
Success Story with Scott D. Clary
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 8, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - How Unconventional Marketing Built Multiple Billion-Dollar Alcohol Brands | Brett Berish - Spirits Industry Disruptor
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Brett Berish, a renowned Spirits Industry Disruptor, reveals how unconventional marketing strategies have built multiple billion-dollar alcohol brands across the globe. He delves into the power of authentic storytelling and the importance of staying true to your North Star, even when faced with setbacks. Learn how prioritizing long-term loyalty over quick exits and continuously iterating on your brand strategy transforms mistakes into valuable lessons. Brett explains that by embracing a mindset focused on sustainable growth, you can build a brand that not only stands out in a crowded market but also endures the test of time.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/mBNWnJdQJ-Q Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brett-berish-president-ceo-at-sovereign-brands-how/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jaKVXISPYoUfcqL9yJVtO ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 8, 2025 • 13min
Lessons - How to Create Work That Matters in a World Full of Noise | Seth Godin - Marketing Legend
Seth Godin, a marketing legend and best-selling author, dives into how to create impactful work amidst today's distractions. He shares an elegant strategy centered on time, empathy, games, and systems to address complex challenges. Godin underscores the importance of understanding customer needs and warns against neglecting empathy in leadership. He also explores how cultural insights can shift perceptions, as well as the power of targeted marketing in the podcast world, revealing the nuances that make marketing more effective in a fragmented landscape.

Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
Chris Dreyer - SEO Strategist | How Extreme Specialization Created an 8-Figure Growth Machine
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryChris Dreyer is the CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, an award-winning SEO agency specializing in helping elite personal injury law firms dominate Google's search results. Under his leadership, Rankings.io has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. Chris is also the host of the Personal Injury Mastermind podcast and the author of "Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize." His expertise has been recognized through memberships in the Forbes Agency Council, Rolling Stone Culture Council, and Fast Company Executive Board. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/chrisdreyerco/https://www.x.com/chrisdreyerco/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-Marketing-Good/dp/B0DF52JP9Khttps://www.amazon.com/Niching-Up-Narrower-Market-Bigger-ebook/dp/B0BGQNLJ6N ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprint (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:25 – Why You Should Niche Up04:12 – Niching Up vs. Niching Down05:23 – Chris’s First Big Niche Win07:13 – Chris Dreyer’s Backstory09:42 – Mindset: Us vs. Our Parents13:39 – Success Isn’t Just About Money16:03 – What Sparked Chris’s Drive20:20 – Chris’s First Business Win27:19 – Sponsor Break30:06 – The Turning Point: Rankings.io32:22 – Traits That Fueled His Success35:35 – Healthy Obsession in Business38:22 – Entrepreneurs, Mental Health & Balance44:45 – Betting on Legal SEO48:28 – When the Bet Paid Off52:27 – How to Niche Up Smart53:35 – SEO: Then vs. Now58:33 – Sponsor Break1:01:11 – What Great SEO Content Looks Like1:06:14 – SEO in the AI Era1:12:46 – The Problem with AI-Generated Content1:14:23 – A Hard Lesson Learned1:21:46 – What Keeps Chris Up at Night1:24:45 – How Chris Pushes Through Tough Times1:26:50 – Final Thoughts1:30:31 – Advice for His KidsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 4, 2025 • 11min
Lessons - Two Proven Frameworks That Built Multiple 8-Figure Companies | Colin C. Campbell - Serial Entrepreneur
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Colin C. Campbell, serial entrepreneur and author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., shares the powerful principles behind building and exiting multiple 8-figure companies. Learn how two simple frameworks—Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat and Story, People, Money, Systems—can guide entrepreneurs through every phase of growth, why deep focus and long-term effort create an unmatched competitive edge, and how structuring your business from day one can set you up for a successful exit.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/gC-rFtPlPMI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colin-c-campbell-serial-entrepreneur-bestselling-author/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tQGX6jV4EZ6Wc4JuWTxVB ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 4, 2025 • 11min
Lessons - How the Gig Economy Is Reshaping Enterprise Forever | Micha Kaufman - Fiverr Founder & CEO
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr, reveals how the gig economy is redefining the structure of modern enterprises and leadership. Learn why continuous reinvention is the only path to long-term relevance, how embracing failure as a feature—not a flaw—fuels innovation, and why self-disruption is crucial to avoid becoming obsolete in a fast-moving digital world.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/RIKj0QnDDjE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micha-kaufman-co-founder-ceo-of-fiverr-how-one-man/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nhTO8jEW4eMNdcQnuuz2h ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2025 • 16min
Lessons - Excellence Is Never An Accident (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we explore why excellence isn't about perfecting existing systems—it's about dismantling them entirely. We'll see how truly exceptional performers aren't just working harder within established frameworks—they're questioning the frameworks themselves. You'll discover why combining deep mastery with the courage to challenge fundamental assumptions creates an unstoppable advantage and how to position yourself in a world that rewards mediocrity disguised as optimization. The ability to see beyond "best practices" isn't just a competitive edge—it's the path to breakthrough innovations that set you apart in a culture addicted to incremental improvement. This isn't about working harder; it's about seeing what everyone else has missed.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 2min
Dr. Steven Gundry - Renowned Heart Surgeon | How Hidden Gut Triggers Are Sabotaging Your Health
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryDr. Steven Gundry is a globally recognized cardiologist, pioneering medical researcher, and multiple New York Times best-selling author with over 40 years of clinical experience. Once a leading heart surgeon who performed over 10,000 operations, Dr. Gundry redirected his career toward preventive medicine after witnessing the life-changing effects of nutrition on chronic illness. He founded the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, where he has helped tens of thousands of patients improve their health through science-backed dietary interventions. As the author of acclaimed books like The Plant Paradox and The Longevity Paradox, translated into more than 30 languages, Dr. Gundry champions a holistic, gut-centric approach to health—aimed at reversing inflammation, boosting energy, and extending lifespan.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGundry/ https://drgundry.com/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0063433060 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprint (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:12 - From Heart Surgery to Gut Health13:03 - The Gut-Brain Breakthrough18:15 - Sponsor Break20:54 - Why Gut Health Was Overlooked25:20 - Shattering Old Health Myths30:37 - Optimizing Your Microbiome36:08 - Grocery Store Gut Hacks39:04 - Sponsor Break41:16 - Bacteria: Your Health’s Secret Weapon44:39 - Gundry’s Toughest Discovery47:32 - Why Medicine Resists Change52:34 - Peak Cognitive Performance Blueprint57:00 - Key Insight from The Gut-Brain Paradox1:01:01 - Dr. Gundry’s Final LessonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - Creating a Life That Doesn't Require Escape | Chase Jarvis - Creative Entrepreneur
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Chase Jarvis, creative entrepreneur, reveals how success leaves clues and action is the antidote to endless information consumption. Learn how to deconstruct, emulate, analyze, and repeat the habits of high performers, and understand why directing your attention is the key to turning ambition into achievement.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/gzIq47JO5kQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-jarvis-co-founder-and-ceo-of-creativelive/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30i7hdiYxBQLEY7dfiBv55 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - Why Public Confidence in Healthcare Is Declining | Brian L. Strom - Medical Ethics Expert
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Brian L. Strom, medical ethics expert and healthcare leader, explores the root causes behind declining public trust in Western medicine. Learn why the corporatization of healthcare erodes doctor-patient relationships, how time constraints and profit incentives drive patients toward alternative treatments, and why population-based care models may offer a path to restore trust and improve health outcomes.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/WXyPr134OBs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-l-strom-chancellor-of-rutgers-biomedical/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OEa0RJvLDvOmIj72bxlhJ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 9min
Michael Sartain - Lifestyle Strategist | The Hidden Skills Gap That's Holding Men Back
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Michael Sartain is a performance coach, entrepreneur, and former military officer known for his expertise in networking, social dynamics, and high-performance coaching. With a background in the U.S. Air Force, Michael transitioned into the world of business, teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to excel in their personal and professional lives through effective communication, confidence, and relationship-building. As a popular podcast host and speaker, he has helped countless individuals achieve success by mastering social skills, developing mental resilience, and building meaningful connections. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/michaelsartain/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsartain/https://www.moamentoring.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprint (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scottFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:10 - Michael’s Mission14:39 - Fame & Business Boost16:59 - Taking Action Online24:30 - The Self-Help Problem29:37 - Sponsor Break32:15 - Status & Success43:27 - Masculinity’s Shift49:49 - Sponsor Break52:03 - Logic Over Emotion1:00:22 - Building Real Status1:07:12 - Michael’s Legacy AdviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.