Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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  Alex Tarnava - Inventor & Author | How to Think for Yourself in a World That Wants You to Conform 03.10.2026 1t 16min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Alex Tarnava is an inventor, self-taught scientist, and author whose technology has become the backbone of the hydrogen tablet industry. He invented the patented, clinically validated open-cup hydrogen tablet, now marketed by over 100 brands worldwide, and Drink HRW remains the only hydrogen supplement in the U.S. with New Dietary Ingredient status from the FDA. The product is supplied to more than 200 UFC fighters and 150 NFL players, and his tablets have been used in trials including a Phase III study at the University of Grenoble-Alpes. He has co-authored 17 peer-reviewed papers and co-invented InhaleH2 with Dr. Tyler LeBaron, a hydrogen inhalation system launched in 2025, and was named the first chairman of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute's Research Committee. He is also the author of StressHacked and a strategic advisor to VeriFoods. It all started when a mystery virus left him with early-onset osteoarthritis and painkiller use led to ulcers.  ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/alextarnava/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tarnava-162a27167/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  Noom - https://noom.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:15 – Losing Your Identity 06:15 – The Illness That Changed Everything 11:46 – The Search for a Cure 12:43 – Building a Hydrogen Breakthrough 20:57 – Don’t Let Algorithms Own You 29:47 – Why Founders Regret Raising Money 31:31 – Sponsor Break 34:36 – Why He Thinks Differently 38:58 – Pessimism Is a Superpower 42:53 – The Only Question Founders Should Ask 46:12 – Stop Playing Their Game 47:22 – Advice for Ambitious Entrepreneurs 50:00 – Sponsor Break 53:43 – His Most Useful Mental Model 55:41 – Why He Doesn’t Set Goals 58:24 – How to Make Better Decisions 1:09:25 – The Truth Is Uncomfortable 1:11:15 – Your Identity Is Fluid 1:13:26 – Where to Find Alex 1:14:58 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self
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  Lessons - Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke and How He Didn't | Marques Colston - Saints All-Time Leading Receiver & Super Bowl Champion 02.10.2026 12min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Marques Colston, Saints all-time leading receiver and Super Bowl champion, shares the lessons he learned about building and protecting wealth after his NFL career. Drawing from his own investment experience, he explains why accessible and exciting opportunities can often carry the greatest risks, how illiquid investments can create financial pressure, and why athletes need a diversified approach to wealth building. Marques also explores the conflicts of interest that can exist within traditional financial advising, the importance of education and access to better opportunities, and how his experiences led him to help other professional athletes make more informed financial decisions. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/8XXud2qtGUc  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marques-colston-entrepreneur-former-nfl-player-winning/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sxOv1Y850LTNKJbMT1vGZ  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - The Simple Framework for Making Hard Decisions Without Fear | Rebecca Minkoff - Founder of Rebecca Minkoff & Author of Fearless 02.10.2026 10min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Minkoff, founder of Rebecca Minkoff and author of Fearless, shares her framework for making difficult decisions while protecting the time and energy required to grow a business. Drawing on two decades as an entrepreneur, she explains why clear filters and boundaries make saying no easier, how pushing through rejection can turn ambitious ideas into reality, and why founders must be intentional about where they invest their attention. Rebecca also explores how putting herself in the public eye helped deepen her connection with customers, and reveals why repeatedly doing the things that scare you builds the resilience and confidence to take bigger risks without being controlled by fear. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBrQcnuknTs  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-minkoff-entrepreneur-podcaster-best-selling/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nGxkflMJwbuBacZRBQlW4  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Chad Riddersen & Kyle Voss - Epic Septic Co-Founders | Why Boring Businesses Beat Sexy Startups 30.09.2026 1t 34min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Chad Riddersen and Kyle Voss run Epic Septic, a franchise business taking septic services nationwide, with operators in Texas, Kansas City, and Connecticut. Chad co-founded Deviate Labs, a marketing agency whose clients include billion-dollar companies, Dollar Shave Club, and six Shark Tank businesses. Kyle played professional football, served as a U.S. Marine Corps Captain, and owned service businesses before launching Epic. Together, they reached a $1 million annual revenue run rate in just 90 days, then expanded Epic Septic into a one of the fastest growing franchises with operators nationwide. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/epicsepticco/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadriddersen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vossgroupventures/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  Noom - https://noom.com  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:20 – What “Brown Collar” Means 04:48 – Why Build a Septic Empire? 06:19 – Why Unsexy Jobs Win 10:30 – Ditching the Safe Path 14:05 – How to Reinvent Yourself 20:03 – The First Million in Septic 27:16 – How the Septic Business Works 31:30 – What It Takes to Get Started 32:27 – Sponsor Break 35:25 – The Real Moat in Service Businesses 40:19 – Building a Billion-Dollar Business 41:48 – Should You Plan Your Exit? 45:56 – The Messy Reality of Entrepreneurship 53:51 – Success Can Cost You Your Family 56:58 – When Should You Take the Leap? 1:04:37 – Sponsor Break 1:08:21 – Your Entrepreneurship Decision Framework 1:14:03 – How to Build to $1 Billion 1:27:40 – Final Advice for Builders 1:32:26 – Where to Find Epic Septic 1:32:52 – Advice to Their 20-Year-Old Selves
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  Lessons - The Money Mistake Keeping High Earners Broke | Jaspreet Singh - Minority Mindset Founder & Author of Make Money Easy 29.09.2026 12min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Jaspreet Singh, founder of Minority Mindset and author of Make Money Easy, breaks down why so many high earners struggle to build lasting wealth. Drawing on his expertise in financial education, he explains how inflation, consumer spending, and the gap between earning through labor and building wealth through capital can shape financial outcomes. Jaspreet also explores why financial literacy is so important, how investing can help people protect and grow their wealth over time, and why understanding the rules of money is essential for achieving greater financial independence. He shares practical insights on managing expenses, becoming a smarter investor, and taking control of your financial future by learning how the economic system actually works. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ia6fJmPwDwA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jaspreet-singh-founder-of-minority-mindset-the-lies/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20jMurtYLQHYsO21lKWGqT  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally | Nona Jones - Fmr Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta & Bestselling Author 29.09.2026 12min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Nona Jones, former Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta and bestselling author, shares a powerful perspective on turning rejection into a source of hope, growth, and self-awareness. She explains why rejection is often more about other people's choices than our own worth, and how reframing painful experiences can help us regain a sense of agency and move forward. Nona also breaks down her practical OPEN framework for processing rejection, from observing your thoughts and pausing before reacting to exploring the lessons in the experience and naming your next step. Drawing from her own experiences with personal and professional rejection, she offers a new way to understand adversity and use it as an opportunity for growth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/WVwG5xkd0zQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nona-jones-tech-executive-author-speaker-harness-your/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eOxfLqx4VIjuRrk3wto6L  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Karin Adoni - Founder of Clean Diet by Karin | Nutrition Expert Says You're Making Health Way Harder Than It Needs to Be 27.09.2026 1t 18min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Karin Adoni Ben-David is a certified nutritionist and the founder of Clean Diet by Karin. Over the past 20 years she's worked with more than 50,000 clients and impacted millions of people through her content and programs. Her whole approach is that you don't need extreme rules or a rigid plan to get healthy. You need simple habits you can actually stick with. She helps people tune out the conflicting nutrition trends and figure out what really works for them. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/karinadoninutrition/ https://karinadoni.com/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:34 – Big Food’s Dirty Secret 09:52 – The Blue Zone Blueprint 14:24 – Healthy Eating Isn’t Expensive 19:57 – What Health Really Means 22:02 – Sponsor Break 24:24 – Her Battle With Eating Disorders 29:41 – Choosing Life Over the Disease 32:19 – The Mental Prison of Food 34:11 – Healing Your Relationship With Food 35:53 – Why She Made It Out 37:14 – When Ambition Becomes an Obsession 38:50 – Turning Pain Into Purpose 43:04 – Sponsor Break 46:20 – Why Success Doesn’t Fix Food 55:18 – Pregnancy Starts Before Pregnancy 58:18 – The Silent Cost of Stress 59:40 – Why Entrepreneurs Neglect Health 1:03:25 – What Feeling Healthy Really Feels Like 1:07:01 – Give Yourself More Space 1:10:06 – Living for Your Kids 1:13:07 – The Health Industry’s Biggest Lie 1:15:03 – Seed Oils, Sugar & Alcohol 1:16:09 – The Best Diet Advice 1:17:22 – The One Lesson for Her Kids
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  Lessons - Japan's Most Famous Money Author on Why Rich People Are Still Anxious | Ken Honda - Author of Happy Money (8M+ Books Sold) 26.09.2026 13min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Ken Honda, author of *Happy Money*, which has sold over 8 million copies, explores why money can become deeply connected to survival, self-worth, and our definition of success. He explains why knowing when enough is enough can break the cycle of constantly chasing more, how focusing on creating value for others allows money to follow, and why redefining success can lead to greater fulfillment. Ken also shares how finding the right environment, understanding your strengths, and asking deeper questions can transform your relationship with money, work, and life, offering a different perspective on wealth, purpose, and what it truly means to be successful. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRRADrkXz6w  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ken-honda-best-selling-author-expert-on-money-prosperity/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pAI6SkhBXzYpES7U5CMpe  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - Why Willpower Doesn't Work and What Actually Breaks a Habit | Dr. Jud Brewer - Brown University Neuroscientist & Author of Unwinding Anxiety 26.09.2026 10min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Jud Brewer, Brown University neuroscientist and author of *Unwinding Anxiety*, explains why willpower alone is not enough to break unwanted habits and change behavior. Drawing on neuroscience and his research into habit formation, he explores how the brain learns automatic behaviors through rewarding experiences and how everyday habits can gradually develop into addictive patterns. Dr. Brewer breaks down the role of positive and negative reinforcement, explaining how behaviors can be reinforced by either pursuing pleasure or escaping discomfort. He also reveals why understanding the cues and rewards behind our habits can be more effective than simply trying to exert greater willpower. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/PpI2aFjA9FU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-judson-brewer-neuroscientist-addiction-psychiatrist/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/531cPamqo4H0Esq6Yp8RQ3  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Koya Webb - Get Loved Up Founder & Author of Wellbeing Rituals | The Hidden Cost of Success: Why High Achievers Burn Out and How to Listen to Your Body 25.09.2026 1t 15min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Koya Webb is a former Olympic-hopeful track athlete turned holistic wellness expert. She founded Get Loved Up, an international yoga school and wellness community, and has built a following of more than one million on Instagram. She's the author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce and Wellbeing Rituals, and her work has been featured in Forbes, Goop, NBC, and on The Steve Harvey Show. Her clients have included Stevie Wonder and Les Brown. Today she helps high achievers see what constant striving costs them, and how to build sustainable wellbeing instead of burning out. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/koyawebb/  https://x.com/KoyaWebb  https://www.youtube.com/koyawebb  https://www.linkedin.com/in/koyawebb/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:22 – When Your Identity Gets Taken Away   06:58 – How to Rebuild After Life Breaks You   10:42 – Breathwork: Your Nervous System Remote   13:00 – Why You Need Time to Process   15:34 – Why Spirituality Comes First   17:09 – The Wellness Trap for High Achievers   22:40 – Sponsor Break   25:01 – Stop Consuming, Start Implementing   31:20 – How Trauma Puts You in Survival Mode   34:18 – The Signs You’re Not Okay   37:47 – You’re Not a Victim, You’re a Creator   40:57 – Breathe, Cry, Release   43:20 – Why We’re Afraid to Feel   45:21 – Sponsor Break   48:36 – Build a Life You Actually Want   57:15 – Stop Living for Everyone Else   1:04:22 – Use Fear as Your Compass   1:07:53 – Why You Have to Lean Into Fear   1:12:35 – Koya’s Message for a Better Life   1:15:02 – Koya’s Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
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  Lessons - She Protected the White House From Hackers. Here's What Companies Keep Getting Wrong. | Theresa Payton - First Female White House CIO 24.09.2026 12min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Theresa Payton, the first female White House CIO and CEO of Fortalice Solutions, shares her insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity and the threats facing governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Drawing from her experience protecting the White House, she explains why cyberattacks are a constant threat, how malicious actors target intellectual property and critical systems, and why organizations need to think beyond traditional security risks. Theresa also explores the emerging dangers of quantum computing and its potential to undermine modern encryption, highlighting the importance of preparing several steps ahead of the threats that are still taking shape. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/bH8DwhGUg0c  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theresa-payton-cybersecurity-expert-author-former-white/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DLZKqN89CTRVXW2Hi3Pq5  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - How to Make People Like You Before You Say a Word | Vanessa Van Edwards - Science of People Founder & Author of Captivate and Cues 24.09.2026 13min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of Captivate and Cues, breaks down the science behind charisma and what makes people trust, like, and connect with us. She explains why warmth and competence are the two key traits behind strong first impressions, how small communication cues influence the way others perceive us, and why balancing passion, credibility, and reliability is essential for building trust. Vanessa also explores practical ways to signal warmth and competence through words, body language, voice, and visual presentation, offering actionable strategies for becoming more charismatic in professional and personal interactions. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/5exRJLWF0T8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vanessa-van-edwards-bestselling-author-speaker-creator/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G4ZBaVnRslaOyDTFHQzaI  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Rick Rosenfield - California Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder | Two Federal Prosecutors Left the Courtroom and Built a $1B Pizza Empire 23.09.2026 1t 40min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Rick Rosenfield is the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen, the $1 billion restaurant brand he built with his law partner, Larry Flax, after the two left careers as federal prosecutors to open a single pizza restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985. Funded with second mortgages and $300,000 from friends, that one location grew into a public company with more than 265 restaurants and roughly $1 billion in annual revenue. In 2011, they sold CPK to Golden Gate Capital for approximately $470 million. Credited with pioneering California-style pizza, Rosenfield chronicled the journey in The California Pizza Kitchen Story and continues to invest in and advise new restaurant concepts through his venture firm. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/rickrosenfield/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rosenfield-9185933a9/  https://www.rickrosenfield.com ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:28 – From Prosecuting the Mob to Pizza   07:02 – Why the Mafia Didn’t Scare Him   08:40 – Why Lawyers Opened a Restaurant   10:33 – The Birth of California Pizza Kitchen   11:45 – From Pasta to Pizza   13:04 – They Bet Their Homes on CPK   14:50 – The Barbecue Chicken Pizza Breakthrough   18:06 – When Should You Quit?   21:26 – Sponsor Break   23:47 – Why Failure Makes You Better   25:15 – When Grit Becomes a Weakness   27:22 – The Founder–Operator Partnership   28:44 – How to Take Calculated Risks   33:52 – How Much Risk Success Requires   36:33 – Sponsor Break   40:24 – How CPK Became a Household Name   44:07 – Raising Money From Friends   47:46 – How Rick and Larry Divided the Work   50:55 – Taking CPK Public   52:27 – Why They Passed on Fast Growth   56:12 – The Deal That Changed CPK   58:03 – Why Rick Sold the Company   1:00:23 – Sponsor Break   1:04:49 – The Hardest Part of Letting Go   1:07:35 – The CPK Disaster Nobody Saw Coming   1:13:11 – How Bad Leadership Damages a Brand   1:18:37 – The Brand Lesson Most Founders Miss   1:19:47 – Why Culture Is Everything   1:24:20 – Building a Company People Believe In   1:29:12 – What Rick Is Building Now   1:33:18 – Why He Wrote His Story   1:35:59 – Who the Book Is Really For   1:39:39 – Rick’s Biggest Lesson   1:40:19 – The Advice He’d Give His Younger Self
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  Lessons - The Four Personality Types That Explain Why You Can't Stick to Anything | Gretchen Rubin - NYT Bestselling Author of The Four Tendencies 22.09.2026 11min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project, explains how understanding personality tendencies can reveal why people approach expectations, habits, and motivation so differently. She breaks down the four tendencies—Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel—and explores how each comes with its own strengths and challenges. Gretchen also explains why self-awareness is more useful than trying to change your natural tendencies, how to build systems that work with the way you are wired, and why external accountability can be especially powerful for some people. This episode offers practical insights for creating better habits, improving relationships, and finding approaches to personal growth that actually work for you. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/sBxJD-Hn9JI  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gretchen-rubin-nyt-bestselling-author-podcaster-speaker/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VINQSxl2eynFL1K8FZLks  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - Why Your Doctor Doesn't Have Time to Actually Help You | Brian L. Strom - Fmr Rutgers Chancellor & Public Health Researcher 22.09.2026 11min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Brian L. Strom, former Rutgers Chancellor and public health researcher, examines why trust in healthcare has declined as medicine has become increasingly corporate and transactional. Drawing on his experience as a physician and healthcare leader, he explains how financial incentives can prioritize treatment over prevention, why doctors have less time to build meaningful relationships with patients, and how better use of nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals could improve care. Brian also explores the shift from fee-for-service medicine toward population-based healthcare and why aligning incentives around keeping people healthy could transform the way healthcare is delivered. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/WXyPr134OBs  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-l-strom-chancellor-of-rutgers-biomedical/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OEa0RJvLDvOmIj72bxlhJ  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Anthony Scaramucci - SkyBridge Capital Founder & SALT Conference Creator | 11 Days in the White House Then He Built a $3.5B Investment Firm 21.09.2026 55min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm that has managed as much as $9.5 billion in assets, and the creator of the SALT Conference, a global forum that has drawn heads of state, billionaire investors, and Fortune 500 CEOs to stages from Las Vegas to Abu Dhabi since 2009. A Harvard Law graduate, seven-year Goldman Sachs veteran, and author of eight books, he is perhaps best known publicly for his 11-day stint as White House Communications Director, an experience he's turned into one of the most candid cautionary tales in modern politics. He now co-hosts three podcasts, sits on the Council on Foreign Relations, and remains one of finance's most unfiltered voices. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/  https://x.com/Scaramucci  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/  https://www.amazon.com/All-Wrong-Moves-Catastrophic-Decisions/dp/1250437563/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  ➡️ Talking Point 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – The Many Lives Behind His New Book 05:18 – 9-to-5 vs. Entrepreneurship 11:59 – The 3 Mistakes That Broke America 20:21 – Why 100 Million Americans Don’t Vote 21:52 – Sponsor Break 24:16 – Why You Can’t Ignore Politics 28:24 – How Ego Leads to Bad Decisions 33:02 – Ambition vs. Ego 35:13 – Why Self-Forgiveness Is a Superpower 40:31 – Sponsor Break 43:44 – The Silver Lining of Working for Trump 49:04 – Is the American Dream Still Alive? 52:47 – Less Hate, More Humility 54:02 – Anthony’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self
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  Lessons - Why Watching Content All Day Is the New Form of Self-Sabotage | Chase Jarvis - CreativeLive Founder & Author of Creative Calling 20.09.2026 11min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Chase Jarvis, founder of CreativeLive and author of Creative Calling, explores why consuming endless content can become a form of self-sabotage and why taking action is essential for making meaningful progress. He breaks down his DEAR framework—deconstruct, emulate, analyze, and repeat—to explain how studying successful people can reveal useful patterns while still encouraging individuals to build their own path. Chase also discusses the importance of directing your attention, experimenting to discover what truly aligns with your goals, and developing the ability to trust your intuition when making decisions about your life and work. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/gzIq47JO5kQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-jarvis-co-founder-and-ceo-of-creativelive/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30i7hdiYxBQLEY7dfiBv55  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Lessons - Fiverr Almost Died Three Times. This Is How He Saved It. | Micha Kaufman - Fiverr Co-Founder & CEO 20.09.2026 11min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Micha Kaufman, Fiverr Co-Founder & CEO, shares the lessons he has learned from building and repeatedly reinventing one of the world's leading freelance marketplaces. He explains why companies must challenge their own strategies and disrupt themselves before someone else does, how staying curious and embracing new waves of innovation can prevent complacency, and why even successful businesses need to continually evolve. Micha also discusses his approach to failure, emphasizing the importance of learning quickly, recovering from mistakes, and turning setbacks into lessons that strengthen both entrepreneurs and teams. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/RIKj0QnDDjE  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micha-kaufman-co-founder-ceo-of-fiverr-how-one-man/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nhTO8jEW4eMNdcQnuuz2h  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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  Daniel Lubetzky - KIND Founder & Shark Tank Investor | The Son of a Holocaust Survivor Who Built KIND Snacks Into a $5B Company From His Basement 16.09.2026 1t 3min

  ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Daniel Lubetzky is the billionaire founder of KIND Snacks, which he built from one bar and a hundred rejections into a global brand sold to Mars for roughly $5 billion. The son of a Holocaust survivor, he immigrated from Mexico at 16 and has spent his career using business to bridge divides, from PeaceWorks to the Builders Movement. Today he's a full-time Shark on Shark Tank and host of Build or Break, where he sits down with the world's boldest builders to uncover the moments that nearly broke them. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/daniellubetzky/  https://x.com/DanielLubetzky  https://www.youtube.com/@buildorbreak  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellubetzky  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary  Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud  Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/ (Code: success) Cash App - https://cash.app/ (Code: cashapp10) MyFitnessPal - https://podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Code: SCOTT) Life at the Speed of Play - https://getmarksbook.com/success  ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro   04:30 – The Kindness That Built KIND   07:01 – Why Empathy Wins in Business   11:07 – The Traits of Great Leaders   13:59 – Build a Culture of Honest Feedback   18:06 – When to Quit vs. Keep Going   21:26 – Sponsor Break   23:47 – Why Success Takes Luck   25:15 – Your Strength Can Become a Weakness   27:22 – Pair Creatives With Operators   28:44 – How to Take Smarter Risks   33:52 – Is Risk Required for Success?   37:13 – The Real Cost of Starting a Podcast   42:27 – Sponsor Break 45:47 – Turn “No” Into “Yes”   48:05 – Grit, Wit, and Fit   50:07 – What “Build or Break” Means   52:28 – Turn Content Into Action   56:59 – Why Builders Must Stay Engaged   59:23 – The Builder Break Mission   1:00:39 – Where to Find Daniel   1:00:44 – Daniel’s Advice to His Younger Self   1:02:07 – Success Isn’t Worth Missing Your Family
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  Lessons - The Repeatable Framework Behind Multiple Eight-Figure Exits | Colin C. Campbell - Author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. 15.09.2026 10min

  ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, Colin C. Campbell, author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., shares the repeatable framework he has developed through 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur. He explains why exceptional results require years of focused effort and real value creation, how the Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat methodology helps entrepreneurs build businesses with a clear path toward growth and exit, and why strong foundations, organization, and understanding the buyer's mindset matter from day one. Colin also explores the advantages of customer-funded growth and the risks of chasing unrealistic scale, offering practical insights for building sustainable businesses that can be successfully repeated. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/gC-rFtPlPMI  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colin-c-campbell-serial-entrepreneur-bestselling-author/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tQGX6jV4EZ6Wc4JuWTxVB  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary