➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestWilbur Ross, billionaire investor and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has been a titan of American business and politics for over five decades. As founder of WL Ross & Co., he orchestrated more than $400 billion in corporate restructurings, earning the title "King of Bankruptcy" for his ability to revive struggling companies. Ross's transformative touch reshaped industries from steel to textiles, creating billion-dollar enterprises and saving countless jobs. His strategic brilliance has garnered numerous accolades, including Japan's Order of the Rising Sun.As U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2017-2021) under President Donald Trump, Ross was instrumental in reshaping America's economic landscape. He spearheaded the USMCA trade deal, projected to add $68 billion to the U.S. economy, and launched the $20 billion "Build Back Better" initiative to boost American competitiveness. Ross's tenure saw record-breaking settlements and aggressive championing of U.S. interests globally. His unique blend of corporate expertise and public service has left an indelible mark on both Wall Street and Washington, cementing his legacy as a true American business and political powerhouse. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/secretaryross/ https://x.com/secretaryross/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Risks-Returns-Creating-Success-Business/dp/1510781714/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ The Product Boss Podcast - https://www.theproductboss.com/podcastNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryDemostack - https://www.demostack.comMiro - https://miro.com/successpodPolicygenius - https://www.policygenius.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:10 - Wilbur Ross' Journey10:12 - Hard Work for Early Career Professionals16:35 - Shifting Mindsets24:33 - How Worried Should We Be About the US Economy?28:39 - The Threat to Hard Work in the Social Media Era38:47 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast39:28 - Why Work in Government?42:56 - Ross’ Key Policies in Office49:50 - Why Do Younger Generations Criticize the US?59:44 - Global Risks Today1:07:50 - Should the US Partner More With China?1:16:51 - Wilbur Ross' Final Lesson

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