Success Story with Scott D. Clary
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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Nick Perry - From $5K to Multi-Millionaire | Why 90% of Entrepreneurs Never Achieve Financial Freedom
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Nick Perry is the founder and executive chairman of Want To Sell Now, one of the largest wholesale real estate operations in the country. Since 2014, he's closed over 1,500 deals nationwide by building a completely virtual system—his team analyzes and contracts properties across all 50 states without ever seeing them in person. He was early to leveraging pay-per-click advertising at scale in wholesale real estate, developing systems that consistently generate deal flow in even the most competitive markets. Beyond wholesaling single-family homes, he's expanded into multifamily properties, commercial real estate, a fleet of semi-trucks, and multiple e-commerce ventures.
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Claude - https://claude.ai/success
Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success)
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:29 – What True Wealth Really Means
04:26 – Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Success
08:25 – Why Nick Took a Corporate Job at Indeed
11:31 – Lessons Learned from Corporate America
13:11 – Building a Business You Plan to Exit
15:23 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?
16:47 – Most Entrepreneurs Get This Wrong
17:59 – Why Nick Chose Real Estate Wholesaling
19:33 – Sponsor Break
22:16 – How to Push Through 104 Rejections
26:37 – Heartbreak and Hard Lessons in Texas
33:54 – Designing Freedom Into Your Business
35:12 – The Secret to Winning at Wholesaling
39:49 – Sponsor Break
42:41 – Nick’s Bold New Marketing Strategy
46:04 – Be a Master of One, Not a Jack of All
49:48 – The Sales Skills Every Founder Needs
53:42 – The Biggest Sales Mistakes People Make
54:38 – How Nick Trains His Sales Team
55:55 – Keeping Energy High After Rejection
57:50 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
59:45 – The Silent Killers of Entrepreneurs
1:04:45 – Nick’s Most Painful Lessons in Business
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Lessons - AI Isn’t Stealing Your Creativity, You Just Never Had Any (Scott)
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JC White - Fitness Coach to 7-Figure CEOs | How to Build Your Body Like You Build Your Business
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JC White is a two-time Men's Fitness cover athlete, former professional bodybuilder who became the youngest WBFF competitor at age 22, Santa Monica Trainer of the Year, and founder of T3 Body—a science-backed coaching empire that has transformed hundreds of entrepreneurs using 79-biomarker DNA testing, real-time expert coaching, and a holistic approach that proves true success isn't just built in the gym, but through the disciplined fusion of optimal physical performance, mental resilience, and sustainable longevity.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:27 – How Success Wrecks Your Hormones
05:12 – Why JC Never Quit Bodybuilding
08:14 – From Depression to Discipline
10:28 – The Nutrition Truths Bodybuilding Taught JC
11:17 – Bro Science vs Real Science for Beginners
16:24 – Hidden Dangers of Bodybuilding
18:19 – TRT: Hype, Risks & Reality
22:34 – Sponsor Break
23:16 – Biomarkers That Reveal Everything
25:54 – Why Diets Fail Different People
30:00 – How Ignoring Health Destroys Business
31:10 – Testosterone Secrets You Need to Know
37:34 – Sponsor Break
40:26 – Red Flags in Your Body’s Feedback
41:31 – Why High Performers Battle Gut Issues
42:39 – Finding True Purpose
54:38 – JC’s North Star Moment
57:48 – Resources You Can Actually Trust
58:49 – Redefining Success from the Start
59:54 – The Fitness–Mental Health Link
1:06:56 – The One Lesson JC Will Pass to His Kids
Gilad Uziely - Serial Entrepreneur & Startup Advisor | The Brutal Truth About Why 90% of Startups Fail
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Gilad Uziely is the Co-founder and CEO of Sequence, a fintech startup backed by $7.5M in venture funding and building the world’s first financial “router” to tackle the $25 trillion global consumer banking market. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded the neo-bank Lance, launched the guided-tour marketplace Mekomy, and led major innovation initiatives for Tel Aviv Global. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Tel Aviv, Gilad served in the IDF, earned a degree in International Business from the University of Technology Sydney, and now lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and two daughters.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:33 – The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship
03:09 – Why Gilad Chose Entrepreneurship
04:34 – Lessons from a Failed First Company
06:42 – How Even Pros Get Core Assumptions Wrong
08:29 – Detaching Emotion to Make Better Decisions
16:04 – The Big Mindset Shift Behind Sequence’s Success
17:41 – Handling Investors in Tough Times
25:14 – Sponsor Break
27:25 – Founders’ Guide to Surviving Desperate Times
30:58 – Smart Strategies for Raising Capital
39:27 – What Makes Sequence Different from Competitors
44:38 – Sponsor Break
46:33 – How Sequence Changes Users’ Lives
50:06 – Financial Safeguards You Can Trust
53:44 – Will AI Make Bookkeepers Obsolete?
57:40 – The Future of Banking
1:00:18 – How to Extract Value from Failure
1:01:17 – Keeping Morale High in a Brutally Honest World
1:03:49 – The Best Advice Gilad Ever Received
1:04:09 – The #1 Lesson for His Children
Lessons - The Power-Ups That Built My Empire | Eric Siu - Author of Leveling Up (Worked with Amazon & Uber)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Siu, author of Leveling Up and advisor to brands like Amazon and Uber, shares the principles behind the power-ups that fueled his entrepreneurial journey. He explains why iteration often beats originality, highlighting how borrowing ideas and improving them can spark breakthrough success. Eric also emphasizes the value of maintaining an apprentice mentality—staying humble, open to feedback, and always ready to learn from others. Finally, he underscores how endurance, mindset, and the ability to navigate setbacks are essential in building lasting results.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/UeWMmc9AX84
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Lessons - Why You Don't Know Your Real Motives | Robin Hanson - Economics Professor & Author of The Elephant in the Brain
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In this "Lessons" episode, Robin Hanson, Economics Professor and author of The Elephant in the Brain, explores how hidden motives shape human behavior more than we realize. He explains why our subconscious is designed to mask true intentions, making self-assessment unreliable, and how studying average patterns in behavior reveals deeper truths. Hanson discusses laughter, conversation, politics, and other everyday areas as examples of where stated motives don’t match real ones, challenging us to rethink the stories we tell ourselves. This conversation offers a revealing look at why we don’t know our real motives and how uncovering them can reshape our understanding of human nature.
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Lessons - The Dreams You're Chasing Aren't Even Yours (Scott)
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Anna Runkle - The Crappy Childhood Fairy (1M+ Subscribers) | The Hidden Truth About Childhood PTSD
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Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a writer, coach, and online educator who helps people heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Through her popular YouTube channel, courses, and workshops, she shares practical strategies for calming dysregulation, rewiring old patterns, and building healthier relationships. Drawing from her own recovery journey, Anna empowers survivors with tools to move beyond their past and create fulfilling, connected lives.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:26 – What “Connectability” Really Means
06:25 – The Cost of Disconnection
11:23 – Anna’s First Step Toward Healing
18:28 – Why Dysregulation Often Goes Unnoticed
22:14 – Sponsor Break
25:00 – Quick Fix or Lifelong Practice?
28:25 – Daily Habits to Stay Regulated
36:37 – Spotting and Stopping Covert Avoidance
39:57 – Sponsor Break
42:49 – Self-Sabotage and Avoidance
45:59 – How to Reclaim Your Agency
51:29 – Boundaries Make Connection Possible
53:43 – What Real Connection Looks Like
56:45 – Can You Really “Fix” Someone Else?
1:00:38 – Ending Relationships the Right Way
1:02:44 – How to Build True Connectability
1:04:33 – The Hardest Part About Connecting
1:06:47 – The Big Takeaway from Anna’s Book
Lessons - How to Understand Anyone in 5 Minutes | Bob Raleigh PhD - Author of The Search for Why
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In this "Lessons" episode, Bob Raleigh, PhD, author of The Search for Why, unpacks how moral psychology and cognitive science intersect to explain human decision making. He reveals why instinctual patterns tell us far more than demographics, and how life experiences combined with core instincts shape the way we see the world. Raleigh explains how these instinctual profiles can predict behavior, influence choices, and even guide strategy in business, politics, and relationships.
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Lessons - Why Passion and Grit Aren't Enough | Michael Dermer - From Wall Street Lawyer to Serial Entrepreneur
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In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Dermer, former Wall Street lawyer turned serial entrepreneur, unpacks why passion and grit alone aren’t enough to succeed in business. He explains how entrepreneurial thinking is essential not just for startups but also for large corporations to stay competitive, and shares strategies for presenting innovative ideas effectively within bureaucratic systems. Michael also explores how perspective—shaped by pressure, passion, pleasure, and pain—impacts decision-making, and why mastering this balance leads to better choices and sustainable success.
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Lessons - Live a Life Worth Copying (Scott)
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Michael Bungay Stanier - #1 Coaching Expert | Why Smart People Give Terrible Advice
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Michael Bungay Stanier is a world-renowned author, speaker, and leadership coach whose work has redefined how millions of managers lead. His bestselling book The Coaching Habit has sold over 1 million copies, making it the most influential coaching book of the century and a go-to resource for leaders at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. Recognized as one of the top voices in leadership and organizational development, Michael has trained hundreds of thousands of managers across 50+ countries to unlock potential through the simple but powerful act of asking better questions. With multiple bestselling books, international speaking tours, and a global reputation for practical, transformational leadership, he continues to shape how organizations build stronger leaders and more engaged teams.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – When Helping Hurts
05:52 – Redefining Coaching
09:55 – Are Coaches Natural Leaders?
13:01 – The Power of Staying Curious
21:01 – Sponsor Break
23:47 – The Seven Why’s + What Else
29:30 – The Most Overlooked Question
35:25 – I–Thou vs. I–It
40:02 – How Michael’s Approach Stands Out
43:21 – Sponsor Break
46:13 – Common Coaching Mistakes
53:04 – Michael’s 5 Daily Questions
57:43 – What a Goal Really Is
1:08:25 – The #1 Lesson from The Coaching Habit
1:11:47 – Advice Michael Wants His Kids to Remember
Lessons - The Playbook to Building Billion Dollar Businesses | Sharran Srivatsaa - President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX), breaks down the playbook to building billion-dollar businesses. He shares how singularity of focus can align entire organizations toward one powerful goal, why a cadence of accountability is the key to driving consistent performance, and how strong processes create momentum that sustains growth. Drawing on his experience scaling companies, investing through his private fund, and advising high-performing CEOs, Sharran offers a practical framework for entrepreneurs who want to move from incremental gains to exponential results.
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Lessons - Why Most People Fail at Life Management | Robert Barber - Author of CEO for Life (Fortune 150 Executive)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Robert Barber, author of CEO for Life and former Fortune 150 executive, shares powerful insights on why most people struggle with managing their lives effectively. Drawing from his background in real estate, coaching, and leadership, Robert highlights the value of consistent small wins over chasing shortcuts and explains why adopting a CEO mindset creates alignment between personal and professional growth. He also emphasizes the role of self-awareness, accountability, and long-term vision in building a roadmap for lasting success.
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Brendan Kane - Generated 100M+ Followers for Clients | The Secret Algorithm Hack Nobody Talks About
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Brendan Kane is a viral growth genius whose Hook Point methodology has generated 60+ billion views, 100+ million followers, and over $1 billion in revenue for elite brands and A-list celebrities including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jason Statham. Having overseen $200 million in marketing spend while working with MTV, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Fox, and Netflix, Kane pioneered YouTube's first influencer campaign in 2007 and proved his own system by generating one million followers in just 30 days. The bestselling author of "One Million Followers" and "Hook Point," Kane has tested over 150,000 content variations to crack the code of virality, establishing himself as the undisputed architect of digital influence who transforms brands and creators into viral phenomena in today's three-second attention economy.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Why Anything Can Go Viral
03:28 – Cracking the Viral Formula
06:37 – Why Big Brands Fail at Social Media
09:46 – Unlearning Old Marketing Habits
15:28 – Making “Boring” Businesses Go Viral
19:53 – Social Media Tips for Introverts
22:45 – Sponsor Break
25:31 – The Truth About Reaction Content
27:13 – The Secret to Stopping the Scroll
29:59 – Does Shadowbanning Really Exist?
37:13 – Key Metrics for Beginner Creators
40:09 – Decoding Top-Performing Content
43:58 – Sponsor Break
46:50 – Building Emotional Connections Online
54:15 – Setting Up Social Media Success
1:00:08 – Paid vs. Organic: What Really Sells
1:01:28 – Spotting Real vs. Fake Engagement
1:02:54 – The Game-Changing Content Format
1:06:39 – Brendan’s Biggest Client Success Story
1:09:12 – Brendan’s Five Steps to Storytelling
1:13:19 – Brendan’s Final Advice
1:14:37 – Brendan’s #1 Lesson for His Kids
Lessons - The Hidden Body Language That Controls Everything | Vanessa Van Edwards - Behavioral Scientist (70M+ Views)
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In this "Lessons" episode, Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral scientist with over 70 million views, reveals how body language and communication skills shape success in both business and personal life. She shares her journey from experimenting with passive income streams to building a thriving education brand with bestselling courses and books. Vanessa highlights the importance of identifying overlooked audiences, adapting content to learner needs, and using creative pitching to unlock new opportunities. Her story demonstrates how persistence, timing, and understanding human behavior can turn unconventional ideas into lasting impact.
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Lessons - Why VCs Don't Want You to Know About This | Darren Marble - CrowdfundX CEO
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In this "Lessons" episode, Darren Marble, CEO of CrowdfundX, breaks down how turning customers into investors can transform the path to going public. He explains why retail investors often behave like long-term institutions, creating a powerful shareholder base that is loyal, engaged, and emotionally invested in a company’s success. Darren highlights how this model not only provides entrepreneurs with capital but also converts everyday customers into brand advocates who increase lifetime value, resist competitors, and amplify growth. He also shares why this approach challenges traditional venture capital models and opens new doors for founders ready to scale.
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Jay Yang - Author & Hormozi’s Secret Weapon | No Permission, No Problem, Six Figures at 19
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Jay Yang is the 19-year-old author and entrepreneur who earned six figures before graduating high school. He’s worked with Tyler Denk at beehiiv, helping scale the platform past $5 million ARR, and with Noah Kagan at AppSumo, where he drove the campaign that turned Million Dollar Weekend into a New York Times bestseller. Now known as “Hormozi’s secret weapon,” Jay helps power Alex and Leila Hormozi’s content at Acquisition.com and recently published You Can Just Do Things, a playbook on building success without waiting for permission.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:32 – The Power of Just Doing
02:17 – Jay’s Backstory
04:13 – Why People Don’t Take Action
07:55 – From Google Search to Career
10:25 – Ignorance Debt as an Advantage
12:09 – Lessons from Beehive & Tyler
14:25 – Defining Your Audience
17:48 – Knowing When You’re Ready
19:43 – Sponsor Break
22:28 – Permissionless Apprenticeships
24:45 – Insights from Noah Kagan
27:35 – The Value of Mentors
29:50 – Balancing Work & Relationships
32:04 – Jay’s Content Playbook
34:23 – Why Writing First
35:44 – Sponsor Break
38:36 – Becoming a Better Writer
41:40 – Framing Ideas That Stick
44:54 – Daily Creativity Rituals
47:27 – Jay’s Learning Process
51:35 – Living Inside Your Content
53:41 – Sacrifices on the Path to Success
55:18 – The Energy Test
1:00:47 – Key Takeaway from Jay’s Book
Lessons - Juvenile Detention to 5 Exits & 600+ SaaS Clients | Dan Martell - SaaS Academy Founder & Buy Back Your Time Author
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In this "Lessons" episode, Dan Martell, SaaS Academy Founder and author of Buy Back Your Time, shares his hard-won insights from scaling companies, mentoring founders, and helping over 600 SaaS clients. He explains why startups often stall not from lack of customers but from flawed models, weak retention, and poor pricing strategies. Dan also dives into the personal traits that separate high-performing founders from those who plateau, emphasizing growth mindset, confidence in execution, and curiosity. Finally, he highlights the importance of choosing the right coach—someone with proven results and alignment in values—to accelerate execution and long-term success.
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Lessons - From Running Billion Dollar Brands to Funding Black Founders | Keenan Beasley - Venture Noire Founder & P&G/L’Oréal Exec
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In this "Lessons" episode, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and former P&G/L’Oréal executive, shares how his journey from running billion-dollar brands led him to focus on funding and supporting Black founders. He highlights the importance of building dense entrepreneurial ecosystems where underrepresented innovators can thrive, exchange resources, and gain confidence through shared experiences. Keenan also unpacks the structural barriers created by generational wealth gaps and limited access to early-stage capital, while offering strategies to lower entry costs and connect diverse founders with the tools and networks they need to succeed.
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Scaling.com Founder | The Truth About 10X Goals
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author whose books—including Willpower Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x—have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 25+ languages. His work on identity, leadership, and exponential growth has been read by more than 100 million people worldwide and featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. Hardy is recognized as one of today’s most influential voices on personal transformation and future-driven success.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Why Some Companies 10x, Others Don’t
02:54 – The First Question Entrepreneurs Must Ask
05:00 – Playing to Stay vs Playing to Win
07:59 – Psychology Lessons That Built a Business
10:36 – The Science of Scaling
13:20 – Are Extreme Goals Worth It?
17:20 – Sponsor Break
20:07 – How to Truly Believe in Big Goals
27:19 – The 80/20 Rule for 10x Growth
31:18 – Cutting Out What Holds You Back
34:55 – Sponsor Break
37:49 – Why Psychology Always Shapes Strategy
39:18 – Frameworks for Adopting New Ideas
49:39 – Signs It’s Time to Shake Up Your Life
53:20 – How Fear Blocks 10x Growth
58:02 – The One Lesson for His Kids
Lessons - Why 99% Think Too Small | Bobby Castro - From $25K to $1 Billion Exit
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In this "Lessons" episode, Bobby Castro, entrepreneur and investor who scaled from $25K to a $1 billion exit, shares how mindset drives lasting success. He emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mental attitude, not just as motivation but as a daily discipline that fuels resilience and consistency. Bobby explains why true growth starts from within, how the law of attraction and focused energy shape outcomes, and why valuing every “non-refundable minute” turns time into the most valuable resource for creating opportunities and wealth.
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Lessons - Bad Leadership vs Good Leadership - The Truth | Alain Hunkins - Fortune 100 Advisor
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In this "Lessons" episode, Alain Hunkins, Fortune 100 advisor and leadership expert, unpacks the critical differences between bad leadership and great leadership. He illustrates how command-and-control styles rooted in fixing problems and chasing numbers often fail to inspire sustainable results, and why shifting the focus toward people transforms both performance and culture. Alain also explains the importance of self-awareness and wake-up call moments for leaders to evolve, and shares practical strategies for managing up—aligning with shared goals and delivering feedback with tact.
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Lessons - You Have 40 Visits Left With Your Parents (Scott)
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In this "Lessons" episode, we're talking about the math that nobody wants to do: How much time you actually have left with the people that you love. If you've been telling yourself there's always next year to visit your parents. If you assume you have decades left, when you might only have a dozen visits. If you've let geography or busy schedules make all of your relationship decisions for you, this one's for you. I'll show you why you've already spent 90% of the time you will ever spend with your parents, what the actual numbers look like when you do the math, and how to make conscious choices about how you spend time with your loved ones. So when you do spend time with them, you can be intentional, fully there, and just present.
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Mikhail Andersson - NYC's Most Wanted Tattoo Artist | From Broke Designer to $2,000/Hour Empire
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Mikhail Andersson is a world-renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur celebrated for redefining body art as a luxury, design-driven experience. Known as the “Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance,” he founded First Class Tattoos in New York City and built it into a global destination for fine-line and geometric work, attracting celebrity clients and fans who travel internationally for his artistry. With a career spanning over 15 years and a reputation for innovation, precision, and storytelling, Andersson has transformed tattooing into both a cultural movement and a premium lifestyle brand.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Life as a Tattoo Artist in Russia
02:52 – Where Mikhail’s Passion Began
04:36 – Did Design School Help?
07:20 – First Tattoo on Human Skin
11:42 – Knowing Tattooing Was His Calling
14:48 – What Makes a Great Tattoo?
23:40 – Artists Who Inspire Mikhail
28:40 – AI’s Impact on Tattooing
37:20 – Sponsor Break
39:29 – First Big Break & Differentiator
49:20 – Mastering the Craft
56:44 – Lowest Entrepreneurial Moment
1:00:45 – Current Ventures & Future Plans
1:11:50 – Sponsor Break
1:13:45 – Losing Analog in a Digital World
1:20:35 – Lessons from Photography
1:25:26 – Is Tech Helping or Hurting Art?
1:34:58 – The Hard Lesson He’d Never Wish on Anyone
1:47:15 – One Lesson for His Kids