Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this Lessons episode, David Hauser, startup culture architect and entrepreneur behind a $175M exit, shares how core values drive success in both business and life. Learn how mindfulness and extreme focus can be a superpower for entrepreneurs, why high-achievers often take an all-or-nothing approach, and how to channel that intensity productively. Discover how yoga and meditation can enhance decision-making, clarity, and resilience, and gain insights into the biggest mistakes founders make when scaling a business.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLb4X0WUuRcApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-hauser-entrepreneur-author-speaker-investor-how/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sKQCEUuGs3psLP8GBmhc4➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Discover the transformative idea of 'dying every night' as a strategy to enhance decision-making. Learn how top performers start anew each day, shedding the weight of past choices. Explore the importance of focusing on the present, allowing for personal growth and renewed energy. This refreshing approach helps listeners build a life that reflects their current selves, free from yesterday's baggage.

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryLeo Pareja is a real estate entrepreneur and industry leader, currently serving as the CEO of eXp Realty (EXPI). He started his real estate career at 19 and quickly became one of the top agents in the U.S., selling nearly 4,000 homes. He later co-founded Washington Capital Partners, a major private lending firm, and Remine, a cutting-edge MLS platform. Pareja also played a key role in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), advocating for diversity in the industry.In 2022, he joined eXp Realty’s leadership team and was appointed CEO in 2024, becoming the first Hispanic CEO of a major real estate brokerage. With a focus on innovation and technology, he continues to drive the company’s growth and redefine the real estate landscape.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/leopareja/     https://twitter.com/leopareja/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopareja/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott BambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemo Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:32 - The Moment That Made Leo an Entrepreneur12:56 - Why Sales Gets a Bad Rap19:04 - Riches Are in the Niches30:56 - A Belief About Success That Radically Changed35:50 - Leo’s Vision for Washington Capital & Remine39:54 - Sponsor Break42:34 - Turning Failure Into Fuel48:40 - Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes51:12 - Why Most Marketing Falls Flat55:33 - What Makes eXp Different?58:07 - Leo’s Toughest Challenges1:08:09 - Mastering Real Estate: Focus on Your Strengths1:16:34 - Sponsor Break1:18:47 - How Entrepreneurship Shaped Leo as a CEO1:23:43 - Leo’s Smartest Decision-Making Strategies1:44:35 - AI Can’t Replace Experience1:48:40 - Game-Changing Advice for Entrepreneurs1:56:56 - What Success Really Means2:00:15 - A Lesson for Leo’s Kids

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Ambrosini, best-selling author and mentor, reveals how to discover your life's true mission by tuning into your intuition, embracing stillness, and taking full responsibility for your choices. Learn how creating space for self-awareness can unlock clarity, why childhood passions hold clues to your purpose, and how shifting from blame to ownership empowers you to rewrite your story and live a truly fulfilling life. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZnArby6Cl7oApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-ambrosini-bestselling-author-co-founder-of/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UULmlAxrNe1QZJTyWmUer ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, learn why financial literacy is often missing from traditional education and how that affects your financial future. Discover the importance of teaching money management early, why fair wages matter for economic stability, and how designing a life around financial freedom leads to long-term success. Plus, hear Tiffany Aliche’s journey of passing a law to bring financial education into schools and her philosophy on paying people well to build a thriving business. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/1u4Y0BO8-I8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-aliche-educator-author-how-to-get-good-with-money/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d4IZKDadDfWXAxTyBVehO ➡️ 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/successstoryPaul Rice is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Fair Trade USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to certifying fair trade products and promoting ethical sourcing. Under his leadership, Fair Trade USA has helped farmers and workers in developing countries secure better wages, safer working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods. Rice's commitment to fair trade began in Nicaragua, where he spent over a decade working with coffee farmers to establish cooperative models. His efforts have since expanded the fair trade movement in the U.S., making ethically sourced goods more accessible to consumers. Rice is a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and has received numerous awards for his impact on global trade and sustainability. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/paulrice_fairtrade/    https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldrice/    ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Every-Purchase-Matters-Companies-Consumers/dp/1541704037 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scottCreate Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottBambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemoStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:40 - What Does Fair Trade Certification Really Mean?06:22 - Paul Rice’s Journey into Fair Trade19:11 - Who Profits from Farmers’ Struggles?21:17 - Bringing Fair Trade to the U.S. – A Tough Sell26:11 - Sponsor Break28:50 - Shocking Truths About Non-Fair Trade Products36:10 - Is Fair Trade Just Greenwashing?43:10 - Fair Trade Failures – Why Starbucks Couldn’t Make It Work49:47 - Paul Rice’s New Book – What’s the Message?52:16 - Sponsor Break54:29 - Does Fair Trade Actually Make Things More Expensive?58:17 - Why Social & Environmental Justice Go Hand in Hand1:02:04 - How Trump’s Policies Impact Fair Trade1:10:09 - What’s Next? New Products for Fair Trade1:13:30 - How to Build an Ethical, Sustainable Business1:23:25 - Paul Rice’s Most Important Lesson for His Kids

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we explore why selective attention might be your greatest untapped resource. Through stories of high performers from Steve Jobs to everyday entrepreneurs, we'll see how the most effective people aren't superhuman – they've just mastered where they direct their mental energy.You'll discover why your brain naturally pulls you toward distractions, how modern life exploits this tendency, and practical ways to reclaim your focus for what truly matters. The ability to care deeply about few things rather than superficially about many isn't just a productivity hack – it's a path to doing work that matters while maintaining your sanity in an increasingly chaotic world.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this “Lessons” episode, Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and leadership expert, explores whether leadership can be taught when academic theories fall short of real-world challenges, sharing how stakeholder-centered coaching, continuous feedback, and accountability help transform executive presence while addressing the unique hurdles faced by both corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDFb7TLYJs8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marshall-goldsmith-executive-coach-author-what-got/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l4quvISbX7xHOkc29Dqod ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this “Lessons” episode, Jessica Zweig, Personal Branding Strategist & Authenticity Expert, reveals why no one cares about your personal brand when it's all about you—and how you can flip the narrative by serving your audience authentically. She explains that true personal branding is rooted in vulnerability, sharing your real journey, and putting your community first, so that your content becomes a genuine expression of service rather than mere self-promotion. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/OdlHTmqpBz0Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jessica-zweig-author-founder-of-simplybe-when-women/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54b5e6O8d22GZJ6txY4qrm ➡️ 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/successstoryDr. Thema Bryant is a renowned psychologist, author, and advocate specializing in trauma recovery, mental health, and personal empowerment. She serves as the president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University. With a deep commitment to healing and social justice, Dr. Thema integrates psychology with spirituality, culture, and the arts to support individuals in overcoming adversity. She is also an ordained minister, a poet, and the host of The Homecoming Podcast, where she shares insights on self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/   https://www.x.com/drthema/    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thema-bryant-8105ba89/    ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerVanta - https://vanta.com/scottCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottBambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemoStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:22 – Why the Heart Matters in Mental Health03:37 – Dr. Thema’s Defining Moment04:38 – The Science Behind Self-Disconnection06:19 – Traditional Approaches to Trauma11:03 – Bridging Science, Soul & Heart13:58 – Is Your Personality Helping or Hurting You?20:10 – Sponsor Break23:13 – Creating Space & Breaking Reactivity25:12 – Escaping the Matrix of Life29:30 – Inner Work Before Fixing Relationships30:33 – Unpacking Your Past Trauma34:20 – Strengthening Personal Relationships40:50 – Sponsor Break44:47 – Building Strong Business Connections46:16 – The Truth About Starting New Relationships47:50 – Navigating Conflict & Staying Connected50:25 – Final Thoughts on Healing & Growth54:25 – Why Relationships Are Hard to Let Go1:00:54 – Dr. Thema’s Biggest Takeaway1:04:38 – The One Lesson for the Next Generation