Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Vivian Tu - "Your Rich BFF" & Author of Rich AF | The Ex-Wall Street Trader With 8 Million Followers Says the Old Money Rules Are Dead 13.09.2026 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 Vivian Tu, known to millions as "Your Rich BFF," is a former Wall Street trader turned personal finance educator whose candid, jargon-free approach to money has built her a following of over 10 million people. She's the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Rich AF and Well Endowed, SoFi's first Chief of Financial Empowerment, host of the Networth and Chill podcast, a TED speaker, and the founder of Ask Dolly, an AI-powered personal finance app. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and the TIME100 Creators list, her mission is simple: make financial literacy less intimidating and more inclusive, especially for women and young people who've been left out of the money conversation for too long. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/ https://www.youtube.com/yourrichbff https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantu-yourrichbff https://askdolly.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) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:23 – Has the Money Advice Changed? 07:10 – What to Do When You’re Broke 11:13 – Don’t Let the News Panic You 12:44 – Why We’re Gambling More 15:40 – The Old Money Playbook Is Dead 16:31 – Meet Ask Dolly 20:57 – Why Financial Advice Feels Broken 22:21 – When AI Needs a Human Expert 26:18 – Sponsor Break 30:27 – The Danger of AI Financial Advice 32:26 – Why Vivian Built a Business, Not a Course 37:22 – Building an $8M Creator Business 39:03 – How Creators Should Start 40:48 – Why Delegation Is So Hard 46:44 – Why Money Decisions Get Messy 48:45 – Sponsor Break 52:01 – Can You Afford to Have Kids? 55:40 – Money vs. Biology 58:15 – Don’t Let Others Decide Your Life 1:01:24 – The Sandwich Generation 1:03:42 – What to Do After a Layoff 1:04:40 – How to Future-Proof Your Career 1:07:47 – Why Money Is a Stamina Game 1:10:39 – The Worst Money Advice 1:11:40 – How to Start Investing 1:15:06 – The Future of Money 1:17:38 – Where to Find Vivian 1:17:54 – Vivian’s Final Advice

Lessons - How to Stop Letting Other People Control Your Life | Melissa Ambrosini - Bestselling Author of Mastering Your Mean Girl 12.09.2026 14min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show, shares powerful insights on finding purpose, trusting intuition, and taking responsibility for the direction of your life. She explains why creating stillness and space is essential for hearing your intuition clearly, how taking ownership can break cycles of blame and limiting beliefs, and why challenging the inner critic is key to building confidence and self-belief. Melissa also explores how reconnecting with what genuinely lights you up can help create greater alignment, fulfillment, and personal growth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZnArby6Cl7o Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-ambrosini-bestselling-author-co-founder-of/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UULmlAxrNe1QZJTyWmUer ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - The Woman Who Helped Over 2 Million People Fix Their Finances | Tiffany Aliche - "The Budgetnista" & NYT Bestselling Author of Get Good With Money 12.09.2026 11min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Tiffany Aliche, known as "The Budgetnista" and New York Times bestselling author of Get Good With Money, shares her insights on financial education, building wealth, and creating a successful life and business. She explains why financial literacy should begin at an early age, how transparent and well-compensated teams can strengthen a company, and why success should be measured by more than income or net worth. Tiffany also explores the importance of defining how you want to live, emphasizing that true wealth means having the health, happiness, balance, and fulfillment to enjoy everything you've worked to build. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/1u4Y0BO8-I8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-aliche-educator-author-how-to-get-good-with-money/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d4IZKDadDfWXAxTyBVehO ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Sam DeMase - Author of Power Mood | The Career Coach With 800K Followers Says Hard Work Won't Save You 11.09.2026 1t 22min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Sam DeMase is a career coach at ZipRecruiter and the author of *Power Mood*, whose direct, incisive approach to career advice has built her a following of more than 800,000 people. At ZipRecruiter, she draws on rich, real-time labor market insight to help professionals navigate an evolving job market with clarity and confidence. Her work challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in professional life: that hard work alone is enough to guarantee success. In this episode, Sam unpacks why effort by itself so often fails to translate into advancement, what truly drives visibility and career growth in today's workplace, and how to cultivate the confidence and strategic thinking needed to take ownership of your career trajectory. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/apowermood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdemase/ https://www.apowermood.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:12 – Why So Many People Hate Their Jobs 07:02 – The Career Ladder Is Dead 12:35 – Why Hiring Feels Broken 14:28 – How to Get Promoted 18:07 – Find an Advocate at Work 22:39 – Apply for Reach Jobs 24:17 – The Worst Career Advice 25:17 – When Your Company Undervalues You 28:38 – Sponsor Break 31:54 – Should You Stay, Quit, or Freelance? 34:03 – Is Quiet Quitting Ever Okay? 37:40 – When Companies “Catfish” You 39:42 – Why Everyone Should Try Entrepreneurship 40:50 – Turn a Bad Job Into an Opportunity 45:18 – Why You Don’t Know Your Strengths 49:10 – Passion vs. What You’re Good At 52:06 – How AI Is Changing Work 53:31 – Sponsor Break 56:48 – How to Land an AI-Era Job 59:22 – The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace 1:03:37 – The Future of Remote Work 1:06:25 – Build a Values-First Career 1:10:31 – How to Use AI in Job Applications 1:15:13 – Hiring in the New Job Market 1:19:24 – Is Job Hopping Worth It? 1:21:04 – Sam’s Best Career Advice

Lessons - The Kinko's Co-Founder on the One Skill Nobody Teaches Entrepreneurs | Gary Kusin - Co-Founder of Kinko's (Now FedEx Office) 10.09.2026 11min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Gary Kusin, Co-Founder of Kinko's (now FedEx Office), shares the leadership principles and lessons that shaped his career as an entrepreneur and executive. He explains why continuous change can be more important than simply improving existing systems, explores the mindset of refusing to lose when faced with adversity, and reveals how effective mentoring can help people discover their own answers. Gary also discusses the importance of leveraging scale, developing future leaders, and protecting time for family, personal priorities, and life outside of work to build lasting success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVfda8oa9Gk Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gary-kusin-founder-of-gamestop-when-you-lose-everything/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ki0r4lRc83Zo9GcI3Tlyl ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - He Sold Grasshopper to Citrix and Says Most Founders Sacrifice the Wrong Things | David Hauser - Grasshopper Co-Founder 10.09.2026 12min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Hauser, Grasshopper Co-Founder, shares the lessons he learned from building and selling the company to Citrix, including why solving a problem you experience firsthand can be one of the strongest foundations for product-market fit. He explains how rapid growth can expose weaknesses in culture, communication, and systems, and why founders should establish core values and purpose before scaling too quickly. David also explores the importance of intentional decision-making, effective processes, and creating a strong company environment, revealing how values can be translated into everyday actions and guide teams through complex decisions as a business grows. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLb4X0WUuRc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-hauser-entrepreneur-author-speaker-investor-how/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sKQCEUuGs3psLP8GBmhc4 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Chervin Jafarieh - Cymbiotika Co-Founder & CSO | His Father Got Cancer Twice So He Built a Supplement Company to Fix What Medicine Wouldn't 09.09.2026 1t 28min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Chervin Jafarieh is the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Cymbiotika, a wellness brand that's moved over 100 million supplement units and is tracking toward $200 million in revenue. He spent years studying functional medicine, Ayurveda, and biodynamic farming before a family health crisis pulled him into nutrition full-time. He co-founded Cymbiotika in 2019 to build supplements designed around absorption and ingredient integrity. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chervin-jafarieh-907807205/ ➡️ 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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:07 – What We’ve Forgotten 06:02 – Finding Your Spiritual Side 13:02 – The Beliefs Holding You Back 20:20 – How Mindset Shapes Your Health 27:02 – Comfort Is Making Us Sick 28:22 – Sponsor Break 32:21 – The Crisis Facing Kids 36:48 – Cymbiotika’s Bigger Mission 42:05 – Why Quality Costs More 46:05 – Protect Your Business Vision 49:10 – Cut Through Wellness Noise 55:27 – Stop Learning, Start Doing 57:25 – Sponsor Break 1:00:27 – Why You Need to Write 1:06:12 – Wellness Is Simpler Than You Think 1:08:36 – Make Money Without Selling Out 1:13:31 – The Fight Against Toxic Shortcuts 1:16:34 – Bet on Yourself 1:19:01 – Get Your Life Organized 1:22:34 – The Best Way to Start Today 1:27:57 – Where to Find Chervin

Lessons - The Billionaire "King of Bankruptcy" Who Rebuilt America's Broken Industries | Wilbur Ross - Fmr U.S. Secretary of Commerce & WL Ross Founder 08.09.2026 10min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Wilbur Ross, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and founder of WL Ross, shares his perspective on the changing attitudes toward work, ownership, and financial independence. Drawing from his experience in business and public service, he explains why hard work, entrepreneurship, and personal responsibility remain essential for building lasting wealth. Ross explores how social media and instant gratification can encourage short-term thinking, why ownership and investing can provide greater long-term security than constantly renting, and the importance of delaying gratification to prepare for the future. He also discusses the growing reliance on government support and the potential consequences for society, offering a thought-provoking look at the values and financial habits needed to build a more independent and sustainable future. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/3bDiVZ7RFtU Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilbur-ross-former-united-states-secretary-of/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6irqyVRoffPWDLZ6vgr29u ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - The System Behind Scaling Past $10M Without Your Business Falling Apart | Natalie Dawson - Cardone Ventures Co-Founder 08.09.2026 10min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Natalie Dawson, Co-Founder of Cardone Ventures, shares her insights on building the people strategy required to scale a business successfully. She explains why people are the ultimate X factor in business, how founders can attract ambitious talent by creating an environment where employees can achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals, and why recruiting should be treated as a long-term game rather than a one-time need. Natalie also explores the importance of leadership, culture, and leading by example, revealing how business owners can build an organization where great people want to work, grow, and succeed. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/fKDh23TE6CQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natalie-dawson-co-founder-of-cardone-ventures-how/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b3Fyo2vJfFsu9uL7qIwCt ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jesse Mecham - YNAB Founder & WSJ Bestselling Author | The Man Who Made Millions Teaching People to Love Budgeting 06.09.2026 1t 35min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jesse Mecham is the founder of YNAB (You Need A Budget) — a budgeting platform used by millions of people worldwide — and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author who has spent nearly two decades convincing people that budgeting isn't a punishment, it's a path to freedom. What started as a simple spreadsheet he built for his own family has grown into a beloved financial platform that has helped people break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and build real confidence around money. ➡️ Show Links https://x.com/jessemecham https://www.youtube.com/@jessemechamshow https://www.ynab.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:14 – Why Budget Became a Dirty Word 05:36 – Why People Hate Budgeting 07:37 – The Real Problem Is Behavior 09:40 – You Can Have Anything, Not Everything 11:55 – Spending in Line With Your Values 14:29 – How Much Money Is Enough? 17:02 – Why We’re Afraid to Spend 20:16 – Breaking the Scarcity Mindset 24:32 – Why More Money Doesn’t Fix Everything 27:34 – Money, Stress, and Burnout 33:52 – Sponsor Break 38:06 – How Money Stress Shows Up 44:56 – Balance vs. Spending With Intention 46:43 – Why Spending Feels So Shameful 50:46 – Spending on What Actually Matters 54:25 – Why Experiences Are Worth the Money 59:02 – What Do You Want Your Money to Do? 1:03:29 – Can Money Buy Happiness? 1:06:23 – Sponsor Break 1:09:32 – Building Real Financial Security 1:13:21 – Your Money Is Not Your Identity 1:16:13 – Why Money Conversations Matter 1:18:16 – How YNAB Started 1:23:15 – Building a Business Around Your Values 1:27:24 – Choosing the Right Business Partner 1:29:11 – The Business Jesse Would Build Today 1:32:29 – Advice for Future Founders 1:33:23 – Jesse’s Final Money Lesson

Lessons - He Grew a Church From 20 to 15,000 Members by Teaching One Lesson Nobody Wants to Hear | Keion Henderson - Founder of The Lighthouse Church 04.09.2026 11min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Keion Henderson, founder of The Lighthouse Church, shares his perspective on what it takes to build lasting and meaningful relationships. He explains why most people practice "lazy love," how forgiveness must be chosen before conflict arises, and why communication is essential to repairing relationships stronger than before. Keion also challenges the idea of 50/50 relationships, explaining why true love means meeting people where they are rather than simply meeting them halfway. Drawing on the principles of agape, storge, phileo, and eros, he explores how sacrifice, commitment, intimacy, and the way we were raised shape the way we love and connect with others. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/H7CuvFqtw_E Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keion-henderson-founder-pastor-of-the-lighthouse/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GlejCOBqKv5B0azgFC1fQ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - Dave Ramsey's Career Coach on Why Most People Hate Their Jobs | Ken Coleman - 2x Bestselling Author & Co-Host of The Ramsey Show 04.09.2026 11min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ken Coleman, 2x bestselling author and co-host of The Ramsey Show, shares his insights on finding clarity and purpose in your career and building a professional life that aligns with who you are. He explains how life mapping can uncover your strengths, values, and experiences, and why understanding what you genuinely care about is essential to finding the right career path. Ken also explores why so many people feel disconnected from their work, the growing importance of autonomy and fulfillment, and how recognizing your unique strengths can help you find work that feels meaningful and rewarding. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/kXmwzvWKGDY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ken-coleman-3x-bestselling-author-speaker-executive/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/65Q5OSqJwpT5xSUnChlXBh ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Kier Gaines - Author of It All Starts When You Do | A Therapist Explains Why You’re Still Unhappy After Getting Everything You Wanted 02.09.2026 1t 35min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, content creator, and the author of It All Starts When You Do: How to Do the Real Work of Self-Healing, known for translating mental health concepts into practical tools for everyday life. In his work, Kier challenges the idea that mantras and positive thinking alone can solve your problems — arguing instead that real change starts with knowing yourself better and confronting the uncomfortable truths most people avoid. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/kiergaines/ https://x.com/kiergaines81en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kier-gaines-6b46912b2/ ➡️ 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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:42 – What Fatherhood Really Reveals 11:29 – It All Starts When You Do 16:19 – When Achievement Becomes Your Identity 18:37 – Why Affirmations Don’t Fix You 22:53 – Healing Requires More Than Self-Help 26:02 – The Four Selves You Need to Know 30:28 – Sponsor Break 34:21 – Why Growth Doesn’t Feel Good 37:29 – Managing Expectations When Life Gets Messy 41:19 – Resetting Expectations in an Instant-Gratification World 50:46 – What Men Get Wrong About Healing 54:26 – Why Men Struggle to Stand Up for Themselves 57:49 – Building Confidence Without Becoming Aggressive 1:02:03 – What Writing Reveals About Your Healing 1:08:00 – Sponsor Break 1:11:01 – Happy With Your Life vs. Happy In Your Life 1:20:11 – Why Kier’s Message Connects 1:23:35 – Therapy vs. Social Media Advice 1:28:56 – How to Choose the Right Therapist 1:34:48 – Kier’s Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self 1:35:09 – The Definition of True Success

Lessons - He Turned Down Every Investor and Bootstrapped Kit to $40M a Year | Nathan Barry - Kit Founder & CEO (Powers James Clear, Tim Ferriss & Arnold) 01.09.2026 10min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of Kit, shares his insights on turning audience attention into lasting business value. He explains why creators need to identify real customer pain points and validate product-market fit before investing heavily in a new product, rather than simply trying to monetize their audience with merchandise or unrelated offerings. Drawing from his experience building Kit and studying successful creator businesses, Nathan explores the importance of finding the right operator, testing demand with an existing audience, and building products around proven interest. He also discusses how creators can develop the business skills needed to turn their audience into a scalable, valuable company. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/v-xAQXohY5I Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nathan-barry-founder-and-ceo-at-convertkit-the-secret/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lM4QCRHCxI4Yne8KLjRX5 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - She Was Told No Thousands of Times and Built a Media Empire Anyway | Jennifer Cohen - Author of Bigger, Better, Bolder & Host of Habits & Hustle 01.09.2026 11min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jennifer Cohen, author of Bigger, Better, Bolder and host of Habits & Hustle, shares her insights on the relentless mindset required to achieve meaningful success. She explains why persistence, obsession, and commitment are essential when facing rejection and setbacks, drawing on her own experience of repeatedly being told no while pursuing major opportunities. Jennifer also explores how fitness builds transferable skills like discipline, goal setting, mental toughness, and consistency, and why meaningful goals make it easier to develop habits that compound over time. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/jubV_TVYYyo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jennifer-cohen-3x-bestselling-author-entrepreneur-live/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jrfAKqYty3VsvrEIvA9Qo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jasmine Elizabeth - CEO of UBC Community | The Faith-Based Creator Who Built a 155K Community by Teaching People to Stop Wanting and Start Valuing 31.08.2026 1t 23min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jasmine Elizabeth is the CEO of UBC (Ultimate Branding Course), one of the largest digital branding communities online with over 57,000 members. With 600K+ followers on Instagram, she teaches people how to build personal brands, create digital products, and monetize online. She's also the author of Return to The Knew and a faith-driven entrepreneur who brings spiritual principles into how she builds. In this episode, Jasmine breaks down how she scaled UBC, what most people get wrong about branding, and the mindset behind her growth. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jasmiines.world/ https://jasmiineelizabeth.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:28 – Wanting Something vs. Valuing It 08:22 – Jasmine’s Turning Point 14:57 – Why Peace Beats Money 16:12 – Separating Your Worth From Success 20:01 – How Jasmine Found God 22:34 – The Burnout That Changed Everything 27:20 – Why Spirituality Still Matters 32:05 – Sponsor Break 35:55 – Why You Can’t Rush God’s Timing 38:56 – Money Is a Nervous-System Game 44:34 – How Jasmine Built a 57,000-Member Community 51:21 – The Content Strategy Behind Her Growth 53:42 – Why Vulnerability Builds a Powerful Brand 56:00 – Sponsor Break 59:03 – Why You Should Be One Step Ahead 1:05:07 – Using AI Without Losing Authenticity 1:15:35 – The Secret to Content That Connects 1:19:15 – Stop Letting Insecurity Kill Your Content 1:21:55 – Jasmine’s Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self

Lessons - The Man Fortune 500 CEOs Pay $250K to Tell Them What They're Doing Wrong | Marshall Goldsmith - #1 Executive Coach & NYT Bestselling Author 30.08.2026 15min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Marshall Goldsmith, #1 executive coach and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on helping successful leaders achieve meaningful change and build better lives. He explains how his stakeholder-centered coaching system uses honest feedback, accountability, and follow-up to create lasting behavioral change, while revealing how to identify credible coaches who can actually deliver results. Marshall also explores the relationship between achievement and happiness, explaining why success alone cannot create fulfillment and why having a higher purpose, achieving meaningful goals, and enjoying the process are essential to living a great life. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDFb7TLYJs8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marshall-goldsmith-executive-coach-author-what-got/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l4quvISbX7xHOkc29Dqod ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Lessons - She Built the Agency Everyone Wanted Then Learned What Scaling Actually Costs | Jessica Zweig - SimplyBe Founder & Author of Be 30.08.2026 13min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jessica Zweig, founder of SimplyBe and author of *Be*, shares what she learned from building a successful personal branding agency and navigating the hidden costs of relentless growth. She explains why authentic personal branding must come from a place of service rather than ego or validation, and how vulnerability can create deeper trust when you share lessons instead of simply sharing struggles. Jessica also reflects on burnout, the pressure of tying self-worth to success, and how difficult seasons can reveal a more meaningful path forward. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial journey, she explores the importance of community, balance, purpose, and embracing both the light and dark experiences that shape personal and professional growth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/OdlHTmqpBz0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jessica-zweig-author-founder-of-simplybe-when-women/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54b5e6O8d22GZJ6txY4qrm ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Jim Kwik - NYT Bestselling Author of Limitless | The Boy With the Broken Brain Who Became the World's #1 Memory Coach 28.08.2026 1t 9min

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach and the New York Times bestselling author of Limitless, whose techniques on memory, speed-reading, and accelerated learning have been used by students, executives, and celebrities around the globe. As a child, a head injury left him learning-disabled and struggling in school, with teachers labeling him "the boy with the broken brain" — an experience that set him on a lifelong mission to understand how the mind truly works. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ https://x.com/jimkwik https://www.youtube.com/@JimKwik https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik https://limitlessdaily.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) Plaud - https://plaud.ai/success (Code: success) Odoo - https://www.odoo.com ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 04:32 – Why Human Intelligence Beats AI 07:50 – Is AI Making Us Dumber? 15:17 – Your Brain Is Still Your Choice 17:35 – How to Protect Your Attention 28:36 – Sponsor Break 32:26 – Why Reading Is Your Brain’s Best Workout 36:49 – Using AI Without Losing Your Edge 37:47 – Why Adversity Builds Strength 43:00 – Turning Knowledge Into Action 50:42 – The Smallest Step That Gets You Moving 53:40 – Sponsor Break 56:59 – How to Win the Day in 12 Minutes 1:02:35 – The Power of Writing to Know Yourself 1:08:51 – The Lesson That Makes Knowledge Matter

Lessons - The Mental Health Expert With 50M Views on Why Anxiety Controls Everything You Do | Dr. John Delony - Author of Building a Non-Anxious Life 27.08.2026 15min

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life, shares how redefining success and understanding anxiety can lead to a healthier, more intentional life. Drawing from his own experience with burnout and achievement-driven anxiety, he explains why defining what “enough” looks like is essential for protecting relationships and well-being, how solving for peace can create a stronger foundation for success, and why anxiety should be viewed as a signal rather than something to eliminate. Dr. Delony also explores the importance of building margin, separating identity from achievement, and listening to what the body is trying to communicate. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3fydZH7ejE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-john-delony-best-selling-author-podcaster-mental/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ya78CnHZQAmf1yHsnGnzQ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

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