

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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Jun 3, 2022 • 19min
The Argument For Moving Against the STATUS QUO
➡️ If you liked the show, please subscribe & leave a podcast review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story/id1484783544➡️ For More Episodes Visit: www.successstorypodcast.com“The way things have always been done… if they never existed, what would you do?”It’s a compelling thought, and one that effectively sums up the interview I had with Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio earlier this month.It’s rare to encounter someone who is so completely driven by a desire to serve others. Anthony is a forward-thinking entrepreneur who, in everything, rejects the status quo; his approach to business leads him to find new angles and unique ways of solving problems.Are you frustrated with the stock standard practices your industry follows? Perhaps you’re looking for a way to jump the rails and carve a new path that leads to better outcomes. You might be at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey, looking for unique ways to fill a gap.Wherever you’re at, I encourage you to watch the full interview with Anthony Di Iorio. It’s filled with rich insights into cutting-edge entrepreneurship and plenty of food for thought.In the meantime, let’s explore what it means to go against the status quo. Let’s get right into it.Tweet Me: twitter.com/scottdclaryMy Newsletter: newsletter.scottdclary.com/subscribe

Jun 1, 2022 • 42min
Evan Carmichael - Entrepreneur, Author & Youtuber | Built To Serve
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestEvan Carmichael is an entrepreneur, author, and YouTuber. At 19, he built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 3 million subscribers, wrote 4 books, and speaks globally. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael/ https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/SWAG - https://swag.com/success (Promo Code: Success10)➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro04:00 - Evan Carmichael's origin story06:12 - What was Evan's mindset when he first started his youtube channel?08:48 - How to create content to actually build a brand13:23 - How to overcome any hiccups and keep your momentum as a content creator who is just starting out25:14 - How did Evan deal with failures in his life and how did he navigate from them?30:43 - What is the number one thing they should focus on for any content creator just starting out?33:50 - Where do people connect with Evan Carmichael?37:11 - What is the biggest challenge that Evan has overcome in his personal or professional life?37:50 - Evan Carmichael’s mentor38:31 - A book or podcast recommended by Evan Carmichael38:48 - What would Evan tell his 20-year-old self?38:59 - What does success mean to Evan Carmichael?

May 30, 2022 • 53min
Andy Paul - Global Sales Expert, Author & Podcast Host | Sell Without Selling Out
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestAndy has been in sales for over four decades. His first sales job was selling women’s shoes at JC Penney. In his professional career, he’s sold everything from computers to small businesses to complex communications systems that sold for tens of millions of dollars to some of the world’s largest enterprises. He’s closed hundreds of millions of dollars in products and services before starting my own company.Andy's hit "Accelerate Your Sales" podcast was acquired by ringDNA in 2020. Since re-named "Sales Enablement with Andy Paul", the show continues to inspire thousands of sales professionals each week.He is ranked #8 on LinkedIn's Top 50 Global Sales Experts list. And he has consulted with some of the biggest businesses in the world including Square, Philips, Grubhub, and more, making him one of the leading voices in the sales industry today.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/realandypaul/ https://twitter.com/realandypaul/ https://www.andypaul.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/SWAG - https://swag.com/success (Promo Code: Success10)➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:13 - Andy Paul's origin story 04:23 - What made Andy Paul go down the sales path 05:29 - What were sales at Andy Paul's time vs what they are now?07:04 - How was Andy Paul trained on how to close a deal?09:00 - Why did Andy Paul go against the grain when cold calling was the trend in sales?12:40 - Why does Andy Paul think the sales process is the issue in sales?15:58 - Is buying experience the issue with the actual sales cycle?19:51 - What is the strategy to accomplish the increase in sales percentage?22:44 - What is the title of the book written by Andy Paul and what is it about?28:23 - Why is it essential to use intelligence in cold calls?32:45 - How does Andy Paul make sure that he maintains progress velocity and uniqueness at the same time?38:54 - What does Andy Paul want anyone to learn from his book?43:11 - How does somebody measure if the strategy isn't working?45:53 - Where do people connect with Andy Paul?46:48 - What was Andy Paul's biggest challenge in his personal or professional life?48:00 - Who is the mentor of Andy Paul?48:47 - A book or a podcast recommended by Andy Paul49:41 - What would Andy Paul tell his 20-year-old self?49:58 - What does success mean to Andy Paul?

May 25, 2022 • 56min
Edul Patel - Co-Founder & CEO Of Mudrex | The Future of Crypto Investments
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestEdul Patel is the Co-founder & CEO of Mudrex. Mudrex is a Y Combinator-backed crypto startup with over 100k users and 20m AUM. Edul brings with him over 10 years of experience deep-rooted in finance, entrepreneurship, and building tech-driven applications. Previously Co-Founded Niffler, a $1Mn funded startup by SAIF partner. Niffler got acquired by Tapzo where he led the product team to build the core Infra and App.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edulpatel/ https://twitter.com/dul_dul/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:49 - Edul Patel's origin story06:14 - The origin of Edul Patel’s company and the which category it lies in13:21 - How did Edul Patel decide on the name of his company "Mudrex"?17:56 - How does Edul Patel solve the security component and why did YC pick Edul's project from millions of projects 27:06 - Why did Edul Patel choose to go through YC?33:02 - How did Edul Patel differentiate himself in the matter of trust?38:48 - What does Edul Patel think about Crypto, NFTs, and Metaverse; is it short-term or long-term?47:32 - Are there any sectors like NFTs and crypto that are not popular yet?49:49 - Where do people connect with Edul Patel?50:56 - What was the biggest challenge Edul Patel has ever faced? 51:57 - Who is the mentor of Edul Patel?52:40 - A book or a podcast recommended by Edul Patel 53:29 - What would Edul Patel tell his 20-year-old self?53:47 - What does success mean to Edul Patel?

May 23, 2022 • 18min
Advice on Building a Thriving COMMUNITY
➡️ If you liked the show, please subscribe & leave a podcast review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story/id1484783544➡️ For More Episodes Visit: www.successstorypodcast.comNo person is an island, just as no business thrives without its community. Communities are what bring people together under a common banner; they provide the social and emotional connection that is essential for humans, and as such, they are the perfect vessel for furthering your mission or business goals.Today’s podcast is an exciting one, because we’re going to be dissecting the best steps toward growing and nurturing a community. And what better way to do this than to learn from someone who’s already succeeded in this area?In a recent Success Story podcast, I was fortunate enough to speak with Liz Faircloth – founder of the DeRosa Group and co-founder of InvestHER. As the coordinator of an enormous network of women investors, Liz knows a thing or two about building a community from the ground up.What should your first move be? Should you start with a Facebook page? How do you know if your community is a success? Liz addressed all of these questions and more, so I’m thrilled to be delving into her top-tier advice. Let’s get right into it.Tweet Me: twitter.com/scottdclaryMy Newsletter: newsletter.scottdclary.com/subscribe

May 22, 2022 • 52min
Dre Baldwin - Entrepreneur & Former Pro-Basketball Player | Work On Your (Business) Game
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestDre is a former 9-year pro basketball player who traveled to 8 countries in his career after walking on at an NCAA Division 3 school.He is now a full-time entrepreneur who has authored 29 books and performed 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative. Dre has over 137,000 subscribers on YouTube, and his daily Work On Your Game podcast has been downloaded over 3 million times.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/ https://twitter.com/DreAllDay/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro01:49 - Dre Baldwin's origin story 11:08 - What are some of the things applicable for high-performing professional athletes vs those for entrepreneurs?17:56 - What are some thoughts of Dre Baldwin on entrepreneurship?22:47 - How does Dre Baldwin maintain confidence even when something isn't going according to plan? 30:26 - How did Dre Baldwin condition himself for mental toughness?34:50 - How does Dre Baldwin get a person on board who has no time to invest on themselves?36:54 - What does personal initiative mean according to Dre Baldwin?40:49 - What is the impact Dre Baldwin wants to leave on the world?42:58 - Where do people connect with Dre Baldwin?46:15 - What was the biggest challenge of Dre Baldwin's career?46:47 - Who is the mentor of Dre Baldwin? 47:26 - A book or a podcast recommended by Dre Baldwin? 48:45 - What would Dre Baldwin tell his 20-year-old self?49:11 - What does success mean to Dre Baldwin?

May 20, 2022 • 52min
Ari Galper - Founder & CEO of Unlock The Game | Unlocking The Sales Game
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestAri Galper is the founder and CEO of Unlock The Game and is the world’s number #1 authority on trust-based selling.He has been featured in CEO Magazine, Forbes, INC Magazine, SkyNews, and the Australian Financial Review.As trust becomes the most important currency in the new economy, the act of selling as a de-humanizing process with endless “chasing”, has been completely re-invented and anchored in the timeless values of integrity and trust – through Trust-Based Selling.In his best-selling book, “Unlock The Sales Game”, Ari describes his revolutionary sales approach based on getting to the truth and why having a mindset of focusing on deep trust, instead of “the sale” – is ironically, 10 times more profitable.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arigalper/ https://twitter.com/arigalper/➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:18 - Ari Galper's origin story 09:07 - How to build trust with the customer13:12 - Who does Ari Galper usually deal with in the market?24:03 - When is the point when a salesman thinks that trust is being built?25:57 - How to establish trust with the customer on a cold call 33:36 - What other parts of the traditional sales cycle are broken?34:44 - What are the steps Ari Galper uses to close a sale40:50 - How do you do a one-call close when nothing you do is pushing things forward in a sale?44:20 - What is the biggest misconception about sales and what does Ari Galper want his legacy to be?46:03 - Where do people connect with Ari Galper?46:41 - What was the biggest challenge Ari Galper has ever faced in his life?47:52 - Who was the mentor of Ari Galper?48:53 - A podcast or a book recommended by Ari Galper40:07 - What would Ari Galper tell his 20-year-old self?49:46 - What does success mean to Ari Galper?

May 18, 2022 • 1h 28min
Salim Ismail - Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker | Exponential Organizations & Massive Disruption
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestSalim is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author, speaker, and technology strategist. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the lead author of Exponential Organizations. In March 2017 he was named to the board of the XPRIZE Foundation.Salim has been building disruptive digital companies as a serial entrepreneur since the early 2000s. As a prolific speaker, Salim gives more than 150 talks a year to audiences of all sizes around the world. He has been profiled across a vast array of media outlets including The New York Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, WIRED, Vogue, and the BBC. Salim is a sought-after strategist and a renowned technology entrepreneur who built and sold his company to Google.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/salimismail/ https://twitter.com/salimismail/ https://salimismail.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:30 - Salim Ismail's origin story06:03 - According to Salim Ismail, what is the key to having influence in the biggest organizations?10:20 - What is more important; training deans of different universities or training employees of the largest organizations?11:36 - What is the result Salim Ismail is trying to achieve in Singularity?16:51 - How does Salim Ismail hire his team?18:15 - What's the formula that has worked for Salim when going into big organizations?21:11 - How does the formula of Singularity work?30:10 - What does Salim Ismail mean by "we are going to break the world?”33:35 - What are the last two levers that Salim Ismail pulls in an organization?34:41 - Salim’s views on all these Gutenberg moments and technologies we’re seeing36:40 - A huge opportunity39:59 - What's the time frame for disrupting a government?46:13 - Salim Ismail's advice for somebody to start his own organization49:05 - What's the difference between vision and the business model?53:02 - What are the small companies that are finding pmf?59:03 - How do dows work practically?1:02:06 - What is Salim Ismail focused on right now?1:07:00 - Is the ability to civilize only present in large organizations or in individuals as well?1:12:55 - Some closing thoughts from Salim Ismail1:14:23 - Where do people connect with Salim Ismail?1:15:59 - The biggest challenge Salim Ismail had in his personal and professional career?1:17:39 - How did Salim Ismail tap into 17000 people at Singularity?1:20:30 - Who has been a mentor to Salim Ismail?1:23:36 - A book or a podcast recommended by Salim Ismail1:25:03 - What would Salim Ismail tell his 20-year-old self?1:25:34 - What does success mean to Salim Ismail?

May 15, 2022 • 20min
Protecting Your Business in Times of CRISIS
➡️ If you liked the show, please subscribe & leave a podcast review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story/id1484783544➡️ For More Episodes Visit: www.successstorypodcast.comThe past few years have seen us through perhaps some of the worst times for business owners. If you’ve been victim to the economic recession and drop in demand caused by COVID-19, know that the struggles you’ve faced are not a result of your poor planning or faulty decision-making.I’m eager to share the advice and insights of a man who knows how to make it through tough times, and I’m sure you’ll find his advice just as valuable.Tweet Me: twitter.com/scottdclaryMy Newsletter: newsletter.scottdclary.com/subscribe

May 15, 2022 • 51min
Christian Schauf - Founder & CEO of Uncharted Supply Company | Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The GuestChristian Schauf is the founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Company, a manufacturer of high-quality survival systems and products made to empower people with the proper gear and education to guide them back to safety in an unanticipated emergency.From being named Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year by the Pentagon for his time entertaining troops at some of the most dangerous bases in Iraq (he made more than 40 visits over eight years) to surviving a few life or death situations, he is a serial adventurer, athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/christianschauf/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianschauf/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:43 - Christian Schauf's origin story06:10 - What was the first diversion that Christian Schauf made?07:20 - How does Christian Schauf figure out product-market fit?10:56 - How did Christian launch his products into the market?12:31 - How does Christian evolve his business?15:15 - When did Christian Schauf find the right product-market fit?16:25 - Did Christian Schauf's achievements help his product to get launched?19:36 - What was the worst experience Christian has ever had?22:20 - What are some of the things that Christian Schauf fixed to make his business safe for the future?23:45 - How does Christian Schauf find the right team?25:06 - What is Christian Schauf's process of upscaling his business?28:10 - What has worked well and what hasn't in terms of marketing strategy?30:35 - What is Christian Schauf trying to solve in people's lives?35:13 - How has Christian Schauf made people aware of the tools in their medkits?36:33 - What has Christian Schauf changed his opinion on in the last 2 years?38:51 - What does Christian want people to say or think about the company?40:35 - Where do people connect with Christian Schauf?41:17 - What was the biggest challenge of Christian Schauf's life?42:56 - Who is Christian Schauf's mentor?44:28 - A book or a podcast recommended by Christian Schauf45:57 - What would Christian Schauf tell his 20-year-old self?47:19 - What does success mean to Christian Schauf?