Scott Clary: The Truth About Building Real Influence | Motivation | E17

Scott Clary had the career, the title, and the corporate success story. But as he climbed the ranks in sales and marketing, he realized he wanted to do work that felt more meaningful. He wanted to build something that helped people grow, not just businesses. So he launched the Success Story podcast to serve others and have the honest conversations he once needed. Today, the show has surpassed 50 million downloads and continues to inspire listeners around the world. In this episode, Tim Storey sits down with Scott to explore how authenticity, service, and purpose can turn influence into lasting impact. Scott Clary is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and host of Success Story, one of the world’s top-ranked business and leadership podcasts. In this episode, Tim and Scott discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:48) Building Something That Truly Serves People (05:15) Growing a Podcast from Passion to Platform (07:42) Creating Content for the Person You Once Were (10:18) Why Consistency Beats Overnight Success (12:34) What It Means to Be Your Own Advantage (15:06) Influence That Comes from Service (18:47) Trust Builds When You Lead with Integrity (21:25) Why Real Success Starts from Within (27:39) Taking Ownership of Your Path (30:16) The Quiet Power of Humility and Respect Scott Clary is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker known for his work in marketing and media. He hosts the Success Story podcast, which has surpassed 50 million downloads and ranks among the top business and self-development podcasts. His weekly newsletter reaches more than 321,000 subscribers. Over his career, Scott has held leadership roles in sales and marketing across multiple organizations and worked with Fortune 500 brands. Resources Mentioned: Scott’s podcast, Success Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-story-with-scott-d-clary/id1484783544 Scott’s newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com Connect with Scott:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdclary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary/ Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.timstorey.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial If this episode inspired you, leave a review and share it with someone who’s ready for their comeback. Every story has a comeback. What’s yours going to be? Motivation, Self Help, Mindset, Faith, Purpose, Resilience, Mental Health, Healing, Transformation, Inspiration, Growth, Leadership, Comeback, Spirituality, Personal Development, Breakthrough, Overcoming, Growth Mindset, Hope, Life Transformation, Determination, Confidence, Vision