

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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Jul 27, 2025 • 12min
Lessons - Why Learning Everything Is Killing Your Business | Pat Flynn - Smart Passive Income Founder
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Pat Flynn, founder of Smart Passive Income, breaks down how shifting from constant learning to timely action can unlock real momentum in business. He explains why consuming too much knowledge can be a form of procrastination, how “Just In Time” learning drives purposeful progress, and why consistent, focused effort—through strategies like time blocking and setting defined timeframes—is key to building long-term success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGqqdv3B_F8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pat-flynn-smart-passive-income-founder-how-lean-learning/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iyHIUU4LnBUZ7JdGO3tz4 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 23min
Jim McDermott - Clean Energy Pioneer | Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Betting Everything on Climate Solutions
Jim McDermott, a veteran entrepreneur who scaled Stamps.com into a $2B venture, discusses his remarkable journey from dot-coms to climate solutions. He shares insights on the transformative potential of clean energy, arguing that CO2 can be seen as an opportunity rather than a liability. Jim advocates for positive climate action, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between industries and governments. He also offers advice for aspiring climate entrepreneurs, underscoring the need for resilience and optimism in tackling environmental challenges.

Jul 25, 2025 • 13min
Lessons - Why Thinking Small Keeps You Poor Forever | Grant Cardone - Real Estate Mogul & Sales Expert
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Grant Cardone, real estate mogul and sales expert, challenges the mindset of scarcity and comfort that keeps people trapped in financial mediocrity. He shares his approach to raising financially confident kids by removing distractions, taking full responsibility for their education, and introducing them to work and investing early on. Grant emphasizes the need to unlearn limiting beliefs about money, especially those inherited from risk-averse parents, and instead adopt a wealth-focused mentality that prioritizes income, assets, and long-term prosperity. He explains how most people have unknowingly given up on becoming wealthy because they've been programmed to believe it’s unattainable, and how choosing discomfort over comfort is the only path to true financial freedom and generational change.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yN8lVm9mivo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grant-cardone-billionaire-real-estate-mogul-how-to/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7617LSttQxEFfMIdBpZKs8 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jul 25, 2025 • 13min
Lessons - The Ancient Principles That Create Modern Success | Dennis Prager - Radio Host & PragerU Founder
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dennis Prager, founder of PragerU, shares how timeless wisdom from the Torah can shape moral clarity, character, and purpose in today’s world. He explains why wisdom is more essential than intelligence or good intentions when striving to do good, and how doubt can actually be a part of genuine faith. Drawing from years of teaching and study, Dennis reflects on wrestling with God, the role of gratitude in belief, and why viewing existence itself as a miracle can profoundly shift how we live and lead.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/eFJYb4V76Po Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dennis-prager-radio-host-prageru-founder-why-traditional/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18g96YEaw7gM4RzEmfBDD0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jul 24, 2025 • 14min
Lessons - You're Preparing for a Life You'll Never Live (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this Lessons episode, I'll prove that you're so afraid of wasting your life that you've forgotten to live it. You're working endless hours to build the perfect future while completely missing the life happening right now. I'll show you exactly why you keep moving your own goalposts, why even the most powerful people in history couldn't solve this problem, and the simple framework that finally breaks the cycle. By the end, you'll see why the life you're preparing for is the one you're already living.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary

Jul 23, 2025 • 54min
Kim Perell - Serial Entrepreneur & Author | From Bankruptcy to $235 Million Exit Against All Odds
Kim Perell, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, shares her incredible journey from facing bankruptcy to achieving a $235 million exit. She emphasizes how mistakes fuel success and the vital role of resilience in overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. Kim discusses the importance of building a supportive network and teamwork, countering the myth of solo success. She encourages listeners to embrace fear and seize opportunities while highlighting the power of purpose and storytelling in business. Her dynamic insights are both inspiring and practical.

Jul 22, 2025 • 18min
Lessons - What The Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know | Kim Constable - Fitness & Nutrition Expert
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In this "Lessons" episode, Kim Constable, founder of The Sculpted Vegan, shares how one unexpected book sparked her lifelong journey into nutrition and wellness. She dives into the importance of understanding food labels, fat types, and cooking oils for long-term health. Kim also unpacks the dangers of oversimplified social media advice and explains why critical thinking is essential when evaluating health claims and popular diet trends.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ruC07TdAlxOUxfCDC9dnU
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Jul 22, 2025 • 18min
Lessons - How I Built a $700M Real Estate Portfolio Serving The 1% | Jonathan Campau - Luxury Hospitality Pioneer
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, luxury hospitality pioneer Jonathan Campau reveals how he built a $700M real estate portfolio by mastering creative deal structures and targeting high-net-worth clientele. He shares how lease options and distressed assets create massive upside with limited capital, the hidden risks of cross-collateralizing properties (and how one nearly cost him two multimillion-dollar homes), and why calculated negotiation—rooted in value creation, not speculation—is key to scaling in high-stakes environments. Through hard-won lessons and bold decisions, Campau demonstrates how vision, discipline, and deep understanding of contract leverage can turn boutique hotels and luxury villas into generational wealth.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/XcFcsBhvOlc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jonathan-campau-luxury-hospitality-pioneer-how-he-built/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40C42FXwsRJMJnFhx1hCE6 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jul 16, 2025 • 43min
Daniela Schrittenlocher - Content Strategy Expert | Why Most Content Creators Fail and How to Build Authentic Authority
Daniela Schrittenlocher, a multilingual marketing strategist and founder of ELAS Marketing, shares her insights on building authentic authority in content creation. She discusses the importance of genuine storytelling over monetary gains and navigating the noise in a crowded digital landscape. Daniela highlights balancing AI tools with personal touch and shares effective strategies for engaging audiences. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, self-reflection, and finding one's true calling to create value, ultimately challenging common myths about social media success.

Jul 16, 2025 • 10min
Lessons - Your 8-Year-Old Self Would Be Disgusted With You (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary In this Lessons episode, I'll prove that your 8-year-old self understood wealth better than you do now. You have everything they ever dreamed of, yet you feel broke. I'll show you exactly how to see your life through their eyes again so you can finally feel as successful as you actually are.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary