What if catching COVID cured your stage four cancer… and unlocked your life’s mission?

That’s exactly what happened to Marc Adams, global growth strategist and best-selling author of Secrets to 10Xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free. In this powerful episode of The Root of All Success, Marc sits down with Jason Duncan to share the unbelievable story of how a near-death experience reshaped his entire approach to business, life, and legacy.

From building billion-dollar valuations to discovering how to help business owners exit without giving half their wealth to taxes, Marc reveals the mindset, strategies, and miracles that brought him to the edge—and back. If you're building a business and thinking long-term, this episode will shift your perspective forever.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

How a battle with cancer and COVID changed Marc’s life
The moment a 10-year-old asked the question that reframed his mission
Why 9 out of 10 businesses never sell—and what to do about it
How to build a $100M+ business with intention and purpose
The tax traps most founders don’t see until it’s too late
Structuring deals for tax-free exits (yes, it’s possible—legally)
The mindset shift from private equity greed to generational impact
Why systems, people, and clear planning matter more than hype

👉 Want to learn how to build, scale, and exit your business tax-free?
📚 Get Marc’s book: Secrets to 10Xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free

Who is Marc Adams?

Marc Adams is a sought-after strategy mentor and the best-selling author of Secrets to 10xing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax-Free. In his book, he shares exactly what business owners need to focus on to multiply their company’s value and secure tax-free exits. But Marc’s story goes far beyond traditional business success.

At the height of his career, Marc had achieved remarkable milestones—taking a company from $140 million to a $1 billion valuation, building a $30 million revenue stream from scratch in Southeast Asia in 18 months with no budget, and turning around a loss-making $15 million business to exit for $140 million. Many would consider these the pinnacle of success. But for Marc, his greatest triumph came from an entirely different battle. He was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given just six months to live. Faced with this diagnosis, it was a heartfelt comment from his 10-year-old son, Thomas, that shifted his mindset and gave him the strength to fight.

Marc Adams Website Link: http://www.acquisitions4you.com/

Marc Adams Social Media Link: https://x.com/marc1adams/

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