David Royce - 4x Exited Entrepreneur ($500M) | Following Your Dreams Can Keep You Broke
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryDavid Royce is a serial entrepreneur who turned a door-to-door pest control hustle into a billion-dollar empire. He built and sold Moxie, EcoFirst, and Alterra for a combined $170M+—with individual exits of $13M, $30M, and $130M—before launching Aptive Environmental, now one of the fastest-growing service companies in America with 3,700+ locations. Known for scaling “boring” businesses into goldmines, Royce mastered the art of growth through elite teams, strong culture, and bulletproof systems. His playbook is the blueprint for turning everyday industries into nine-figure wins.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:27 – Accidental Entrepreneur?03:04 – What Made David a Sales Star04:22 – Passion vs Profit08:24 – From Employee to Founder11:50 – Building a Service Business13:37 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?17:04 – Near Bankruptcy and the Comeback19:14 – 7,500 Customers in Year One25:26 – Sponsor Break27:23 – The 3 Phases of Business31:51 – How His 4 Companies Evolved37:39 – Lessons from 4 Exits40:54 – Hiring Rockstar Executives44:27 – Sponsor Break46:05 – When Will He Exit Again?54:41 – Why Founders Can’t Switch Off58:54 – Redefining Success1:08:41 – How David Learns1:13:52 – Will His Kids Take Over?1:15:56 – What’s Next for David1:16:48 – One Lesson for His KidsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Money Rules No One Taught You About Building Wealth | Marcus Barney - Financial Education Expert
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Marcus Barney, financial education expert, breaks down the hidden rules of credit and how to use them to build real wealth. He explains how the credit system is designed to benefit banks—not consumers—and why miseducation and conflicting advice keep people trapped in debt. Marcus shares how understanding and strategically using credit in business can help founders grow without giving up equity, and why financial literacy—especially around budgeting and money relationships—should be taught before credit access, not after.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRSITMkKBe0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-barney-financial-education-expert-how-understanding/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IfUvUTpCDCtR0rEPeGxPG ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Why Fast Learning Is the Only Protection Against AI Disruption | Jody Glidden - Tech Entrepreneur & CEO
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jody Glidden, tech entrepreneur and CEO, discusses how rapid advancements in AI and automation are forcing a fundamental shift in how we think about work, learning, and entrepreneurship. He shares why adaptability and fast learning are now essential for surviving AI disruption, how logic—not specific technical skills—will define long-term success, and why the future may belong to solo entrepreneurs building high-revenue companies with minimal resources. Drawing on decades of startup experience, Jody also reflects on what it takes to build in today’s leaner, faster-moving tech landscape and the mindset needed to thrive in a world where the rules are being rewritten in real time.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/0qN_6bog0u4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jody-glidden-tech-entrepreneur-ceo-why-fast-learning/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JBCosMoIPdTHvXPGYxxcV ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Lessons - Confusing Confidence With Arrogance (Scott)
➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, I'll show you that most people confuse confidence with arrogance - and that confusion is destroying their relationships and careers. If your kids go to your partner with problems instead of you, if your conversations feel like lectures, if people seem to avoid deep talks with you, you're probably operating from arrogance, not confidence. I'll explain why this happens, what it's really costing you, and how to shift from needing to be right to actually being effective. By the end, you'll understand the difference between confidence earned through competence and arrogance borrowed from ignorance.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Shauna Brittenham - Emotional Intelligence Expert | How to Transform Fear Into Your Greatest Business Advantage
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryShauna Brittenham Reiter transformed her battle with multiple autoimmune conditions into a multimillion-dollar wellness empire. From a psychiatric hospital at nineteen to founding Alaya Naturals—which now generates $6 million annually with over 100,000 customers and caught the attention of investor Jillian Michaels—Shauna's journey is the ultimate comeback story. A former singer-songwriter (Dreamer's Dream, 2017), she's now the USA Today bestselling author of You Are the Boss of You, empowering others to break free from trauma and live authentically. Based in Los Angeles with her family, she's proof that your biggest struggles can become your greatest strengths.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/shaunabrittenhamreiter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-brittenham-reiter-679814246 https://www.helloshauna.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:28 – Shauna’s Turning Point06:19 – Traits That Built (and Broke) Her09:42 – Don’t Downplay Your Trauma12:04 – Being Kind Without Losing Yourself13:06 – Sponsor Break15:14 – Building Alaya Naturals24:04 – Trusting Organic Growth27:18 – Healing Tools That Work36:18 – The 10-Year Rule for Success41:56 – What You Consume Shapes You44:07 – Sponsor Break45:45 – Motherhood Changed Everything50:22 – Boundaries & Real Relationships59:16 – A Guide to Self-Discovery1:05:42 – Shauna’s Final Wisdom1:08:02 – Advice for Her KidsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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