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 Jay Yang is the 19-year-old author and entrepreneur who earned six figures before graduating high school. He’s worked with Tyler Denk at beehiiv, helping scale the platform past $5 million ARR, and with Noah Kagan at AppSumo, where he drove the campaign that turned Million Dollar Weekend into a New York Times bestseller. Now known as “Hormozi’s secret weapon,” Jay helps power Alex and Leila Hormozi’s content at Acquisition.com and recently published You Can Just Do Things, a playbook on building success without waiting for permission.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jayyanginspires/ https://x.com/Jayyanginspires/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayyanginspires/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – The Power of Just Doing 02:17 – Jay’s Backstory 04:13 – Why People Don’t Take Action 07:55 – From Google Search to Career 10:25 – Ignorance Debt as an Advantage 12:09 – Lessons from Beehive & Tyler 14:25 – Defining Your Audience 17:48 – Knowing When You’re Ready 19:43 – Sponsor Break 22:28 – Permissionless Apprenticeships 24:45 – Insights from Noah Kagan 27:35 – The Value of Mentors 29:50 – Balancing Work & Relationships 32:04 – Jay’s Content Playbook 34:23 – Why Writing First 35:44 – Sponsor Break 38:36 – Becoming a Better Writer 41:40 – Framing Ideas That Stick 44:54 – Daily Creativity Rituals 47:27 – Jay’s Learning Process 51:35 – Living Inside Your Content 53:41 – Sacrifices on the Path to Success 55:18 – The Energy Test 1:00:47 – Key Takeaway from Jay’s Book

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Dan Martell, SaaS Academy Founder and author of Buy Back Your Time, shares his hard-won insights from scaling companies, mentoring founders, and helping over 600 SaaS clients. He explains why startups often stall not from lack of customers but from flawed models, weak retention, and poor pricing strategies. Dan also dives into the personal traits that separate high-performing founders from those who plateau, emphasizing growth mindset, confidence in execution, and curiosity. Finally, he highlights the importance of choosing the right coach—someone with proven results and alignment in values—to accelerate execution and long-term success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/1c40NCGAZB0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-martell-saas-coach-5x-founder-3x-exits-investor-speaker/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ujLQj54OkH4MLtneDndrB    ➡️ 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, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and former P&G/L’Oréal executive, shares how his journey from running billion-dollar brands led him to focus on funding and supporting Black founders. He highlights the importance of building dense entrepreneurial ecosystems where underrepresented innovators can thrive, exchange resources, and gain confidence through shared experiences. Keenan also unpacks the structural barriers created by generational wealth gaps and limited access to early-stage capital, while offering strategies to lower entry costs and connect diverse founders with the tools and networks they need to succeed.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/EhdulrVfbrk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keenan-beasley-chairman-at-venture-noire-the-state/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/100F0H8FMyteOU3eLz5Ok5    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Dr. Benjamin Hardy, an influential organizational psychologist and best-selling author, shares insights on achieving transformative growth. He discusses why some companies thrive while others stagnate and emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious 10X goals. Hardy explores the psychological foundations of success, revealing how mindset shifts can unlock potential and redefine how we view achievement. He advocates for reframing objectives, aligning personal aspirations with professional success, and leveraging strategies to inspire innovation in business.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Bobby Castro, entrepreneur and investor who scaled from $25K to a $1 billion exit, shares how mindset drives lasting success. He emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mental attitude, not just as motivation but as a daily discipline that fuels resilience and consistency. Bobby explains why true growth starts from within, how the law of attraction and focused energy shape outcomes, and why valuing every “non-refundable minute” turns time into the most valuable resource for creating opportunities and wealth.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/iOoxWh_AP2U  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bobby-castro-founder-of-bankers-healthcare-group/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D9kpnjhjP6PuRy3mGIEQ5    ➡️ 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, Alain Hunkins, Fortune 100 advisor and leadership expert, unpacks the critical differences between bad leadership and great leadership. He illustrates how command-and-control styles rooted in fixing problems and chasing numbers often fail to inspire sustainable results, and why shifting the focus toward people transforms both performance and culture. Alain also explains the importance of self-awareness and wake-up call moments for leaders to evolve, and shares practical strategies for managing up—aligning with shared goals and delivering feedback with tact.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7qxvaenCIU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alain-hunkins-managing-director-of-hunkins/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/256qbIic4i0yBDt7hJkRvO    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ 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 talking about the math that nobody wants to do: How much time you actually have left with the people that you love. If you've been telling yourself there's always next year to visit your parents. If you assume you have decades left, when you might only have a dozen visits. If you've let geography or busy schedules make all of your relationship decisions for you, this one's for you. I'll show you why you've already spent 90% of the time you will ever spend with your parents, what the actual numbers look like when you do the math, and how to make conscious choices about how you spend time with your loved ones. So when you do spend time with them, you can be intentional, fully there, and just present. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

Mikhail Andersson, known as the "Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance," has transformed tattooing into a luxury art form with his New York City studio, First Class Tattoos. He shares his journey from a struggling designer in Russia to charging $2,000 per hour for his intricate designs. In this conversation, he discusses the influence of classical art on his work and the impact of AI on the tattoo industry. Mikhail also reflects on navigating the challenges of establishing a successful business and the evolving cultural perceptions of tattoos.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch Anything and Flip the Script, reveals the art of controlling sales conversations without coming across as forceful. He explains why giving buyers too much control kills deals, why predictable behavior undermines influence, and how discovery calls often waste time instead of building trust. Oren shares actionable strategies to frame conversations, maintain authority, and create autonomy for buyers while keeping control of the process—turning sales into a game you set the rules for.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y3VO7LbNurk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oren-klaff-author-managing-director-at-intersection/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47tQSxKdqPRzDUvizTwhkK    ➡️ 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, Grant Cardone, 10X Founder and real estate mogul, reveals how relentless action and bold thinking turned his life around from addiction to building a $4 billion empire. He shares the core principles of the 10X Rule, why doubling down on what works is the key to scaling, and how massive action separates the wealthy from the average. Grant also explains the dangers of mediocrity, the mindset shift required to break out of the middle class, and why success demands both strategic focus and timing.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/ayiBhmT4PCA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grant-cardone-ceo-of-cardone-capital-speaker/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fFhw4HFLJbVWWQfNoSgNi    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary