Episodes

Sept. 6, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Sept. 4, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Sept. 4, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Sept. 2, 2026

Kier Gaines - Author of It All Starts When You Do | A Therapist Explains Why You’re Still Unhappy After Getting Everything You Wanted

➡️ 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...
Sept. 1, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Sept. 1, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Aug. 31, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Aug. 30, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Aug. 30, 2026

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

➡️ 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...
Aug. 28, 2026

Jim Kwik - NYT Bestselling Author of Limitless | The Boy With the Broken Brain Who Became the World's #1 Memory Coach

➡️ 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...
Aug. 27, 2026

Lessons - Why the Most Successful People in the Room Are Also the Most Miserable | Tina Berger - F500 Advisor & Author of Coming Around

➡️ 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...
Aug. 27, 2026

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

➡️ 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 ...
Aug. 24, 2026

Nirav Tolia - Nextdoor Co-Founder & CEO | The Man Who Connected 100 Million Neighbors Says AI Is About to Make Us All Lonelier

➡️ 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...
Aug. 23, 2026

Lessons - From HUD Housing to 34 Years on Wall Street by Scheduling His Anxiety | Milton "Todd" Ault III - Ault & Company CEO

➡️ 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...
Aug. 23, 2026

The Coach Behind Venus, Serena, Roddick and Capriati on What Separates Good From Great | Rick Macci - Tennis Hall of Fame Coach

➡️ 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...
Aug. 22, 2026

Patrick Lencioni - The Table Group Founder & NYT Bestselling Author (10M+ Books Sold) | Why 80% of People Hate Their Work and the Simple Framework to Fix It

➡️ 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...
Aug. 21, 2026

Lessons - She Lived in Her Mom's Car and Built a Fashion Brand Worn by Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé | Ciera Rogers - BABES Founder

➡️ 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...
Aug. 21, 2026

Lessons - The CrowdStrike Co-Founder on How America Beats China Before It's Too Late | Dmitri Alperovitch - Author of World on the Brink

➡️ 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...
Aug. 18, 2026

Mike Fisher - MyFitnessPal CEO (200M+ Users) & Fmr Etsy CTO | The CEO of MyFitnessPal Says You're Thinking About Health All Wrong

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Mike Fisher is the CEO of MyFitnessPal, where he leads a platform serving more than 200 million users worldwide in their health and nutrition journeys. Before joining MyFitnessPal, he was CTO of Etsy, scaling the marketplace from $3 billion to $13 billion in annual sales while running an engineering organization of rough...
Aug. 17, 2026

Lessons - From F-16 Flight Commander to Serial Entrepreneur With 100+ Investments | Ilana Golan - Leap Academy Founder & Forbes Contributor

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy and Forbes contributor, shares her approach to navigating career transitions and finding clarity around what comes next. She explains how identifying the must-haves that matter most—whether financial success, growth, impact, or balance—can guide major career decisions, and why recognizing a personal "zone of genius" helps uncover where strengths can create...
Aug. 17, 2026

Lessons - The ABC News Anchor Who Had a Panic Attack on Live Television | Matt Gutman - ABC Chief National Correspondent & Bestselling Author

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Matt Gutman, ABC Chief National Correspondent and bestselling author, shares his journey of understanding and overcoming the panic attacks that followed him even after thousands of hours on live television. Drawing from his own experiences, he explains how the body’s natural stress response can trigger panic, why repeated exposure alone may not address its deeper causes, and how processing...
Aug. 16, 2026

Moshe Haimoff - Founder of Watch King Jewelry | No Education. No Connections. No Excuses. How He Built NYC's Luxury Watch 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 Moshe Haimoff is the founder of The Watch King NYC, a luxury watch business he built from the ground up in Manhattan's Diamond District without a formal secular education, industry connections, or a conventional path to success. He left New York's haredi community at 22 and made his first deal on an $11,000 watch he flippe...
Aug. 15, 2026

Lessons - How T.D. Jakes' Daughter Built Her Own Empire Without His Name | Sarah Jakes Roberts - Pastor & Bestselling Author

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor and bestselling author, shares how owning your power begins with recognizing your value without diminishing what others bring to the table. Drawing from her experiences in leadership, business, and building Woman Evolve, she explains how honoring different perspectives can strengthen partnerships, why asking the right questions helps reveal whether a relationshi...
Aug. 15, 2026

Lessons - From Homeless Addict to 9-Figure Entrepreneur | Ryan Zofay - We Level Up Founder & Author of The Unlikely Businessman

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Zofay, founder of We Level Up and author of The Unlikely Businessman, shares how changing his belief systems helped him transform his life and build a nine-figure business. He explains why the decisions people make are often shaped by what they believe is possible, and how celebrating wins can build the confidence and momentum needed to keep moving forward. Ryan also explores the powe...