➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this 'Lessons' episode, Hala Taha, an expert marketer, discusses her journey to becoming a top influencer on LinkedIn, sharing growth hacks and insights into algorithm manipulation. Learn how to master social media strategy, dominate a single platform, and leverage organic reach to build a personal brand. Platform Focus: Choose one platform to master, like LinkedIn, and tailor your content to engage with your specific audience, building organic growth without spreading yourself too thin.Content Marketing: Position yourself as a relatable figure by understanding your audience's interests and values. Avoid overly promotional content that doesn't resonate with them.Algorithm Mastery: Experiment daily to learn the ins and outs of the platform’s algorithm. By aligning with the platform's editorial agenda, you can increase visibility and drive viral growth.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4sSCg_mKjI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hala-taha-podcast-host-entrepreneur-speaker-building/id1484783544?i=1000606321672 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1j1FjeEIErwTYULidY4lMf?si=4ec8017bf572496c ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase, shares insights on how leveraging an existing audience and focusing on data quality can accelerate growth for startups. He discusses the importance of building strong partnerships, becoming an indispensable resource in your industry, and the evolution of Crunchbase’s business model.Leverage Existing Audiences: Jager highlights how Crunchbase capitalized on its 20 million monthly visitors to drive early customer acquisition without a large marketing budget.Data Optimization: He emphasizes the critical role of high-quality, reliable data in creating a scalable platform and how early data challenges shaped Crunchbase’s evolution.Partnership-Driven Growth: Jager explains the importance of forming strategic partnerships for data integration and platform growth.Building a Business Ecosystem: He talks about how leveraging external partnerships allowed Crunchbase to focus on its core strengths and minimize internal costs.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9ap3TfKWLA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jager-mcconnell-ceo-of-crunchbase-innovation/id1484783544?i=1000592962521 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nXFdOACurKCEuXBKLbhz0?si=eb9e3c70ae5a496d ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary & https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ For More Episodes, Visit: https://successstorypodcast.com➡️ Like The Show? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryToday, you'll hear me on Escaping The Drift with John GaffordMake sure to subscribe the Podcast: https://youtu.be/_rJEIlakFU0Tweet Me: twitter.com/scottdclaryMy Newsletter: newsletter.scottdclary.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.comTravis Hearn leads Impact Church in North Scottsdale, Arizona, a congregation that evolved from a Bible study for Arizona Cardinals players into one of the region's fastest-growing churches. As Senior Pastor, he combines his roles as Team Pastor for the Phoenix Suns and former chaplain for NFL and MLB teams with his leadership of Impact Church, bringing a unique perspective shaped by over a decade of working with professional athletes. His books, including the three-volume 30: A 30-Day Journey With God series and The Fire Is for You, reflect his straightforward approach to making faith relevant in contemporary life. Through his ministry and writing, Hearn has developed a reputation for accessible teaching that connects with both seasoned believers and those new to faith, establishing Impact Church as a significant presence in the Scottsdale community.➡️ Show Links       https://www.instagram.com/travishearn/  https://twitter.com/travishearn/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-hearn-16b704226/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Fire-You-Flames-Suffering-Miracle/dp/B0DN6CFBHT/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Stan - https://join.stan.store/scottdclaryThe Hustle Daily Show - https://www.thehustledaily.show  FreshBooks - https://freshbooks.com/pricing-offer NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryRange Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/ CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:08 - A Life-Changing Moment19:02 - Why “The Fire Is For You”31:17 - Staying True to the Path35:42 - Spotting Positive vs. Negative Influences40:40 - Travis’ Secret to Building a Mega-Church44:56 - Sponsor: The Hustle Daily Show45:52 - Blending Tradition and Modernity in Church50:42 - The Second ‘Fire’ That Shaped Travis1:10:34 - Finding Faith When Miracles Feel Distant1:13:29 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport1:15:05 - For Those Who’ve Never Considered God1:19:21 - Reversing the Unchangeable1:45:11 - Why Travis’ New Book Matters1:49:14 - Advice for 20-Year-Old TravisAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Will Ahmed shares his insights on innovation, risk-taking, and personal growth as an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of embracing technology risks, managing stress, and adapting leadership approaches to drive the success of WHOOP.Embracing Technology Risks: Will highlights the importance of taking bold technology risks to innovate and reduce strategic risks. He explains how entrepreneurs often focus too much on market risks and miss the greater opportunity in pushing technological boundaries. Innovation, in his view, is about taking risks that challenge the status quo and unlock new possibilities.The CEO Mindset for Innovation: Will discusses the mindset required to be a successful CEO, particularly in the early days of WHOOP. He shares how he learned to embrace negative feedback and differing perspectives. Over time, he realized the importance of collaboration, iteration, and being open to debate to strengthen both the company and his leadership skills.Innovating for the Future: Will stresses the need to think beyond the present when innovating, especially in hardware development. He encourages entrepreneurs to consider what the market will look like several years from now and ensure that their innovations are ambitious enough to stay relevant in the long term.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/DTJFdxRGweo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/will-ahmed-founder-and-ceo-of-whoop-building-a/id1484783544?i=1000636730348 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KgWQAl0hP5CcfgrV1C8pi?si=4d07e72036f84506 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Heather Monahan, top 50 keynote speaker and best-selling author, shares her actionable strategies for overcoming setbacks and building unshakable confidence. She discusses how to handle difficult workplace dynamics with grace and navigate challenging professional relationships to thrive in any environment.The Power of Confidence: Heather emphasizes the importance of building confidence, especially during tough times. She shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and highlights the steps she took to regain her confidence after being fired.Firing Your Villains: Heather introduces the concept of "firing" the negative influences in your life, both external and internal. She explains how removing toxic people and battling negative self-talk can create the space needed to grow and thrive.Running a Confidence Campaign: Heather shares how she applied marketing principles to boost her own confidence. She talks about crafting a personal confidence campaign, using mantras, repetition, and positive influences to achieve lasting self-assurance.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cfbit5gY3-8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-monahan-top-50-keynote-speaker-best-selling/id1484783544?i=1000644098300 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54ofabuehoFGC9o4N0hg3C?si=0f25404870864093➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclaryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ About The GuestAnne Mahlum is the founder and CEO of [solidcore], a high-intensity fitness company generating over $50 million in annual revenue across more than 100 U.S. locations. Previously, she founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that has raised over $10 million and helped more than 7,500 individuals experiencing homelessness secure employment and housing. Her work combining business growth with measurable social impact has been featured in CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times.➡️ Show Links        https://www.instagram.com/annemahlum/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-mahlum/  https://www.annemahlum.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Stan - https://join.stan.store/scottdclaryThe Hustle Daily Show - https://www.thehustledaily.show  FreshBooks - https://freshbooks.com/pricing-offer NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryRange Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/ CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:12 - A Defining Moment in Anne’s Youth14:51 - Secrets to Non-Profit Success17:57 - Lessons Anne Took to Solidcore21:50 - Stepping Out of the Hustle24:30 - Breaking Points in Growth31:26 - Life in Seasons and Chapters39:59 - Sponsor: The Hustle Daily Show40:55 - Post-Exit Stress Explained47:26 - Shifting Entrepreneurial Identity49:30 - Escaping the Rat Race54:11 - Does Money Really Change Life?1:08:34 - Selling the Company: Anne’s Perspective1:11:06 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport1:12:41 - Why Some Stop After Big Wins1:15:18 - Anne’s Evolving Purpose1:17:58 - Women Should Ask for More1:24:42 - Founder-Led vs Founder-Influenced1:26:00 - Does Legacy Matter to Anne?1:27:50 - Final Words of Wisdom1:41:22 - Advice to Her 20-Year-Old SelfAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, explores the art of building trust, fostering collaboration, and tackling complex global challenges with actionable strategies. He shares insights from his vast experience in philanthropy, public service, and humanitarian efforts.Zooming In and Out to Drive Change: Dr. Shah highlights the importance of balancing a big-picture vision with attention to detail. Drawing from his work in crisis response and large-scale development, he explains how effective leaders can "zoom in" to address immediate challenges while "zooming out" to orchestrate transformative, long-term impact.Building Trust in a Skeptical World: Trust is at an all-time low, and Dr. Shah discusses how to bridge divides through personal relationships and shared values. He recounts efforts to foster bipartisan cooperation on global food security and emphasizes that trust begins with authenticity and vulnerability.Simplifying Complexity to Inspire Action: Complex issues can often discourage engagement. Dr. Shah shares how simplifying problems—like creating accessible ways for people to contribute during crises—can mobilize communities and drive meaningful progress. He underscores that simplicity is key to overcoming confusion and fostering trust.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/36T5PHfOMxY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rajiv-j-shah-president-at-the-rockefeller/id1484783544?i=1000632944789 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CrUcorixgH8dSsDOsqaca?si=b75be994937447a2 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Matt Mayberry, bestselling author of Culture Is The Way, reveals a powerful five-step framework for building a workplace culture that drives individual and organizational success. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, collaboration, and consistency in creating sustainable cultural transformation.Defining Your Culture: Matt explains why defining a unified culture is essential for aligning team members with the organization's values, mission, and purpose.Collaboration and Inspiration: By engaging leaders and employees at every level, Matt highlights how organizations can discover insights and foster buy-in to build a stronger cultural foundation.Embedding Culture Daily: Matt underscores the need to move beyond surface-level initiatives by embedding culture into the daily practices and operations of the organization.Long-Term Sustainability: Matt discusses how a well-structured culture serves as the foundation for sustainable success, allowing businesses to thrive in the face of challenges.Leaders as Trailblazers: Matt concludes by emphasizing the critical role of leaders in modeling behaviors and driving cultural transformation. Leadership, he notes, is the starting point for any successful cultural change.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_rAbD1_mAc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-mayberry-bestselling-author-keynote-speaker-peak/id1484783544?i=1000624798538 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DFgjCHaj8Gf7g2l2Pqt66?si=a9b2c9d8818447f6 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclaryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ About The GuestLuke Lintz and his brothers Jordan and Jackson have transformed HighKey Enterprises from a digital marketing startup into an industry powerhouse, generating an impressive $10 million in revenue in under a year. Their innovative approach to brand development and social media growth, particularly their groundbreaking Instagram celebrity giveaway model, has attracted an elite clientele including Kevin Hart, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, the Kardashians, and Snoop Dogg. The company's strategic expertise has helped cultivate over 100 million followers across their clients' accounts, cementing HighKey Enterprises' position as a dominant force in digital marketing.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/lukelintz/ https://x.com/lukelintz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-lintz-874392148/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Stan - https://join.stan.store/scottdclaryBusiness Made Simple Podcast - https://businessmadesimple.com FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer?utm_campaign=scott&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=episode1NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryRange Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/ CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:02 - Luke’s Turning Point13:23 - Debt Survival Tips for Entrepreneurs19:50 - Facing Trauma as a Founder26:52 - Luke’s Journey: Then vs. Now34:50 - Mastering the Retainer Model36:48 - PR: Is It Right for You?39:00 - Starting Your PR Journey45:20 - Narrowing Focus, Big Wins49:53 - Growth vs. Scaling51:55 - Aesthetics & PR Success56:40 - Sponsor: FreshBooks58:11 - AI, Laziness & Gen Z1:05:05 - Diving Into Conspiracies1:32:55 - Friendship Struggles for High Achievers1:36:53 - Mental Health and Self-Improvement1:40:52 - The Lack of Great Male Role Models1:45:54 - Andrew Tate’s Viral Playbook1:47:48 - How Relationships Shape Careers1:49:10 - Myths in Business & Society1:51:38 - Learning to Trust Yourself1:53:04 - Advice for 20-Year-Old LukeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy