

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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Mar 3, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - Shatter Generational Money Struggles & Build Lasting Wealth | Sarah Jakes Roberts - Financial Empowerment Leader
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Financial Empowerment Leader, shares a playbook for shattering generational money struggles and building lasting wealth. She explains how envisioning an authentic path can disrupt inherited limitations and transform fear of success into opportunity, guiding you step-by-step toward a sustainable future where every lesson learned becomes a building block for financial empowerment. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/9SAgpe9g7OUApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-jakes-roberts-best-selling-author-speaker-stop/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NHMcXUESXadwtb3NtIFzK ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Mar 3, 2025 • 15min
Lessons - Breaking Free from Money Addiction & Building a Business with Purpose | Ryan Zofay - Entrepreneur & Transformation Coach
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Ryan Zofay, entrepreneur and transformation coach, shares his transformative journey from destructive trading habits and money addiction to embracing a higher purpose through faith. He explains how personal crises, including professional setbacks and relationship challenges, forced him to surrender and take responsibility, ultimately guiding him toward building an altruistic business that prioritizes healing and legacy over self-serving ambition. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/xBNqZBcdU6kApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-zofay-entrepreneur-speaker-from-homeless-to-%24100m/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MjhReLTcFYs8ObABW1Kh0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Mar 1, 2025 • 4h 7min
Jay Campbell - Health Optimization Expert | Optimize Your Health with Therapeutic Peptides
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJay Campbell is the world’s foremost expert in hormonal optimization, therapeutic peptides, and biohacking, empowering high achievers to unlock peak physical and mental performance. As a five-time international bestselling author, dynamic podcast host, and elite men’s physique champion, Jay has spent decades pioneering cutting-edge health optimization strategies that challenge conventional medicine. His groundbreaking books, The TOT Bible and Optimize Your Health with Therapeutic Peptides, have transformed the way people approach longevity, regenerative medicine, and peak performance. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/jaycampbell0/ https://www.x.com/JayCampbell333/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-campbell-935a753/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.com/SuccessStoryPro25Bank 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 – Intro02:31 – Jay’s Health & Wellness Journey14:27 – The Evolution of Hormone Optimization19:06 – Early Signs of Hormone Imbalance in Your 20s22:20 – Does Testosterone Therapy Affect Fertility?27:27 – Best & Worst Types of Testosterone36:51 – Hormone Optimization for Women42:25 – Beyond Hormones: Key Health Insights49:17 – The Dark Side of SARMS54:58 – Peptides: Where It All Began1:11:47 – Diets vs. Dogma: The Toxic Mindset1:19:25 – Why Peptides Are Booming in 20251:26:39 – Peptides 101: A Beginner’s Guide1:29:09 – Can Peptides Slow Aging?1:31:35 – Sponsor Break1:34:38 – The Peptide That Could Have Helped with COVID1:45:28 – Boosting Muscle Growth with Peptides2:06:47 – Peptides for Brain Power & Focus2:14:19 – Peptides & Autoimmune Healing2:16:22 – Gut Health Hacks2:19:10 – Heart Health & Peptides2:26:03 – Real-World Peptide Use2:28:50 – What You Should Know About GLPs2:59:42 – Two Keys to a Long Life3:04:00 – Sponsor Break3:07:58 – Jay’s Favorite Peptides for Tanning3:13:16 – Starting Fitness from Zero3:22:23 – The Problem with Most Trainers3:30:14 – Why Men Turn to Bodybuilding3:36:36 – The Power of Spirituality3:54:57 – Jay’s Most Important Life Lesson

Feb 28, 2025 • 16min
Lessons - How I Built a Digital Empire from My Phone | Ciera Rogers - Fashion Designer & Founder of BABES
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Ciera Rogers, Fashion Designer & Founder of BABES, reveals how to build a digital empire from your phone by leveraging evolving social media trends and rethinking branding strategies. She explains why capturing attention now demands authenticity over traditional aesthetics, how setting realistic goals fuels sustainable growth, and why embracing failures transforms challenges into valuable opportunities for both personal and business success. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5nVDbNf06UApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ciera-rogers-fashion-designer-founder-of-babes/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0L8SXPQS6aXBOVgR0aSHv4 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Feb 28, 2025 • 17min
Lessons - The Hidden Psychology of Crisis Survival | Matt Gutman - Chief National Correspondent at ABC News
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Matt Gutman, Chief National Correspondent at ABC News, shares his insights on how panic—a survival mechanism wired into our DNA—can be transformed into resilience. He explains the difference between natural stress responses and debilitating anxiety, and discusses techniques like breathwork, intentional exposure, and psychedelic integration that helped him turn life-threatening moments into opportunities for growth. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/8byFJIGBa3YApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-gutman-chief-national-correspondent-at-abc-news/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h7u5uTcUUEDtTbIjl8meU ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 20min
Yuri Elkaim - Founder of Healthpreneur | Building An Empire Against All Odds
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryYuri Elkaim is a health and fitness expert, former professional soccer player, and New York Times bestselling author. He is best known for his work in holistic nutrition, energy optimization, and fitness coaching. As the founder of Healthpreneur®, he helps health and wellness professionals build thriving online businesses. With a background in kinesiology and years of experience as a performance coach, Yuri has developed programs focused on sustainable health, weight loss, and peak energy. His insights have been featured in major media outlets, and he continues to inspire people through his books, courses, and online content. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/healthpreneur/ https://www.x.com/elkaimyuri/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurielkaim/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.com/SuccessStoryPro25Bank 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 - Intro02:26 - The Moment That Changed Everything10:20 - Simple Hacks for a Healthier Life17:12 - Selling Fitness: Winning Minds & Building a Brand23:51 - Sponsor Break26:54 - Earning Trust in the Wellness Industry32:30 - Reinventing a Business for Success39:25 - The Truth About Entrepreneurship46:13 - Sponsor Break50:11 - Mastering Performance Marketing in 202556:24 - Selling High-Ticket Offers: Making It Worth It1:08:18 - Scaling Secrets for Premium Products1:16:14 - Yuri’s Final Takeaways1:17:29 - Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self

Feb 27, 2025 • 17min
Lessons - The Psychology Behind Tennis Champions | Rick Macci - Williams Sisters Tennis Coach
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rick Macci, Williams Sisters Tennis Coach, reveals how channeling intense passion into disciplined performance is key to success. He explains that balancing drive with smart recovery prevents burnout and injury, while adaptive coaching—knowing when to push and when to hold back—transforms raw energy into excellence. Rick also emphasizes that managing high-pressure relationships is crucial for developing the mental toughness and strategic balance that set champions apart. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yL76OadSskApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-macci-williams-sisters-tennis-coach-unlock-the/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wSWlxsWmjn9ST2nrWZRtu ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Feb 26, 2025 • 21min
Lessons - Billion-Dollar Acquisition Blueprint | Milton "Todd" Ault III - Chairman of Ault and Company, Inc.
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Milton "Todd" Ault III, Chairman of Ault and Company, Inc., shares his blueprint for billion-dollar acquisitions by revealing that the true value of a deal lies not in its financial metrics but in the integrity of its management. He emphasizes that rigorous due diligence should focus on honesty, accountability, and transparent communication to uncover hidden liabilities, underscoring that sustainable business partnerships are built on trust and responsibility. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/rWtgEXUSgEUApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milton-todd-ault-iii-chairman-of-ault-and-company/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p8bynNnCiWFHK7zLNr10D ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Feb 24, 2025 • 27min
Lessons - Why Unreasonable Goals Are Actually Easier to Achieve (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we explore why unreasonable goals are actually easier to achieve than realistic ones. Through examples from the Wright brothers to Richard Branson, we examine how the fiercest competition exists for "realistic" goals, making them paradoxically harder to attain. Discover the three psychological barriers that keep most people locked in mediocrity, why your brain releases more dopamine for audacious targets, and how aiming unreasonably high creates an asymmetric bet with massive upside. Even if you fall short of your unreasonable goal, you'll still go further than those who played it safe.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Neil Patel - Entrepreneur & Digital Marketing Expert | Building A $100,000,000 Marketing Agency
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryNeil Patel is one of digital marketing's most influential figures, having built multiple companies that collectively generate over $150 million in annual revenue. As the co-founder of analytics platforms Crazy Egg, Kissmetrics, and Ubersuggest, he has revolutionized how businesses optimize their online presence. His client portfolio includes Fortune 500 companies like Amazon and Google, while his blog reaches over 10 million monthly readers. Named a top influencer by Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, Patel's marketing tools are used by more than 5 million marketers globally, making him one of the most trusted voices in digital marketing. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/neilpatel/https://www.x.com/neilpatel/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatel/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comTailor Brands - https://www.tailorbrands.com/podcast35FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.com/SuccessStoryPro25Bank 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 - Intro02:13 - Neil Patel’s Secret to 20 Years of Success04:17 - The Myth of Multiple Income Streams08:12 - From $0 to $100M – Neil’s Key Advice15:44 - Sponsor Break18:36 - How Neil Built NP Digital from Scratch21:39 - Hiring People Who Truly Believe in Your Mission28:29 - Why Build Something You Don’t Want to Sell?35:14 - Jeff Bezos’ Regret-Minimization Strategy37:45 - Why Taking Risks Pays Off40:55 - Sponsor Break44:55 - Neil’s Life & Career Advice for His Kids50:00 - Keeping His Kids Grounded52:46 - Balancing Work, Family & Life58:34 - The One Lesson Neil Wants to Pass On