Success Story with Scott D. Clary

➡️ 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/MariaWendt https://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

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory 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. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com 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 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory 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. ➡️ Show Links 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 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory 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/ ➡️ 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 01:15 – 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

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ 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. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Russ Heddleston, founder of DocSend, breaks down the harsh realities of startup fundraising and what truly separates successful founders from the rest. Drawing from his experience building and selling DocSend for $165M, he reveals why timing a raise is less about fixed milestones and more about credibility, vision, and momentum. Learn how simplicity in your pitch deck earns investor trust, why clarity always beats complexity, and how to approach different fundraising stages with confidence. This conversation cuts through the noise to deliver practical, data-backed insights every founder needs before their next investor meeting. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwEWy24UDWs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russ-heddleston-co-founder-and-ceo-at-docsend-best/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MY2iI39B6OlywWV7b5CX3 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Shirish Nadkarni, author of From Startup to Exit, breaks down what it really takes to find product-market fit — and why timing, validation, and adaptability can make or break a startup. Drawing from his own journey through three successful exits, he shares how he raised $15 million pre-revenue during the dot-com boom, learned the hard way that great ideas fail without market readiness, and turned a struggling concept into a company eventually acquired by BlackBerry. Learn how founders can identify the right problems to solve, test demand before building, and recognize when it’s time to pivot, raise, or exit strategically. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xe25lwThfBw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shirish-nadkarni-author-of-from-startup-to-exit/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cAYe8tjGHCEdg9srQzs4a ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Dr. David D. Burns is an American psychiatrist, bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He is best known for his groundbreaking books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook, which have helped millions overcome depression and anxiety through evidence-based self-help techniques. A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Burns has devoted his career to developing innovative, practical methods for emotional healing, including TEAM-CBT, a powerful, results-driven approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes empathy, cognitive reframing, and rapid symptom relief. ➡️ Show Links https://www.youtube.com/@daviddbmd/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidBurnsMD/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burns-86178657/ ➡️ 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 01:25 – Redefining Therapy 13:29 – Misunderstanding Depression 15:46 – Hormones and Mood 23:51 – Sponsor Break 28:15 – Breaking Worthlessness 35:05 – The Power of Feeling Good 39:19 – From Depression to Joy 48:52 – Sponsor Break 51:44 – When Therapy Fails 58:31 – Lasting Change 1:01:19 – Dangerous Self Talk 1:06:58 – A Lesson for His Children

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, David Ciccarelli, founder of Voices.com, breaks down the core principles behind building successful two-sided marketplaces. Drawing from years of experience scaling one of the largest voiceover platforms, he explains the four key components that make platforms thrive—participants, information sharing, service exchange, and currency flow. Learn how balancing supply and demand prevents negative network effects, why strategy ultimately comes down to choice, and how narrowing your focus on one niche can create an unbeatable competitive advantage against larger players. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/4C0y2Oho5mk Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-ciccarelli-ceo-founder-of-voices-com-how-to/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64iCtTb3UGm6JneBNC0zMo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Rand Fishkin, author of Lost and Founder and founder of SparkToro, shares a brutally honest look at the venture capital system and how it shapes the modern startup world. He breaks down why VC funding, though glamorized, often leads to unsustainable growth and high failure rates, and explains how founders can build lasting, profitable businesses outside that cycle. Learn how alternative funding models empower entrepreneurs to retain freedom, balance, and creative control, and why redefining success beyond hustle culture can lead to a healthier, more equitable vision of capitalism. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/9j54xukQPRk Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rand-fishkin-founder-of-moz-sparktoro-investor-the/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OeVFwvhI12Z3pUh9dZKni ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, where he has led one of the most successful turnarounds in American media—achieving profitability, record subscriptions, and three Pulitzer Prizes since 2021. Previously editor-in-chief of Wired (where he boosted digital subscriptions nearly 300%) and editor of NewYorker.com, Thompson co-founded two tech ventures sold to WordPress and Amplica Labs, edited stories that became the Oscar-winning film Argo, and authored The Hawk and the Dove, hailed as "brilliant" by The Washington Post. An American record holder in the 50K run with 2 million social media followers, he embodies the intersection of editorial excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and athletic discipline—bringing the same relentless drive to building media companies as he does to distance running. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nxthompson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasxthompson/ https://www.nickthompson.com ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.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) 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 01:31 – Why Running Is the Purest Sport 02:28 – The Challenge of Being Alone with Your Thoughts 04:44 – Discovering the Need for Solitude 11:52 – Running with Awareness, Not Just Discipline 14:42 – Living with Conflicting Personalities 16:42 – Sponsor Break 19:27 – The Double-Edged Sword of Obsession 21:14 – How Cancer Changed His Perspective 31:50 – Sponsor Break 43:29 – When Simplicity Becomes Profound 48:40 – Running as a High-Performer’s Edge 49:30 – Nicholas’ Wildest Running Story 53:22 – Running as a Multifaceted Tool 54:43 – The One Takeaway for Readers 55:11 – Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ 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're exhausted all the time: It's not from working too much, it's from carrying dozens of unfinished things in your head. Every unanswered text, every avoided decision, every half-done project drains your mental energy all day without you noticing. Here's why unfinished tasks destroy your energy more than actual work—and how closing them gives you your energy back immediately. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Alex Banayan, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and author of The Third Door, unpacks the transformative power of mentorship and mindset in shaping success. Through the remarkable story of how Steven Spielberg became Hollywood’s youngest director, Banayan explores how courage, persistence, and genuine connection can open impossible doors. Learn how finding the right mentor can redefine your path, why belief often precedes achievement, and how surrounding yourself with possibility can change what you think you’re capable of. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/1NM3mIeRkHw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-banayan-1-international-bestseller-uncovering/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GE4T1EZI0eoyTSCSVM6Pb ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Kara Goldin, author of Undaunted and founder of Hint, shares how courage, curiosity, and persistence shape the path to true success. She reveals why living scared quietly kills your dreams — and how choosing to take massive action, even in uncertainty, can create unstoppable momentum. Learn how Kara turns fear into fuel, why self-belief is the first step to resilience, and how embracing failure helps you grow stronger with every setback. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/51SF0mNuhis Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kara-goldin-founder-of-hint-living-an-undaunted-life/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZRVvK9N2takQvuooaXPhL ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Richard D. Fain led Royal Caribbean Group as CEO from 1988, growing it from a $550 million company into a $90 billion cruise industry giant. A Berkeley and Wharton grad, he's known for pioneering revolutionary ship designs and sustainability initiatives that changed how the world cruises. His culture-driven leadership style built one of the most innovative and successful companies in global travel. He now serves as Chairman of the Board. ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfain/ ➡️ 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 01:28 – Why Richard Fain Can’t Retire 02:44 – 33 Years as a Cruise Industry CEO 04:55 – The Death of Long-Term Thinking 06:36 – The Inflection Point That Changed Everything 08:18 – Building Culture with Intention 12:35 – Leading Under Pressure Without Losing Culture 15:32 – Vision vs. Intentionality: What’s the Difference? 18:17 – Hiring the Right People for the Mission 21:09 – Alignment Over Consensus 23:46 – Sponsor Break 28:21 – Killing Ego While Leading with Purpose 30:17 – Driving Results Without Burning Out Your Team 35:47 – The CEO’s Decision-Making Framework 38:11 – How to Create True Innovation 42:52 – Inside Royal Caribbean’s ‘Culture of WOW’ 46:28 – Sponsor Break 49:21 – Getting Your People to Go the Extra Mile 52:59 – Turning Products into Culture Statements 1:01:35 – Fear Makes People Stupid 1:06:04 – How to Pass the Torch the Right Way 1:12:16 – Lessons from Richard Fain’s Book 1:13:31 – The Most Important Lesson for His Kids

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Alexandra Fasulo, author of Freelance Your Way to Freedom, reveals the reality behind building a million-dollar freelancing career on Fiverr. She shares how starting on a marketplace can teach invaluable skills in time management, communication, and client relationships—foundations that later empower freelancers to scale independently. Learn how mastering soft skills like discipline and professionalism builds long-term success, why structured client onboarding prevents miscommunication, and how strategic pricing decisions pave the path from solo work to a thriving agency. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/IM7LZ-vMC6E Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexandra-fasulo-full-time-digital-nomad-how-to-make/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7McJiaPKzX7XMPETW9mi1P ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Aaron Marino — better known as Alpha M, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers — shares how authenticity, resilience, and community drive true personal branding success. He reveals how his journey from style vlogs to entrepreneurship was built on self-awareness and embracing imperfection, not polish. Learn why showing up as your unfiltered self builds stronger trust than trying to be someone you’re not, how repeated failures can become the foundation of confidence and creativity, and why surrounding yourself with ambitious, like-minded people fuels lasting growth in both business and life. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBPakchjxgE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-marino-alpha-m-serial-entrepreneur-how-to-launch/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iibFw8k6k00mpGBN06qWT ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO, and founder of The Futur, an education platform with 3+ million YouTube subscribers and a community serving millions of creatives across 190+ countries. As the former CEO of Blind for 20+ years—a motion design agency that generated $7M+ annually working with Fortune 500 brands including Nike, Microsoft, and Samsung—Chris has built a career spanning design, strategy, and entrepreneurship, now empowering the next generation through courses, workshops, and content that have generated over 500 million views worldwide. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ https://x.com/thechrisdo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ ➡️ 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 – Why the Most Creative People Are Survivors 05:00 – Can Creativity Be Built from Scratch? 07:43 – Discovering Creativity at 42 10:04 – From Corporate Leader to Creator 13:25 – How to De-Risk Entrepreneurship 16:23 – Knowing Your Worth as an Entrepreneur 23:58 – Sponsor Break 28:34 – Why Charging More Makes Sense 31:15 – What It Really Means to Build a Personal Brand 40:07 – Growing a Business on Social Media (Without Oversharing) 47:25 – Chris Do’s Personal Branding Playbook 57:43 – Sponsor Break 1:00:36 – How to Present Yourself to the World 1:16:06 – Turning an Audience into Opportunity 1:19:16 – The Right Way to Monetize Your Audience 1:28:46 – Advice Chris Do Would Give His 20-Year-Old Self

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Miko Matsumura, partner at a $500M crypto venture fund, breaks down how blockchain represents a fundamental shift away from traditional financial institutions. He explains how decentralized systems introduce competition for consent, forcing existing structures to stay accountable and transparent. Miko also unpacks why responsible risk-taking and diversification are critical in the volatile world of crypto, emphasizing the importance of learning through play before committing deeply. Through thoughtful analogies and hard-earned lessons, he reveals how curiosity, caution, and the freedom to “fork and go” empower individuals to participate more intelligently in the digital economy. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rlP-SJt3Ms Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miko-matsumura-general-partner-with-gumi-ventures-how/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qMAEpAQQVCfiC6u0IU1FR ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, John Hagel, Chairman of the Center for the Edge, explores how fear is quietly reshaping the global economy, business culture, and individual behavior. He unpacks how intensifying competition, rapid technological change, and a fear-driven media environment have pushed both companies and people into short-term thinking and constant anxiety. Learn how narratives built on threat fuel this collective fear, why redefining success through purpose and passion is essential for resilience, and how building supportive communities can help individuals and organizations thrive amid uncertainty. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ogf2JGDOvr0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-hagel-founder-of-center-for-the-edge/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zR5sQCM0PZKYMV3kSIR5P ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary