Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Julie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal and former CEO of Pets.com, shares her incredible journey from failure to triumph. She discusses overcoming age bias and self-doubt, offering insights on resilience and self-empowerment. Wainwright reveals key strategies for navigating the luxury e-commerce landscape, emphasizing swift execution and product authentication. She also highlights the unique challenges female entrepreneurs face and the importance of integrity and self-awareness in achieving lasting success.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, shares why improving blood flow is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to enhance physical energy, mental alertness, and long-term health. He explains how most people have normalized low energy and brain fog, and how increasing oxygen-rich circulation can support toxin removal, reduce oxidative stress, and even delay aging. Ilan also explores how Vinia’s unique red grape cell technology boosts nitric oxide production, supporting heart and brain health while helping users feel sharper, stronger, and more energized throughout the day.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/ujkZ375XL3A  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ilan-sobel-ceo-bioharvest-sciences-the-supplement/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IIN6XXE4xQYQVXJGdDfVx    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Jorgenson, author and angel investor, shares how distilling Naval Ravikant’s massive body of ideas into a clear, concise book laid the foundation for a successful publishing venture. He explains how audience feedback—from tweets to beta readers—helped him cut through over a million words of source material to create a timeless and useful book, and why great writing means relentlessly editing out what doesn’t resonate. Eric highlights how today’s most impactful authors, like James Clear and Morgan Housel, test their ideas across multiple platforms before publishing, and encourages creators to use the data they already have to identify what truly connects. He also offers practical advice on launching and sustaining a book’s success through long-term audience engagement, emphasizing that the best books solve real problems quickly and are shared through word of mouth—not just clever marketing.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/-lVtzA9NVUA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-jorgenson-author-angel-investor-how-one-book-about/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dxa13aHCQzK65Wtd3874Z    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Success can feel overwhelming, as achieving your goals might actually lead to anxiety. The podcast dives into common pressures faced by ambitious individuals and offers coping strategies. It explores the hidden struggles that accompany success, urging listeners to confront their internal challenges. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of resilience during setbacks and advocates for a mindset shift that views recovery as essential to growth. Embracing imperfections is portrayed as a key ingredient in the journey towards meaningful achievements.

David Royce is a serial entrepreneur who transformed a door-to-door pest control operation into a billion-dollar empire, selling multiple companies for over $170M. In this discussion, he dives into the fine line between passion and profit and the lessons learned from his near bankruptcy. Royce also explores the three critical phases of business growth and shares insights on hiring top talent. He emphasizes the importance of continuous personal growth and adapting to change, redefining success beyond financial metrics.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Marcus Barney, financial education expert, breaks down the hidden rules of credit and how to use them to build real wealth. He explains how the credit system is designed to benefit banks—not consumers—and why miseducation and conflicting advice keep people trapped in debt. Marcus shares how understanding and strategically using credit in business can help founders grow without giving up equity, and why financial literacy—especially around budgeting and money relationships—should be taught before credit access, not after.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRSITMkKBe0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-barney-financial-education-expert-how-understanding/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IfUvUTpCDCtR0rEPeGxPG ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Jody Glidden, tech entrepreneur and CEO, discusses how rapid advancements in AI and automation are forcing a fundamental shift in how we think about work, learning, and entrepreneurship. He shares why adaptability and fast learning are now essential for surviving AI disruption, how logic—not specific technical skills—will define long-term success, and why the future may belong to solo entrepreneurs building high-revenue companies with minimal resources. Drawing on decades of startup experience, Jody also reflects on what it takes to build in today’s leaner, faster-moving tech landscape and the mindset needed to thrive in a world where the rules are being rewritten in real time.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/0qN_6bog0u4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jody-glidden-tech-entrepreneur-ceo-why-fast-learning/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JBCosMoIPdTHvXPGYxxcV ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary 

Explore the fine line between confidence and arrogance, and how this confusion can damage relationships and careers. Learn why people might avoid deep conversations with you and how arrogance can cloud decision-making in entrepreneurship. Discover actionable strategies to foster genuine confidence through self-reflection and a growth mindset. By embracing humility and focusing on skill development, you can shift from needing to be right to being truly effective in your personal and professional life.

Shauna Brittenham, a USA Today bestselling author and founder of Alaya Naturals, shares her inspiring journey from battling autoimmune conditions to building a multimillion-dollar wellness brand. She discusses the power of emotional intelligence in navigating personal and professional challenges, emphasizing that trauma can be a catalyst for empowerment. Shauna explores the interplay of self-care and service in relationships, the impact of motherhood on emotional healing, and the necessity of setting boundaries for genuine connections. Her story showcases how embracing vulnerability can transform fear into strength.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Zoltan Istvan, futurist and former presidential candidate, explores how emerging technologies could make death optional within decades. He unpacks the core of transhumanism, from synthetic organs to mind uploading, and explains why aging should be treated as a disease. Zoltan also addresses the cultural and religious pushback to radical life extension, and advocates for morphological freedom—the right to modify one’s body through technology. Sharing his unconventional journey, he reveals how personal risk-taking shaped his mission to redefine what it means to be human.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ihwhr5O264I Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zoltan-istvan-futurist-presidential-candidate-how-transhumanism/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qDV1kN6ArqYvm9AXhmgZx ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary