

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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Mar 12, 2023 • 9min
Lessons - What Investors Look For In Companies | Howard Lindzon, Managing Partner at Social Leverage
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Mar 12, 2023 • 16min
Lessons - How to Grow a Fully Remote Company | Kean Graham, Founder & CEO of MonetizeMore
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Mar 12, 2023 • 11min
Lessons - How to Build a Global Company | Alfie Isa Marsh, Head of Sales at Spendesk
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Mar 10, 2023 • 1h
Ronald Diamond - Founder & CEO of Diamond Wealth | Reinventing the Way Family Offices Invest
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Ronald Diamond is an experienced entrepreneur and investor who established Diamond Wealth, an investment firm that caters to more than 100 Family Offices with a focus on private markets. The firm also has divisions that specialize in philanthropy, wealth transfer, investment banking, social impact, and governance.Ronald is actively involved in the business, serving on the advisory board of several private companies and chairing TIGER 21 chapters in Chicago. He is also known for his appearances as a speaker at various Family Office and Alternative Investment Conferences and is the founder of the Family Office World podcast.Prior to Diamond Wealth, Ronald founded Pinnacle Capital, a successful hedge fund, and worked as a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns. He began his career as an analyst at Drexel Burnham Lambert.Ronald is deeply committed to giving back and is an active philanthropist and civic leader. He serves on the Leadership Circle of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. He also sits on the Board of several other charities and non-profit organizations in his community.Ronald studied at Northwestern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and earning his degree in Economics. His experience, expertise, and dedication to philanthropy and civic leadership make him a valuable contributor to the investment community and society at large. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/rondiamond7/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronalddiamond/ https://www.ronalddiamond.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - http://hubspot.com/successpod/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro01:35 - Ron Diamond's origin story02:52 - Starting a hedge fund04:03 - Advice for someone thinking of starting a hedge fund05:36 - Ron's exit plans07:09 - Ron's future plans09:17 - Current business and family office history25:14 - Reasons behind the loss of generational wealth28:55 - Factors that drive family offices in the right direction31:26 - Common misconceptions about family offices33:27 - Definition of philanthropy37:33 - Strategies for transferring wealth to children40:54 - Tips for people with low incomes42:16 - Importance of listening in conversations for ultra-successful people43:16 - Key considerations in assessing deals46:36 - Difference between impatient and patient capital50:34 - Ron Diamond's biggest regret53:45 - Ron Diamond's advice for those who have had a liquidity event54:47 - Ron's message to the audience56:09 - Where can people connect with Ron Diamond?56:50 - What does success mean to Ron Diamond?

Mar 7, 2023 • 8min
Lessons - How to be Radically Relevant | Bill Cates, President of Referral Coach
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Mar 7, 2023 • 6min
Lessons - The Best Social Media Strategy | Maayan Gordon, Tik Tok Influencer, 1.7 Million Tik Tok Followers
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Mar 7, 2023 • 10min
Lessons - How to Create and Distribute Great Content | Hayden Cashion, CEO of Cashion Marketing
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Mar 5, 2023 • 52min
Matt Higgins - CEO & Co-Founder of RSE Ventures | Burn The Boats
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestAs the CEO and Co-founder of RSE Ventures, a private investment firm focused on sports, media, and entertainment, Matt Higgins has always believed in the importance of trusting one's instincts and not outsourcing one's judgment. Growing up in Queens, Matt worked to support their family by selling flowers on street corners and working at McDonald's. To transcend poverty as quickly as possible, Matt dropped out of high school at 16 to work full-time and enroll in college early.Over the next decade, Matt earned a law degree from Fordham at night and began a career as the youngest press secretary in NYC history, where he helped manage the global press response to 9/11. He went on to become an executive for two NFL teams, found/invest in some of the most dynamic brands through RSE Ventures, and become a guest shark on ABC’s Shark Tank (seasons 10-11) as well as an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches "Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer."Matt Higgins is always on the lookout to meet great founders and the people who invest in them. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.burntheboatsbook.com/https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/ https://twitter.com/mhiggins/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - http://hubspot.com/successpod/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Matt's origin story07:23 - Enabling a sense of responsibility10:15 - Burning the boat15:23 - Framework for evaluating investments22:05 - Backing the jockey, not the horse22:50 - Why Shark Tank chose Matt Higgins26:55 - What Matt looks for before investing31:30 - Evaluating coachability and mission orientation33:12 - Matt's first investment38:34 - Advice for people that are playing small42:38 - Optimizing anxiety44:39 - Going all in and failing47:22 - Where can people connect with Matt Higgins?48:09 - What does success mean to Matt Higgins?

Mar 3, 2023 • 6min
Lessons - How to Identify Your Buyer Persona | Sarah McIntyre, VP of Marketing at BoardPro
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Mar 3, 2023 • 18min
Lessons - How to Write Amazing Emails (That Convert) | Darryl Praill, CMO at Agorapulse
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