From Safe Jobs to Startup Risk: How Scott Clary Found His Edge in Tech and Business

In this episode of the Investor Mindset Podcast, host Steven Pesavento sits down with Scott Clary to explore his journey from a risk-averse upbringing to taking bold risks in the tech industry. Scott shares how growing up with parents who worked in stable, pension-backed jobs influenced his drive to create a different path. He dives into the world of startups, discusses the concept of extreme ownership, and reveals how he strategically built and invested in businesses with a unique edge. Scott provides insights on leveraging earned secrets, building relationships, and developing an insider's perspective to excel in tech and beyond.


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Key Takeaways

1. Pension Mindset to Startup Risk: Growing up in a risk-averse household pushed Scott to seek riskier opportunities in tech and startups to create his own financial security.

2. Extreme Ownership: Scott's approach to success revolves around taking complete ownership of his career, pushing him to continuously strive for more and never settle.

3. The Power of Equity: Scott discusses how equity ownership can significantly impact career trajectory and why he chose to work with startups for the potential of high-risk, high-reward returns.

4. Finding Your Unfair Advantage: Whether investing in or building businesses, Scott emphasizes the importance of identifying and leveraging your unique skills, knowledge, or networks to create an edge.

5. Specialization over Diversification: Scott explains how concentrating on areas where you have expertise can lead to greater success and why specializing can be more beneficial than diversifying too early

About our Guest
Scott Clary is a serial entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and host of the "Success Story Podcast." Known for his high-energy style and practical insights, Scott has worked with a variety of startups, helping them scale and achieve success through his deep understanding of sales and marketing strategies. He's also a tech investor with a keen eye for companies with unique value propositions. In addition to his business ventures, Scott shares his journey and insights on his popular podcast, where he interviews high-profile guests and explores what it takes to achieve success.


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Meet Steven Pesavento, a seasoned investor and host of The Name Your Number Podcast. At VonFinch Capital, he leverages his expertise to curate top-tier Commercial Real Estate Investments for clients, having raised tens of millions of dollars and achieved successful returns on multiple assets.

Steven's journey in real estate started in Single Family, where he quickly established himself as an operator, flipping over 200 houses in under three years. However, his passion for working with high income earners led him to expand into Commercial, where he focuses on building a business around his ideal client - those seeking flexibility and independence through smart investments.

In his work and life, Steven is driven by a simple but powerful motto: Better Beliefs. Better Habits. Better Action.

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