Success Story with Scott Clary

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In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Minkoff, founder of Rebecca Minkoff and author of Fearless, shares her framework for making difficult decisions while protecting the time and energy required to grow a business. Drawing on two decades as an entrepreneur, she explains why clear filters and boundaries make saying no easier, how pushing through rejection can turn ambitious ideas into reality, and why founders must be intentional about where they invest their attention. Rebecca also explores how putting herself in the public eye helped deepen her connection with customers, and reveals why repeatedly doing the things that scare you builds the resilience and confidence to take bigger risks without being controlled by fear.

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Chad Riddersen and Kyle Voss run Epic Septic, a franchise business taking septic services nationwide, with operators in Texas, Kansas City, and Connecticut. Chad co-founded Deviate Labs, a marketing agency whose clients include billion-dollar companies, Dollar Shave Club, and six Shark Tank businesses. Kyle played professional football, served as a U.S. Marine Corps Captain, and owned service businesses before launching Epic. Together, they reached a $1 million annual revenue run rate in just 90 days, then expanded Epic Septic into a one of the fastest growing franchises with operators nationwide.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

04:20 – What “Brown Collar” Means

04:48 – Why Build a Septic Empire?

06:19 – Why Unsexy Jobs Win

10:30 – Ditching the Safe Path

14:05 – How to Reinvent Yourself

20:03 – The First Million in Septic

27:16 – How the Septic Business Works

31:30 – What It Takes to Get Started

32:27 – Sponsor Break

35:25 – The Real Moat in Service Businesses

40:19 – Building a Billion-Dollar Business

41:48 – Should You Plan Your Exit?

45:56 – The Messy Reality of Entrepreneurship

53:51 – Success Can Cost You Your Family

56:58 – When Should You Take the Leap?

1:04:37 – Sponsor Break

1:08:21 – Your Entrepreneurship Decision Framework

1:14:03 – How to Build to $1 Billion

1:27:40 – Final Advice for Builders

1:32:26 – Where to Find Epic Septic

1:32:52 – Advice to Their 20-Year-Old Selves

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In this "Lessons" episode, Jaspreet Singh, founder of Minority Mindset and author of Make Money Easy, breaks down why so many high earners struggle to build lasting wealth. Drawing on his expertise in financial education, he explains how inflation, consumer spending, and the gap between earning through labor and building wealth through capital can shape financial outcomes. Jaspreet also explores why financial literacy is so important, how investing can help people protect and grow their wealth over time, and why understanding the rules of money is essential for achieving greater financial independence. He shares practical insights on managing expenses, becoming a smarter investor, and taking control of your financial future by learning how the economic system actually works.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Nona Jones, former Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta and bestselling author, shares a powerful perspective on turning rejection into a source of hope, growth, and self-awareness. She explains why rejection is often more about other people's choices than our own worth, and how reframing painful experiences can help us regain a sense of agency and move forward. Nona also breaks down her practical OPEN framework for processing rejection, from observing your thoughts and pausing before reacting to exploring the lessons in the experience and naming your next step. Drawing from her own experiences with personal and professional rejection, she offers a new way to understand adversity and use it as an opportunity for growth.

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Karin Adoni Ben-David is a certified nutritionist and the founder of Clean Diet by Karin. Over the past 20 years she's worked with more than 50,000 clients and impacted millions of people through her content and programs. Her whole approach is that you don't need extreme rules or a rigid plan to get healthy. You need simple habits you can actually stick with. She helps people tune out the conflicting nutrition trends and figure out what really works for them.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

04:34 – Big Food’s Dirty Secret

09:52 – The Blue Zone Blueprint

14:24 – Healthy Eating Isn’t Expensive

19:57 – What Health Really Means

22:02 – Sponsor Break

24:24 – Her Battle With Eating Disorders

29:41 – Choosing Life Over the Disease

32:19 – The Mental Prison of Food

34:11 – Healing Your Relationship With Food

35:53 – Why She Made It Out

37:14 – When Ambition Becomes an Obsession

38:50 – Turning Pain Into Purpose

43:04 – Sponsor Break

46:20 – Why Success Doesn’t Fix Food

55:18 – Pregnancy Starts Before Pregnancy

58:18 – The Silent Cost of Stress

59:40 – Why Entrepreneurs Neglect Health

1:03:25 – What Feeling Healthy Really Feels Like

1:07:01 – Give Yourself More Space

1:10:06 – Living for Your Kids

1:13:07 – The Health Industry’s Biggest Lie

1:15:03 – Seed Oils, Sugar & Alcohol

1:16:09 – The Best Diet Advice

1:17:22 – The One Lesson for Her Kids

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In this "Lessons" episode, Ken Honda, author of *Happy Money*, which has sold over 8 million copies, explores why money can become deeply connected to survival, self-worth, and our definition of success. He explains why knowing when enough is enough can break the cycle of constantly chasing more, how focusing on creating value for others allows money to follow, and why redefining success can lead to greater fulfillment. Ken also shares how finding the right environment, understanding your strengths, and asking deeper questions can transform your relationship with money, work, and life, offering a different perspective on wealth, purpose, and what it truly means to be successful.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Dr. Jud Brewer, Brown University neuroscientist and author of *Unwinding Anxiety*, explains why willpower alone is not enough to break unwanted habits and change behavior. Drawing on neuroscience and his research into habit formation, he explores how the brain learns automatic behaviors through rewarding experiences and how everyday habits can gradually develop into addictive patterns. Dr. Brewer breaks down the role of positive and negative reinforcement, explaining how behaviors can be reinforced by either pursuing pleasure or escaping discomfort. He also reveals why understanding the cues and rewards behind our habits can be more effective than simply trying to exert greater willpower.

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Koya Webb is a former Olympic-hopeful track athlete turned holistic wellness expert. She founded Get Loved Up, an international yoga school and wellness community, and has built a following of more than one million on Instagram. She's the author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce and Wellbeing Rituals, and her work has been featured in Forbes, Goop, NBC, and on The Steve Harvey Show. Her clients have included Stevie Wonder and Les Brown. Today she helps high achievers see what constant striving costs them, and how to build sustainable wellbeing instead of burning out.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro  

04:22 – When Your Identity Gets Taken Away  

06:58 – How to Rebuild After Life Breaks You  

10:42 – Breathwork: Your Nervous System Remote  

13:00 – Why You Need Time to Process  

15:34 – Why Spirituality Comes First  

17:09 – The Wellness Trap for High Achievers  

22:40 – Sponsor Break  

25:01 – Stop Consuming, Start Implementing  

31:20 – How Trauma Puts You in Survival Mode  

34:18 – The Signs You’re Not Okay  

37:47 – You’re Not a Victim, You’re a Creator  

40:57 – Breathe, Cry, Release  

43:20 – Why We’re Afraid to Feel  

45:21 – Sponsor Break  

48:36 – Build a Life You Actually Want  

57:15 – Stop Living for Everyone Else  

1:04:22 – Use Fear as Your Compass  

1:07:53 – Why You Have to Lean Into Fear  

1:12:35 – Koya’s Message for a Better Life  

1:15:02 – Koya’s Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self

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In this "Lessons" episode, Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of Captivate and Cues, breaks down the science behind charisma and what makes people trust, like, and connect with us. She explains why warmth and competence are the two key traits behind strong first impressions, how small communication cues influence the way others perceive us, and why balancing passion, credibility, and reliability is essential for building trust. Vanessa also explores practical ways to signal warmth and competence through words, body language, voice, and visual presentation, offering actionable strategies for becoming more charismatic in professional and personal interactions.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Theresa Payton, the first female White House CIO and CEO of Fortalice Solutions, shares her insights into the evolving world of cybersecurity and the threats facing governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Drawing from her experience protecting the White House, she explains why cyberattacks are a constant threat, how malicious actors target intellectual property and critical systems, and why organizations need to think beyond traditional security risks. Theresa also explores the emerging dangers of quantum computing and its potential to undermine modern encryption, highlighting the importance of preparing several steps ahead of the threats that are still taking shape.

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