and accelerate personal transformation.
➡️ Show Links
https://successstorypodcast.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/aHmBOwoBilU
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-gibbons-success-coach-to-execs-entrepreneurs/id1484783544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oR8jRepATPZfxx3IEOtA6
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https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

19 snips
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 8min
Nick Perry - From $5K to Multi-Millionaire | Why 90% of Entrepreneurs Never Achieve Financial Freedom
Nick Perry, founder and executive chairman of Want To Sell Now, shares his journey from $5K to millionaire status. He discusses true wealth as freedom and why many entrepreneurs self-sabotage. Nick emphasizes the importance of perseverance, recounting 104 rejections before closing his first deals. He highlights effective remote team management and the critical role of marketing. With insights on navigating corporate sales strategies and the impact of AI on training, he offers a blueprint for building a successful, sellable business.

Oct 6, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - How to Execute When Everything Feels Urgent | Chris McChesney - Author of 4 Disciplines of Execution (#1 WSJ Bestseller)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Chris McChesney, author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, breaks down how leaders can execute with clarity when everything feels urgent. He reveals why most teams struggle to act on strategic priorities amid constant pressure, and how the Four Disciplines—focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability—help bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Learn how to separate the truly important from the merely urgent, use lead measures to create momentum, and sustain high performance through simple, consistent execution habits that cut through chaos.
➡️ Show Links
https://successstorypodcast.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1ww1QhUEn8
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-mcchesney-wsj-1-best-selling-author-franklin/id1484783544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kanx9mpprUlgBP4IbqTJr
➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Oct 6, 2025 • 11min
Lessons - Understanding the Human Component of Sales | David Priemer - Cerebral Selling Founder (Bestselling Author)
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In this "Lessons" episode, David Priemer, founder of Cerebral Selling and bestselling author, breaks down the science of selling through a deeply human lens. He explains why authentic communication and emotional intelligence outperform rigid scripts and formulaic sales strategies. Learn how credibility-driven language builds trust, how to use empathy and tone to elevate every conversation, and why the most powerful sales tactics are rooted in understanding—not persuasion. Priemer also reveals how discovery, objection handling, and negotiation can become authentic exchanges when approached with curiosity, conviction, and connection.
➡️ Show Links
https://successstorypodcast.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/9lexv5PtFkY
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-priemer-ceo-of-cerebral-selling-how-to-sell/id1484783544
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QxwD7CL7lxCK5At8DK638
➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

9 snips
Oct 1, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - AI Isn’t Stealing Your Creativity, You Just Never Had Any (Scott)
The discussion reveals how AI challenges the notion of unique creativity by exposing it as merely patterned responses. Listeners are encouraged to evaluate their creative processes and differentiate between true creativity and mere execution. Scott shares practical exercises, like creating without research, to identify genuine creative abilities. He emphasizes the importance of synthesizing ideas from various fields and urges creators to adapt their approach. Ultimately, the focus shifts to improving thinking skills while leveraging AI for execution.

18 snips
Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 9min
JC White - Fitness Coach to 7-Figure CEOs | How to Build Your Body Like You Build Your Business
JC White, a two-time Men's Fitness cover athlete and founder of T3 Body, shares insights on how to optimize health for entrepreneurs. He discusses the impact of hustle culture on hormones and the balance between success and longevity. JC emphasizes personalized nutrition and the importance of biomarker testing for tailored health strategies. He warns against overtraining, recounting his hospitalization from rhabdomyolysis, and advocates for strength training as a mental health therapy. His holistic approach encourages aligning personal values with health goals.

Sep 28, 2025 • 14min
Lessons - How to Stop Losing Deals With Bad Pitches | Rajiv Nathan - Startup Hypeman (Helped 100+ Companies Perfect Their Pitch)
Rajiv Nathan, the Startup Hypeman, shares his expertise on refining sales pitches for over 100 companies. He emphasizes that great communicators think like entertainers, focusing on emotional engagement over mere information. Rajiv introduces the ‘Que Pasa’ framework—Problem, Approach, Solution, Action—to craft pitches that resonate. He compares pitch composition to a concert setlist, advocating for concise, tailored presentations that avoid overwhelming feature dumps. Tune in for tips on transforming lifeless demos into compelling stories that close deals!

Sep 28, 2025 • 11min
Lessons - How to Build Your Personal Brand From Zero | Jay Jay - Ace of Spades Agency Founder
Jay Jay, founder of Ace of Spades Agency, discusses the essential components of building a personal brand from scratch. He explains how investing in personalities often trumps investing in products, emphasizing the power of visibility and emotional connections. Jay Jay reveals the importance of crafting a memorable hook to differentiate yourself and attract media attention. He also shares how even small-scale entrepreneurs can apply celebrity branding principles to gain credibility and influence.