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**Success Story with Scott D. Clary**

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you’ll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he’s learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, 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 story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.

Latest Episodes:

Ken Coleman - 3x Bestselling Author, Speaker & Executive Coach | Find The Work You’re Wired To Do Sep 09, 2024

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➡️ About The Guest

Ken Coleman is a career expert and bestselling author who hosts The Ken Coleman Show, reaching over 1 million weekly listeners across more than 30 stations. As part of Ramsey Solutions, Coleman provides guidance on professional development and career success. His books, including "The Proximity Principle" and "From Paycheck to Purpose," have sold over 500,000 copies.

Coleman's approach combines practical strategies with motivational guidance. His methods have shown results, with 87% of surveyed readers reporting improved career satisfaction and his coaching programs maintaining a 92% client satisfaction rate. Drawing from his background in communications, Coleman provides advice for professionals at various career stages. Through his show, books, and speaking engagements, he aims to help individuals pursue meaningful work and develop their careers.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/kencoleman/

https://www.x.com/kencoleman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kencoleman-/

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Clear-Career-Assessment-Youre/dp/B0CSCY1CH5/

https://www.amazon.com/Paycheck-Purpose-Clear-Path-Doing/dp/B09KM7LB11/

➡️ Podcast Sponsors

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iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

02:51 - Ken’s Journey

07:19 - Changing Ambitions in Coaching

11:41 - Gaining Career Confidence & Clarity

16:31 - Post-Covid Professional Challenges

22:15 - Greatness vs. Uniqueness: Finding Purpose

26:26 - How to Discover Your Purpose

31:11 - Leadership in Crisis

44:56 - The Toll of Meaningless Work

50:45 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast

51:22 - Will Tech Replace Mediocre Jobs?

54:56 - Dreams vs. Mirages: Real vs. Unrealistic Goals

1:00:25 - Ken’s Toughest Coaching Moments

1:07:41 - Mastering the Art of Guiding Others

1:10:24 - The Micromanagement Dilemma

1:17:22 - Stuck in a Job with No Pay Raise?

1:27:52 - Ken’s Final Thoughts

Lessons - How To Make 7 Figures On Fiverr | Alexandra Fasulo - Full-Time Digital Nomad Sep 09, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, we explore the journey of Alexandra Fasulo, a full-time digital nomad who built a thriving freelancing business on Fiverr. Alexandra shares insights into time management, pricing strategies, and the key steps to scaling a solo freelancing gig into a full-fledged business.

Start on Freelancing Platforms: Learn why platforms like Fiverr are ideal for beginners. Alexandra emphasizes how Fiverr handles marketing, client disputes, and payments, allowing freelancers to focus on honing their skills and building a reputation before branching out.

Scaling & Pricing: Understand when to raise your prices based on workload and Fiverr level advancements. Fasulo highlights the importance of adjusting pricing as demand increases and the strategy behind growing a freelancing business into an agency.

Diversifying Income: Fasulo discusses her transition from solo freelancing to managing a team and launching new projects like her podcast, reflecting the evolution of her business and the potential of freelancing to support various entrepreneurial ventures.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IM7LZ-vMC6E

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexandra-fasulo-full-time-digital-nomad-how-to-make/id1484783544?i=1000537568900

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7McJiaPKzX7XMPETW9mi1P?si=979b60a24d454282

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Lessons - Why Most Entrepreneurs Hire The Wrong People | Steve Hoffman - Chairman of Founders Space Sep 09, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, Steve Hoffman shares key insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup founders. He emphasizes the importance of team-building over the perfect idea, and how attracting top talent is essential for scaling a business. Steve also provides guidance on managing difficult team dynamics, knowing when to cut underperforming employees, and navigating the early challenges of startup leadership.

Focus on Team Over Idea: Steve advises entrepreneurs to prioritize building a strong, skilled team over obsessing about the perfect startup idea. The idea will likely evolve, but having the right team is critical for long-term success.

Attracting Talent Without Resources: Learn how to recruit top talent even when you can’t offer high salaries. Steve stresses the importance of leadership, vision, and engagement in getting people to buy into your mission and work for equity.

Cutting Dead Weight: Steve shares the tough reality of managing team members who underperform. In a startup, you can't afford dead weight—cut underperformers early, even if it's difficult, to maintain momentum and morale.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/AVr3s-938EE

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steve-hoffman-chairman-of-founders-space-everything/id1484783544?i=1000522986097

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c6KeCzconjzsfHFp2kdOh?si=5b043ded9e1f4ceb

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Keion Henderson - Founder & Pastor of The Lighthouse Church | Exposing The Truth About The Seasons of Life Sep 07, 2024

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➡️ About The Guest

Keion Henderson is a dynamic pastor, bestselling author, and influential motivational speaker, known for his transformative leadership in the Christian community. As the founder and senior pastor of The Lighthouse Church in Houston, Texas, he has grown his ministry from 20 members in 2009 to over 12,000 members across multiple campuses. Keion's inspirational messages on faith, leadership, and personal development reach millions through his weekly televised broadcast, "The Well," which airs in over 40 million homes across the United States.

In addition to his pastoral work, Keion Henderson is an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist. His bestselling book, "The Shift: Courageously Moving from Season to Season," has sold over 250,000 copies and been translated into five languages. Keion's philanthropic efforts through The Lighthouse Foundation have resulted in the distribution of over 500,000 pounds of food to families in need and provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance for housing and education. His work continues to inspire and empower individuals worldwide through his dynamic preaching, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to faith-based community development.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/pastorkeion/

https://www.x.com/pastorkeion/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keion-henderson-34555762/

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Lazy-Love/dp/B0CQ8Q879H/

https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Courageously-Moving-Season/dp/B086H5NM4F/

➡️ Podcast Sponsors

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

03:04 - Defining God

05:33 - Is Society Losing Touch with Religion?

11:13 - Replacing God with Worldly Desires

14:06 - Building a Relationship with God Today

19:50 - Toxic Extremism in Religion

24:48 - Talking Faith with an Atheist

28:22 - Modern Lessons from Ancient Texts

32:42 - Substitutes for Spirituality

33:58 - Ancient Wisdom, Modern World

38:17 - Why Keion Wrote “Lazy Love”

42:42 - What Is “Lazy Love”?

45:12 - Fixing Relationships 101%

49:13 - The Four Types of Love

53:49 - Reprogramming Your Mind

57:21 - Active vs Passive Love

1:00:03 - Spirituality & Love Myths

1:05:14 - Keion’s Final Thoughts

1:10:41 - Advice to His Younger Self

Lessons - Why Twitter (x) Could Make or Break Your Business | Sam Kelly - Founder of Inspire Network & Twitter Authority Sep 05, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, Sam Kelly, a recognized Twitter authority, shares her expertise on leveraging Twitter for business growth. Sam discusses the strategies and best practices she employs to help her clients maximize their presence on Twitter, from creating value-driven content to managing customer interactions effectively.

Value-Driven Content: Sam emphasizes the importance of shifting the focus from self-promotion to adding value for the audience. By creating Twitter lists, sharing relevant content, and engaging with followers, Sam demonstrates how to build a community that supports your brand.

Customer Engagement: Discover the power of authentic engagement on Twitter. Sam shares how responding to customer complaints and showing genuine interest in followers can turn negative experiences into positive brand advocacy.

Leveraging Social Proof: Learn how to harness the power of your audience to drive sales and support small businesses. Sam’s story of helping a small business sell excess stock through a single tweet showcases Twitter's potential for creating viral support and community-driven sales.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0HimdoV62C0

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-kelly-founder-of-inspire-network-twitter/id1484783544?i=1000533158213

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Gwxo3gmykUYBvNVBTS6Va?si=kx6pmgCvSnylUZxyeIlpKg

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Lessons - Your Marketing Sucks Because You’re Not Curious Enough | Charlie Whyman - Host of The Curiosity Key Podcast Sep 05, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, Charlie Whyman, host of the Curiosity Key Podcast, discusses the power of customer-centric marketing and the importance of curiosity in driving business growth. Learn how to implement a curiosity-driven marketing strategy that aligns with your customers' needs and business objectives.

Customer-Centric Marketing: Discover the core principles of customer-centric marketing, focusing on understanding and addressing the pain points of your existing customer base. Charlie emphasizes the importance of deepening relationships with current customers before expanding your reach.

Curiosity-Driven Strategy: Learn how to use curiosity as a tool to innovate and adapt in marketing. By continuously asking questions about how to better serve your customers and meet their future needs, you can develop more effective products and services.

Curious Marketing System (OTTER Framework): Charlie introduces the OTTER framework, a structured approach to marketing that starts with setting clear objectives and leveraging existing tools and resources. This system helps businesses optimize their marketing efforts, from lead generation to nurturing customer relationships.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/OGbEDAo8nHE

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlie-whyman-host-of-curiosity-key-podcast-how-to/id1484783544?i=1000532822342

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uU8N7pjz3zN4Fc6NKr9Uw?si=bc498a9f66cb450b

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Wilbur Ross - Former United States Secretary of Commerce | From The ‘King of Bankruptcy’ ($400 Billion Deals) to Trump's Cabinet Sep 05, 2024

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➡️ About The Guest

Wilbur Ross, billionaire investor and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has been a titan of American business and politics for over five decades. As founder of WL Ross & Co., he orchestrated more than $400 billion in corporate restructurings, earning the title "King of Bankruptcy" for his ability to revive struggling companies. Ross's transformative touch reshaped industries from steel to textiles, creating billion-dollar enterprises and saving countless jobs. His strategic brilliance has garnered numerous accolades, including Japan's Order of the Rising Sun.

As U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2017-2021) under President Donald Trump, Ross was instrumental in reshaping America's economic landscape. He spearheaded the USMCA trade deal, projected to add $68 billion to the U.S. economy, and launched the $20 billion "Build Back Better" initiative to boost American competitiveness. Ross's tenure saw record-breaking settlements and aggressive championing of U.S. interests globally. His unique blend of corporate expertise and public service has left an indelible mark on both Wall Street and Washington, cementing his legacy as a true American business and political powerhouse.

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/secretaryross/

https://x.com/secretaryross/

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Risks-Returns-Creating-Success-Business/dp/1510781714/

➡️ Podcast Sponsors

Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/

The Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcast

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Demostack - https://www.demostack.com

Miro - https://miro.com/successpod

Policygenius - https://www.policygenius.com

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Wilbur Ross' Journey

10:12 - Hard Work for Early Career Professionals

16:35 - Shifting Mindsets

24:33 - How Worried Should We Be About the US Economy?

28:39 - The Threat to Hard Work in the Social Media Era

38:47 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast

39:28 - Why Work in Government?

42:56 - Ross’ Key Policies in Office

49:50 - Why Do Younger Generations Criticize the US?

59:44 - Global Risks Today

1:07:50 - Should the US Partner More With China?

1:16:51 - Wilbur Ross' Final Lesson

Guest Podcast: Raising Money, Public Markets & Podcasts (Todd Ault Show) Sep 04, 2024

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Lessons - How to Create Content People Actually Care About | Guy Kawasaki - Chief Evangelist at Canva Sep 03, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva, shares insights from his extensive career in evangelism, podcasting, and content creation. Discover how Guy leverages his vast network and experience to build a successful podcast, balancing passion and pragmatism.

The High Road: Leveraging Experience: Guy discusses how decades of building relationships and visibility have provided him the context and connections necessary to create a podcast that captures the wisdom of remarkable individuals for posterity.

The Low Road: Strategic Shift to Podcasting: Tired of frequent travel for speaking engagements, Guy strategically shifted to podcasting as a more lucrative and less travel-intensive way to share knowledge, inspired by the high earnings potential of successful podcasters.

Deep Dive Interviewing: Learn the art of deep dive interviewing from Guy, who emphasizes the importance of thorough research to ask unique, insightful questions that go beyond the obvious, making interviews more meaningful and engaging.

Balancing Depth and Reach: Guy explores the balance between delivering granular content and scaling a podcast's reach, reflecting on the challenge of whether to focus on high-level questions or delve into the details that make interviews truly distinctive.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fnLG1IhkKjQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yeuyyf3c2tPBCVke9X9Hx?si=189dad861ecf4c43

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Lessons - Mastering the 10X Growth Framework | Sharran Srivatsaa - CEO of Srilo Capital Sep 03, 2024

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In this "Lessons" episode, Sharran Srivatsaa, CEO of Srilo Capital, shares his playbook on achieving 10x growth. Sharran outlines the key components of his formula, focusing on the importance of singularity of focus, accountability, and strong processes. Learn how these elements work together to drive exponential growth and success.

Singularity of Focus: Sharran emphasizes the need for a laser focus on one critical objective to achieve significant growth. By concentrating all efforts on a singular goal, businesses can align their resources and energy toward driving that goal forward, avoiding distractions and fragmented efforts.

Cadence of Accountability: Discover the power of consistent accountability to maintain momentum and drive results. Sharran implemented daily check-ins to track progress, ensuring that every team member was focused on the primary objective and held responsible for their contributions.

Process-Driven Success: Understand how well-defined processes lead to sustainable growth. Sharran highlights the importance of establishing strong onboarding and operational processes to ensure long-term success, particularly in scaling teams and maintaining quality.

➡️ Show Links

https://successstorypodcast.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_dQhuAyro8

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharran-srivatsaa-ceo-of-srilo-capital-4x-inc-500/id1484783544?i=1000516322779

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BJSMlAWYKhgSiB7VNkqmH?si=fdf1840530cc4010

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