Michael Sonnenfeldt - Founded A Billionaires Club ($165 Billion) | The Hidden Curse of Early Success
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Michael Sonnenfeldt is a legendary entrepreneur and investor who built a fortune by orchestrating one of New York’s biggest real estate deals — the $120 million transformation of Harborside Financial Center — and went on to pioneer ventures in solar energy and beyond. He is the founder and Chairman of TIGER 21, the world’s most powerful peer network of 1,200+ wealth creators managing over $150 billion in assets. Celebrated for his bold vision and ability to turn opportunity into empire, Sonnenfeldt has become both a wealth creator in his own right and the architect of the ultimate community for the ultra-successful.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:33 – Michael’s Father’s Story
07:56 – Legacy and Pressure to Succeed
12:42 – Lessons from a $100M Exit
17:46 – Life After the Big Exit
22:08 – Why He Founded TIGER 21
26:50 – Sponsor Break
28:59 – The Lonely Side of Wealth
33:14 – From Entrepreneur to Investor
37:40 – What Is Portfolio Defense?
42:30 – Average Net Worth of TIGER Members
45:51 – Top Concerns of Wealthy Members
53:27 – Sponsor Break
57:59 – Balance vs. Productive Imbalance
1:03:56 – Finding the Right Mentors and Peers
1:06:54 – Meditation and Entrepreneurial Success
1:13:43 – Why Your Business Isn’t Your Identity
1:16:18 – Biggest Regrets of the Ultra-Wealthy
1:20:06 – Michael’s Most Important Life Lesson
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Lessons - The One Thing That Kills Every Startup | Captain Hoff - Advised 1000+ Companies
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In this "Lessons" episode, Captain Hoff, a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor to over 1,000 companies, reveals the mindset shifts and strategies that separate thriving startups from the 95% that fail. He explores why meaningful work continues to matter even when financial security is no longer a concern, and how purpose and creativity drive true fulfillment. You’ll also learn what radical innovation really takes, the biggest pitfalls in turning an idea into a successful business, and why recurring revenue models are critical for long-term growth in today’s competitive landscape.
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Lessons - The Missing Secret Nobody Tells You | Joe Vitale - Law of Attraction's Hidden Formula
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In this "Lessons" episode, Joe Vitale, best-selling author and renowned Law of Attraction expert, reveals the missing secret to turning dreams into reality. He explains why success is not about overnight miracles but about consistent effort and small, intentional actions. Joe shares powerful insights on embracing progress over perfection, building resilience through persistence, and acting quickly on inspired ideas to seize opportunities. This episode is a practical guide to unlocking the true potential of the Law of Attraction in your life.
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Ross Mandell - The Real Wolf of Wall Street | Rock Bottom to Wall Street Royalty
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Ross Mandell, known as the “Bad Boy of Wall Street,” built a financial empire by taking multiple companies public, including Sky Capital Holdings and Sky Capital Enterprises on the London Stock Exchange, with his firms at one point valued near $400 million and his personal net worth reportedly topping $100 million. The government claimed that between 1998 and 2006 he and associates raised about $140 million through a “boiler room” scheme, spending investor funds on private jets, luxury goods, and entertainment. He was indicted in 2009, convicted in 2011, and in 2012 sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $50 million. His case was later profiled on American Greed in “The Sky’s the Limit.”
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:27 – Why We Fear Money
09:42 – Life Among Wall Street Masters
18:07 – The 4 Leverages That Change Everything
25:55 – Sponsor Break
28:05 – Building Big Before the $140M Storm
35:57 – Surviving the Toughest Chapter
59:37 – Sponsor Break
1:01:32 – Why London Called
1:14:38 – Unlocking Your Sixth Sense
1:21:52 – Still Hungry After Everything
1:29:20 – Redefining Success
1:34:34 – No Do-Overs in Life
1:35:54 – Life’s Most Precious Thing
1:42:13 – Ross’s Final Wisdom
1:48:06 – The Lesson for His Kids
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Lessons - 144 Rejections to Billion Dollar Brand | Jack Canfield - Chicken Soup for the Soul Co-Creator
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In this "Lessons" episode, Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of The Success Principles, shares timeless strategies for achieving extraordinary success in any area of life. He explains why clarity of purpose and taking 100% responsibility are foundational to personal growth, and how mindset shapes outcomes far more than circumstances. Jack also reveals practical methods to overcome limiting beliefs, set powerful goals, and pivot during uncertainty, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, 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 story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.
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