Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Lew Frankfort, former CEO and Chairman of Coach, shares his transformative journey from a $6 million leather goods company to a $5 billion global brand. He discusses the pressures of leadership and the importance of self-care, including exercise and therapy. Lew opens up about his struggles with fear and depression, emphasizing how they fueled his success. He also shares insights on balancing visionary creativity with operational discipline and offers heartfelt advice on authenticity and living with values for future generations.

Amberly Lago, a resilience expert and chronic pain warrior, shares her incredible story of transformation from a life-threatening accident to TEDx speaker. She introduces her PACER method, emphasizing how Perspective, Acceptance, Community, Endurance, and Rest play vital roles in overcoming challenges. Listen as she discusses the power of gratitude, the importance of supportive relationships, and how developing non-negotiable healthy habits can lead to lasting resilience. Amberly also stresses that even high achievers need to prioritize rest for sustained strength.

Glenn Lundy, a leadership and culture transformation expert, shares his journey of turning a struggling car dealership into a top performer by prioritizing a people-first culture. He introduces his L.E.A.D.D. framework—Listen, Encourage, Advise, Develop, Daily—highlighting how empathy and consistency can replace aggressive sales tactics. Glen recounts flipping industry norms and addressing employee grievances to foster trust and collaboration, resulting in remarkable growth and high performance. His insights challenge conventional leadership thinking that often leads to failure.

Mia Pineda, known as Mia Astral, is a prominent astrologer merging Kabbalistic astrology with psychology and therapy to foster self-awareness. She discusses how our birth charts should guide us as tools for choice rather than dictate our destinies. Mia shares her journey of turning childhood challenges into motivation, the importance of authentic storytelling in content creation, and her approach to making astrology accessible and humorous. She emphasizes personal agency, the dangers of spiritual bypassing, and ultimately teaches that we shape our own futures through conscious choices.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this Lessons episode, Jack Butcher, founder of Visualize Value, breaks down how creators can build profitable, self-sustaining communities without relying on outside funding. He explains why publicly showing your work is the new proof of credibility in the digital age and how transparency fuels trust and growth. Learn how to turn your skills into scalable products, create leverage by productizing your expertise, and stay focused amid endless distractions. Jack also shares why consistency, clarity, and proof of work—not trends or algorithms—are the true drivers of long-term success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/q6yLfUyGFrw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-butcher-founder-of-visualize-value-how-to-build/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PyBfo96OHiXCgKk4MbvUq    ➡️ 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, Sarah Gibbons, creator of The Board Leadership Program, explores how true leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and alignment with one’s core values. She breaks down why defining your personal values reshapes not only how you lead others but also how you make everyday decisions. Learn how emotional ownership helps you respond with clarity instead of reaction, why effective leadership requires continuous self-reflection, and how coaching serves as a powerful tool to embrace discomfort and accelerate personal transformation.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/aHmBOwoBilU  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-gibbons-success-coach-to-execs-entrepreneurs/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oR8jRepATPZfxx3IEOtA6    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

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Nick Perry, founder and executive chairman of Want To Sell Now, shares his journey from $5K to millionaire status. He discusses true wealth as freedom and why many entrepreneurs self-sabotage. Nick emphasizes the importance of perseverance, recounting 104 rejections before closing his first deals. He highlights effective remote team management and the critical role of marketing. With insights on navigating corporate sales strategies and the impact of AI on training, he offers a blueprint for building a successful, sellable business.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Chris McChesney, author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, breaks down how leaders can execute with clarity when everything feels urgent. He reveals why most teams struggle to act on strategic priorities amid constant pressure, and how the Four Disciplines—focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability—help bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Learn how to separate the truly important from the merely urgent, use lead measures to create momentum, and sustain high performance through simple, consistent execution habits that cut through chaos.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1ww1QhUEn8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-mcchesney-wsj-1-best-selling-author-franklin/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kanx9mpprUlgBP4IbqTJr    ➡️ 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, David Priemer, founder of Cerebral Selling and bestselling author, breaks down the science of selling through a deeply human lens. He explains why authentic communication and emotional intelligence outperform rigid scripts and formulaic sales strategies. Learn how credibility-driven language builds trust, how to use empathy and tone to elevate every conversation, and why the most powerful sales tactics are rooted in understanding—not persuasion. Priemer also reveals how discovery, objection handling, and negotiation can become authentic exchanges when approached with curiosity, conviction, and connection.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/9lexv5PtFkY  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-priemer-ceo-of-cerebral-selling-how-to-sell/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QxwD7CL7lxCK5At8DK638     ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary