Episode 98 | Scott D. Clary – A Masterclass on Content Creation, Podcasting & YouTube Growth

Scott D. Clary, host of the Success Story Podcast (a globally top-ranked show), joins me for a deep dive into the mindset, strategy, and inspiration behind building a successful career in content creation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to grow a podcast and turn it into a long-term digital asset

✅ Content creator tips for staying consistent and inspired

✅ Proven marketing strategies for podcasters & entrepreneurs

✅ How to use YouTube growth strategies to scale your audience

✅ The role of AI tools for content creators

✅ Insights into the future of social media platforms

✅ The mindset, tools & energy behind Scott’s rise as a globally respected creator

Whether you’re an athlete looking to start your content creation journey, a podcaster looking to level up, an entrepreneur looking for some direct content guidance, YouTuber, or digital creator, this conversation is a complete MASTERCLASS on inspired content creation and podcast growth.

Website: www.successstorypodcast.com

Dan Martell Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg_RG2OKpGc

Youtube: @scottdclary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary/?hl=en

Quick shot out to Craig Siegel for the connection @CraigSiegel

Shot outs mentioned:

Naval Ravikant: https://www.instagram.com/naval/?hl=en

Gary Vee: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/?hl=en

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Episode 97 features 6x World Record Holder Adventure Athlete Matt Dawson! This episode is all about “Leaving Comfort & Finding Clarity: The Adventure of Surrender”."

Matt “Dawson” Dawson is a former Wall Street investment banker turned world record holder endurance athlete, and author. After battling high-functioning depression and personal loss, he left the corporate grind to seek purpose through extreme adventure. Dawson has completed the Seven Summits, rowed across the Atlantic, skied to the South Pole, and holds the solo speed record across the Mojave Desert. Today, he leads the Dawson’s Peak Foundation, helping others transform through challenge, service, and the philosophy he calls Strength in Surrender.

Quick shot out to Stefano Bonzi for the connection, check out www.bonzirecording.com for all your recording needs

Dawson's' IG: @dawsonspeak https://www.instagram.com/dawsonspeak/?hl=en

Dawson's Website: https://dawsonspeak.com/

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Episode 96 features former pro NFL player turned CEO of “Fathead” Chris Hetherington! This episode is all about "inspired brand building."

After playing football at Yale and attending Harvard business school, Chris played 11 seasons in the NFL, carving out a career built on grit, adaptability, and relentless work ethic. And now as a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Fathead, Chris brings a rare combination of high-performance mindset and business acumen to the table. In this episode, we unpack what it takes to evolve — mentally, spiritually, and financially — and how he’s using brand identity, growth metrics, and leadership to transform Fathead into a modern legacy brand.

Chris' IG: @cheth44 https://www.instagram.com/cheth44?igsh=bzB2dWRmdzhhbzJ3

Fathead IG: https://www.instagram.com/fathead/?hl=en

Fathead YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fathead

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Episode 95 features former pro beach volleyball players turned coaches and podcasters: John Mayer of LMU Beach Volleyball, Billy Allen of Stanford Beach, and Travis Mehwriter of Florida State Beach! John & Billy co-host a great podcast called Coach Your Brains out, and Travis hosts the Sandcast podcast with Tri Bourne. This episode is a part 2 to a great episode of Sandcast meets coach your brains out meets Within The Game!

Pt 1 - Coaches Roundtable on Sandcast: https://youtu.be/WyDfj7jlvGU?si=VCUr_ng3-vmD8zNy

@SANDCASTPodcast (Travis Mewhirer & Tri Bourne)

@coachyourbrainsout (John Mayer & Billy Allen)

IG: @sandcast_podcast @coachyourbrain

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Episode 94 features "The Ancestral Athlete" Evin Keane! Evin is a movement expert and performance coach specializing in ancestral health, functional movement, and athletic longevity. He combines ancient training principles with modern techniques to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and aid recovery. Evin shares his expertise through social media and his YouTube channel, where he offers valuable insights on mobility, strength, and holistic health for athletes.

IG: @the.ancestral.athlete

https://www.instagram.com/the.ancestral.athlete/?hl=en

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Episode 93 features Ike Wynter - Ike is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who turns reclaimed wood into stunning, nostalgia-driven masterpieces—featured in the New York Stock Exchange, the Milwaukee Bucks, and beyond. A former manager for Charlie Rocket, Ike’s journey began in his family’s junk removal business, where he saw beauty in the discarded. His delusional optimism and relentless creativity have earned him national recognition, a feature on NBC Nightly News, and even the honor of throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. From social media success to high-profile collaborations, Ike proves that passion, belief, inspiration, and hustle can turn dreams into reality.

IG: @ike_wynter

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

0:00 - Introduction

2:31 - What is inspired living?

4:10 - Using inspired living into action

6:37 - Ike's entrepreneurial journey

9:42 - Delusional optimism

12:25 - Book promotion

13:22 - Charlie and Ike's connection

19:00 - Mental health challenges

25:04 - Small waves music ad

25:44 - Overcoming pressure

31:22 - Tapping into your creative flow

39:40 - Stretchlyfe adspot

40:50 - Breaking rhythms

42:18 - The manifesting concept

47:05 - The champion mindset

53:01 - How you crack the code of Social media

56:30 - Conclusion

Episode 92 features Savvy Simo - A pro beach volleyball player and 2x NCAA champion at UCLA, she won twice on the AVP in 2024. Known for her resilience, authenticity, and vulnerability, she openly shares her journey with anxiety and the pressures of competition, advocating for mental health and a growth mindset on and off the court.

IG: @savvysimo

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Episode 91: Featuring Randy Stoklos - “Randy Stoklos is a legendary beach volleyball icon and the original ‘King of the Beach.’ Ranking 3rd all-time in tournament wins and the first player to surpass $1 million in career prize earnings, Randy's impact on the sport is in itself inspiring. Beyond the sand, he made his mark in pop culture with his memorable role as Rolo in the movie "Sideout".

IG: @randystoklos

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:53 - The concept of Inspired living
• 4:01 - The Inspired athlete
• 7:01 - The uninspired athlete
• 11:23 - The power of Affirmation and the Subconscious mind
• 16:25 - The power in other's belief in you
• 23:56 - Book promotion
• 24:53 - The difference in the winning and Champion mindset
• 31:29 - The relatability of winning and champion mindset in life
• 36:45 - Understanding the motivations for winning
• 42:25 - Visualization
• 46:31 - Stretchlyfe Advert
• 47:40 - More on Visualization
• 52:00 - The Zone and Flow State
• 54:39 - Can the flow state be practiced?
• 58:52 - Randy's experience as the inspired entrepreneur
• 1:05:06 - Advice on being a marketable player
• 1:09:33 - The commercialization in Branding
• 1:13:47 - The Idea of Franchising
• 1:19:05 - What Randy's fulfillment post retirement would be?
• 1:21:24 - Outro