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July 27, 2026

Alex Morton - Bestselling Author & Featured in Forbes | Dorm Room to $75M by 33 and Why He Says Self Belief Is the Only Skill That Matters

➡️ 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 Morton is a bestselling author and entrepreneur featured in Forbes, known for building a $75 million business by the age of 33 after starting out in a college dorm room. Drawing on his own journey from student to self-made success, he now shares his story and insights with audiences worldwide, championing the idea t...
July 24, 2026

Rachel Cruze - 2x #1 NYT Bestselling Author | The Trap That Keeps Most People Broke and Miserable

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and sought-after speaker who helps people build healthy relationships with money. Known for her practical, relatable approach, she teaches audiences how to break free from the trap of comparison, debt, and overspending that keeps so many peopl...
July 23, 2026

Lessons - 8 Forms of Wealth and Why You're Only Chasing One | Robin Sharma - Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (15M+ Copies Sold)

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Robin Sharma, author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, shares why true wealth extends far beyond financial success and introduces the eight forms of wealth that create a meaningful life. Drawing from decades of coaching billionaires, CEOs, and world-class performers, he explains how inherited beliefs shape our definition of success, why awareness is the first step to rewriting those beliefs,...
July 23, 2026

Lessons - Why Women Founders Stay Small and How to Fix It | Sarah Dusek - Under Canvas Co-Founder ($100M Exit) & Enygma Ventures GP

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and General Partner at Enygma Ventures, shares why mindset and access to funding continue to limit the growth of women-led businesses. Drawing on her experience as both a founder and investor, she explains why women must give themselves permission to think bigger, build more scalable companies, and seek out mentors, coaches, and networks that challenge ...
July 22, 2026

John Morgan - Morgan & Morgan Founder ($2B/Year Revenue) | Billionaire Lawyer Says He Shouldn't Be Rich

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory John Morgan is the founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Since founding the firm in 1988, he’s grown it to more than 1,000 attorneys and 6,000 employees operating in all 50 states, generating over $2 billion in annual revenue. A self-made billionaire, Morgan built the firm...
July 21, 2026

Lessons - The Designer Behind Some of NYC's Most Expensive Addresses | Karen Asprea - Asprea Studio Founder (7M+ Sq Ft Designed)

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Karen Asprea, founder of Asprea Studio, shares the design principles behind creating homes that are both beautiful and built to last. Drawing from her experience designing more than 7 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces, she explains why great design should evolve with the people living in it, how natural materials create warmth and timeless appeal, and why every desig...
July 21, 2026

Lessons - PhD in Nutrition Says Almost Everything You Believe About Food Is Wrong | Dr. Layne Norton - Nutritional Scientist & Elite Powerlifter

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Layne Norton, nutritional scientist and elite powerlifter, explains why so many popular health headlines distort what the science actually says about food and nutrition. He breaks down how cherry-picked studies, media sensationalism, and confirmation bias fuel misinformation around topics like seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods, while highlighting why the full body o...
July 20, 2026

Ronnen Harary - Spin Master Co-Founder & Chairman | How Two Friends With Zero Business Experience Built a $2.2B Toy Empire

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Ronnen Harary is the co-founder and chair of Spin Master, the global children's entertainment company behind PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, and the Rubik's Cube. In 1994, alongside two co-founders, he turned $10,000 into a publicly traded powerhouse generating over $2 billion in annual revenue across 190+ countries — a...
July 18, 2026

Lessons - Why Comfort Is Destroying an Entire Generation | Joe De Sena - Founder of Spartan Race & NYT Bestselling Author

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race and New York Times bestselling author, explains why a life built around comfort is leading to weaker minds, bodies, and habits. He shares why embracing discomfort through discipline, physical fitness, and daily challenges is essential for building resilience, improving performance, and living with purpose. Joe also explores how modern convenience has disc...
July 18, 2026

Lessons - The Man Who Personally Sold 2,400 Buildings Worth $24 Billion in NYC | Bob Knakal - Most Prolific CRE Broker in U.S. History

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Bob Knakal, the most prolific commercial real estate broker in U.S. history, shares the principles behind building a career defined by consistency, expertise, and long-term relationships. He explains why becoming the leading expert in a specific niche creates a lasting competitive advantage, how trust and staying top of mind generate opportunities over time, and why commercial real estate is...
July 13, 2026

Naveen Jain - Billionaire Founder of Viome, Moon Express & Author of Counterintuitive | He Quit Microsoft With No Plan and Built a $40B Internet Company

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Naveen Jain is an entrepreneur and technology executive best known as the founder of InfoSpace, which he built from six employees into one of the largest internet companies in the American Northwest during the dot-com era, reaching a peak market capitalization of $31 billion. In 2003, he left InfoSpace to launch Intelius, on...
July 12, 2026

Lessons - The Woman Who Made "Lazy Girl Jobs" Go Viral and Now Makes More Than Her Old Boss | Gabrielle Judge - Founder of Ms. Anti Work & TEDx Speaker

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Gabrielle Judge, founder of Ms. Anti Work and TEDx speaker, challenges conventional ideas about ambition and workplace success, explaining why working smarter doesn't mean caring less. She breaks down the true meaning behind the "Lazy Girl Job" movement, why setting boundaries is different from quiet quitting, and how employees can avoid unnecessary work without sacrificing career growth. Ga...
July 12, 2026

Lessons - The Man Who Turned Beyoncé Into the Biggest Artist on Earth | Dr. Mathew Knowles - Music World Entertainment Founder (450M+ Records Sold)

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Mathew Knowles, founder of Music World Entertainment and the visionary behind the careers of Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child, shares the core traits that separate high achievers from everyone else. He explains why passion is the foundation of extraordinary success, how it naturally fuels the work ethic required to achieve excellence, and why the world's top performers consistently outwork th...
July 11, 2026

Ruben Hassid - Author of “How to AI” | The #1 AI Teacher (Billions of Views) Explains Who Survives AI and Who Doesn't

➡️ Join 800,000+ people who master AI for free at https://how-to-ai.guide (Ruben's newsletter). https://how-to-ai.guide ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Ruben Hassid is the writer behind "How to AI," a Substack newsletter with over 805,000 subscribers, ranked #1 in Education and one of the fastest-growing AI newsletters in the world. With 890K+ LinkedIn...
July 9, 2026

Lessons - She Ran a $3B Cruise Line When the Entire Industry Shut Down Overnight | Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Fmr CEO of Celebrity Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group)

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, shares the leadership principles that helped her navigate one of the most challenging periods in modern business history, leading a $3 billion cruise line through the COVID-19 shutdown while facing personal loss. She explains why empathy, resilience, and adaptability become essential during times of crisis, how continuously unlearning and e...
July 9, 2026

Lessons - The Man Who Launched the Macintosh Says Ignore Every Motivational Speaker | Guy Kawasaki - Fmr Apple Chief Evangelist & Bestselling Author

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Guy Kawasaki, former Apple Chief Evangelist and bestselling author, challenges one of the most common pieces of career advice: "follow your passion." Instead, he explains why pursuing your interests, experimenting with new opportunities, and staying open to unexpected paths are far more effective ways to discover meaningful work. Drawing from his own journey, from launching the Macintosh to ...
July 7, 2026

Dave Ramsey - Billionaire Founder of Ramsey Solutions | Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Miserable Running Their Own Companies

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dave Ramsey is an eight-time #1 national bestselling author, radio host, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. His show, "The Ramsey Show," reaches over 18 million weekly listeners across 600+ radio stations, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio, making it one of the most listened-to programs in the country. His YouTube channels have amassed over 3 billion views. His flagship book, "The Total Money Makeover," has sold more than 8 million copies, and his Financial Peace University program has helped millions eliminate debt and build wealth through his proven "baby steps" system. Since 1992, Ramsey has built a media and financial education empire that has fundamentally changed how everyday Americans think about money. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/daveramsey/ https://x.com/DaveRamsey https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsey-dave/ ➡️ …
July 6, 2026

Lessons - The Man Who Broke the FTX Story Explains How Big Tech Controls Your Brain | Michael Casey - Fmr WSJ Journalist & Co-Author of Our Biggest Fight

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Casey, former Wall Street Journal journalist and co-author of Our Biggest Fight, explores how the internet evolved from an open platform for information into an algorithm-driven ecosystem designed to capture attention and influence behavior. He explains how personal data became one of the world's most valuable assets, why algorithms shape the content we consume and the decisions we m...
July 6, 2026

Lessons - The Billionaire Who Tried to Buy TikTok to Give It Back to the People | Frank McCourt Jr. - LA Dodgers Owner & Project Liberty Founder

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Frank McCourt Jr., former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and founder of Project Liberty, explores how today's digital platforms have evolved into powerful systems that shape behavior, influence public discourse, and erode personal freedoms. He explains why the incentives driving Big Tech and policymakers make meaningful reform so difficult, the growing risks posed by surveillance-based tech...
July 3, 2026

Haresh Bhungalia - Serial Entrepreneur (3 Exits) | He Made $0 For 4 Years. Then Built $450M in Companies.

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Haresh Bhungalia is a serial entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited companies generating over $450 million in enterprise value. He founded his first company at 25, grew it to 650 employees, and sold it to a private equity-backed platform. He then took over as CEO of Casepoint and turned it into the dominant enterprise eDiscovery platform trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, and the SEC — scaling it to 500+ employees before successfully exiting to Thoma Bravo, one of the world’s largest software private equity firms. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/haresh.bhungalia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareshbhungalia ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Odoo – https://www.odoo.com NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/…
July 2, 2026

Lessons - The TV Producer Who Got Her Clients on CNN, NBC and Fox Without Spending a Dollar on Ads | Cheryl Hunter - Founder of Magnify Your Message

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Cheryl Hunter, founder of Magnify Your Message and renowned media strategist, shares what it takes to earn credibility and land major media opportunities without relying on paid advertising. She explains why effective communication depends as much on the messenger as the message, how to tailor your expertise for different audiences and platforms, and why building genuine relationships with m...
July 2, 2026

Lessons - The Cybersecurity Expert The Wall Street Journal Calls After Every Major Breach | Mark Sangster - Author of No Safe Harbor

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mark Sangster, cybersecurity expert and author of *No Safe Harbor*, shares the essential habits that help individuals and organizations prevent costly cyberattacks before they happen. He explains why strong cybersecurity starts with simple practices like password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and secure home networks, before breaking down how ransomware attacks unfold and why prepara...
June 28, 2026

Jon Ostenson - FranBridge CEO & Author of Non-Food Franchising | Why Smart People Buy Franchises Instead of Starting Companies

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Jon Ostenson is the CEO of FranBridge Consulting and author of *Non-Food Franchising*, where he has established himself as a leading voice in the franchise industry. Drawing on his background as a former Inc. 500 franchisee and multi-brand franchise owner, Jon helps executives, entrepreneurs, and investors explore non-food f...
June 27, 2026

Lessons - She Built the altMBA With Seth Godin Then Raised $25M to Reinvent Online Learning | Wes Kao - Maven Co-Founder (Backed by a16z)

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Wes Kao, co-founder of Maven, explores why learning by doing is far more effective than passively consuming information when it comes to developing real-world skills. She explains how cohort-based learning combines accountability, community, and hands-on practice to accelerate growth, why proof of work is becoming more valuable than traditional credentials, and how learning directly from exp...