Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Sam Adeyemi, global speaker and strategic leadership expert, discusses the transformative power of combining spirituality with practical leadership principles. Drawing from his journey of faith and decades of experience, Sam shares actionable insights to inspire personal growth, community transformation, and entrepreneurial success. Finding God and Embracing Purpose: Sam reflects on his spiritual awakening during college, a turning point that shaped his leadership journey. He shares how his introverted nature was transformed by his faith, leading him to discover his purpose and embrace his calling. The Universal Call to Leadership: Sam challenges traditional notions of leadership, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to lead. He shares key lessons from his early experiences, including his discovery of leadership qualities through self-development and mentoring. Bridging Faith and Practicality: Sam highlights how faith-based principles can address real-world challenges like poverty and entrepreneurship. He explains how his approach to teaching entrepreneurship and leadership—rooted in both biblical wisdom and modern business practices—has empowered thousands to succeed in life and business. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/6w2cFZua_XYApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-adeyemi-global-speaker-strategic-leadership-expert/id1484783544?i=1000631325786Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kO39CDda3lwCp9gZnQUo3?si=1ef49837b66c4312 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, David Greene, host of the Bigger Pockets Podcast, shares his insights on identifying real estate myths, avoiding scams, and embracing the pursuit of excellence for lasting success. Drawing from his vast experience, David uncovers the reality behind misleading narratives and highlights the importance of skill development in achieving financial freedom. The Myths of Real Estate Success: David discusses the false stories surrounding real estate success, including promises of passive income and quick wealth. He highlights how many so-called "gurus" profit from selling courses rather than practicing what they preach. The Pursuit of Excellence: David emphasizes the value of mastering essential skills and adopting a mindset of continuous improvement. He explains how true success requires hard work and dedication, debunking the myth of effortless achievement. The Truth About Passive Income: David challenges the concept of passive income, explaining that sustainable wealth is built through active effort and responsibility. He offers actionable advice to avoid falling into the traps of overhyped courses and misleading claims. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJTC0pRpuu8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greene-host-of-bigger-pockets-podcast-best/id1484783544?i=1000634404273Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YG7X6rcl1OConuE4VYtF9?si=26052ffbdc574b3f ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary  

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➡️ 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 GuestDavid Packouz went from being a struggling massage therapist to landing a $300 million Pentagon contract supplying weapons to the Afghan Army. Partnering with his former schoolmate Efraim Diveroli, their Miami-based company AEY Inc. rapidly transformed into a major military contractor – until their empire came crashing down amid allegations of fraud and illegal arms trafficking from Chinese and Eastern European sources.After pleading guilty and serving house arrest, Packouz traded guns for guitars, reinventing himself in the music tech world. He founded Singular Sound and created the BeatBuddy, a revolutionary drum machine that helped wash away his reputation as an international arms dealer. His wild journey from weapons trafficking to musical innovation later inspired the 2016 Todd Phillips film 'War Dogs,' starring Miles Teller as Packouz. ➡️ Show Links       https://www.instagram.com/davidpackouz/https://x.com/DavidPackouz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-packouz-7268929/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Stan - https://join.stan.store/scottdclaryBusiness Made Simple Podcast - https://businessmadesimple.comNetSuite — 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 - Intro02:41 - David’s Journey Begins07:54 - Choosing Culture Over Religion15:30 - First Steps in Business26:10 - Entering the Arms Trade30:45 - Selling to the Government33:13 - Red Flags in a Partner41:07 - Big Arms Deals50:20 - The $300M Deal1:00:00 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple Podcast1:00:30 - Fact vs. Fiction in War Dogs1:04:04 - What Went Wrong in the Deal1:30:58 - Why the Feds Came After David1:37:30 - Preparing for House Arrest1:55:00 - Finding a Market for BeatBuddy1:56:54 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport1:58:29 - BeatBuddy’s Secret to Success2:00:33 - Selling and Marketing Music Tech2:06:05 - Spotting a Winning Product2:12:00 - Fixing Problems: Software vs. Hardware2:14:27 - Mastering Behavior Change2:16:30 - Marketing to the Masses2:18:24 - Making One-Time Sales Profitable2:20:42 - Managing Multiple Businesses2:26:51 - Will David Sell His Companies?2:29:17 - Lessons from Arms Dealing2:52:55 - Who Can Do Government Contracting?2:56:58 - War Dogs Academy: Where to Start3:05:20 - Why the Government is a Dream Client3:14:00 - Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, shares his insights on overcoming self-sabotage and adopting a mindset of abundance. He highlights the importance of gratitude, faith, and persistence in achieving lasting success and fulfillment. The Practice of Gratitude: David explains how gratitude is a simple yet powerful tool to shift mindset, overcome setbacks, and attract abundance. By consistently practicing gratitude, individuals can identify the lessons in challenges and manifest their goals with greater clarity and momentum. Balancing Faith and Persistence: David emphasizes the importance of faith as a guiding force and persistence as the driving action toward success. He shares strategies for navigating setbacks, understanding the learning curve, and maintaining momentum despite challenges. Infinity Plus One: David introduces the concept of "infinity plus one," encouraging a limitless perspective. He explains how adopting this mindset allows individuals to think beyond traditional constraints, dream bigger, and create a life aligned with abundance. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVyaQv-yJnwApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-meltzer-co-founder-of-sports-1-marketing-when/id1484783544?i=1000626565898Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oae7E4UNQjDqZksrS6Ju2?si=09b3bf3e234b4f42 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development, shares his journey in shaping Miami's skyline and redefining luxury real estate. From tackling high-stakes challenges to introducing innovative concepts, Gil reveals the mindset and strategies that propelled his success. The Art of Bold Vision: Gil discusses his decision to take on large-scale projects early in his career, attributing his confidence to mentorship, hands-on experience, and a problem-solving mindset. Revolutionizing Real Estate: He introduces groundbreaking concepts like the condo-hotel model and car elevators, which have transformed Miami’s real estate market and influenced global trends. Navigating Crises with Resilience: Gil recounts how he managed the 2008 financial crisis, negotiated with clients and banks, and emerged stronger by redefining strategies to maintain trust and ensure business continuity. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjotPuDvoMgApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gil-dezer-president-of-dezer-development-designing/id1484783544?i=1000626129118Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YhrsKVRrf0CMlpJmKysZo?si=68ad4af191d54891 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ 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 GuestAdrian Brambila is an ex-professional hip-hop dancer who toured with T-Pain and started his first online business in 2011 teaching people how to dance the robot. It grew to be the #1 place people learned the dance style of 'popping' online, and although it never became a seven-figure operation, it allowed Adrian to quit his 9-to-5 and learn about entrepreneurship and building something on his own terms. Adrian went viral on TikTok in 2020 while living in his van and transparently showing how he was making over $100K a month on only one day of Wi-Fi a week. Today, Adrian is an active affiliate for over 500 different companies, owns a digital marketing agency with 20 employees, makes multiple seven figures in revenue, lives life on his own terms, and teaches people how to think differently about money, success, and freedom. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/brambilabong/https://x.com/brambilabong/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianbrambila/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1394276524 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Stan - https://join.stan.store/scottdclaryBusiness Made Simple Podcast - https://businessmadesimple.comNetSuite — 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 - Intro02:58 - Entertainment Lessons for Business12:25 - Leaving the 9-to-5 Grind14:50 - The FIRE Movement Explained20:49 - Why Minimalism Matters24:39 - Pros and Cons of Minimalism27:42 - Business, Minimalist Style31:36 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple Podcast32:07 - Adrian’s Outsourcing Formula40:17 - Think Like the Rich44:11 - From Scarcity to Abundance47:28 - The Power of Locus of Control54:36 - Adrian’s Take on Success1:02:20 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport1:03:55 - Real Talk on Entrepreneurship1:07:07 - Adrian’s Career Highs and Lows1:19:15 - Picking a Great Affiliate Offer1:27:20 - Crafting Killer Social Media Ads1:31:18 - Adrian’s Final Wisdom1:33:22 - Rethinking Status Symbols1:35:24 - Advice for My 20-Year-Old Self

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Ronald Diamond, Founder & CEO of Diamond Wealth, delves into the intricate world of family offices and the ultra-wealthy, sharing his expertise on wealth management, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial innovation. Navigating Liquidity Events: Ronald discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise after major liquidity events, emphasizing the transition from operator to capital allocator. He sheds light on common pitfalls and the strategic mindset required to preserve generational wealth. Understanding Family Offices: With decades of experience, Ronald demystifies the role of family offices, explaining their fragmented nature and the misconceptions surrounding them. He highlights the importance of trust, transparency, and thoughtful deal flow in building successful relationships with family offices. The Future of Philanthropy: Ronald explores the evolving role of philanthropy in family offices, championing a business-like approach to solving global problems. Drawing inspiration from innovators like Michael Milken and Bill Gates, he advocates for impactful, direct investments that address real-world challenges. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZCsYstLkr-QApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ronald-diamond-founder-ceo-of-diamond-wealth/id1484783544?i=1000603596360Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ANee8TRfy6KpOdbzcvRCz?si=8a1fb54060264317 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Niyc Pidgeon, founder of Unstoppable Success, shares her journey of transforming trauma into strength through the principles of positive psychology. She emphasizes actionable tools for resilience, stress management, and personal growth, drawn from her lived experiences and professional expertise. The Power of Positive Psychology: Niyc introduces the "broaden-and-build" theory, explaining how positive emotions like gratitude and joy can expand thinking and foster creativity. She highlights how these emotions create a psychological "reserve bank" for navigating challenges effectively. Building Resilience Through Tools: Niyc discusses evidence-based practices like the Gravestone Exercise, which connects individuals to their purpose and legacy, and the Hope Map, a structured six-step approach to achieving meaningful goals. Thriving Through Adversity: Drawing on her own experiences with trauma and loss, Niyc illustrates how cultivating a positive mindset can turn life’s toughest challenges into opportunities for growth and success. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/WgTfs09BOU4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niyc-pidgeon-founder-of-unstoppable-success/id1484783544?i=1000611043920Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wAYKqT4PjWy45WnrBHzUL?si=acaabd120dff40e8 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary