Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on Jun 5, 2025, 7:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:53:30
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Marcus "Him500" Barney is a self-made multi-millionaire and founder of Recession Proof, one of the largest financial literacy programs in the U.S. Overcoming homelessness to build a multi-8 figure empire, he has mentored over 10,000 entrepreneurs on wealth creation and turning credit into cash. His diverse business portfolio includes real estate, Barney Aviation, and a nonprofit serving over 20,000 members nationwide, while his team generated $3.5 million in earnings in 2021 alone. Through his innovative approach to financial education and community building, Marcus continues to bridge the wealth gap and empower aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Marcus’s Rise from the Bottom
06:20 – Credit Card Myths Busted
09:33 – When to Use Credit vs. Cash
13:38 – Why Schools Fail Us on Credit
17:07 – Sponsor Break
20:16 – Don’t Knock the 9-to-5
24:28 – Show Up, Learn, Grow
27:59 – Credit & Crisis-Proof Businesses
34:43 – Sponsor Break
36:55 – Play the Long Game
38:58 – Stop Moving the Goal Post
43:30 – The Truth About Success
44:37 – What to Do When Motivation Fades
45:01 – A Painful Lesson You Should Avoid
52:01 – Marcus’s Life Advice to His Kids
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.