Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jay Yang is the 19-year-old author and entrepreneur who earned six figures before graduating high school. He’s worked with Tyler Denk at beehiiv, helping scale the platform past $5 million ARR, and with Noah Kagan at AppSumo, where he drove the campaign that turned Million Dollar Weekend into a New York Times bestseller. Now known as “Hormozi’s secret weapon,” Jay helps power Alex and Leila Hormozi’s content at Acquisition.com and recently published You Can Just Do Things, a playbook on building success without waiting for permission.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jayyanginspires/ https://x.com/Jayyanginspires/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayyanginspires/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – The Power of Just Doing 02:17 – Jay’s Backstory 04:13 – Why People Don’t Take Action 07:55 – From Google Search to Career 10:25 – Ignorance Debt as an Advantage 12:09 – Lessons from Beehive & Tyler 14:25 – Defining Your Audience 17:48 – Knowing When You’re Ready 19:43 – Sponsor Break 22:28 – Permissionless Apprenticeships 24:45 – Insights from Noah Kagan 27:35 – The Value of Mentors 29:50 – Balancing Work & Relationships 32:04 – Jay’s Content Playbook 34:23 – Why Writing First 35:44 – Sponsor Break 38:36 – Becoming a Better Writer 41:40 – Framing Ideas That Stick 44:54 – Daily Creativity Rituals 47:27 – Jay’s Learning Process 51:35 – Living Inside Your Content 53:41 – Sacrifices on the Path to Success 55:18 – The Energy Test 1:00:47 – Key Takeaway from Jay’s Book

Dan Martell, a notable SaaS coach and founder of SaaS Academy, shares his journey from juvenile detention to mentoring over 600 SaaS companies. He argues that startups often stall not from a lack of customers but due to flawed models and poor retention strategies. Martell highlights key traits that distinguish successful founders, such as a growth mindset and curiosity. He also emphasizes the importance of selecting the right coach with proven success to accelerate growth and outlines critical aspects of pricing strategy and ideal customer fit.

In this engaging conversation, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and a former executive at P&G and L’Oréal, shares insights from his journey leading billion-dollar brands to now championing Black founders. He discusses the essential role of dense entrepreneurial ecosystems in fostering success and the significant barriers like structural inequalities and limited capital access faced by underrepresented innovators. Keenan also offers innovative strategies to bridge these gaps and empower diverse entrepreneurs.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy, an influential organizational psychologist and best-selling author, shares insights on achieving transformative growth. He discusses why some companies thrive while others stagnate and emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious 10X goals. Hardy explores the psychological foundations of success, revealing how mindset shifts can unlock potential and redefine how we view achievement. He advocates for reframing objectives, aligning personal aspirations with professional success, and leveraging strategies to inspire innovation in business.

Bobby Castro, a successful entrepreneur and investor who grew a business from $25K to a billion-dollar exit, shares invaluable insights on building a strong mindset. He highlights the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude as a daily practice and explains how inner work leads to outer success. Bobby delves into the law of attraction, describing it as focused thinking that influences outcomes. He emphasizes the value of time, urging listeners to treat every minute as non-refundable, and talks about the compounding power of small wins.

Alain Hunkins, a Fortune 100 advisor and leadership expert, shares invaluable insights on the stark contrasts between bad and great leadership. He highlights the pitfalls of outdated command-and-control management styles, demonstrating how they stifle motivation. Alain illustrates the transformative power of adopting a people-centered approach that enhances both performance and culture. He also discusses the necessity of self-awareness in leadership evolution and provides practical strategies for effectively managing up in organizations.

This discussion dives into a tough truth: how much time you really have left with your parents. Most of your interactions may already be behind you, with a shocking statistic that 90% of those moments happen before 18. The host explores the emotional weight of geography on relationships and offers practical habits to make your time together more intentional. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their remaining visits and embrace each moment, recognizing that any visit could be the last.

Mikhail Andersson, known as the "Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance," has transformed tattooing into a luxury art form with his New York City studio, First Class Tattoos. He shares his journey from a struggling designer in Russia to charging $2,000 per hour for his intricate designs. In this conversation, he discusses the influence of classical art on his work and the impact of AI on the tattoo industry. Mikhail also reflects on navigating the challenges of establishing a successful business and the evolving cultural perceptions of tattoos.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch Anything and Flip the Script, reveals the art of controlling sales conversations without coming across as forceful. He explains why giving buyers too much control kills deals, why predictable behavior undermines influence, and how discovery calls often waste time instead of building trust. Oren shares actionable strategies to frame conversations, maintain authority, and create autonomy for buyers while keeping control of the process—turning sales into a game you set the rules for.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y3VO7LbNurk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oren-klaff-author-managing-director-at-intersection/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47tQSxKdqPRzDUvizTwhkK    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

Grant Cardone, real estate mogul and author of the 10X Rule, shares his incredible journey from drug addiction to building a $4 billion empire. He emphasizes the importance of relentless action and doubling down on successful strategies. Grant discusses how to scale effectively by focusing on what works and avoiding mediocrity. He also outlines the four levels of action needed to break free from average, highlighting the necessity of risk-taking and timing for achieving real success.