Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dr. Abraham M. George built a fortune on Wall Street, founding Multinational Computer Models and selling it to Fortune 500 company SunGard Data Systems in 1998. Then he walked away from it all. Armed with a PhD from NYU Stern and decades of finance experience, he returned to India in 1995 and founded Shanti Bhavan—a residential school that takes children from extreme poverty at age four and supports them through college. The model works: 98% graduate college, 97% land jobs at Amazon, Google, and Goldman Sachs, and every single graduate earns more in five years than their parents earn in a lifetime. His parallel work on lead poisoning exposed that 51% of Indian children had toxic blood levels, triggering India's 2000 ban on leaded petrol and protecting hundreds of millions. Featured in Netflix's "Daughters of Destiny," Shanti Bhavan has directly transformed over 15,000 lives—proof that one person's strategic commitment can dismantle generational poverty.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Cross-Finding-Purpose-Service/dp/B0F2GK4HW9 https://www.instagram.com/dr_abraham_george/  https://www.drabrahamgeorge.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-george-519315274   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Did He Get Rich Just to Give It All Away? 06:49 – The Near-Death Moment That Changed His Life 09:28 – When Money Became the Wrong Goal 11:33 – Walking Away From Success to Serve Others 13:22 – Finding Purpose When You Feel Lost 18:57 – Scaling Impact Without Quitting Business 24:25 – Sponsor Break 27:09 – Building a School With No Education Experience 33:24 – A 17-Year Promise to One Child 36:00 – India’s 1,500-Year-Old Caste Crisis 42:35 – How Giving Changed Him 44:58 – The Brutal Reality of Building Shanti Bhavan 48:53 – Can Poverty and the Caste System Be Broken? 51:34 – Sponsor Break 53:27 – Does Shanti Bhavan Actually Work? 56:25 – Why Compassion Isn’t Enough 58:18 – Why He Had to Write Mountains to Cross 1:01:57 – What Makes the Sacrifice Worth It 1:06:15 – The One Lesson He Wants His Kids to Remember 1:07:12 – What He’s Fighting for Now   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Tim Storey is a renowned author, speaker, and life coach who has spent over four decades helping individuals, celebrities, and organizations navigate life transitions and achieve personal breakthroughs. Based in Los Angeles, he has worked with high-profile clients including Robert Downey Jr., Kanye West, and various professional athletes, offering guidance on overcoming adversity and unlocking potential. Storey has authored several books, including "Utmost Living" and "The Miracle Mentality," and is known for his dynamic speaking style that blends practical wisdom with spiritual principles. His work focuses on helping people move from setbacks to comebacks, and he has become a sought-after voice in personal development, appearing on various media platforms and speaking to audiences worldwide about resilience, purpose, and transformation.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/TimStoreyOfficial/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Thinking Beyond the Ordinary 05:14 – Tim Storey’s Origin Story 07:26 – Training Your Mind to See Possibility 17:09 – Action vs. Direction: What Actually Works 19:46 – Why Knowledge Without Action Fails 24:00 – The Power of the Right Partner 25:28 – Sponsor Break 28:13 – The Through Line of True Influence 37:52 – When You Lose Your Own Story 40:37 – Knowing Who Belongs in Your Life 44:08 – Sponsor Break 46:01 – Radical Empathy Without Losing Yourself 57:00 – Tim’s Biggest Frustration as a Coach 59:16 – What the Bible Really Says About Ego 1:05:48 – Living on a Higher Frequency 1:11:41 – Advice Tim Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Timothy Daniels, CEO of TIGER 21, offers a deep look into what comes after financial success and why achievement alone is rarely enough. He explains how intentional community design, collective intelligence, and diversity of perspective help high-performing individuals continue growing and making meaningful impact. Timothy breaks down the strategy behind TIGER 21, sharing how peer networks are structured to strengthen decision-making, align personal goals with shared learning, and support both wealth stewardship and life fulfillment.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/VzMyf4s7d3k  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-daniels-president-and-ceo-of-tiger-21/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k438XfR1mddEgD98h26GQ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Stormy Simon, former President of Overstock.com, reflects on her journey from secretary to executive leadership and what it truly means to bet on yourself. She shares how necessity, responsibility, and self-trust pushed her to take uncomfortable risks, while redefining success beyond money, titles, or external validation. Stormy explains why curiosity and continuous growth matter more than status, and how recognizing patterns of stagnation became a signal to move forward. She also opens up about staying grounded through massive success, finding freedom on her own terms, and aligning life decisions with personal values rather than societal expectations.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/zA6FnGKhPT0  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stormy-simon-entrepreneur-equity-advocate-breaking/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YHm9qv1avurZTABkf1t09    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ 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 and Kass Lazerow are married serial entrepreneurs and investors best known as the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, a social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce in 2012 for $745 million. Their entrepreneurial journey began after they reconnected at a mutual friend's wedding in 1996, and two years later they co-founded Golf.com before marrying in 1999. After selling Golf.com to Time Warner in 2006 for $24 million, they launched Buddy Media. Since then, they have supported nearly 100 early-stage startup founders as angel investors and advisors, with their investments generating more than $10 billion in realized gains, including notable successes like Scopely and Liquid Death. They are authors of "Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story" and have received numerous accolades, including being ranked number one on Business Insider's Silicon Alley 100.    ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/kassandmike/ https://kassandmike.com/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Why Building a Company Is Awful and Amazing 04:33 – How Not to Destroy a Relationship in Business 08:16 – Turning Each Other’s Weaknesses Into an Edge 11:45 – Building a Company With Your Partner 13:56 – Pivot or Die: Surviving the Hard Moments 18:26 – When to Quit vs. When to Push Through 23:29 – Sponsor Break 26:13 – Getting Your Team to Truly Buy In 33:03 – The 3 Real Reasons Companies Fail 35:46 – Why They Hired a Coach After Raising $100M 42:15 – Health, Burnout, and Long-Term Success 51:50 – Sponsor Break 53:45 – The Traits They Bet On as Investors 1:05:38 – Is Social Media Breaking Entrepreneurs? 1:10:38 – The “Go Gauge” Decision Framework 1:15:59 – The Founder Delusion That Kills Great Ideas 1:17:26 – What They Respect Most About Each Other 1:18:23 – The One Lesson They’d Teach Their Kids  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Lloyed Lobo, community building expert and entrepreneur behind a $100M exit, shares why the future of successful businesses will be built around community rather than commodities. He breaks down the different types of communities founders can build, explains why starting with a community of practice matters before product-market fit, and outlines the practical first steps entrepreneurs can take to serve people authentically. Lloyed also dives into the importance of clear purpose, mission, vision, and values, and how aligning passion with service creates long-term leverage for building durable, meaningful companies.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/0BxVuTILyyU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lloyed-lobo-co-founder-president-of-boast-ai-how-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KfwK70MbHbkeVLCB4jgyg    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary     

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. John Demartini, a human behavior expert and global authority on personal development, breaks down the science behind how human values shape every decision, behavior, and long-term outcome in life and business. He explains why true values are revealed through actions rather than intentions, and how misaligned values often lead to frustration in careers, finances, and personal fulfillment. Drawing from decades of research and teaching, Dr. Demartini outlines practical ways to accurately identify core values and shares a framework for consciously reshaping them to support growth, wealth creation, and a more meaningful life.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/8JEa3ky30Sw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-john-demartini-human-behavior-expert-author-speaker/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xvT74iD1WG8vszaFxf6FT    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Tommy Mello is a billionaire entrepreneur and founder of A1 Garage Door Service, which he started in 2007 with $50,000 in debt and transformed into North America's largest independently-owned garage door company, now operating in 19 states with over 700 employees and generating over $200 million in revenue. He is also a bestselling author of books including "Elevate" and "Home Service Millionaire," host of "The Home Service Expert" podcast (ranked in the top 0.1% of podcasts), and an Inc. Magazine columnist who shares strategies for scaling home service businesses. Mello had his first major exit in 2022 with nearly $30 million in EBITDA, distributed $100 million to employees from the transaction, and continues to focus on creating millionaires among his workforce while building toward his goal of reaching multiple billions in company valuation.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/  https://x.com/RealTommyMello/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymello/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Tommy Mello’s Origin Story 09:49 – Scaling From $20M to $500M 12:49 – You Can’t Out-Delegate Me 14:30 – A $100M Exit Gift 20:13 – Sponsor Break 22:57 – You’re Focused on the Wrong Things 25:27 – What Drives Him Now 29:54 – Fear After Winning Big 38:16 – Sponsor Break 40:46 – Taxes Every Founder Misses 45:40 – Why SaaS Is Chasing AI 48:48 – Hire Smarter Than Yourself 52:17 – Life vs Business 58:28 – When Business Becomes Identity 1:02:38 – The Lesson He’d Teach His Kids  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Denise Shull, performance coach to hedge funds, breaks down the hidden psychology behind high‑stakes decision making on Wall Street. She explains how emotions like fear, embarrassment, and anxiety quietly influence judgment, often disguising themselves as cognitive bias or ego. Denise challenges the idea that biases are unavoidable, showing why identifying what you’re actually feeling matters more than suppressing emotions. By acknowledging emotional signals early, she reveals how leaders and investors can adapt faster, make clearer decisions, and achieve better long‑term outcomes.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/dcnXBTEyTfk  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denise-shull-founder-of-the-rethink-group-how-to/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sn8npZ5WbUe7yLYCWwGTJ    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary     

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Stewman, sales coaching mogul and founder of a multi–eight-figure coaching ecosystem, breaks down how he turned hard-earned experience into a scalable business. He shares how selling at the level you’re already winning builds instant credibility, why pre-selling offers is the fastest way to validate demand and generate cash flow, and how sharp positioning filters the right buyers in crowded markets. Ryan also explains how simple funnels, premium pricing, and refining your audience can transform a one-person hustle into a powerful movement that scales far beyond the founder.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/wKLNAz53nsw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryan-stewman-ceo-of-hardcore-closer-how-to-close-more-sales/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jMcKNnIKun3hQPpGUvt0E   ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dorie Clark is a marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and executive coach who teaches at Duke University's Fuqett School of Business. She is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose books include "Entrepreneurial You," "Reinventing You," and "The Long Game," which explore personal branding, career development, and strategic thinking. Named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, Clark has worked with clients ranging from Google and Microsoft to the World Bank and consulted for presidential campaigns. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top 10 Communication Experts You Should Follow." Through her writing, speaking, and teaching, she helps professionals stand out, build their reputations, and create long-term career success.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/dorieclark/  https://x.com/dorieclark  https://www.youtube.com/DorieClark    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – How Identity Shapes Reinvention 03:40 – The Skill Behind Reinvention 09:40 – What Triggered Dorie’s Reinvention 15:47 – Your Work Is Not Your Identity 23:48 – Sponsor Break 26:32 – Getting Others Onboard With Change 28:37 – Reinventing Without Losing Focus 30:41 – When You Know It’s Time to Change 37:41 – What Dorie Is Exploring Now 40:27 – Why Exploration Always Pays Off 49:50 – Why These Ideas Matter 52:45 – Sponsor Break 55:15 – Becoming Known for One Idea 58:05 – Focus vs. Diversification 1:00:40 – Influence vs. Thought Leadership 1:04:32 – Finding Your Unique Voice 1:07:38 – Using Your Personal Story 1:16:52 – Advice to Her Younger Self  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Correspondent and author, examines why women receive only a small share of venture capital funding despite equal or higher educational attainment. She breaks down how the “broken rung” slows early career advancement, how pattern matching and unconscious bias influence investment decisions, and why female founders often receive smaller checks even when they secure funding. Julia also highlights how diversifying leadership and restructuring investment processes can reduce bias and lead to stronger, more profitable outcomes.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/kKR7WlQZQ5c  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julia-boorstin-cnbcs-senior-media-technology-reporter/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51MMV72UDujKALoVsDiThd    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, breaks down how leadership often becomes the biggest bottleneck to scale and why entrepreneurs must learn to get out of their own way. He shares how stepping back from day-to-day operations and empowering the right operators helped grow the business from $100 million to hundreds of millions in revenue. Brian also explains why finding leaders suited to each stage of growth is critical, and how systems, ownership, and franchising models allow companies to scale far beyond the founder’s personal limits.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/HGnt6NkuppQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-scudamore-founder-ceo-of-o2e-brands-1-800-got/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v7ABq4aTxtbLBFv4ttrhT    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Giorgos Tsetis is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded Nutrafol in 2014, transforming it into the leading dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand in the United States. Under his leadership, Nutrafol attracted over 2 million users and was acquired by Unilever in 2022 for over $1 billion, with Tsetis completing the sale of his remaining shares in early 2025 at a valuation of $3.5 billion. Now 41, he has launched a family office called Great Things to invest in breakthrough startups—including AI companies like Anthropic, xAI, and SpaceX—while channeling profits toward philanthropic causes focused on social good, food access, mental health, and education.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/giorgostsetis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgos-tsetis-1a05ab1a/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Revenued - https://www.revenued.com/  NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – When Business Becomes Sacred 03:35 – The Scarcity Trap Every Entrepreneur Faces 08:20 – The Personal Problem That Started It All 14:19 – Finding Courage to Solve a Real Human Problem 22:00 – Handling the Pressure of Launching Nutrafol 27:54 – Are Health Companies Playing God? 30:53 – Sponsor Break 33:37 – Starting From Zero to Build for Women 38:59 – Hidden Opportunities in Everyday Suffering 44:10 – What Human Flourishing Really Means 49:13 – Why Health Is the Ultimate Optimization 52:40 – Where the Next Health Tech Breakthroughs Are 56:12 – A Return to Nature and True Healing 56:31 – What Actually Keeps Giorgos Up at Night 1:02:13 – Sponsor Break 1:05:41 – How AI Will Reshape Health Tech 1:12:32 – What Makes Giorgos Different 1:18:57 – Exiting a Company for $3.5 Billion 1:28:58 – The Goal That Matters Most Now 1:35:14 – The One Lesson He’d Teach His Kids  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this “Lessons” episode, Saul Blinkoff, Disney animator and creative leader behind films like Mulan and Tarzan, reflects on how achieving success can still leave a deeper sense of purpose unfulfilled. He shares how redefining abundance as service—not accumulation—shifted his mindset from personal achievement to responsibility and impact. Saul explores how awareness of mortality sharpens clarity around values, leadership, and decision-making, and why using creative work to help others creates meaning that lasts far beyond career milestones.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/3nkiT-DStLo  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saul-blinkoff-director-producer-animator-podcast-host/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YNeNJorzU2MlF8BASUgiB    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Zung, a high-conflict negotiation expert, breaks down how to successfully negotiate with toxic and narcissistic personalities when conventional approaches fail. She explains why mindset and preparation are the real sources of leverage before any conversation even begins, and why assuming a fair or cooperative outcome can leave you vulnerable to manipulation. Drawing from her SLAY methodology, Rebecca shares practical strategies for anticipating aggressive behavior, protecting your interests, and ethically countering manipulation to achieve a stronger, more controlled outcome.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/aTgguqJjB0w  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-zung-narcissist-negotiation-expert-bestselling/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EHQKgTdfr4fMCqcKeyRdt    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Paul James is a digital marketing entrepreneur and founder of DialHawk, a call tracking and local SEO software platform that helps businesses optimize lead conversion. After dropping out of college in 2010, he built a six-figure agency from his brother's garage before scaling multiple ventures to 7-figure revenue. James is a bestselling author of Reverse Engineer Your Future (5-star Amazon rating), YouTube educator with over 305,000 subscribers, and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo Finance. Through DialHawk Academy, he teaches aspiring entrepreneurs local SEO and affiliate marketing strategies.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/hellopauljames/  http://www.youtube.com/@iampauljames/  https://x.com/hellopauljames    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:26 – What SEO Still Gets Right in 2025 04:25 – Paul’s Origin Story 06:48 – From Music to Entrepreneurship 08:40 – Choosing the Right Career Path 12:52 – Paul’s Biggest Business Decisions 15:20 – How Divorce Changed His Business 18:40 – Entering AI and Content Creation 19:57 – Sponsor Break 22:41 – Why Paul Left SEO for AI 24:02 – AI Marketing Strategies That Work 27:23 – Getting Real Value From AI 30:46 – Building an Audience That Converts 34:02 – Using AI Without Being Replaced 35:00 – AI-Driven Lead Generation 38:28 – Common AI Mistakes People Make 40:42 – Sponsor Break 43:12 – What AI Changed About Content 44:46 – Mental Models for Tough Times 47:41 – Habits Holding Entrepreneurs Back 51:04 – The Future of AI in Marketing 53:36 – Measuring Marketing Results 1:00:49 – Paul’s Most Important Lesson  

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Naveen Jain, billionaire serial entrepreneur, explores what it truly means to solve “impossible” problems through moonshot thinking. He shares how asking better, more fundamental questions can unlock breakthroughs others overlook, and why exponential technologies make world-changing ideas commercially viable. Naveen also breaks down how long-term vision can coexist with building real businesses along the way, drawing from his work in healthcare and science. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, explaining why resilience through uncertainty is essential for lasting impact and success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/CsbMixED_cM  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naveen-jain-founder-ceo-of-viome-how-to-dream-bigger/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/622HEcEkZP2XCF5ESfffjp    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Jose Muñoz, a pioneer in psychedelic research, explores how ketamine-assisted therapy is reshaping the future of mental health. He explains how neuroplasticity creates a unique window for changing habits, thought patterns, and emotional responses, positioning happiness itself as a learnable skill. Jose also breaks down why intention-setting, repetition, and integration are critical for long-term results, and how personalized protocols turn short-term insight into meaningful, real-life behavioral change.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/EnVxZQOH5dM  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jose-mu%C3%B1oz-co-founder-of-wondermed-healing-mental/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uL4E3G7L2K3dK4L8yPRX3    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Niko Mercuris is a serial entrepreneur who's built multiple multi-million dollar companies over 25 years, primarily in sales and marketing. He scaled call centers to over 230 employees that generated 14,000 sales per week—experience he documented in his Amazon bestselling book "2451 Sales Per Day." He's also the author of "Millionaire Mindset Mastery" and has been investing in real estate and financial markets since 2001. After losing $4 million in the 2008 crash, he rebuilt by diversifying into alternative assets and now coaches business owners on scaling operations, sales systems, and building sustainable wealth.   ➡️ Show Links https://tradewithniko.com/join https://rebrand.ly/Niko-Live  https://www.youtube.com/@NikoMercuris/videos  https://www.instagram.com/nikomercuris/ https://x.com/NikoMercuris/   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – The Mindset of Successful Investors 06:16 – How Niko Learned to Invest 13:20 – Surviving the 2008 Financial Crisis 17:58 – Hitting Rock Bottom 22:08 – Why Chasing Money Fails 24:05 – Beating Fear and Greed in Investing 27:42 – Using Leverage With Discipline 31:45 – Sponsor Break 34:29 – How Leverage Goes Wrong 38:43 – How Long It Takes to Learn Investing 43:09 – Best Investing Types for Beginners 48:25 – Sponsor Break 50:55 – The Biggest Trading Mistake 52:24 – What Really Drives Profits 55:52 – Niko’s Evolving Money Mindset 1:01:08 – When to Start Investing 1:07:03 – Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self