Episodios

  • Gary Vaynerchuk - Built $500M VaynerMedia | Stop Blaming Everyone Else for Your Failures
    Mar 9 2026
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and chairman of VaynerX, a communications holding company whose flagship agency, VaynerMedia, generates nearly $300 million in annual revenue serving Fortune 500 clients across offices in New York, LA, London, Singapore, and Mexico City. With a net worth estimated at $200–220 million, he's built his wealth through a combination of agency equity, 90+ angel investments with 37 exits — including early bets on Facebook, Twitter, Uber, Venmo, Snapchat, and Coinbase — and ventures like Resy (sold to AmEx), Empathy Wines (sold to Constellation Brands), and VeeFriends. A five-time New York Times bestselling author, he remains one of the most recognizable voices in business media, producing daily content across every major platform to an audience of tens of millions. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/ https://x.com/garyvee/ https://www.youtube.com/garyvee ➡️ 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/ Priori - https://priori.life/ Notion - https://notion.com/story Mars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Granola - https://www.granola.ai/success BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com/scott Gusto - https://gusto.com/successstory ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – What Made Gary Vee 02:12 – Understanding Fear 09:30 – Fear vs Taking Action 19:59 – Sponsor Break 22:34 – Radical Self-Honesty 27:38 – The 2026 Gary 30:28 – Measuring Real Impact 31:42 – Gary’s Current Focus 34:49 – AI Influencers? 40:50 – Sponsor Break 42:43 – Mindset Over Tactics 47:27 – Stop Seeking Validation 56:02 – Is Social Media Good or Bad?
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    57 m
  • Peter Smith - Blockchain.com Co-Founder & CEO | What 13 Years in Crypto Taught Me About People
    Mar 4 2026
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Peter Smith is the CEO, co-founder, and Executive Chairman of Blockchain.com, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency platforms, which has served tens of millions of consumers and thousands of institutions since its founding in 2011. Having evolved from an early Bitcoin enthusiast to developer to CEO of a multinational company, Smith stepped into the chief executive role in 2014 and immediately raised $40 million — the largest venture capital round for any crypto company at the time. A recognized thought leader in the FinTech space and a Technology Pioneer at the World Economic Forum, Smith has been featured in outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Bloomberg, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential figures in the global cryptocurrency industry. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/onemorepeter/ https://x.com/OneMorePeter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/1psmith/ ➡️ 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 01:28 – The Blockchain Epiphany 03:33 – First Taste of Crypto 10:49 – Expectations: Gift or Burden? 15:30 – Crypto & Mental Growth 19:38 – Handling Crypto Stress 26:39 – Vision vs. Investor Pressure 33:45 – Sponsor Break 36:21 – The Vision Behind Blockchain 38:34 – Mission Over Money 47:46 – Building Trust in Crypto 50:45 – Crypto vs. DeFi 55:55 – Reading the Market Cycles 1:02:30 – Sponsor Break 1:04:19 – Ethereum’s Biggest Challenges 1:05:53 – Practical Crypto Advice 1:09:25 – Spotting Winning Signals 1:18:41 – Respect the Seasons 1:20:22 – Redefining Success 1:22:59 – Early Wins vs. Real Success 1:29:44 – Blockchain.com Myths 1:34:33 – The Personal Cost of Vision 1:37:34 – A 20-Year Legacy 1:40:54 – What He Wishes He Knew 1:42:13 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self
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    1 h y 43 m
  • Lessons - The Silent Tech War You're Already Losing | Keith Krach - Fmr Under Secretary of State & DocuSign CEO
    Mar 2 2026
    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Keith Krach, former U.S. Under Secretary of State and former DocuSign CEO, explains how technology has become a central battlefield in global power and diplomacy. Drawing on his experience leading a global tech company and later shaping U.S. economic diplomacy, he introduces the concept of tech diplomacy and why innovation from the private sector is critical to national security. He also breaks down how authoritarian regimes use technology, economic leverage, and intellectual property theft to gain strategic advantage. Krach reveals why strengthening alliances, protecting democratic values, and mobilizing the tech industry are essential to winning the global race for technological leadership. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/k5FzvfSNhGU Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keith-krach-businessman-former-diplomat-and-nobel/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/160u15KhCA6Lcv9KpBpGl9 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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    15 m
  • Lessons - Why the Best Products Are Built on Empathy Not Data | Mauro Porcini - First CDO of PepsiCo, 3M & Samsung
    Mar 2 2026
    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mauro Porcini, the first Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo and former design leader at 3M and Samsung, explains why the most successful innovations begin with people, not products. He shares how design thinking focuses on understanding human needs, frustrations, and aspirations to create solutions that deliver real value in people’s lives. Mauro also breaks down the three pillars of innovation—desirability, feasibility, and viability—and why balancing human insight, technology, and business strategy is essential for meaningful innovation. Along the way, he reflects on the power of curiosity, optimism, and kindness in building creative cultures that drive long-term impact. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pn4iNUeLLSM Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mauro-porcini-svp-chief-design-officer-at-pepsico-the/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OHeiT7v9yn65f8XCLNu52 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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    15 m
  • Ben Reinberg - $500M+ Real Estate Empire | The "Smart" Decision That Keeps You Broke
    Feb 27 2026
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Ben Reinberg is the founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, LLC, a commercial real estate investor, mentor, author, podcaster, and philanthropist. Starting his career as a principal owner at just 23 years old — bypassing the traditional broker route — Reinberg built his empire from the ground up with grit and determination. Over more than 30 years, he has grown Alliance into a $500 million portfolio spanning medical office, industrial, and multifamily properties, managing billions in transactions and achieving a historical 28% IRR for investors. Beyond real estate, Reinberg is the host of the I Own It podcast, where he shares insights on business, personal development, fitness, and mindset with entrepreneurs and investors around the world. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg/ https://x.com/realbenreinberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg ➡️ 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 01:30 – Finding His Path in Real Estate 09:50 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 13:58 – The Communication Mistake Entrepreneurs Make 21:48 – The Hardest Lesson He Learned 24:56 – Sponsor Break 27:30 – Where Beginners Should Invest 37:56 – Mastering Emotional Control 41:49 – Key CRE Insights to Know 47:25 – The Most Painful Lesson 55:48 – Sponsor Break 57:38 – Reading the Economic Signals 1:02:20 – The Belief That Changed Everything 1:04:24 – What Not to Sacrifice for Success 1:08:47 – Designing Life for Family 1:17:51 – The Lesson He’d Pass to His Kids
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Lessons - Why Thinking Like a Founder Changes Everything | Sandeep Chennakeshu - Former BlackBerry President
    Feb 25 2026
    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Sandeep Chennakeshu, former President of BlackBerry and author of Your Company Is Your Castle, breaks down why thinking like a founder is essential to building resilient, long-lasting businesses. He shares a powerful framework that replaces reckless speed with strategic structure, explaining how culture, cash flow, and execution determine whether companies thrive or fail. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Sandeep reveals how founders can design unbreakable business foundations, avoid common growth traps, and transform fragile startups into enduring market leaders. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/we2awY-qjGM Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sandeep-chennakeshu-author-business-transformation/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IWATJH1mSviI6REmT4hdo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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    12 m
  • Lessons - The Controversial Truth About Business Growth | Tiffani Bova - WSJ Bestselling Author
    Feb 25 2026
    ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Tiffani Bova, WSJ bestselling author and global growth expert, breaks down the controversial truth about what actually drives sustainable business growth. She explains why balancing employee experience with customer experience creates a powerful growth multiplier, and how leadership decisions directly shape culture, performance, and long-term success. Drawing from research and real-world examples from companies like Salesforce, Amazon, and Microsoft, Tiffani reveals how an experience-driven mindset helps organizations scale faster, build stronger teams, and outperform their competitors in an increasingly complex market. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hb0dmL-J4Jw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffani-bova-global-growth-innovation-evangelist-at/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1psjUhZ9qscbBK9EMreI1I ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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    15 m
  • Bill Gurley - Benchmark Partner, Backed Uber, Zillow, Stitch Fix | The Conveyor Belt That Ruins Your Life
    Feb 22 2026
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Bill Gurley is a prominent American venture capitalist born in 1966 in Dickinson, Texas, who spent more than two decades as a general partner at Benchmark, the influential Silicon Valley firm he joined in 1999. Before moving into venture capital, he worked as a design engineer at Compaq and spent four years as a top-ranked Wall Street research analyst. At Benchmark, Gurley became known for backing transformative companies including Uber, GrubHub, OpenTable, Zillow, and Stitch Fix, with his early $12 million investment in Uber becoming one of the most celebrated bets in venture capital history. A sharp and often contrarian voice in Silicon Valley, he has long warned against unsustainable startup valuations and has been a vocal advocate for direct listings as an alternative to traditional IPOs. He also writes a widely-read blog called Above the Crowd, and stepped back from day-to-day venture activities around 2020, though he continues to serve on the boards of several portfolio companies. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/bgurley/ https://x.com/bgurley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billgurley/ ➡️ 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 – From Elite VC to Writing a Different Kind of Book 06:08 – The Career Crossroads Moment 12:57 – The Education Pressure Trap 15:09 – The Pivot That Changed Everything 17:41 – Why Great Employees Become Great Founders 19:39 – Reinventing Your Career Path 22:21 – Sponsor Break 25:03 – The Power of Healthy Obsession 26:53 – What Pulled Him Into Venture Capital 33:39 – The Hidden Patterns Behind Great Career Pivots 42:25 – Sponsor Break 44:15 – Did He Copy the Greats? 51:08 – Loving What You Do Matters More Than You Think 52:42 – The Root of Career Regret 56:30 – Stop Learning, Start Declining 1:00:36 – The Careers AI Will Replace 1:04:43 – The True Measure of Fulfillment
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    1 h y 8 m