Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, yo...
Lessons - Die Every Night - A Mental Model For Decision Making (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we explore why mentally "dying" each night might be your most powerful decision-making tool. We'll see how top performers aren't superhuman—they've just mastered starting fresh daily without yesterday's baggage. You'll discover why your brain clings to past decisions and how to reclaim your focus for what matters now. The ability to detach from old choices isn't just a productivity hack—it's the path to building a life that actually reflects who you are today, not who you were yesterday.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclaryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Leo Pareja - CEO of eXp Realty (EXPI) | Ideas Mean Nothing Without Execution
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryLeo Pareja is a real estate entrepreneur and industry leader, currently serving as the CEO of eXp Realty (EXPI). He started his real estate career at 19 and quickly became one of the top agents in the U.S., selling nearly 4,000 homes. He later co-founded Washington Capital Partners, a major private lending firm, and Remine, a cutting-edge MLS platform. Pareja also played a key role in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), advocating for diversity in the industry.In 2022, he joined eXp Realty’s leadership team and was appointed CEO in 2024, becoming the first Hispanic CEO of a major real estate brokerage. With a focus on innovation and technology, he continues to drive the company’s growth and redefine the real estate landscape.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/leopareja/ https://twitter.com/leopareja/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopareja/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott BambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemo Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:32 - The Moment That Made Leo an Entrepreneur12:56 - Why Sales Gets a Bad Rap19:04 - Riches Are in the Niches30:56 - A Belief About Success That Radically Changed35:50 - Leo’s Vision for Washington Capital & Remine39:54 - Sponsor Break42:34 - Turning Failure Into Fuel48:40 - Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes51:12 - Why Most Marketing Falls Flat55:33 - What Makes eXp Different?58:07 - Leo’s Toughest Challenges1:08:09 - Mastering Real Estate: Focus on Your Strengths1:16:34 - Sponsor Break1:18:47 - How Entrepreneurship Shaped Leo as a CEO1:23:43 - Leo’s Smartest Decision-Making Strategies1:44:35 - AI Can’t Replace Experience1:48:40 - Game-Changing Advice for Entrepreneurs1:56:56 - What Success Really Means2:00:15 - A Lesson for Leo’s KidsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Ambrosini, best-selling author and mentor, reveals how to discover your life's true mission by tuning into your intuition, embracing stillness, and taking full responsibility for your choices. Learn how creating space for self-awareness can unlock clarity, why childhood passions hold clues to your purpose, and how shifting from blame to ownership empowers you to rewrite your story and live a truly fulfilling life.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZnArby6Cl7o Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-ambrosini-bestselling-author-co-founder-of/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UULmlAxrNe1QZJTyWmUer ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Lessons - Fix The Money Education Gap | Tiffany Aliche - The Budgetnista
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, learn why financial literacy is often missing from traditional education and how that affects your financial future. Discover the importance of teaching money management early, why fair wages matter for economic stability, and how designing a life around financial freedom leads to long-term success. Plus, hear Tiffany Aliche’s journey of passing a law to bring financial education into schools and her philosophy on paying people well to build a thriving business.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/1u4Y0BO8-I8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-aliche-educator-author-how-to-get-good-with-money/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d4IZKDadDfWXAxTyBVehO ➡️ Watch the Podcast On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Paul Rice - Fairtrade Pioneer & Social Entrepreneur | How One Idea Transformed Global Trade & Ended Poverty Cycles
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryPaul Rice is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Fair Trade USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to certifying fair trade products and promoting ethical sourcing. Under his leadership, Fair Trade USA has helped farmers and workers in developing countries secure better wages, safer working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods. Rice's commitment to fair trade began in Nicaragua, where he spent over a decade working with coffee farmers to establish cooperative models. His efforts have since expanded the fair trade movement in the U.S., making ethically sourced goods more accessible to consumers. Rice is a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and has received numerous awards for his impact on global trade and sustainability.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/paulrice_fairtrade/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldrice/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Every-Purchase-Matters-Companies-Consumers/dp/1541704037 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073 NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/ My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.com Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott BambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemo Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:40 - What Does Fair Trade Certification Really Mean?06:22 - Paul Rice’s Journey into Fair Trade19:11 - Who Profits from Farmers’ Struggles?21:17 - Bringing Fair Trade to the U.S. – A Tough Sell26:11 - Sponsor Break28:50 - Shocking Truths About Non-Fair Trade Products36:10 - Is Fair Trade Just Greenwashing?43:10 - Fair Trade Failures – Why Starbucks Couldn’t Make It Work49:47 - Paul Rice’s New Book – What’s the Message?52:16 - Sponsor Break54:29 - Does Fair Trade Actually Make Things More Expensive?58:17 - Why Social & Environmental Justice Go Hand in Hand1:02:04 - How Trump’s Policies Impact Fair Trade1:10:09 - What’s Next? New Products for Fair Trade1:13:30 - How to Build an Ethical, Sustainable Business1:23:25 - Paul Rice’s Most Important Lesson for His KidsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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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