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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.

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Jason Hanson - Founder of Spy Escape & Evasion | Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life Oct 26, 2023

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➡️ About The Guest

Jason Hanson spent nearly a decade as a CIA officer, earning two Exceptional Performance Awards and learning the secrets of espionage and survival. He left the Agency to pursue his passion of teaching ordinary citizens how to protect themselves and their families from danger. He is the founder and CEO of Spy Escape & Evasion, a company that offers training courses, products, and online resources on spy skills and safety.

He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life, which reveals how to escape kidnappers, prevent identity theft, evade a home invasion, and more. Jason has shared his expertise on numerous TV shows, including The Rachael Ray Show, Today, Dateline, and Shark Tank, where he won a deal with Daymond John. He also created and performed a one-man show in Las Vegas called Spy Escape & Evasion, which showcases real spy tradecraft with humor and intrigue. Jason is a sought-after keynote speaker who delivers engaging and informative presentations on security, survival, and success.

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https://www.instagram.com/spyescape/

https://twitter.com/jasonhanson_cca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-r-hanson-5a1760a5/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

02:03 - Joining the CIA: Recruitment Secrets

04:30 - CIA Operatives and Business Planning

07:01 - From Spy to Public Figure Challenges

10:46 - CIA to Shark Tank: Pitching for Success

15:39 - Scaling Business Post-Shark Tank

19:29 - CIA Skills for Business Triumph

21:47 - Mastering Sales and Communication

24:05 - Jason's Personal Growth Strategies

27:13 - Sponsor: The Goal Digger Podcast

27:56 - Balancing Work and Family Life Effectively

35:03 - Teaching the Fun Stuff

36:24 - Unlocking Survivalist Secrets

42:01 - The Art of Detecting Lies

48:26 - Connect with Jason Hanson

48:51 - Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacle

52:24 - CIA Career: Would He Do It Again?

53:01 - Defining Success with Jason Hanson

Lessons - How To Make Money With Your Passion | Stacy Tuschl, Best Selling Author & Serial Entrepreneur Oct 22, 2023

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This episode of "Success Story: Lessons" features Stacy Tuschl, a prominent figure in the realm of small business growth. With the unique inception of her entrepreneurial journey in her parents' backyard at just 18, Stacy has metamorphosed her startup into a multi-million-dollar venture that stands tall today. Throughout the discussion, she unfolds the blueprint of her success, offering actionable insights that resonate with both nascent and established entrepreneurs.

The Genesis of Passion: Stacy delves into her early days, emphasizing the importance of leading with passion rather than the mere lure of profits. Her journey began with a love for dance, which eventually opened the doors to her realizing a deeper affection for business and strategy.

The Reality of Online Businesses: Addressing the allure of passive income, Stacy sheds light on the challenges budding entrepreneurs face. She emphasizes the necessity of understanding the market and mastering the skill set before expecting passive income streams.

Demand Creation: Highlighting a common roadblock for small businesses, Stacy discusses the art of creating demand in a saturated market. She recommends researching competitors and understanding users' needs to design a unique offering.

Bridging Passion and Paycheck: Stacy touches upon the challenging phase where entrepreneurs often juggle their startup with a regular job. She advocates for a strategic approach, ensuring that the business is proven and established before taking the full-time plunge.

The Art of Differentiation: Stacy concludes the conversation with the golden rule of standing out in a saturated market. Drawing from the Blue Ocean Strategy, she insists on the importance of being distinct, urging businesses to tap into uncharted territories without entirely neglecting established demand zones.

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Chris Smith - Co-Founder of Curaytor | The Conversion Code Oct 20, 2023

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➡️ About The Guest

Chris Smith is the Co-Founder of Curaytor (an Inc. 500 fastest-growing business) and he was named top 4 best marketers under 40, according to the American Marketing Association. His book, The Conversion Code, is taught at colleges like Johns Hopkins University and he has been a guest lecturer at NYU.

Chris used the blueprint in this book to quickly grow his company to eight figures in annual recurring revenue, without raising any venture capital. His work has been featured in AdWeek, Forbes, Fortune, and many other publications.

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https://www.instagram.com/chris_smth/

https://twitter.com/chris_smth/

https://www.theconversioncode.com/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Meet Chris Smith

02:11 - Personal Branding for Conversion

08:20 - Choosing the Right Business

11:07 - Launching Your Startup Playbook

16:17 - Founder's Dilemma: Working with VCs

20:15 - Hiring the Right Team

26:05 - Crafting a Strong Company Culture

29:21 - The Power of Conversion: Optimizing Your Conversion Rate

32:20 - Sponsor: The Goal Digger Podcast

33:03 - The Code of Conversion

36:44 - Timeless Market Laws

42:57 - Quality vs. Sales for Small Businesses

46:34 - Building a Strong Online Brand

58:54 - Chris Smith's Conversion Formula

1:05:07 - Connect with Chris Online

1:05:58 - Defining Success with Chris Smith

Lessons - Why We're Surrounded By Horrible Leaders | Dr. Kimberly Janson, Author & Leadership Expert Oct 19, 2023

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This episode of "Success Story: Lessons" is graced by Dr. Kimberly Janson, the President and CEO of Janson Associates. Known for her extensive research and thought leadership in the realm of organizational leadership, Dr. Janson dives deep into her meta-analysis of leadership dynamics within various companies. The conversation unravels the intricate tapestry of leadership challenges and the discrepancies in leadership evaluation across different levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Leadership Variation: Dr. Janson illustrates the stark variation in leadership perceptions through her studies, where she discovered a notable divergence in expectations for leadership traits across different levels within the same industry.

Identifying Leadership Potential: The discourse veers towards the pivotal factors in recognizing leadership potential, highlighting the four dynamics - intelligence, personality, motivation, and learning agility, that are essential for gauging leadership aptitude.

Performance Misconception: Dr. Janson sheds light on the common misstep of equating past performance with potential leadership prowess, emphasizing that performance in current roles does not automatically translate to leadership competence in future positions.

High Performance Framework: Transitioning to the broader perspective, the discussion explores the integration of high-performance principles with leadership development. Dr. Janson introduces her "Fast, Simple, Good, Done" framework as a catalyst for both personal career acceleration and organizational success.

Striving for Simplicity: In a world where complexity often muddles the path to success, Dr. Janson advocates for simplicity and elucidates how cutting through complexity can significantly enhance morale and efficiency.

The Perils of Perfectionism: The conversation delves into the contemporary challenge of perfectionism, explaining how the quest for perfection can divert valuable resources and impede progress towards achieving "good enough" and ultimately "done."

Celebrating Completion: Dr. Janson underscores the importance of celebrating completion, learning from completed projects, and reallocating resources towards new goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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Bob Meers - Ex-CEO at Reebok & LuLulemon, CEO at Better for All | Creating a Brand that Impacts Oct 19, 2023

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➡️ About The Guest

Bob Meers is a highly accomplished CEO with a history of leading several prominent companies (LuLulemon, Reebok). Currently at the helm of Better for All, a unique line of PHBH home compostable bioplastic cups championing environmental sustainability, Bob brings a wealth of leadership experience to the organization.

Previously, Meers served as CEO of Lululemon Athletica, Inc., from December 2005 to June 2008, taking a small yoga apparel business to a billion-dollar international public enterprise.

Before that, Meers served as President & CEO of Reebok. During Meers’ 15-year tenure at Reebok, the company grew from $13 million to $3.5 billion in sales.

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https://www.instagram.com/betterforall_co/

https://betterforall.co/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Meet Bob Meers

01:13 - Evolving Values as a CEO

04:27 - CEOs vs. Entrepreneurs

06:51 - Riding Consumer Shifts

08:21 - Effective Sustainability in Business

11:17 - Barriers to Sustainability

14:55 - Creating Premium Sustainable Products

18:16 - Challenges in Sustainability

24:46 - Sponsor: The Goal Digger Podcast

25:29 - Taking a Sustainable Product to Market in 2023

28:03 - Commercializing Sustainable Products

33:15 - Future of 'Better for All'

34:15 - Changing Consumer Behavior

38:56 - CEO Mindset Shifts

44:06 - Connect with Bob Meers

45:04 - Advice to a Younger Self

45:34 - Defining Success with Bob Meers

Lessons - Why AI Can't Replace You Oct 18, 2023

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In this Lessons episode, we explore the unique value of human creativity and how to cultivate and maintain it in the age of rapid AI advancement.

The Inevitable Rise of AI: The world is rapidly evolving, with AI taking over roles traditionally held by humans. But where does human ingenuity fit in this landscape?

Human Imagination vs. AI: Delve into the unique attributes humans possess - our capacity to empathize, innovate, and imagine, which even the most advanced AI cannot replicate.

Visionary Thinking: Discover the importance of forward-thinking, challenging the status quo, and thinking from first principles.

Expanding Creative Inputs: Why it's essential to diversify our knowledge sources and continually feed our curiosity.

Divergent Thinking: Understand the power of exploring various possible solutions, embracing unconventional ideas, and pushing boundaries.

Intrinsic Motivation: Delve into what drives us from within, how to find and follow our passions, and why they matter.

Iterative Progress and Flow: The importance of rapid prototyping, learning from feedback, and achieving a state of 'flow' for peak productivity.

Embracing Originality: Find out how to unearth your unique perspective, passions, and strengths to stand out in a world of AI and automation.

Growth Mindset: Learn how to see challenges as opportunities, embrace a mindset of continuous learning, and tackle obstacles with resilience.

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Lessons - Tech's Disturbing Gender Gap | Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Oct 18, 2023

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In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we're joined by Julia Boorstin, CNBC's senior media and entertainment correspondent renowned for her profound insights into the tech and entertainment sectors. Julia delves deep into gender inequities within the workforce, particularly the tech industry, shedding light on systemic biases and structural challenges women face.

Educational Paradox: Julia points out that although women graduate from colleges and grad schools in larger numbers than men, they're underrepresented at the top of corporate hierarchies.

The Broken Rung Theory: Addressing the leap to management roles, Julia indicates it's not a performance issue for women but rather systemic challenges holding them back.

Tech's Disturbing Gender Gap: Despite tech's progressive image, there's a vast gender disparity. Julia emphasizes the implications of women founders receiving only 3% of venture capital funding, especially considering tech's influential role in our lives.

The Bias of Pattern Matching: Investors often lean towards familiar patterns, sidelining diverse talent and ventures that don't fit the established mold.

Breaking Patterns for Better Outcomes: Challenging these biases can transform outcomes. Julia showcases how embracing inclusive practices leads to enriched returns.

Diversifying Investment Teams: Julia narrates how a venture capital firm that diversified its team saw enhanced investment decisions by incorporating bias-curbing strategies.

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Liz Elting - CEO at Elizabeth Elting Foundation | Building a Billion Dollar Empire Oct 17, 2023

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Liz Elting is a distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business leader, known for her remarkable journey that spans five countries. In 1992, she founded TransPerfect from an NYU dorm room, growing it into the world's largest language solutions company with over $1.1 billion in revenue and a presence in 100+ cities.

Liz's exceptional achievements have earned her numerous awards, including the Charles Waldo Haskins Award, the Health Equity Leadership Award, and the Vertex Award for transforming women's high-growth entrepreneurship. She is a celebrated advocate for women's empowerment and a sought-after speaker, with her book, "Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business," poised to inspire others to follow in her footsteps. Recognized as one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women, Liz Elting continues to shape the business landscape with her passion and dedication.

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https://www.instagram.com/lizelting/

https://twitter.com/LizElting/

https://lizelting.com/

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dream-big-and-win-liz-elting/1142977103

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Meet Liz Elting

04:20 - Work-Life Balance Dilemma

06:25 - Passion vs. Pragmatism

08:41 - Emulating Liz's Success Tips

14:28 - Taking a Leap of Faith

17:22 - The Elusive First Million

20:03 - Starting Up Without Funding

23:24 - Liz's Growth Strategy

28:00 - Reflecting on Entrepreneurial Wisdom

33:46 - "Dream Big and Win"

35:17 - Sponsor: My First Million Podcast

35:49 - Beginner's Dream-Big Guide

38:48 - Focus on Action, Not Words

41:10 - Motivating Your Team

45:43 - Encouraging Healthy Disagreements

53:29 - Leaving TransPerfect After 26 Years

59:34 - Liz's Final Entrepreneurial Lesson

1:01:37 - Connecting with Liz Online

1:02:36 - What would Liz tell her 20-year-old self?

1:03:32 - Defining Success with Liz Elting

Sales and Marketing Exec to 22+ Million Podcast Downloads Oct 17, 2023

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Lessons - Her Journey to Become a Leading Voice for Women | Elena Cardone, Investor & Entrepreneur Oct 16, 2023

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This episode of "Success Story: Lessons" features entrepreneur Elena Cardone, a leading voice dedicated to empowering women in business. Beginning with the unique launch of her platform 10X Ladies, Elena has built an inspirational community supporting women's professional growth. Throughout our discussion, she shares her mission to uplift women, offering practical insights that will resonate with aspiring and established female entrepreneurs alike.

Balancing Business and Family: Elena emphasizes that with the right partner, women can accelerate their success and build a business while raising a family. It requires letting go of the notion that it will be easy, and focusing on creative solutions.

The Importance of Community: Elena describes how 10X Ladies provides a supportive community for like-minded women to hold each other accountable. Women supporting and showing interest in each other's success is key.

Acquiring Business Know-How: Many women lack the confidence, knowledge, or resources to start a business. Elena stresses the need to learn sales, marketing, finances - the skills required to prove the business model.

Developing Relationships and Influence: Elena notes that no empire is built alone. Developing relationships expands reach and capabilities. Influence is about impacting others' behavior and decisions.

Victim Mindset vs. Self-Enhancement: Rather than focus on discrimination and obstacles, Elena advocates enhancing skills to compete at the highest levels. Become invaluable through the value you provide.

Owning Your Power: True power is the capacity to influence others' behavior. Elena urges women to own their power to create meaningful change from their families to the world.

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