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 Charlie "Rocket" Jabaley was managing Grammy-winning artists, including helping launch the career of 2 Chainz, and running one of Atlanta's most powerful hip-hop empires when his life quietly fell apart. Behind the success, he was battling depression, binge eating, and a brain tumor. Facing the possibility of death at over 300 pounds, he walked away from everything and decided to become an athlete. In 12 months, he lost 125 pounds, ran 5 marathons, completed an Ironman, and reversed the growth of his brain tumor. Nike put him in their iconic "Dream Crazy" Super Bowl campaign. Now he runs the Dream Machine Foundation, which has raised over $5 million making other people's wildest dreams come true. Charlie Rocket didn't just survive his story. He turned it into a movement. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/charlie/ https://www.youtube.com/@charlierocketofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliejabaley/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/success Wix - https://wix.com/ NorthWest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidsuccess BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com (Text ‘scott’ at 55123) Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Lennar - https://www.lennar.com/ ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Who is Charlie Rocket? 03:21 – The Mindset That Changed Everything 12:02 – Why “Being Realistic” Is a Trap 28:26 – Sponsor Break 31:09 – The Wildest Dream That Came True 41:28 – From Wish to Reality 52:34 – The Dream-Building Blueprint 1:00:15 – Sponsor Break 1:02:05 – Rewiring Your Mind for Success 1:06:25 – Breaking the Victim Mentality 1:15:54 – What’s Next for Charlie Rocket 1:17:05 – The One Lesson That Changed His Life

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Marc Brackett is a research psychologist and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he focuses on the science of emotions and their impact on learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. He is a Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University and has dedicated his career to developing evidence-based approaches for teaching emotional intelligence in schools and organizations. Brackett is the creator of RULER, a systemic approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by thousands of schools worldwide, and is the author of the book "Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive." His work emphasizes the importance of recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions as essential skills for well-being and success. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRA3Ffn23Cl8W4xyev6EGIw https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarcbrackett/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/success Wix - https://wix.com/ NorthWest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidsuccess BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com (Text ‘scott’ at 55123) Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Lennar - https://www.lennar.com/ ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – What Emotional Intelligence Really Means 11:31 – Where Emotional Learning Begins 16:06 – Training Better Emotional Responses 19:51 – Emotions vs Being Emotional 23:37 – Why We Mislabel Our Emotions 33:51 – The Ideal Emotional Education System 37:14 – Sponsor Break 39:56 – How Adults Can Build Emotional Intelligence 51:10 – The Most Powerful Emotional Skill 53:23 – Why Emotions Confuse Us 58:12 – The Emotional Regulation Budget 1:03:46 – Sponsor Break 1:05:36 – Life With an Empty Emotional Tank 1:13:39 – Why We Suppress How We Feel 1:20:51 – Why Emotional Education Matters Now 1:28:26 – Marc’s Most Surprising Discovery 1:30:56 – One Lesson for His Younger Self

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dan Peña is a Mexican-American businessman who turned $820 into a $450 million publicly traded energy company — Great Western Resources — in just 8 years, during one of the worst oil market collapses in history. He started on Wall Street at Bear Stearns, landed $50 million in US government contracts in his first year of business with nothing but a phone and a fax machine, and later purchased the 15th-century Guthrie Castle in Scotland, where he still lives and runs his business empire. Known as "The Trillion Dollar Man," Peña claims his mentees have collectively generated over $1 trillion in equity and value through his Quantum Leap Advantage (QLA) methodology, which he's taught since 1993. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/danspena/ https://x.com/danspena https://www.youtube.com/@trilliondollarman ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Demand Decoded Podcast - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/success Wix - https://wix.com/ NorthWest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidsuccess BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com (Text ‘scott’ at 55123) Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Lennar - https://www.lennar.com/ ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:24 – How a $60K Bet Became a $450M Empire in 99 Days 08:00 – Why Modern Generations Avoid Hard Work 17:40 – The Real Reason Religion Is Fading in the West 19:42 – Why Most People Never Figure Out Money 22:08 – Adapt Fast or Get Left Behind 31:02 – The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Life 33:58 – How Social Media and AI Are Rewiring Young Minds 37:12 – Sponsor Break 39:54 – The Core Traits of Unstoppable Success 51:10 – Is Work-Life Balance a Lie for High Performers? 59:14 – Why Modern Men Have Lost Their Edge 1:09:17 – Raw Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 1:15:32 – Sponsor Break 1:17:21 – Why Buying Revenue Beats Building It 1:21:21 – How Your Environment Programs Your Destiny 1:27:13 – Living a Life With Zero Regrets

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Hala Taha, CEO of YAP Media, breaks down how she built a $5M company from scratch by mastering organic growth, content strategy, and platform-specific algorithms. She explains why LinkedIn is one of the most powerful yet overlooked platforms for monetization, how to design content that stops the scroll, and what truly drives virality across social media. Hala also shares her proven frameworks for turning attention into sustainable revenue, building authority, and structuring high-impact 360-degree brand deals. Throughout the conversation, she offers practical insights for creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to grow smarter, faster, and more strategically. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4sSCg_mKjI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hala-taha-podcast-host-entrepreneur-speaker-building/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1j1FjeEIErwTYULidY4lMf ➡️ 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, Ilya Fedorovich, Vlog Squad member and entrepreneur, shares how he rebuilt from zero by shifting from survival-driven hustle to scalable, purpose-led business building. He breaks down the realities of growing a service-based company, why trades businesses struggle to scale, and what pushed him toward launching high-growth product ventures instead. Ilya also dives into the motivations behind building his fitness brand and pizza concept, revealing how personal passion, clean product standards, and brand influence shape smarter market entry. Along the way, he unpacks the core frameworks behind launching high-quality consumer products, leveraging audience-driven marketing, and creating businesses designed for long-term growth. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/JIl9XZDh6YA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ilya-fedorovich-founder-and-ceo-of-xeela/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r4cyMW2zKO5xdYZPnolFi ➡️ 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 Dr. Eric Cole is a cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author with over three decades of experience in the industry. His career has advanced from starting as a professional hacker for the CIA to becoming a commissioner on cybersecurity for the Obama administration. He has served as chief technology officer at McAfee and chief scientist at Lockheed Martin Corporation, and his accomplishments have earned him an induction into the Information Security Hall of Fame. Cole is the founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting and has authored multiple books on cybersecurity, with his latest work, Cyber Crisis, debuting as a bestseller. He holds a doctorate in information technology from Pace University and multiple degrees in computer science from New York Institute of Technology, and he is a sought-after keynote speaker who advises Fortune 500 companies and world leaders on cybersecurity strategy. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/drericcole/ https://x.com/drericcole/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DrEricCole/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) The Ross Simmonds Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/kz/podcast/the-ross-simmonds-show/id1653650073 NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory) LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/success Wix - https://wix.com/ NorthWest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidsuccess BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com (Text ‘scott’ at 55123) Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Lennar - https://www.lennar.com/ ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:24 – The End of Passwords 09:58 – Can Humans Be Trained Out of Being Hacked 14:12 – How Phishing Really Works 21:07 – How Vulnerable Is the Average Person 26:09 – Why Convenience Always Beats Security 29:34 – Simple Cybersecurity Rules Everyone Should Follow 34:17 – Why the World Needs Global Cyber Laws 47:13 – Sponsor Break 49:44 – Hacking a Nuclear Reactor in 37 Seconds 57:41 – Why Deepfakes Are a Real Threat 1:07:40 – What a Real Cyber War Could Look Like 1:15:39 – How We Can Defend Against Cyber Threats 1:23:38 – Lessons from Working with the Gates Foundation 1:28:16 – Sponsor Break 1:30:10 – Can the US Win the Cyber War 1:33:39 – Why AI Without Safeguards Is Dangerous 1:45:52 – The One Lesson Eric Would Teach His Kids 1:48:51 – Lessons Learned from Powerful People 1:53:18 – Eric’s Mission Today

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ariana Pareja, a three-time serial entrepreneur, shares hard-earned insights from building, scaling, and exiting multiple companies while navigating the realities of funding, ownership, and control. She breaks down how to evaluate the real reasons behind selling a business, prepare strategically for an exit, and choose the right path between bootstrapping and raising capital. Ariana also unpacks the hidden tradeoffs of venture capital, revealing how funding decisions shape long-term freedom, fulfillment, and entrepreneurial success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/gV6ZGsiSxtc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ariana-pareja-president-co-founder-at-pareja-family/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69bCNkSN2Oaxz60Ms1eyri ➡️ 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, Niyc Pidgeon, award-winning positive psychologist and resilience expert, explores how post-traumatic growth can transform adversity into lasting personal and professional strength. Drawing from both scientific research and her own life experiences, she explains how evidence-based tools help build emotional resilience, clarity under pressure, and sustainable performance. Niyc breaks down practical frameworks for overcoming stress, unlocking motivation, and fostering creative problem-solving, while revealing how resilience-driven mindsets can lead to deeper fulfillment, stronger leadership, and long-term success. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/WgTfs09BOU4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niyc-pidgeon-founder-of-unstoppable-success/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wAYKqT4PjWy45WnrBHzUL ➡️ 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 Allen is a serial entrepreneur and technology pioneer who co-founded Ancestry.com in 1997 and served as its first CEO, helping to build the company into the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world before its sale to Blackstone for $4.7 billion. Under his leadership, Ancestry reached profitability before raising any outside capital and developed one of the largest databases of historical records, revolutionizing how people discover their family history. Beyond Ancestry, Allen founded multiple mission-driven technology companies, including MyFamily.com and FamilyLink, which created the viral Facebook app "We're Related" that attracted over 120 million users. A Brigham Young University graduate who began coding at age twelve, Allen has dedicated his career to leveraging technology to connect people and unlock human potential, currently serving as CEO of Soar.com while remaining a passionate advocate for strengths-based leadership development. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/paulallendc/ https://x.com/paulballen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulballen/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) 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) NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – From Skeptic to Believer in Entrepreneurship 10:07 – Is Entrepreneurship the Right Path? 27:11 – Sponsor 29:43 – Why Making $1M Is Easier Than Ever 34:16 – The Myth of the Self-Made Entrepreneur 39:44 – How Short-Term Thinking Kills Businesses 44:59 – Hard Lessons from Building Ancestry.com 46:44 – Sponsor 48:37 – Creating the Perfect Environment for Entrepreneurs 55:46 – Can Anyone Really Be an Entrepreneur? 57:50 – Why Most AI Projects Fail in Big Companies 1:02:47 – How Entrepreneurs Should Use AI 1:10:21 – Knowledge Without Action Is Useless 1:15:52 – Will AI Replace Jobs or Create Them? 1:21:40 – Why Locus of Control Determines Success 1:23:57 – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves 1:31:31 – Advice Paul Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self 1:34:55 – How Paul’s Definition of Success Changed

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jager McConnell, CEO of Crunchbase, breaks down the hard realities of monetizing data and turning a free platform into a scalable subscription business. He shares how early monetization helped validate real demand before product perfection, and why owning distribution became one of Crunchbase’s biggest competitive advantages. Jager also dives into the pressure of building under limited runway, the shift away from user-generated data, and how layered data systems and partnerships created a durable moat in an increasingly competitive market. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9ap3TfKWLA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jager-mcconnell-ceo-of-crunchbase-innovation/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nXFdOACurKCEuXBKLbhz0 ➡️ 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, Valerie Fridland, author of Like, Literally, Dude, explores how the language we use every day reveals who we are and shapes how we connect with others. She explains how speech patterns function as tools for building trust, signaling belonging, and forming social bonds, often without us realizing it. The conversation also unpacks why certain language features become stigmatized along lines of gender and class, and how historical power dynamics—especially around women’s voices—have influenced what we consider “good” or “bad” language. Ultimately, Valerie shows how language is not just about communication, but about identity, culture, and social change over time. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/BfkjIlAjha4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/valerie-fridland-professor-sociolinguist-and-author/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iVUYI1XzbKPYKiS4HAltf ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

Andrew Undem is a real estate entrepreneur with a decade of experience under his belt. Andrew Undem founded the SURE Sales Group in 2014. Since then their organization has grown to over 20 agents and staff with annual sales consistently over $120,000,000. SURE Sales Group is known for their unique blend of sales, marketing, and negotiation mastery. Over the past 5 years SURE Sales Group has been recognized by WSJ, Remax as well as the #1 brokerage in Baltimore and the #3 brokerage in the state. Show Links https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcgndKQ5UzidPLjoX9Fvnw https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-undem-95872320/ https://www.instagram.com/undem/

CEO of CardoneCapital, international speaker, entrepreneur and author of The 10X Rule & creator of 21 best-selling business programs, Grant Cardone owns & operates seven privately held companies and a $1.5B portfolio of multifamily properties. Named the #1 marketer to watch by Forbes Magazine, Cardone is also the founder of the The 10X Movement & The 10X Growth Conference, the world’s largest business & entrepreneur conference. Show Links https://www.instagram.com/grantcardone/ https://grantcardone.com/ https://cardoneuniversity.com/

In this week's episode we sit down with Nicolas Vandenberghe, Founder of Chilipiper. Nicolas bootstrapped Chili Piper past $2 Million ARR before taking any VC money. He is a 3x Serial entrepreneur, including having sold his 2nd startup, Redact, to Microsoft. Show Links https://twitter.com/nicolasvdb https://www.chilipiper.com/

Neal Schaffer is a leading authority on helping businesses through their digital transformation of sales and marketing through consulting, training, and helping enterprises large and small develop and execute on social media marketing strategy, influencer marketing, and social selling initiatives. President of the social media agency PDCA Social, Neal also teaches digital media to executives at Rutgers University, the Irish Management Institute (Ireland), and the University of Jyvaskyla (Finland). Fluent in Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, Neal is a popular social media speaker and has been invited to speak about digital media on four continents in a dozen countries. He is also the author of 3 books on social media, including Maximize Your Social (Wiley), and in March, 2020 will publish his 4th book, The Age of Influence – The Power of Influencers to Elevate Your Brand (HarperCollins), on educating the market on the why and how every business should leverage the potential of influencer marketing. Neal resides in Irvine, California but also frequently travels to Japan. Show Links https://nealschaffer.com/ https://twitter.com/NealSchaffer https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealschaffer/

In this week's episode we sit down with Dennis Mortensen, Founder of X.AI. Dennis is an expert in leveraging data to deliver business insights. A serial entrepreneur, Dennis built and successfully exited several companies before founding x.ai in 2014. Dennis set out to solve a painful problem — scheduling meetings — through a sophisticated AI platform that saves people time and effort. Dennis is a recognized leader, author, and university instructor in the field of digital data and analytics. Show Links https://twitter.com/DennisMortensen https://x.ai/about-dennis-mortensen/

Dr. Joe Vitale is a spiritual teacher and author known for his appearance in the hit movie THE SECRET. He has written 80 books that include the bestsellers, The Attractor Factor and Zero Limits, which dives into the Hawaiian practice for wealth, health and peace. He is best known for his ideas on the laws of attraction, & abundance mentality. The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or anything else) from the inside out, became a #1 bestseller twice, even beating the latest Harry Potter book at the time. He also wrote Life's Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth. It, too, became a #1 bestseller and was picked up by WalMart. One of his most popular titles, Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More reflects an ancient Hawaiian practice, known as Ho'oponopono. A fan favorite, Joe has hosted multiple live events on the subject, nation-wide, and he has created quite a following on this title alone. He is also a singer songwriter with 15 albums out. He dedicated "The Great Something" to rock icon Melissa Etheridge. He also recorded numerous audio programs including "The Missing Secret" and "The Awakening Course.” Once homeless, he is today a model of prosperity, who believes in miracles and has spent the last four decades learning to master the skills of channeling the pure creative energy of life without resistance. Show Links https://twitter.com/mrfire https://moneylovesspeedbook.com/audiobook

In this week's episode we sit down with Heather Combs, CRO at 3Pillar Global. Heather was named Member of the Year by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) in 2019 and is on the IES Executive Leadership Advisory Board. She has been named among the Top 25 Women Leaders in Tech Services and Consulting of 2019 by The Software Report, and has been published in Fox Business News. Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdcombs/

With deep rooted beauty beginnings, Lan Belinky was destined to lead a global skincare brand. Born and raised until her young teens in Japan, the infamous center of skin care innovation, Lan was fascinated by the infinite beauty trends and tactics she was continually exposed to. Mesmerized by her Grandmother's meticulous 6-step beauty ritual and her Aunt's unique product application practices; the allure of the beauty world naturally beckoned. In the Spring of 1996, Lan's family moved to the United States so her Father and boscia Founder, Gen Inomata, could realize his dream of bringing Japanese influenced skincare stateside. Lan spoke solely Japanese at the time and worked diligently to learn English as a second language and acclimate into the American culture that was so brand new to her – but always, always held close her Japanese roots. Fast-forward a few years later, Gen's dream was realized and boscia was born. Lan attended The University of the Incarnate Word and graduated with a degree in Business Marketing, while spending every available moment helping to cultivate boscia. After graduating, Lan joined boscia full-time and helped lead many of the brand's major milestones including the first foray into prestige retail, triple digit year over year growth and global expansion. Show Notes boscia.com/shop/lanbelinky linkedin.com/in/lan-belinky-1314741a/ instagram.com/boscia

Jack Canfield is an American author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has more than 250 titles and 500 million copies in print in over 40 languages. Show Links https://twitter.com/JackCanfield https://www.jackcanfield.com/success/the-success-principles-workbook/sp/launch.html http://jackcanfield.com/