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/successstoryKelly Siegel is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), a leading IT security company he has built over more than two decades, and the author of Harder Than Life: Overcoming Poverty, Addiction, and Violence. Raised near 8 Mile Road in Detroit — where survival took priority over comfort — he carried the weight of a difficult childhood into adulthood, but channeled it into relentless drive. His mission is to break his family's cycle of abuse, addiction, and poverty, while pushing himself daily through physical training, voracious reading, and mindfulness. Beyond the boardroom, Kelly is also the host of the Harder Than Life podcast and a sought-after coach and speaker, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders and — in his own words — leaving a dent on the world.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg https://www.harderthanlife.com➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)Demand Decoded - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Xero - https://www.xero.com Dell - dell.com/dell-pro AutoPilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/landing ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:28 – Growing Up Near 8 Mile04:38 – The Wake-Up Call at 4309:27 – Healing Childhood Trauma15:09 – The “Harder Than Life” Mindset21:51 – How to Ignore Life’s Noise23:21 – Sponsor Break25:56 – What Sobriety Revealed38:48 – How Alcohol Clouds Your Mind43:04 – Sponsor Break44:54 – Why Society Needs God55:26 – Parenting After Trauma1:02:48 – How Sobriety Changed His Business1:14:34 – The Lesson for His Daughter

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and former Administrator of USAID, shares what it takes to turn bold ambitions into meaningful action at scale. Learn how balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution helps leaders avoid the aspiration trap, why building trust through personal relationships is essential for solving complex global challenges, and how simplifying big problems inspires more people to step up and become part of the solution.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/36T5PHfOMxY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-rajiv-j-shah-president-at-the-rockefeller/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CrUcorixgH8dSsDOsqaca ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Chris Smith, Curaytor Co-Founder and author of The Conversion Code, shares what it takes to build an enduring business by aligning opportunity with long-term vision instead of chasing short-term wins. Learn how different stages of growth demand entirely different strategies, leadership styles, and decision-making frameworks, why resisting outside pressure can be essential to building something with true longevity, and how the most successful founders embrace difficult challenges as opportunities to level up and create lasting success.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/cdS9R7Fz4vI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-smith-co-founder-of-curaytor-the-conversion-code/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nve7ROGlGyqtWn9AYKzWv ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://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/successstoryNir Eyal is a New York Times bestselling author, behavioral design expert, and former lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, whose books Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief have collectively sold over one million copies in more than 30 languages. Drawing on his background in the video gaming and advertising industries, he has devoted his career to exploring the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential — helping companies build habit-forming products and individuals reclaim focus in an age of distraction. His latest book, Beyond Belief, digs into the neuroscience and psychology of how hidden assumptions shape what we see, how we feel, and what we do, and how replacing those beliefs can unlock greater agency and performance.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/nireyal/https://x.com/nireyal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott)Demand Decoded - https://www.blendb2b.com/demand-decoded NetSuite - https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryBlinkist - https://www.blinkist.com/clary Framer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory Upwork - https://upwork.com/ Rag & Bone - https://www.rag-bone.com/ (Code: success)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:28 – From No Prayer to Daily Practice07:07 – The Belief Crisis That Changed Everything14:56 – Building Belief in a Modern World19:38 – Sponsor Break22:12 – Pain vs. Suffering28:16 – Rewiring Your Beliefs32:26 – Spotting Your Limiting Beliefs47:18 – Sponsor Break48:41 – You Don’t Create Reality, You Shape Perception52:06 – Identity, Labels, and Belief Systems59:42 – Redefining Prayer and Belief1:02:53 – How One Belief Unlocks Another1:07:26 – Final Thoughts on Belief

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Mandell, better known as “Law By Mike” and one of the most influential legal creators online, shares how short form content can turn expertise into massive visibility and real business growth. Learn how to simplify complex ideas into clear, valuable content your audience can immediately act on, why consistency and strategic posting matter more than perfection, and how repurposing one piece of content across platforms can dramatically expand your reach. Discover why short form video has become the fastest way to build trust, grow an audience, and attract new customers in today’s digital landscape.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/unL_MhMLFgc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-mandell-principal-attorney-at-mandell-law-the-1/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mRfWj3EbfCvwNK3UAaoTy ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, David Greenberg, former NYMEX Board Member and CNBC contributor, shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from decades on the trading floor about money, markets, and long-term success. He explains why hype-driven investing and online “experts” often lead people into costly mistakes, how building a strong career foundation creates lasting security, and why patience, discipline, and learning from failure matter far more than chasing quick wins. Through stories from his own career, David reveals what it really takes to think long-term in a world obsessed with instant results.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ywX7aWxX4So Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greenberg-co-founder-of-greenberg-capital-llc/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JudPZboEXASYJFiL2tao9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://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/successstoryRebecca Zung, known as "The Leverage Lawyer™," is a 25-year trial attorney, TEDx speaker, and the creator of SLAY AI™ — the first patented AI platform designed to help people build court-ready leverage in high-conflict custody, divorce, and negotiation situations. Named one of the Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News, she is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, and has empowered people in more than 100 countries through her online programs to achieve justice, power, and peace. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Mel Robbins Podcast, while her YouTube channel has generated tens of millions of views and her podcast Leverage ranks in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally. Her remarkable rise — from divorced single mother and college dropout to one of the nation's most respected trial lawyers — fuels her passionate mission to equip people with the tools to break free from toxic relationships and win against high-conflict personalities.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4w/https://x.com/rebeccazung https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zung-6753893b/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:30 – Rebecca’s Origin Story13:06 – What Blocks Your Potential16:18 – The Making of a Narcissist22:18 – Sponsor Break24:53 – Why Narcissists Are So Difficult26:55 – Narcissism: Overused or Real?31:26 – Inside a Narcissistic Relationship35:34 – How to Spot & Escape Narcissists39:03 – Lessons from the Ultra-Wealthy43:24 – Sponsor Break45:13 – Real Stories with Narcissists49:17 – Lessons from High-Profile Narcissists1:01:41 – High Conflict: Business vs Personal1:03:05 – The Power of Your Circle1:14:56 – The One Lesson That Matters➡️ Success Story Podcast - Stories Worth Telling Subscribe & Watch The Full Podcast⁣ - https://www.successstorypodcast.com/Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott Clary. On this podcast, Scott has candid interviews with entrepreneurs, 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 stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.Website: https://www.scottdclary.comPodcast: https://www.successstorypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary:Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottdclaryFacebook: https://facebook.com/scottdclarypageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, Jairek Robbins, performance coach and bestselling author, shares why chasing money, fame, and external success often leads to emptiness, and how true fulfillment comes from dedicating your life to something meaningful. He explores the difference between achieving goals and committing to a purpose-driven path, emphasizing that mastery and impact naturally attract wealth and recognition. Jairek also highlights the power of helping others succeed, revealing how guiding others to their peak creates deeper, more lasting satisfaction than personal achievement alone.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bb9yW0QG3PI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jairek-robbins-speaker-author-business-performance/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EBEbeRVpka3TLWDHjo3qu ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary 

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory  In this "Lessons" episode, David Greene, former BiggerPockets host and bestselling author, breaks down the hard truths behind real estate success and the costly mistakes that come from chasing shortcuts. He explains why many course sellers profit by selling outcomes instead of teaching real, actionable skills, and highlights the importance of discipline, mastery, and long-term thinking in building true wealth. David also uncovers common red flags to watch out for when investing in education, helping listeners make smarter, more informed decisions while avoiding misleading narratives in the industry.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com  YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJTC0pRpuu8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-greene-host-of-bigger-pockets-podcast-best/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YG7X6rcl1OConuE4VYtF9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://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/successstoryJason Wojo is the founder and CEO of Wojo Media, a full-service digital marketing agency he built from the ground up after leaving culinary school in pursuit of entrepreneurship. Based in Orlando, Florida, Jason has worked with over 800 brands, and helped generate over $100 million in online revenue through his expertise in paid ads, sales funnels, copywriting, and sales systems. Known for his ability to scale businesses to six, seven, and even eight-figure run rates, Jason has become one of the most sought-after digital marketers in the industry — sharing his strategies and entrepreneurial insights with a growing audience online.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/thejasonwojo/ https://x.com/thejasonwojo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wojo/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - 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/claryFramer - https://framer.com/design (Code: SuccessStory)LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/scottclary Wix - https://wix.com/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success Warby Parker - https://www.warbyparker.com/success CleanMyMac - https://cleanmymac.com (Code: story)➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:31 – “Selling Air” & What Makes a Real Business06:11 – How One Funnel Way Ruined the Industry10:42 – You Don’t Need to Be an Entrepreneur to Make Money16:44 – Ethical vs Shady Marketing20:03 – Sponsor Break22:37 – The Worst Internet Marketers23:52 – What Made Jason Win Big34:53 – The $5/Hour Agency Trap40:14 – AI vs Cheap Agency Labor45:15 – Burning Out Building Wojo Media49:07 – Building Without Destroying Yourself55:30 – Sponsor Break57:20 – 8 Years of Agency Evolution1:11:19 – The #1 Live Event Mistake1:23:10 – Lessons Jason Learned Too Late1:25:43 – What Scares Him Now1:27:35 – Business vs Personal Life1:31:16 – Advice for His Kids