Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Lisa Song Sutton is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist who launched multiple eight-figure businesses from scratch — starting with Sin City Cupcakes in 2012, then expanding into shipping, swimwear, and luxury real estate — all while working full-time at a law firm with no prior business experience. A daughter of a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, she now serves as General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund investing in veteran-led companies. A member of the Young Presidents' Organization, former Global Shaper selected by the World Economic Forum, and named a Top Ten Social Entrepreneur to Watch by Inc., Lisa is a living proof that bold action and a willingness to learn on the fly can turn an idea into an empire. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/ https://x.com/LisaSongSutton https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/ Odoo - https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing Cohesity - https://www.cohesity.com/datacloud Amp - https://amp.ai ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – Making Six Figures at 26 05:16 – Lessons from 11 Years in the Cupcakes Business 09:52 – How Involved Should Founders Be 11:17 – Scaling Through People and Partnerships 15:55 – Partner Up or Go Solo 17:00 – Questions to Ask Before Partnering 20:38 – What to Keep and What to Delegate 23:39 – Sponsor Break 25:35 – How to Spot Great Opportunities 32:21 – Sexy vs Essential Businesses 35:42 – The Math Behind Every Opportunity 38:27 – Why Veteran Founders Stand Out 45:28 – Are Veterans Better Entrepreneurs 50:56 – What Comes Next 53:03 – Sponsor Break 55:14 – Does Parenthood Make You a Better Founder 59:45 – The Seasons of Life 1:02:59 – Balancing Love and Ambition 1:16:05 – One Lesson to Pass On

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Kam Dasani is a strategic investor, futures and options trader, and financial educator known online as @ProfitWithKam. A top 1% trader who leverages algorithmic trading strategies to build wealth and create financial freedom, Kam learned to trade at a high level with the guidance of a rocket scientist and former Goldman Sachs professional. Through his programs and social media content, he teaches everyday people how to escape the 9–5 grind by turning trading into a real, profitable skill. Beyond markets, Kam is also a mentor, content creator, and host of the Unsafe Space podcast, where he shares insights on money, mindset, and personal growth — showing his audience how to think like a professional trader and live life on their own terms. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/profitwithkam/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kam-dasani-937005101 https://discord.com/invite/9mq68xKNW7 ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/ Odoo - https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Why Retirement Plans Fail You 11:42 – Investing for Complete Beginners 16:44 – Swing Trading Explained 22:03 – Kam’s Investing Playbook 27:28 – Options vs. Futures Trading 32:30 – Why Patience Wins in Markets 35:08 – Sponsor Break 37:05 – Why Most Traders Fail 39:00 – Spotting Real Experts vs. Scammers 46:16 – Are Trading Courses Worth It? 47:55 – What SEC Compliant Really Means 54:04 – Where Else Kam Invests His Money 59:12 – Building Your Investment Strategy 1:06:53 – When Diversification Fails 1:08:05 – Sponsor Break 1:10:15 – Kam’s Biggest Win & Loss 1:11:39 – Losing $200K in 15 Minutes 1:15:30 – Risking Big After a Massive Loss 1:20:23 – Training Your Risk Tolerance 1:21:58 – The Cost of Waiting for Certainty 1:30:34 – Nothing Changes Without Action 1:41:30 – Kam’s Final Investing Advice

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Sam Adeyemi, founder of Daystar Christian Centre and one of Africa’s most influential leadership teachers, shares how true transformation begins with discovering purpose and committing to personal growth. He explains how faith can unlock hidden potential, reshape identity, and reveal strengths you never knew you had. Dr. Sam also breaks down why leadership is a skill anyone can develop, how intentional service creates meaningful impact, and why helping others succeed is the highest form of personal and professional success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/6w2cFZua_XY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-adeyemi-global-speaker-strategic-leadership-expert/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kO39CDda3lwCp9gZnQUo3 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Theresa Depasquale, CEO of Capture Social Group, shares how social media can become a powerful long-term growth engine when approached with strategy and intention. She explains why short-form video remains one of the most effective tools for building awareness, why authenticity is essential for creating trust and deeper audience connection, and how businesses can use platform features more strategically to drive meaningful engagement. Theresa also explores the importance of treating organic social as owned media, building for long-term brand resilience, and turning everyday conversations into lasting conversions. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ol0xKcKAtks Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theresa-depasquale-ceo-at-capture-social-group-llc/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QPKd1FSIBLUNzQY5qiVWJ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Tobi Pearce is an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of Sweat, one of the world’s most downloaded fitness apps. He built it alongside Kayla Itsines starting in his early twenties, scaled it to tens of millions of users across 150+ countries, and sold to iFIT Health & Fitness in 2021 for roughly $400 million. Pearce did it with a lean, data-driven approach that leaned on community and digital distribution over traditional marketing. He’s known for dismissing conventional business advice as generic and context-free. Post-exit, he’s focused on investing, mentoring early-stage founders, and sharing unfiltered takes on what building and scaling actually looks like. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/tobi_pearce/ https://x.com/tobi_pearce11 https://au.linkedin.com/in/tobi-pearce-251918b1 ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) iDigress Podcast - https://www.idigress.fm/ Odoo - https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Why Most Business Advice Fails 03:27 – Where Real Advice Comes From 07:57 – Stories Aren’t the Lesson 10:45 – Why Thinking Beats Tactics 23:15 – Selling a Company for $400M 24:52 – Sponsor Break 26:49 – How to Sell Your Company Right 29:47 – Was $400M the Right Move? 31:15 – Sell or Step Back? 39:43 – A Founder’s Decision Framework 42:29 – The Mindset Shift 43:44 – Hiring A-Players 51:02 – Sponsor Break 53:13 – Can A-Players Hurt Culture? 1:01:04 – Tobi’s Best Mental Models 1:10:50 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Liz Elting, TransPerfect Co-Founder and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares the principles that helped her build a billion-dollar company from a dorm room startup into a global business. She explains how empowering employees with true ownership and entrepreneurial incentives can drive scalable growth, why sustained sacrifice and relentless effort are often required in the early years of building something meaningful, and how thinking bigger from the start can create clearer goals, stronger ambition, and greater long-term success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/cERvpeMOEPg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-elting-ceo-at-elizabeth-elting-foundation-building/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79tS1JPWcF3cFbkm7CGjVs ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Bob Meers, former CEO of Reebok and Lululemon, shares why sustainability has evolved from a consumer preference into a critical business advantage. He explores how shifting customer expectations—especially among younger generations—are forcing companies to rethink product design, innovation, and long-term strategy. Bob also explains why strong brands can command premium pricing while scaling responsibly, and why businesses that embrace change early position themselves to build lasting competitive advantages. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/XnWBwU673XA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-meers-ex-ceo-at-reebok-lululemon-ceo-at-better/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j9SIhfTcG07LOaiRhxTL6 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Kelly Siegel is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), a leading IT security company he has built over more than two decades, and the author of Harder Than Life: Overcoming Poverty, Addiction, and Violence. Raised near 8 Mile Road in Detroit — where survival took priority over comfort — he carried the weight of a difficult childhood into adulthood, but channeled it into relentless drive. His mission is to break his family's cycle of abuse, addiction, and poverty, while pushing himself daily through physical training, voracious reading, and mindfulness. Beyond the boardroom, Kelly is also the host of the Harder Than Life podcast and a sought-after coach and speaker, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders and — in his own words — leaving a dent on the world. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg https://www.harderthanlife.com ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Demand Decoded - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Growing Up Near 8 Mile 04:38 – The Wake-Up Call at 43 09:27 – Healing Childhood Trauma 15:09 – The “Harder Than Life” Mindset 21:51 – How to Ignore Life’s Noise 23:21 – Sponsor Break 25:56 – What Sobriety Revealed 38:48 – How Alcohol Clouds Your Mind 43:04 – Sponsor Break 44:54 – Why Society Needs God 55:26 – Parenting After Trauma 1:02:48 – How Sobriety Changed His Business 1:14:34 – The Lesson for His Daughter

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Chris Smith, Curaytor Co-Founder and author of The Conversion Code, shares what it takes to build an enduring business by aligning opportunity with long-term vision instead of chasing short-term wins. Learn how different stages of growth demand entirely different strategies, leadership styles, and decision-making frameworks, why resisting outside pressure can be essential to building something with true longevity, and how the most successful founders embrace difficult challenges as opportunities to level up and create lasting success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/cdS9R7Fz4vI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-smith-co-founder-of-curaytor-the-conversion-code/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nve7ROGlGyqtWn9AYKzWv ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and former Administrator of USAID, shares what it takes to turn bold ambitions into meaningful action at scale. Learn how balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution helps leaders avoid the aspiration trap, why building trust through personal relationships is essential for solving complex global challenges, and how simplifying big problems inspires more people to step up and become part of the solution. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/36T5PHfOMxY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rajiv-j-shah-president-at-the-rockefeller/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CrUcorixgH8dSsDOsqaca ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nir Eyal is a New York Times bestselling author, behavioral design expert, and former lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, whose books Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief have collectively sold over one million copies in more than 30 languages. Drawing on his background in the video gaming and advertising industries, he has devoted his career to exploring the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential — helping companies build habit-forming products and individuals reclaim focus in an age of distraction. His latest book, Beyond Belief, digs into the neuroscience and psychology of how hidden assumptions shape what we see, how we feel, and what we do, and how replacing those beliefs can unlock greater agency and performance. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nireyal/ https://x.com/nireyal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Demand Decoded - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Blinkist - https://www.blinkist.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Rag & Bone - https://www.rag-bone.com/ (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – From No Prayer to Daily Practice 07:07 – The Belief Crisis That Changed Everything 14:56 – Building Belief in a Modern World 19:38 – Sponsor Break 22:12 – Pain vs. Suffering 28:16 – Rewiring Your Beliefs 32:26 – Spotting Your Limiting Beliefs 47:18 – Sponsor Break 48:41 – You Don’t Create Reality, You Shape Perception 52:06 – Identity, Labels, and Belief Systems 59:42 – Redefining Prayer and Belief 1:02:53 – How One Belief Unlocks Another 1:07:26 – Final Thoughts on Belief

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Greenberg, former NYMEX Board Member and CNBC contributor, shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from decades on the trading floor about money, markets, and long-term success. He explains why hype-driven investing and online “experts” often lead people into costly mistakes, how building a strong career foundation creates lasting security, and why patience, discipline, and learning from failure matter far more than chasing quick wins. Through stories from his own career, David reveals what it really takes to think long-term in a world obsessed with instant results. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ywX7aWxX4So Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greenberg-co-founder-of-greenberg-capital-llc/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JudPZboEXASYJFiL2tao9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Mandell, better known as “Law By Mike” and one of the most influential legal creators online, shares how short form content can turn expertise into massive visibility and real business growth. Learn how to simplify complex ideas into clear, valuable content your audience can immediately act on, why consistency and strategic posting matter more than perfection, and how repurposing one piece of content across platforms can dramatically expand your reach. Discover why short form video has become the fastest way to build trust, grow an audience, and attract new customers in today’s digital landscape. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/unL_MhMLFgc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-mandell-principal-attorney-at-mandell-law-the-1/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mRfWj3EbfCvwNK3UAaoTy ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Rebecca Zung, known as "The Leverage Lawyer™," is a 25-year trial attorney, TEDx speaker, and the creator of SLAY AI™ — the first patented AI platform designed to help people build court-ready leverage in high-conflict custody, divorce, and negotiation situations. Named one of the Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News, she is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, and has empowered people in more than 100 countries through her online programs to achieve justice, power, and peace. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Mel Robbins Podcast, while her YouTube channel has generated tens of millions of views and her podcast Leverage ranks in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally. Her remarkable rise — from divorced single mother and college dropout to one of the nation's most respected trial lawyers — fuels her passionate mission to equip people with the tools to break free from toxic relationships and win against high-conflict personalities. ➡️ Show Links https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4w/ https://x.com/rebeccazung https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zung-6753893b/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Rebecca’s Origin Story 13:06 – What Blocks Your Potential 16:18 – The Making of a Narcissist 22:18 – Sponsor Break 24:53 – Why Narcissists Are So Difficult 26:55 – Narcissism: Overused or Real? 31:26 – Inside a Narcissistic Relationship 35:34 – How to Spot & Escape Narcissists 39:03 – Lessons from the Ultra-Wealthy 43:24 – Sponsor Break 45:13 – Real Stories with Narcissists 49:17 – Lessons from High-Profile Narcissists 1:01:41 – High Conflict: Business vs Personal 1:03:05 – The Power of Your Circle 1:14:56 – The One Lesson That Matters ➡️ Success Story Podcast - Stories Worth Telling Subscribe & Watch The Full Podcast⁣ - https://www.successstorypodcast.com/ Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott Clary. On this podcast, Scott has candid interviews with entrepreneurs, 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 stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. Website: https://www.scottdclary.com Podcast: https://www.successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary: Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottdclary Facebook: https://facebook.com/scottdclarypage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jairek Robbins, performance coach and bestselling author, shares why chasing money, fame, and external success often leads to emptiness, and how true fulfillment comes from dedicating your life to something meaningful. He explores the difference between achieving goals and committing to a purpose-driven path, emphasizing that mastery and impact naturally attract wealth and recognition. Jairek also highlights the power of helping others succeed, revealing how guiding others to their peak creates deeper, more lasting satisfaction than personal achievement alone. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bb9yW0QG3PI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jairek-robbins-speaker-author-business-performance/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EBEbeRVpka3TLWDHjo3qu ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Greene, former BiggerPockets host and bestselling author, breaks down the hard truths behind real estate success and the costly mistakes that come from chasing shortcuts. He explains why many course sellers profit by selling outcomes instead of teaching real, actionable skills, and highlights the importance of discipline, mastery, and long-term thinking in building true wealth. David also uncovers common red flags to watch out for when investing in education, helping listeners make smarter, more informed decisions while avoiding misleading narratives in the industry. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJTC0pRpuu8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greene-host-of-bigger-pockets-podcast-best/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YG7X6rcl1OConuE4VYtF9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jason Wojo is the founder and CEO of Wojo Media, a full-service digital marketing agency he built from the ground up after leaving culinary school in pursuit of entrepreneurship. Based in Orlando, Florida, Jason has worked with over 800 brands, and helped generate over $100 million in online revenue through his expertise in paid ads, sales funnels, copywriting, and sales systems. Known for his ability to scale businesses to six, seven, and even eight-figure run rates, Jason has become one of the most sought-after digital marketers in the industry — sharing his strategies and entrepreneurial insights with a growing audience online. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/thejasonwojo/ https://x.com/thejasonwojo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wojo/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – “Selling Air” & What Makes a Real Business 06:11 – How One Funnel Way Ruined the Industry 10:42 – You Don’t Need to Be an Entrepreneur to Make Money 16:44 – Ethical vs Shady Marketing 20:03 – Sponsor Break 22:37 – The Worst Internet Marketers 23:52 – What Made Jason Win Big 34:53 – The $5/Hour Agency Trap 40:14 – AI vs Cheap Agency Labor 45:15 – Burning Out Building Wojo Media 49:07 – Building Without Destroying Yourself 55:30 – Sponsor Break 57:20 – 8 Years of Agency Evolution 1:11:19 – The #1 Live Event Mistake 1:23:10 – Lessons Jason Learned Too Late 1:25:43 – What Scares Him Now 1:27:35 – Business vs Personal Life 1:31:16 – Advice for His Kids

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, John Downey, CISO at GoFundMe and former PayPal security leader, breaks down why cybersecurity threats continue to thrive and how human behavior remains the biggest vulnerability. He explains how most attacks aren’t sophisticated break-ins but simple, opportunistic attempts that exploit weak passwords, lack of multi-factor authentication, and poor security habits. John highlights practical steps organizations can take—like enforcing strong password hygiene, enabling MFA, and securing devices—to dramatically reduce risk. He also emphasizes the importance of building a culture of trust and psychological safety, where employees feel empowered to question suspicious activity and speak up, ultimately strengthening the organization’s first line of defense. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rv6oHZno4Ik Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-downey-chief-information-security-officer-at-gofundme/id1484783544/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knf32b2M5sLIwLPETZQaP ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Cody Sperber, Founder of Clever Investor, shares how creative financing can unlock real estate opportunities without relying on banks or large upfront capital. He breaks down how to structure deals through seller participation, explaining the key negotiation levers—price, down payment, interest rate, and loan terms—that drive profitable outcomes. Cody emphasizes the importance of mastering the human element of sales, showing why building rapport and understanding seller motivations is often more valuable than overloading on technical knowledge. Drawing from his experience closing thousands of deals, he reveals how creativity, flexibility, and strong communication can turn limited resources into scalable real estate success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/64UdoCGx90E Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cody-sperber-entrepreneur-author-philanthropist-real/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c0WIUJjvRcWrrnYqnv0pZ ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world's leading experts on human happiness. His latest book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, tackles the modern crisis of meaninglessness head-on, showing how rapid cultural and technological changes have rewired our brains away from purpose and offering practical, science-backed strategies to find it again. A former president of the American Enterprise Institute, columnist at The Free Press, CBS News contributor, and host of the Office Hours podcast, Brooks has spent his career turning cutting-edge research into real tools people can use to build happier, more meaningful lives. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/ https://x.com/arthurbrooks/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story) ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:26 – Why Meaning Is Life’s Hardest Question 07:46 – The Illusion of Connection Today 12:37 – Why Relationships Have No Easy Answers 17:35 – Designing a Meaningful Life 20:04 – Why We’re Addicted to Our Phones 22:33 – Sponsor Break 25:08 – Finding Meaning in Every Area of Life 29:05 – The 3 Pillars of Meaning 35:41 – Finding Meaning Later in Life 41:17 – Where to Start If You Feel Lost 44:16 – Sponsor Break 46:06 – Why We Resist Meaning 50:15 – How to Tap Into the Creative Mind 55:20 – What Is Your “Calling”? 1:01:34 – Defining True Beauty 1:05:18 – What Suffering Really Means 1:09:31 – Why So Many Feel Lost