Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryIn this Lessons episode, we delve into understanding everyday cognitive biases, self-imposed barriers, and the art of connecting knowledge.The Case for Specialization: Dive into why specializing in a niche brings efficiency, innovation, competitive edge and builds expertise and reputation - which later enables effective cross-domain combinatorial thinking.Finding Your Niche: Explore frameworks like the ven diagram and hedgehog concept to identify the intersection of your skills, passions and market opportunities to find your niche.The Psychology of Specialization: Learn how mastery of a niche through deliberate practice enables automaticity, instinctual complex skills, and use of mental models like inversion and acceptation.Specialist Identity Drives Motivation: Understand how developing a coherent identity as a specialist boosts motivation and persistence by integrating niche skills into your self-concept.From Specialist to Combinatorial Thinker: Examine guidance on carefully broadening your scope across domains once you’ve achieved depth as a specialist, combining distinct skills to create new value. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/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 GuestPolina Groman is an award-winning growth expert, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, and a master connector. She is the Chief Happiness Officer at Gro International LLC, a global happiness consultancy and coaching company, and the founding member of nationwidereos.com, a platform for real estate investors. She helps visionary CEOs and influencers authentically align with their unique voice and leverage their personal story to win new market shares. She is also a member of Della Leaders Club, a global community of leaders and entrepreneurs. She has a background in communications, PR, and mindset, and has been featured in various podcasts and publications. She is passionate about creating a new business model that unleashes human potential and happiness. Before launching Gro International, Polina was the CEO and co-founder of SpinGreen, a socially responsible textile recycling company based in Brooklyn, New York. She started SpinGreen in February 2013 with her husband Elliot, and grew it to have more than 550 collection bins in residential buildings, commercial sites, and schools. SpinGreen partnered with reputable charities and donated all wearable items to the needy, while selling the rest to recyclers who processed it for reuse in materials like industrial wiping rags or furniture padding. Polina exited SpinGreen in 2020 for a 7 figure exit. After selling the company to a larger textile recycling firm. She decided to pursue her passion for helping people achieve happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. She launched Gro International in 2023, and has since been working with clients from various industries and backgrounds. She also continues to speak at events and share her insights on topics such as leadership, mindset, and happiness. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/polinagroman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-groman-353b1125a/https://polinagro.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsCollective - https://collective.com/successHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Kajabi - https://kajabi.com/success (Code: success)ButcherBox - https://butcherbox.com/success (Code: success)Justin Wine - https://justinwine.com/ (Code: success)Green Light - https://greenlight.com/successIndeed - https://indeed.com/claryThe Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcastNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Factor — https://factormeals.com/successpod50 (Code: successpod50)HelloFresh — https://hellofresh.com/50successpod (Code: 50succespod)ZBiotics — https://zbiotics.com/success (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Polina Groman’s Origin Story03:06 - Identifying Unhappiness05:34 - Rebuilding After Success30:55 - Blueprint for a Happy Life41:35 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast42:25 - Importance of Business Models46:42 - Juggling Everything at Once54:53 - Unhackable Human Relationships1:05:22 - The Reality of “Masterminds”1:11:35 - Decoding Business Coaches1:14:40 - Polina's Scaling Strategy1:17:09 - Scaling Tips for Coaches1:21:15 - Entrepreneurial Wisdom1:22:20 - Unlocking Success with Polina1:24:10 - Connect with Polina1:24:42 - Defining Success

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryIn this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we explore leadership insights from Stephen M.R. Covey, CEO of FranklinCovey.Timeless Principles Endure: We discuss how The 7 Habits focuses on enduring, universal principles of human effectiveness that remain relevant despite disruption.Empowering Change from Within: Covey highlights the book’s emphasis on taking personal responsibility and expanding one’s circle of influence.Creating an “Effectiveness User Interface”: We examine Covey’s point that his father made timeless principles accessible through a practical framework.Inspiration - The Next Frontier: Covey sees tapping into inspiration as key for 21st century organizations to drive discretionary effort.Inspiring Through Shared Purpose: We look at the Pepperdine example of framing leadership development as serving the greater good to inspire faculty and staff.Inspiring Through Caring Connection: Covey notes inspiration can also come from simple, caring human connections with colleagues and team members.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/5X4jg557ecYApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O0HMmuFTmmcrHqELoKUXo➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/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 GuestWes Kao is a marketing executive, entrepreneur, and advisor who writes a newsletter at newsletter.weskao.com. She is co-founder of Maven, a platform that empowers the world’s experts to offer live courses directly to their audience. Maven raised $25M from First Round Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, and has served more than 20,000 students. In 2022, Maven was named by Fast Company as the #1 most innovative company in education.Previously, Wes co-founded the altMBA with bestselling author Seth Godin. The altMBA was the first mainstream cohort-based course and created the category. She grew the altMBA from zero to thousands of students in 550 cities in 45 countries in three years.Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Business Insider, Inc, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, and The Information. In 2021, she was selected by Entrepreneur magazine on the 100 Women of Impact list. She has spoken at SXSW and guest lectures at UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/wes_kao/https://www.linkedin.com/in/weskao/https://www.weskao.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsCollective - https://collective.com/successHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Kajabi - https://kajabi.com/success (Code: success)ButcherBox - https://butcherbox.com/success (Code: success)Justin Wine - https://justinwine.com/ (Code: success)Green Light - https://greenlight.com/successIndeed - https://indeed.com/claryThe Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcastNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Factor — https://factormeals.com/successpod50 (Code: successpod50)HelloFresh — https://hellofresh.com/50successpod (Code: 50succespod)ZBiotics — https://zbiotics.com/success (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Wes Kao’s Origin Story05:28 - Founder Mindset Sans Title12:22 - Unlocking Employee Creativity21:43 - Maven's Inception29:33 - Sponsor: The Product Boss30:23 - Cohort-Based Learning Explained38:05 - Accountability in Maven Courses39:53 - Launching Maven: Lessons Learned46:07 - The Thought Process Behind Scaling Maven 51:44 - Closing Thoughts from Wes52:55 - Connect with Wes Online53:08 - Overcoming Career Challenges53:53 - The Most Impactful Person in Wes Kao’s Life54:46 - Book and Podcast Recommendations55:18 - Advice to 20-Year-Old Self55:27 - Defining Success

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we explore decision-making insights from Atiq Rafiq, F500 Exec (C-Suite at McDonald’s, Volvo, and MGM).Exploring Key Questions: We discuss Atiq’s emphasis on beginning with open-ended questions when evaluating ideas to surface critical unknowns.Drawing Insights Through Discovery: Atiq notes the importance of aligning on conclusions drawn from the factual discoveries made in the exploration phase.Committing Resources at the Decision Point: With alignment reached on conclusions, Atiq stresses that the group is then prepared to commit resources and take action.Avoiding Silos Through Cross-Functional Teams: We examine Atiq’s perspective on assembling groups around a common challenge to bring together diverse competencies.Embracing Inputs for Better Decisions: Atiq believes proactively seeking wide-ranging inputs enables groups to make the soundest decisions on complex issues. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/lY5R3AI6ISoApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Y01CxqQg5NL2g7upi7oP9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Mark Sangster, a cybersecurity author and expert, discusses various topics including the increase in cyber attacks, the criminal cyber industry, the current state of cybercrime, implementing cyber defenses, dealing with ransomware attacks, cyber threat preparedness, and mentorship in the industry.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we explore lessons in franchising with Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK.Creating Alignment: We discuss how Scudamore structures the franchise model to create shared incentives between franchise partners and the parent company.Focusing on the System: Brian shares how providing the proven "recipe" enabled partners to scale up revenue faster than corporate locations.Seeing the Future: We examine how Brian created a vivid vision of future success that aligned and motivated franchise partners.Assembling Partners: Scudamore emphasizes choosing franchise partners carefully for cultural fit and ability to collaborate. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/HGnt6NkuppQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544?i=1000583178276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v7ABq4aTxtbLBFv4ttrhT ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Mike Zeller, a business architect, entrepreneur mentor, and author, discusses finding your zone of genius, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and increasing value through strategic decisions. They also explore self-leadership, overcoming personal challenges, and life lessons from Tony Robbins.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we explore lessons on empowering employees with Seth Godin, author and marketing expert.Creating Growth: We discuss how focusing on employee growth and significance helps companies achieve their goals.Focusing on People: Seth shares how valuing human needs over economic incentives drives innovation and change.Seeing Motivation: We examine how enrolling people in a mission creates powerful intrinsic motivation.Assembling Culture: Seth offers insights on building culture around mutual trust, respect and connection. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/z1QJNak9LW0Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WRMisJKBbPQZYKvgi8Vi8 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/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 GuestStephanie Kramer is the Chief Human Resources Officer at L'Oréal USA, joining the management committee in 2023. She previously served as the Chief Employee Experience Officer and Global General Manager of SkinCeuticals. With a background in luxury beauty and salon professional products, Kramer has played a vital role in driving growth and market share. A leader in the beauty industry, she also teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology and authored "Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work," published in May 2023. Kramer's strategic vision and people leadership skills continue to shape L'Oréal USA's workplace culture. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/maekramer/https://www.instagram.com/carrystrongpregnancy/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsCollective - https://collective.com/successHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Kajabi - https://kajabi.com/success (Code: success)ButcherBox - https://butcherbox.com/success (Code: success)Justin Wine - https://justinwine.com/ (Code: success)Green Light - https://greenlight.com/successIndeed - https://indeed.com/claryThe Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcastNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Factor — https://factormeals.com/successpod50 (Code: successpod50)HelloFresh — https://hellofresh.com/50successpod (Code: 50succespod)ZBiotics — https://zbiotics.com/success (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points0:00 - Intro1:07 - Stephanie's Journey3:20 - Pregnancy at Work5:12 - Perception Factors6:40 - Passion for HR10:14 - Good vs. Bad HR12:54 - Why Write the Book?18:51 - Psychology of Secrecy23:02 - Pregnancy Data Insights31:54 - Job Search During Pregnancy38:05 - Anti-Pregnancy Biases42:22 - Navigating Work Issues45:10 - Work-Life Fluidity52:06 - Impact on Productivity55:02 - Stephanie's Insights59:21 - Connect with Stephanie1:00:30 - Defining Success