

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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Apr 20, 2025 • 2h 14min
Kyle Landry - President at Delavie Sciences | Revolutionary Skin Science from Nature
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryDr. Kyle Landry is the President and Co-Founder of Delavie Sciences, a skincare company dedicated to developing innovative, science-backed products. He earned his Master's and Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Landry conducted postdoctoral research on extremophiles—organisms that thrive in extreme environments—at Harvard Medical School under the mentorship of Dr. David Sinclair. Their collaboration led to a partnership with government space agencies to address challenges associated with long-duration space travel, resulting in the discovery of novel extremophiles, including Bacillus Lysate. This research inspired the founding of Delavie Sciences, aiming to tackle common skin concerns, particularly aging.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/kylelandryphd/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-landry-phd-44513a40/ https://www.delaviesciences.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Delavie Sciences - https://www.delaviesciences.com/ (Code: Success for 25% off on all products *not including bundles or the flex wand)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:11 - Kyle’s Journey & Origin Story10:28 - Alternate Career Paths13:00 - Solving Big Problems with Food Science16:32 - Shocking Food Realities20:53 - The Bean Sprout Breakthrough26:52 - Reinventing Sunscreen31:37 - A Scientist’s Daily Routine35:11 - NASA-Level Bean Sprouts42:30 - Health & Fitness Hacks45:58 - Sponsor Break48:36 - Supplement Industry Secrets56:39 - Must-Have Skincare Ingredients59:52 - Hidden Dangers in Ingredients1:09:25 - Challenges in Launching New Research1:13:41 - Where to Invest Time & Energy1:15:54 - Sponsor Break1:18:06 - Advice for Ambitious Entrepreneurs1:26:36 - Kyle’s Weakness as an Entrepreneur1:28:33 - Facing Imposter Syndrome1:31:06 - Balancing Work & Family2:00:00 - Breaking Out as an Artist2:08:28 - Kyle’s Ultimate Life Lesson

Apr 19, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - Why Athletes Often Lose Their Wealth Too Soon | Marques Colston - NFL Veteran & Entrepreneur
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Minkoff shares the realities of building and leading as a female founder in today’s workplace. She highlights the financial and emotional challenges of running a small business, advocating for candid conversations, realistic expectations, and sustainable growth. Rebecca emphasizes that profitability should come before aggressive fundraising, especially given that only 3% of women founders receive venture capital. Through her experiences and the Female Founder Collective, she champions a community-driven, education-focused approach to entrepreneurship—one that prioritizes support, practicality, and redefining success beyond just raising capital.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBrQcnuknTs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-minkoff-entrepreneur-podcaster-best-selling/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nGxkflMJwbuBacZRBQlW4?si=22ec86d0aacd4b83 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Apr 19, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - Winning in the Modern Workplace as a Female Founder | Rebecca Minkoff - Fashion Icon & CEO
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Minkoff shares the realities of building and leading as a female founder in today’s workplace. She highlights the financial and emotional challenges of running a small business, advocating for candid conversations, realistic expectations, and sustainable growth. Rebecca emphasizes that profitability should come before aggressive fundraising, especially given that only 3% of women founders receive venture capital. Through her experiences and the Female Founder Collective, she champions a community-driven, education-focused approach to entrepreneurship—one that prioritizes support, practicality, and redefining success beyond just raising capital.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBrQcnuknTs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-minkoff-entrepreneur-podcaster-best-selling/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nGxkflMJwbuBacZRBQlW4?si=22ec86d0aacd4b83 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

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Apr 19, 2025 • 18min
Lessons - Why Self-Understanding Beats Self-Improvement (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we explore why self-improvement fails while self-understanding transforms. We'll see how genuine growth doesn't come from optimization tactics—it emerges when you understand the operating system running beneath your conscious choices. The people who experience lasting change aren't more disciplined—they simply prioritized understanding over improvement. This isn't about finding better productivity hacks; it's about recognizing that your willingness to see yourself clearly directly determines what you can actually change in your life.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 19min
Keion Henderson - Faith Leader & Visionary | How Life's Struggles Prepare You for Your Calling
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryKeion Henderson is a renowned American pastor, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church in Houston, Texas. Since its founding in 2009, the church has grown to serve over 15,000 members with a global online audience reaching hundreds of thousands each week. Henderson is the author of The Shift: Courageously Moving from Season to Season, a guide to navigating life’s transitions, and has also been recognized for his work in music and humanitarian efforts. With a Master of Theology and years of experience in ministry, he continues to inspire audiences through his leadership, dynamic preaching, and commitment to empowering others. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/pastorkeion/https://www.x.com/pastorkeion/ https://www.youtube.com/@KeionHendersonTV ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:22 - Keion’s Life-Changing Shift08:33 - Turning Pain Into Purpose11:36 - Is Religion a Crutch?14:04 - What a "Shift" Really Means17:11 - Why We Avoid Change21:07 - Sponsor Break23:54 - Confronting His Pastor-Father28:02 - You Can’t Live in the Past32:06 - When Shifting Feels Too Hard36:18 - The Danger of Getting Stuck39:22 - Knowing When to Ask for Help42:37 - Ego vs. Faith in Today’s World45:21 - Sponsor Break49:00 - Are We Losing Real Community?50:35 - What His Biggest Shift Revealed1:03:16 - Hard Lessons From Hard Shifts1:10:12 - Spotting Daily Shifts1:13:42 - Final Thoughts from ‘The Shift’

Apr 14, 2025 • 13min
Lessons - How One Man's Mission Transformed Global Water Access | Scott Harrison - charity: water Founder
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water, shares his remarkable transformation from a life driven by addictive pursuits to a mission dedicated to global water access. He reveals how leaving behind self-serving habits and embracing a profound spiritual awakening enabled him to discover true purpose and mobilize change through the power of storytelling and personal skills. Scott explains how witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of dirty water in impoverished communities redefined his vision and ignited his passion to bring clean water to every human being on the planet, ultimately transforming his own life and the lives of millions.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/o67malv3ygs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-harrison-founder-of-charity-water-from/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45kQleAa8LjUriDBwmKeM0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Apr 14, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - The Decision-Making Framework That Leads to Profitable Investments | Shane Neman - Strategic Investor
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Shane Neman, a strategic investor, breaks down the decision-making framework that leads to profitable investments. He shares how successful investing is less about the size of your capital and more about disciplined, emotion-free decision-making, coupled with the wisdom gained from expert mentors. Shane emphasizes that by diversifying your portfolio and continuously learning from your experiences, you can turn market volatility into an opportunity for growth, transforming each mistake into a stepping stone for long-term success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/xIz1MhnmgWQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-neman-serial-entrepreneur-founder-of-neman/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Kn8SAVtORsnY6f7dApHDR ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 40min
Michael S. Liebowitz - Serial Entrepreneur | How Taking Calculated Chances Built a Business Empire
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryMichael S. Liebowitz is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with over 25 years of experience across insurance, finance, and real estate. He is President and CEO of Douglas Elliman Inc., one of the largest U.S. residential brokerages with over $30 billion in annual sales. Liebowitz has built, scaled, and exited multiple companies, including Harbor Group Consulting (acquired by NFP Corp.), Innova Risk Management (PE acquisition), and High Street Valuations (sold in 2020). He also led the turnaround of publicly traded Nocopi Technologies as CEO. In 2018, he founded M2A Family Office to oversee his investment portfolio and philanthropic initiatives.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/michaelsliebowitz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-liebowitz-84946b42/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:16 - Why Michael Joined Douglas Elliman07:36 - Michael’s First Steps in Business12:33 - Keys to Entrepreneurial Success16:33 - Buying Back & Selling His Own Company31:43 - Sponsor34:29 - Biggest Lessons from the Journey38:04 - What Makes a Great Operator41:01 - Signs of a Winning Entrepreneur45:52 - Hiring the Right People48:49 - Ivy League vs Entrepreneur CEOs53:00 - Why the Board Chose Michael58:03 - What Keeps People at a Brokerage59:49 - Outdated Brokerage Mindsets1:02:22 - Why Some Brokerages Will Fail1:03:52 - Sponsor1:07:32 - How Brokerages Actually Grow1:15:02 - Tips for Real Estate Agents1:22:40 - Why Michael Stays Hands-On1:23:48 - Words for Shareholders1:30:53 - Final Advice1:32:29 - Habits Behind the Success1:37:26 - One Lesson for His Kids

Apr 10, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - How to Build and Scale Product-Based Startups Without Wasting Resources | Darren Lee - Product Marketing Strategist
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Darren Lee, Product Marketing Strategist, breaks down how to build and scale product-based startups without wasting resources. He reveals that the secret to standing out in a crowded market lies in embracing authenticity over flashy, imitative tactics, choosing a unique, customer-centered approach that builds lasting trust, and assembling a high-performing team fueled by shared values.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/U5E6o5bxmHQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darren-lee-ceo-and-founder-of-voics-building/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VO36YXtQ9h39bLLnOzQ0z ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Apr 10, 2025 • 18min
Lessons - The LinkedIn Strategy That Attracts High-Value Opportunities | Lara Acosta - Social Selling Authority
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Lara Acosta, Social Selling Authority, shares her innovative approach to building a high-value LinkedIn strategy that transforms digital interactions into powerful professional opportunities. Learn how creative storytelling, strategic pattern interrupts, and a relentless focus on momentum enable you to stand out from the noise and forge genuine connections, turning everyday engagements into lasting business relationships.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/DW6vgfHASuA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lara-acosta-viral-content-creator-personal-brand-strategist/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xwE52Z9vxoF1XgsKoc2qj ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary