Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Success Story Media
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Jul 19, 2020 • 57min

Josh Taekman, CEO of EBoost | VP Marketing at Bad Boy, To Serial Entrepreneur

Josh Taekman is a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder/CEO of Eboost, a premium clean performance supplement company using natural ingredients and formulas to make you feel great & do more in life and sport. Prior to Eboost, Josh worked alongside Sean P Diddy Combs as VP of Marketing for Bad Boy Entertainment and was a key driver in building Bad Boy and P DIDDY brand into a Global Entertainment Empire and personality. Josh lives in Tribeca with his wife, Kristen Taekman (model & tv personality) and their children.Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/jmtaekman/https://twitter.com/joshtaekman1https://www.eboost.com/Show SponsorNth Roundhttps://www.nthround.com/https://twitter.com/NthRound
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Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 27min

Jim Jordan, Celebrity Photographer | Capturing Jenner, Hadid, Di Caprio & Others

Jim Jordan is an American director, fashion and commercial photographer, entrepreneur, talent scout and manager, and producer.Initially working as a hair and makeup artist and modeling talent scout, Jordan's self-taught style of photography gained the attention of the owner of fashion retailer J.Crew, which led to him becoming a world-renowned fashion and commercial photographer/director. Jordan's photography has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, and Marie Claire, and other. Jordan has photographed and worked with celebrities such as Leonardo Di Caprio, Charlize Theron, Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba, and Kris Jenner to name a few.Jordan's photography style is energetic, bright, warm and light. It is marked by clean lighting and timeless energy, as well as an intimacy in his models' demeanor that derives from Jordan's practice of building trust and rapport with his subjects before photographing them on set.As an entrepreneur, Jordan is the proprietor of three businesses: Jim Jordan Photography, which handles Jordan's fashion and commercial photography; White Cross Productions, a production group that directs films, and produces ad campaigns and commercials for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, American Express, Warner Bros. to name a few; and White Cross Management, a talent management agency that has represented numerous celebrities and models, most notably Jeremy Meeks, Taylor Hill, and Gigi Hadid, as well as actors, musicians, and creatives in other branches of entertainment.Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/jimjordanphotohttps://www.instagram.com/jimjordanphotographyShow SponsorNth Roundhttps://www.nthround.com/https://twitter.com/NthRound
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Jul 12, 2020 • 49min

Bobby Castro, Founder of Bankers Healthcare Group | Busboy to Billion Dollar Exit

As a self-made business mogul, Bobby Castro exemplifies the transformation from entrepreneur to leader. With only a ninth-grade education, Bobby founded Bankers Healthcare Group in 2001 with an investment of just $25,000. Today, he’s reached a net worth of $300 million. Bobby knows that above all, the key to scaling a business is leadership. As the leader of his company for more than 18 years Bobby instilled in his team a positive mental attitude (PMA), creating a workplace environment that inspired top-level performance and unheard of revenue returns.Under Bobby’s leadership, BHG grew exponentially, from a valuation of $250 Million to $1 Billion, a whopping 400% increase. Now, Bobby is venturing into a new chapter to work with business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to duplicate the success he’s earned from hands-on experience by transforming into positive leaders. Having achieved financial freedom on his own terms, Bobby wants to teach others how to scale their businesses so they too can achieve unprecedented results.In addition to growing the value of his company beyond belief, Bobby has created a community of happy, loyal employees and has been awarded nationally for that rare accomplishment. He was the recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012, led BHG to be included on the Inc. 500/5000 list 13 times, and has been recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Hispanic 500, Crain’s and more. He was a keynote speaker at 10X, and has been featured numerous times in the WallStreet Journal, Bloomberg, Smart Business Magazine and CNBC, among others.At the heart of Bobby’s business philosophy is a commitment to the community and social responsibility. Both Bobby and BHG proudly support charitable organizations locally in Florida, Syracuse, and nationally like Operation Smile, Food for the Poor, American Cancer Society, and House Calls for the Homeless and more.Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-castrohttps://www.instagram.com/officialbobbycastro
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Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 8min

Mohan Embar, CEO of PolyTripper | Top 1% Polyglot (8 Languages) & Entrepreneur

Mohan Embar is a polyglot and software engineer who's out to destroy the myths that are holding us back from one of the most low-effort, high-impact things we can do as an entrepreneur: learn a foreign language.He not only speaks eight languages himself, which puts him in the top less than 1% of all polyglots, but he's also cofounded a company called PolyTripper which connects language teachers to language students. What started as an a-ha experience while reading the back of a can of cocoa during his first trip to India when he was six years old turned into a lifelong obsession for learning languages and showing others how easy it is. Mohan has lived, worked and studied in several European countries and is out to share his discovery and passion for what he calls Linguistic Narnia to anyone who'll listen.Show Linkshttps://polytripper.com/www.facebook.com/polytripper/
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Jul 5, 2020 • 43min

Allen Gannett, Ex-CEO Track Mavin | Forbes & Inc 30 Under 30

Allen Gannett was the founder and CEO of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics platform whose clients included Microsoft, Marriott, Saks Fifth Avenue, Home Depot, Aetna, Honda, and GE. In 2018 it merged with Skyword, the leading content marketing platform, where he now serves as Chief Strategy Officer. He has been on the "30 Under 30" lists for both Inc. and Forbes.He is a contributor for FastCompany.com and his book The Creative Curve, came out June 2018 from Currency, a division of Penguin Random House. The book has been featured on CNBC, Forbes, numerous top podcasts, and has been picked up to be translated into seven other languages in 2019. Most importantly, he was once a very pitiful runner-up on Wheel of Fortune.Show Linkstwitter.com/Allenlinkedin.com/in/allengannett/allen.xyz
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Jul 3, 2020 • 40min

Bill Bogs, Comedian, TV Host & Journalist | Lessons on Life, Comedy & Wonder Dogs

Bill Boggs is an Emmy Award-winning TV talk show host and producer, an author and professional speaker.He began his career as a comedy writer, and his comic novel, The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog: As Told to Bill Boggs, reflects strong observational comedy chops. He has written essays for The New York Times Sunday Magazine and travel articles also for The Times.A true industry insider, Bill has interviewed many of the most notable personalities of our time—cultural icons, music legends, presidents, writers, athletes, celebrity chefs—and a movie star or two. In 2008, Harper/Collins published his well-received motivational book, Got What it Takes?, based on his interviews with highly successful people.His TV credits include the long-running Midday Live, a decade hosting and producing Bill Boggs Corner Table on the Food Network along with programs on Showtime, The Travel Channel, ESPN and all the major networks. Bill was also the host and producer of the syndicated series, Comedy Tonight and the executive producer for the groundbreaking Morton Downey Jr. Show.His Off-Broadway play, Talk Show Confidential, and novel, At First Sight, were optioned for a screenplay inspired by his life.Show Noteshttps://www.youtube.com/user/BillBoggsTV www.billboggs.com https://amzn.to/2BDQ1NA
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Jul 1, 2020 • 48min

Roger Connors, Chairman of Oz | NYT & WSJ Best Selling Leadership Author

Roger Connors is a four-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He is ranked by the Top 30 Global Gurus as one of the world’s Top 10 Organizational Culture Professionals. He has co-authored the most extensive body of knowledge on workplace accountability ever written. He is recognized as a leading thought leader on the topic of organizational and individual performance, bringing over 30 years of extensive expertise in assisting senior management teams all over the world.As a pioneer in the performance improvement space, Roger has developed #1 award-winning content and has published and interviewed extensively, including co-authoring the bestselling books: The Oz Principle, Change the Culture, Change the Game, How Did That Happen?, Journey to the Emerald City, Wisdom of Oz and Fix It! He has appeared on numerous radio, television, and webcast appearances including Business Radio (powered by Wharton School), Soundview Live, Fortune 100 Executive Teleconference, CNBC’s Power Lunch, KWHY-TV Market Talk, and numerous other broadcasts. In addition, he was a featured speaker at the Executive Office of the President of the United States in Washington, D.C.He is now the Chairman and Co-Founder of Zero to Ten, a coaching and leadership training company. He is also Co-Founder and former CEO of Partners In Leadership, which has trained millions of people in over 50 countries. While CEO of Partners In Leadership, his company was recognized with industry-leading awards from Chief Learning Officer receiving Gold for Excellence in Social Learning and Gold for Excellence in Content, as well as winning recognition as the number one E-learning platform in the world (which hosts over 1 million users). During that time, the company was also named to the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately held companies in America for two consecutive years, 2014 and 2015.Roger is a graduate faculty professional member of Utah Valley University. He is an adjunct for the MBA program, Woodbury School of Business.Show Linkszerototen.comlinkedin.com/in/rogerconnors/
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Jun 28, 2020 • 48min

Carson Rowland, Actor & Musician | Navigating Success, Family, Culture & Life

For Carson Rowland, acting has been a serious passion for as long has he can remember. After years on stage pursuing musical theater, Carson made his way into the film and TV arena by landing the role of Riley Sturgis in the TV series, Tweet: The Series, in 2015 for 5 episodes. Not long after, he booked the series regular role of Cole Reyes, in the Nickelodeon TV series, I Am Frankie. Carson has a BS in Neuroscience from Florida Atlantic University.When he isn’t recording and writing new songs, or guest starring on the hit ABC TV series American Housewife as a football player with a secret, Carson can be found keeping his 4.0 grade point average intact as he finishes his degree in Neuroscience.Show Linkstwitter.com/carsonrowlandinstagram.com/carsonrowlandhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm7605654/
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Jun 26, 2020 • 51min

Henny Yeshanew, Founder at LION Marketing | Top 40 Under 40, Award Winning Leader

Henny Yeshanew, 24, is the founder of Lion Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing firm dedicated to helping medium to large businesses achieve success and growth. His company has been awarded Top Marketing Agency in Ontario in 2018 & 2019 by Canada Business Awards. Henny has also received a Top 40 Under 40 Award for his success with the marketing agency and his community work with youth development.Show Linkslinkedin.com/in/henokyeshanewhttps://twitter.com/lionsuccess
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Jun 24, 2020 • 48min

Alain Hunkins, Managing Director of Hunkins Leadership Group | Bestselling Author of Cracking the Leadership Code

A sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator and coach, Alain Hunkins is a leadership expert who connects the science of high performance with the performing art of leadership. Leaders trust him to help unlock their potential and expand their influence, leading to superior results, increased engagement, higher levels of retention, and greater organizational and personal satisfaction. He has a gift for translating complex concepts from psychology, neuroscience and organizational behavior into simple, practical tools that can be applied on the job.Over the course of his 20+ year career, Alain has worked with tens of thousands of leaders in over 25 countries, and served clients in all industries, including 42 Fortune 100 companies. He delivers dynamic keynotes, seminars, and workshops covering a variety of leadership topics including communication, teambuilding, conflict management, peak performance, motivation, and change.With his Master’s in Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Professional Theater Training Program, and a BA from Amherst College, Alain also serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education, ranked #2 worldwide in 2018 by Financial Times on its list of customized Executive Education programs. Alain has lectured at UNC Kenan-Flagler’s business school and Columbia University.Alain has authored over 400 articles, and been published by The Association for Talent Development, CEO Refresher, and the American Management Association.A certified co-leader for ManKind Project International, a non-profit whose mission is to help men lead lives of service to their families, communities, and workplaces, he’s based in Northampton, MA with his wife and two children.Show Linksalainhunkins.com/linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins/

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