Episodios

  • Angelo Bahu - TikTok Creator | From Donut Shop to 750 Million Views

    Angelo Bahu - TikTok Creator | From Donut Shop to 750 Million Views
    Nov 16 2025
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Angelo Bahu is the viral force behind Yonutz, racking up 750+ million views across 8 million YouTube subscribers and 2.8 million TikTok followers. He turned his family's donut shop into a national franchise backed by Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, with his creative content—making ice cream-stuffed SMASH Donuts based on movies and pop culture—generating multiple 20+ million view hits. Featured on Fox Business and ranked #9 in U.S. Food Entertainment, Angelo built a Gen Z empire that transformed gourmet donuts into a cultural movement. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/yoangelolo/ https://www.youtube.com/@yoangelolo/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – The Moment That Changed Angelo 04:18 – How His Family Joined Yonutz 10:06 – The Secret Behind His Viral Boom 16:25 – Making Your Brand Culturally Relatable 19:24 – Using Socials to Pick Your Next Location 22:20 – Opportunities That Leveled Him Up 24:19 – Sponsor Break 27:03 – Why His Content Exploded Organically 28:19 – Does Every Platform Treat Content the Same? 34:24 – Inside Angelo’s 21-Day Viral Course 43:42 – Angelo’s “Evil Twin” Growth Strategy 51:46 – Why You Must Keep Testing New Ideas 53:25 – Sponsor Break 55:55 – The New Rules of Social Media 1:00:14 – Angelo’s Best-Performing Videos 1:02:18 – Can Any Content Style Go Viral? 1:05:13 – Winning on Socials Without a Big Team 1:07:58 – The Power of a Strong CTA 1:14:19 – Podcast vs Short-Form Audiences 1:16:47 – Who Angelo’s Course Is Really For 1:20:45 – What Agencies Get Wrong About Social Media 1:24:58 – Angelo’s Hardest Career Lesson 1:26:37 – A Social Media Belief He No Longer Holds 1:27:43 – Balancing Perfectionism with Posting 1:32:51 – The Value of Pausing to Appreciate Progress 1:39:40 – The One Lesson He’d Leave His Kids
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    1 h y 46 m
  • Lessons - 44 Decisions That Make or Break Leaders | David Siegel - Ex-CEO of Investopedia

    Lessons - 44 Decisions That Make or Break Leaders | David Siegel - Ex-CEO of Investopedia
    Nov 14 2025

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    In this "Lessons" episode, David Siegel, former CEO of Investopedia, shares his insights on what makes leaders truly effective. He explores how transparent decision-making, aligned incentives, and open communication empower teams and strengthen organizations. Drawing on his experiences leading multiple companies and learning from legendary leaders like Jack Welch, he reveals why many decisions are more reversible than assumed and how supporting the success of others defines impactful leadership.

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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/rzQ63gtjEcA

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-siegel-ceo-of-meetup-decisions-that-make-or/id1484783544

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q4YqkM87QS5VsAEeWm45P

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    12 m
  • Lessons - The Podcast Strategy That Beats Legacy Media | Ben Shapiro - Media Entrepreneur

    Lessons - The Podcast Strategy That Beats Legacy Media | Ben Shapiro - Media Entrepreneur
    Nov 14 2025

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    In this "Lessons" episode, Ben Shapiro, media entrepreneur, breaks down how a simple consulting pivot evolved into a full-scale media business powered by podcasting. He shares how relationship-driven outreach, iterative experimentation, and an unexpected discovery about audience behavior reshaped his entire strategy. Through his journey from short-term projects to building daily shows with strong organic growth, he highlights why adaptability often beats traditional long-form media models. This conversation offers a clear look at how understanding your audience — not legacy formats — ultimately determines what scales.

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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/61ta8a6xbFw

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-shapiro-ceo-co-founder-of-i-hear-everything/id1484783544

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tu7v5U0STWHY9EUteTcWo

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    15 m
  • Maria Wendt - Business Coach to 100,000 Women | How to Make $650K/Month Working Less Than 2 Days

    Maria Wendt - Business Coach to 100,000 Women | How to Make $650K/Month Working Less Than 2 Days
    Nov 11 2025
    ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Maria Wendt is a seven-figure business coach and entrepreneur who has transformed over 100,000 women into profitable online business owners. Featured in Forbes and sought-after globally, she evolved from brand designer to business architect, pioneering a proven framework for rapid client acquisition, magnetic offer positioning, and wealth-building mindset. Through her digital programs and proprietary coaching methodology, Maria has built an international movement of female entrepreneurs achieving financial freedom and generational wealth. ➡️ Show Links https://www.youtube.com/c/MariaWendthttps://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariafwendt/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:21 – How Working Less Made Her Richer 04:59 – From Launch to $4M in Year One 07:25 – What Makes a Course Truly Great 09:17 – Should You Create a Course? 10:29 – The Fail-Proof Course Strategy 13:38 – Entrepreneurship Is Just Problem-Solving 16:12 – Building the Confidence to Begin 20:32 – The Dark Side of Online Coaching 22:59 – The Real Value She Gives Clients 26:05 – Sponsor Break 28:48 – How Much of Your Life Should You Share? 31:26 – Turning Pressure into Power 36:44 – Content That Sells Everything 47:51 – Why Focus Beats Hustle 50:28 – Sponsor Break 52:57 – When Cash Flow Hurts Your Mindset 55:31 – The One-Day-a-Week Work Model 59:37 – How She Cut 95% of Work & Grew Revenue 1:01:53 – Killing the Ego to Succeed 1:04:22 – Staying Connected to Your Audience 1:07:06 – Why Some Men Don’t Support Ambitious Women 1:12:43 – Choosing the Right Partner for Growth 1:20:12 – Building a Business Beyond Yourself 1:22:30 – Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self 1:23:26 – The Lesson She’ll Pass to Her Child
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    1 h y 26 m
  • Lessons - The Hiring Process That Got SpaceX’s Attention | Harpaul Sambhi - Careerify Founder

    Lessons - The Hiring Process That Got SpaceX’s Attention | Harpaul Sambhi - Careerify Founder
    Nov 10 2025

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    In this "Lessons" episode, Harpaul Sambhi, founder of Careerify and CEO of Magical, breaks down how intentional hiring and radical transparency can transform company culture. He explains why defining clear values early helps build diverse, high-performing teams and how open communication fosters trust across every level of an organization. Harpaul also shares lessons from scaling his own ventures—highlighting the importance of investing in top talent, encouraging candid dialogue, and creating a workplace where ownership and trust drive long-term growth.

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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/zP8MfGKM7dg

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harpaul-sambhi-founder-ceo-of-magical-trials/id1484783544

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mKtOfk6gp6lrNEJbBR6jZ

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    15 m
  • Lessons - What Happens When CEOs Stop Chasing Revenue ($100M Founder) | Melissa Urban - CEO of Whole30

    Lessons - What Happens When CEOs Stop Chasing Revenue ($100M Founder) | Melissa Urban - CEO of Whole30
    Nov 10 2025

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    In this "Lessons" episode, Melissa Urban, CEO and co-founder of Whole30, explores what happens when leaders stop chasing revenue and start building from purpose. She shares how genuine human connection can transform leadership, why comparing yourself to competitors limits growth, and how self-awareness builds trust across teams. Melissa also discusses how loyalty and integrity shape her hiring philosophy, and why community—not profit—has always been at the center of Whole30’s success. Through her reflections, she reveals how stepping back, staying grounded, and leading with empathy can help founders create brands that truly endure.

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    https://successstorypodcast.com

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/ndKRBXk9-jw

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-urban-co-founder-ceo-of-the-whole30/id1484783544

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hqwTNunf5E3VV44gRoVg5

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    14 m
  • Peter Cuneo - Marvel’s Turnaround CEO, $4.5B Exit | The Navy Officer Who Saved Marvel

    Peter Cuneo - Marvel’s Turnaround CEO, $4.5B Exit | The Navy Officer Who Saved Marvel
    Nov 8 2025

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    Peter Cuneo is a renowned American business executive best known for orchestrating one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history as President and CEO of Marvel Entertainment. He rescued Marvel from bankruptcy in the late 1990s and transformed it into a global entertainment powerhouse that Disney ultimately acquired for $4.3 billion—delivering massive returns to shareholders and cementing his reputation as one of America's elite turnaround specialists. With senior leadership roles at major brands including Clairol, Black & Decker, and Remington, Cuneo has built a legendary career revitalizing struggling companies into category leaders through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and a proven track record of creating extraordinary value.

    ➡️ Show Links

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cuneo/

    https://www.petercuneo.com/

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    Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/

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    Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary

    ➡️ Talking Points

    00:00 – Intro

    01:15 – The War Experience That Redefined Risk

    17:38 – Are Leaders Born or Made?

    23:47 – Sponsor Break

    28:22 – Why Great Leaders Stay Curious

    33:13 – Are We Losing Our Curiosity?

    37:03 – Raising Successful Kids in 2025

    42:09 – The Best People to Learn Leadership From

    44:20 – Leadership Advice for 25-Year-Olds

    46:35 – Sponsor Break

    49:28 – Knowing Which Lessons to Keep—or Forget

    53:17 – Early Signs a Company’s Failing

    56:33 – The Power of Thinking Like an Outsider

    1:01:12 – The Bold Bets That Transformed Marvel

    1:07:08 – Smarter Decisions and Risk Taking

    1:11:49 – Peter Cuneo’s Final Lesson for His Son
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Lessons - Chauffeur Knowledge (Scott)

    Lessons - Chauffeur Knowledge (Scott)
    Nov 7 2025

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    ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast, 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/

    In this "Lessons" episode, we're exposing why you can explain concepts perfectly in meetings, but when it's time to actually use them, nothing works. Most people mistake memorizing ideas for understanding them, and it's killing their ability to solve real problems. You'll learn why collecting more knowledge is making you dumber, the difference between sounding smart and being effective, and one simple test that reveals if you actually know what you think you know.

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    22 m