Episodes

➡️ 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 con...

➡️ 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 a...

➡️ 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 befor...

➡️ 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 ...

➡️ 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 a...

➡️ 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 instan...

➡️ 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 f...

➡️ 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 explor...

➡️ 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...

➡️ 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 probl...

➡️ 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 K...

➡️ 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 f...

➡️ 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...

➡️ 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 de...

➡️ 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 strug...

➡️ 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...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Tina Berger, F500 advisor and author of Coming Around, explores why achieving traditional definitions of success can still leave people feeling unfulfilled. She challenges the constant pursuit of goals, growth, and efficiency, explaining why meaningful change requires a deeper sense of purpose and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. Tina also discusses the importance of deep listening, crea...

➡️ 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 ...

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nirav Tolia is the co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social network he built to connect neighbors and that now spans more than 100 million verified users worldwide. He originally led the company from its founding in 2010 through 2018, stepped away, then returned as CEO in 2024 to lead a turnaround that broug...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Milton "Todd" Ault III, CEO of Ault & Company, shares the lessons he's learned from more than three decades on Wall Street and a career defined by resilience and reinvention. He explains why honest relationships and clear expectations are essential for long-term success, how taking action can prevent problems from becoming overwhelming, and why scheduling time to worry can help create focu...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rick Macci, Tennis Hall of Fame coach and mentor to some of the sport's greatest champions, shares his insights on what separates good from great. Drawing from his experience coaching Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, and other elite athletes, he explains why high performance requires a balance between relentless ambition and smart recovery. Rick also discusses the a...

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a New York Times bestselling author whose books on leadership and teamwork have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, including classics like "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and "The Advantage." For decades, he's worked with CEOs and executive teams to help t...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ciera Rogers, founder of BABES and author of The Outsider Advantage, shares the entrepreneurial lessons behind building a fashion brand worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé. She explains why starting imperfectly is often more valuable than overthinking an idea, how customer feedback can help shape a brand, and when entrepreneurs need to pivot or walk away from a product that is...

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Dmitri Alperovitch, author of *World on the Brink* and co-founder of CrowdStrike, explains why China’s rise may not be as inevitable as many believe. He explores how economic stagnation, demographic decline, and policy decisions could limit China’s long-term power, while outlining why preventing a conflict over Taiwan should remain a critical priority for the United States. Dmitri also dis...