

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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Apr 26, 2023 • 14min
Lessons - Why You Need a Shutdown Ritual: The Power of Separating Work and Personal Life
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Apr 22, 2023 • 17min
Lessons - Success Principles and Transformative Growth | Jack Canfield, Best Selling Author
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryIn this Lessons episode, James Canfield delves into the principles of success and how individuals from various backgrounds can benefit from internalizing these concepts. Canfield shares his approach to learning and applying these principles by taking a gradual, step-by-step process, dedicating one week to each principle, and stressing the importance of having an accountability partner to ensure motivation and progress.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/RddrcP8QD_IPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544?i=1000473123089 ➡️ Watch the Podcast On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 22min
Ariana Pareja - President & Co-Founder at Pareja Family Foundation | Entrepreneurship & Empowerment
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Ariana Pareja is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder with over 18 years of business experience in starting, operating, and exiting three SMB businesses. Ariana’s primary expertise has centered around recruiting, training, and growing enterprise sales teams. Ariana Pareja attended George Washington University School of Business and is currently serving as President and Co-founder of the Pareja Family Foundation whose mission is to provide disadvantaged women and minorities a career in tech. Pareja is a mentor for the Venture Mentoring Team a non-profit dedicated to fostering the South Florida start-up community and SCORE.org In addition to mentoring, and consulting start-ups, Ariana has routinely spoken at several industry conferences & Establishments such as DEV CON 2022, Consensus 2022, IT EXPO, Nova Southeastern University, George Washington University, Harvard Business School South Florida's Pitch Competitions, MRED, Houston Association of Realtors, Miami Association of Realtors, MIBOR Association of Realtors, on the subjects of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Fundraising and sits on the boards of minority-led startups. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/arianapareja/ https://www.facebook.com/arianadpareja/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianapareja/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Code: Success Story) ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:03 - Ariana Pareja's Origin Story and Entrepreneurial Journey08:15 - Key Factors Behind Ariana's Success13:47 - Strategies for Achieving Professional Goals on a Budget16:33 - Building and Selling a Business: Ariana's Experience19:50 - The Importance of Building a Business to Sell22:59 - Raising Money: Lessons Learned28:25 - Realities After Exiting a Business and Future Focus35:38 - The Meaning of Impact in Entrepreneurship39:28 - Working with Women to Secure Investment44:00 - Career Mapping: Ariana's Advice51:48 - Course Benefits: Knowledge and Skills for Entrepreneurs53:34 - Top Strategies for Acquiring Initial Customers and Reaching One Million in Revenue56:30 - Revenue Split Considerations for B2B Products58:58 - Key Considerations for Scaling a Business1:01:32 - Evaluating the Impact of Team and Support on Experienced Individuals1:02:15 - Culture Building for Entrepreneurs1:03:21 - Taking a Business from One Million to Ten Million in Revenue1:04:41 - Managing the Dark Side of Entrepreneurship1:11:55 - Coping with Stress as an Entrepreneur1:14:08 - Finding Alignment with a Supportive Partner1:17:12 - Ariana's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs1:18:30 - Connecting with Ariana Pareja1:19:29 - Ariana’s Definition of Success

Apr 15, 2023 • 10min
Lessons - Why Fear Is A "Go" Signal | John Assaraf, Best Selling Author
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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ilya Fedorovich - Founder and CEO of Xeela Fitness | Building a Successful Personal and Company Brand
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Ilya Fedorovich is a comedian and social media personality who gained fame through his YouTube channel, In-Debt, which he started with his friend Dima in 2017. Despite Dima's departure to pursue a career in Hollywood, Ilya continued to create content for their channel, showcasing his talent for pranks, challenges, and lifestyle videos. His popularity also grew on Instagram and TikTok, and his friendship with YouTube star David Dobrik further elevated his online presence.Aside from entertaining people, Ilya is also an entrepreneur. He co-founded Fly Plumbing Inc. in 2015 with his friends Brandon Loyfam and Oleg, leveraging his six years of experience in the plumbing industry to provide top-notch services. Although he enjoys social media fame, Ilya values his privacy and keeps his personal life low-key.Ilya is now exploring the world of podcasting with his close friend Joe Vulpis. Together, they host the Lightweights podcast on Spotify, where they engage their listeners with interesting conversations and topics. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/ilyafeddy/ https://twitter.com/ilyafeddy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-fedorovich-65773a139/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/artificial_intelligence/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:50 - Ilya Fedorovich’s Origin Story07:49 - Ilya's Daily Call Volume When Starting Out09:17 - Building a Winning Sales Mentality11:35 - Reflections on the Hustle: Would Ilya Fedorovich Do It Again?14:04 - Lessons Learned About Scaling a Service-Based Business16:21 - Motivations and Challenges in Scaling the Business21:54 - Xeela: The Process of Building It from Scratch28:12 - Expert Advice for Taking Your Product to Market34:24 - Overcoming Haters and Creating Content37:10 - Podcast vs. YouTube: Why Ilya Fedorovich Chose the Former38:18 - From Trading to Restaurant Ownership: A Mindset for Success41:50 - Ilya Fedorovich on Why He Opened a Restaurant43:06 - A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Restaurant45:15 - Ilya Fedorovich on the Costs Involved in Opening a Restaurant47:03 - Earning Back Your Investment: How Long Will It Take?47:45 - Raising Money vs. Bootstrapping: Ilya Fedorovich's Experience50:06 - Ilya’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self52:26 - Ilya Fedorovich on Leveraging Systems for Success54:35 - What Keeps Ilya Up at Night?57:09 - The Most Influential Person in Ilya’s Life58:42 - The Biggest Challenge Ilya Fedorovich Has Ever Faced1:00:31 - What Does Success Mean to Ilya Fedorovich?

Apr 4, 2023 • 15min
Lessons - The Life Changing Difference Between Pausing & Resting (And Why You're Burning Out)
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Apr 4, 2023 • 7min
Lessons - How to Navigate Big Decision | Mark Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix
Mark Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix discusses a crucial decision in Netflix history that led to a 10x increase in revenue. He emphasizes the difficulties faced by big companies in making significant changes and the importance of cultural flexibility. HelloFresh's convenience and empowering teams with Articulate are also highlighted.

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 21min
Hala Taha - Podcast Host, Entrepreneur & Speaker | Building a 7-Figure Side Hustle and a #1 Podcast
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Hala Taha is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is the host of the "Young and Profiting" podcast, which features interviews with successful individuals from various industries, including technology, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Hala has been recognized as one of the top 25 podcasters by Entrepreneur Magazine and has been featured in publications such as Forbes and HuffPost.Hala is also the CEO and founder of YAP Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps businesses and individuals create and grow their podcasts. She is passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Hala is a frequent speaker on topics such as podcasting, entrepreneurship, and personal branding.Prior to her career in podcasting and entrepreneurship, Hala worked in finance and consulting. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ https://twitter.com/yapwithhala/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/successpod/NETSUITE - https://netsuite.com/scottclaryHOSTINGER - https://hostinger.com/success ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro01:24 - Hala Taha’s Origin Story02:30 - Why Adversity is Key to Building Something Great04:04 - From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: What Motivated Hala Taha?07:11 - Initial Steps Towards Success13:02 - What Sets Hala Apart: The Differentiator That Led to Her Success14:54 - The Formula for Making Someone Famous16:46 - Launching a Product? Here's What You Need to Know18:35 - Growth Marketing Hacks You Need to Try24:41 - What Makes LinkedIn Different from Other Social Media Platforms?31:44 - The Perfect Ratio of Promotional to Editorial Content on LinkedIn32:27 - Understanding the LinkedIn Algorithm39:36 - Catching Your LinkedIn Audience's Attention with a New Show43:13 - LinkedIn Sales Strategy: Tips for Success44:01 - Taking Your Podcast's Reach to the Next Level47:47 - The Biggest Factors Impacting Podcast Success51:25 - How to Get the Best Out of Your Podcast Guests52:53 - Staying on Top of Trends and Marketing: Advice from an Expert55:46 - What CMOs and Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Each Other57:30 - Mastering LinkedIn Content: Tips and Tricks59:27 - Overcoming the Challenges of Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship1:00:49 - Scaling Your Business: Tips for Success1:02:27 - Keeping Employees Motivated and Engaged1:03:40 - Prioritizing Time and Energy for Success1:06:52 - Finding Someone Who Supports Your Goals1:11:19 - Learning from Failure: Hala’s Biggest Mistake and What She Learned1:13:54 - Shifting Your Perspective towards Entrepreneurship: Advice for Those Feeling Stuck1:18:02 - Where to Connect with Hala Taha: Networking for Success1:18:32 - What Success Means to Hala Taha: A Personal Definition

Mar 22, 2023 • 14min
Lessons - Multitasking Is A Myth (What It Does To Your Brain)
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Mar 17, 2023 • 5min
Lessons - How To Have A Mindset To Face Challenges | Dean Karnazes, Athlete, Runner & Author
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