The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

From the streets of Manchester to global recognition, Dr. Rob Kelly—known as the Addiction Doctor—shares his extraordinary story of hitting rock bottom and rising to become one of the world’s leading voices in recovery and neuroscience. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Dr. Rob reveals: ✅ The truth about addiction: “It’s not the drinking, it’s the thinking.” ✅ Why trauma is the real root of addiction—and how to rewire the brain to heal. ✅ His no-nonsense, Gordon Ramsay–style approach that achieves a 98% success rate with over 11,000 patients. ✅ How entrepreneurs and high-achievers can overcome limiting beliefs using neuroscience. ✅ His personal journey from session musician at Abbey Road Studios to world-renowned recovery expert featured on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, and more. Whether you’re battling addiction, overcoming personal trauma, or striving for entrepreneurial success, Dr. Rob’s story and strategies will shift your perspective and give you tools to unlock your potential. Who is Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD? Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms. Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news.  A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard Medical School) study on the stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues.   Dr. Kelly created Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVDs used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. He has lectured on addiction and trauma at high-profile universities, national conferences, treatment facilities, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals. Dr Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the past 20 years. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”.   Dr. Robb Kelly’s Website Link:  www.robbkelly.com Dr. Robb Kelly’s  Social Media Link:  https://www.instagram.com/addiction_doctor/ https://www.facebook.com/drrobb.kelly.1 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine going bankrupt at 21 with over a quarter-million dollars in debt—only to rebuild and create brands that now reach millions worldwide. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Nick Edmundson, did. Nick is the Founder & CEO of Wandering Weddings, the global hub for adventurous couples who want rule-free, epic celebrations. From washing cars for $6.50 an hour to running multiple successful brands—including a die-cast racing venture called Tiny Track Cars—Nick’s story is one of persistence, creativity, and never letting other people’s limits define his own. In this episode, we dive into: The $250,000 car business disaster that forced him into bankruptcy at 21 How he turned photography into a thriving business and simplified success with his wife Building Wandering Weddings into a worldwide platform Balancing business with family life while protecting his time Why persistence—not intelligence—is the ultimate success key Nick also shares how joining the Exiter Club mastermind shifted his mindset, taught him the power of delegation, and helped him move from being the brand to running the brand. 👉 Whether you’re chasing freedom, rebuilding after failure, or looking for a model of persistence, Nick’s journey will inspire you. Who is Nick Edmundson? Nick Edmundson is the Founder & CEO of Wandering Weddings, an elopement and intimate wedding planning platform dedicated to adventurous couples who value unique, rule-free celebrations in epic landscapes. Based in Poulsbo, Washington, he launched the venture to help couples craft elopements that reflect their passions rather than conforming to tradition. Wandering Weddings operates as both an inspiration hub and a vendor directory—featuring hundreds of couples and specialized service providers like photographers, planners, and florists across the globe. Nick has highlighted how interest in adventure elopements has surged post-pandemic, with daily site traffic climbing from around 30–40 organic clicks to as many as 1,400–1,500 users Nick Edmundson’s Website Link:  wanderingweddings.com Nick Edmundson’s  Social Media Link:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingweddings Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special solo episode of The Root of All Success, I (Jason Duncan) dive into the life and legacy of Napoleon Hill—one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in personal achievement. Hill interviewed the titans of industry and wrote the frameworks that shaped generations, yet privately, he wrestled with the same issue that destroys countless entrepreneurs today: a lack of self-discipline. I’ll share: Hill’s hidden battle with discipline and the turning point that saved him How self-discipline powers every success principle—from persistence to planning My own story of drifting, losing focus, and how discipline transformed my business Why you can’t out-strategize a lack of discipline in business, marriage, or life If you’re struggling to stay consistent or focused, this episode will hit home. Success doesn’t belong to the smartest or most connected—it belongs to the disciplined. 🌟 Stay Connected with Jason Duncan  📖 Learn more: ⁠therealjasonduncan.com⁠  🎙 Listen to The Root of All Success: ⁠therootofallsuccess.com⁠  🚀 Join the Mastermind: ⁠theexiterclub.com⁠  📱 Instagram: ⁠@therealjasonduncan⁠  💼 LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/therealjasonduncan⁠ 💡 About The Real Jason Duncan Jason helps entrepreneurs #ExitWithoutExiting, freeing them from daily operations while keeping ownership and profits. Subscribe for more strategies on achieving true freedom and living with purpose. 👉 Don’t Forget: ✔ Like, comment, and share this video if it resonated with you.  ✔ Subscribe to the channel for weekly content on entrepreneurship and success. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! ⁠https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast⁠. Jason's Website Link   Jason's Social Media Facebook Instagram Linkedin Youtube Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the thing holding your business back… is you? In this special guest episode, Jason Duncan returns to the Not Your Average Financial Podcast to share how a single decision to focus completely changed the trajectory of his company. From nearly purchasing a truck and RV dealership to tripling membership in his mastermind, Jason breaks down the mindset shift that helped him scale, systematize, and reclaim his time. You’ll hear how he turned Exeter Club into a movement—and why "own it, don’t run it" is more than a motto. It’s a challenge to entrepreneurs everywhere to stop building prisons disguised as businesses. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why "diversification" can be a dangerous lie The real reason most entrepreneurs stay stuck in the grind How Jason’s XOS framework builds scalable, exit-ready businesses The difference between owner-operators, owner-managers, and owner-investors Why attention is more powerful than time How the Bank On Yourself strategy reduces financial stress for founders The most important question Jason would ask if you never heard from him again 🌟 Stay Connected with Jason Duncan  📖 Learn more: ⁠therealjasonduncan.com⁠  🎙 Listen to The Root of All Success: ⁠therootofallsuccess.com⁠  🚀 Join the Mastermind: ⁠theexiterclub.com⁠  📱 Instagram: ⁠@therealjasonduncan⁠  💼 LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/therealjasonduncan⁠ 💡 About The Real Jason Duncan Jason helps entrepreneurs #ExitWithoutExiting, freeing them from daily operations while keeping ownership and profits. Subscribe for more strategies on achieving true freedom and living with purpose. 👉 Don’t Forget: ✔ Like, comment, and share this video if it resonated with you.  ✔ Subscribe to the channel for weekly content on entrepreneurship and success. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! ⁠https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast⁠. Jason's Website Link   Jason's Social Media Facebook Instagram Linkedin Youtube Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Luke Boyenger, a fractional CFO and financial strategist at Kruzumi, shares his journey from witnessing his family's business collapse to saving others from similar fates. He emphasizes that chasing revenue can jeopardize profitability and highlights the importance of aligning business models for growth. Luke discusses how simple financial reviews can be transformative and reveals how many entrepreneurs leave significant profits on the table. His insights on cultivating profit-first habits provide essential guidance for founders seeking stability and success.

Would you walk away from millions to help others master their money—and their mindset? That’s exactly what Derrick Kinney did. After building a massively successful financial advisory firm, Derrick realized he wanted more than wealth—he wanted to make an impact. In this empowering episode of The Root of All Success, host Jason Duncan talks with the bestselling author of Good Money Revolution about the deeper purpose behind wealth and how to use money as a force for good. Derrick unpacks how anyone—no matter their income level—can shift from scarcity to generosity and build a life that’s profitable and purposeful. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why Derrick sold his thriving financial firm at the peak The difference between making money and making an impact How your mindset and money beliefs are connected What he teaches millionaires (and what works for everyone) The power of linking giving to growth Why generosity is a business advantage How to design a financial plan aligned with your values What’s really holding people back from wealth Practical steps to escape debt and start building good money habits 👉 Want to build wealth with purpose? 📚 Grab Derrick’s book Good Money Revolution 🎧 Listen to The Good Money Podcast 🌐 Visit: www.goodmoneyframework.com Who is Derrick Kinney? Derrick Kinney is widely considered one of the most engaging and down-to-earth money and business experts in the country. He built one of America’s top financial firms and helped countless clients become millionaires. Then, he sold it to give everyone access to his Middle-Class to Millionaire Playbook. As America’s Financial Educator, he’s a sought-after guest on top podcasts and a go-to expert on FOX, CNN, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. He’s also the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Good Money Revolution. Derrick Kinney’s Website Link:  https://successforadvisors.com Derrick Kinney’s  Social Media Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickkinney https://www.instagram.com/derricktkinney/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if selling your small business felt as strategic—and profitable—as a Wall Street deal? That’s the mission of Scott Weavil, founder of Sierra Pacific Partners and a former corporate M&A attorney who walked away from billion-dollar boardrooms to help small business owners get the exits they deserve. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan and Scott unpack what really happens during the business sale process—from valuation myths and buyer psychology to why most founders unknowingly sabotage their own deals. If you’re thinking about exiting, scaling for sale, or simply want to increase the value of your business, this episode will shift your mindset and sharpen your strategy. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why most businesses aren’t ready to sell—and how to fix it The biggest mistakes owners make when preparing to exit How to position your company for acquisition in the lower middle market What buyers are really looking for (hint: it’s not just your numbers) Why recurring revenue and owner independence drive valuation The “Denali Test” and how it reveals risk in your operations How Scott helps small business owners sell without selling out What every founder should do 1–2 years before they even think about exiting 👉 Ready to explore your exit strategy the right way? 📍 Learn more: www.sierrapacificpartners.com 📧 Connect with Scott: scott@sierrapacificpartners.com 🎧 Listen to this and other episodes on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube Who is Scott Weavi? Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor to publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg on franchising topics. Scott Weavil’s Website Link:  www.sierrapacificpartners.com Scott Weavil’s  Social Media Link:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottweavil/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/scottweavil Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@sierrapacificpartners8563 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think starting a business is the only way to build wealth? Think again. In this episode, Jason Duncan sits down with Jon Ostenson, one of the top franchise consultants in the country and author of Non-Food Franchising, to break the myth that entrepreneurship has to start from scratch. Jon reveals why buying into the right franchise can often be smarter, faster, and far less risky than launching your own idea. He shares what kinds of businesses are booming right now (hint: it’s not restaurants), how his clients are earning passive income while keeping their day jobs, and why the franchise model is becoming the go-to strategy for corporate execs and investors alike. Whether you’re dreaming of your first business or looking to diversify your portfolio, this conversation will open your eyes to a different path to success. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why franchising beats traditional startups for many entrepreneurs The real reason non-food franchises are exploding What makes a franchise “semi-passive” (and why it matters) Common myths and mistakes around franchise ownership How busy professionals can build wealth without quitting Red flags to avoid when picking a franchise model Industries that are booming (and the ones Jon won’t touch) How Jon helps buyers navigate over 600 franchise options Why franchising is now a hot topic with investors and execs 📘 Grab Jon's book: Non-Food Franchising 🌐 Learn more: www.franbridgeconsulting.com 📥 Free franchise info kit: [Contact Jon directly through his site] Who is Jon Ostenson? Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor to publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg on franchising topics. Jon Ostenson’s Website Link:  https://franbridgeconsulting.com/ Jon Ostenson’s  Social Media Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/ https://www.facebook.com/JonOstenson1/ https://twitter.com/Jon_Ostenson https://www.youtube.com/@JonOstensonFBC Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jason Duncan, a serial entrepreneur and founder of The Exiter Club, as he flips the script and shares his expertise on the 'exit without exiting' concept. He reveals how business owners can retain ownership while stepping back from daily operations. Through his 7-stage Exiter Operating System, he discusses practical delegation strategies and the mindset shift needed for growth. Jason also highlights the importance of creating a self-sustaining business, empowering leaders to reclaim their time and freedom.

What if your ideal clients found you while you slept? In this episode of The Root of All Success, host Jason Duncan sits down with YouTube strategist and founder of Be The Hero Studios, Nate Woodbury. With over 60 channels scaled into seven-figure lead generators, Nate reveals how his team wins YouTube's search engine—not the algorithm lottery. From his early days in web design to discovering that one YouTube video could outperform an entire website, Nate's journey is packed with insight. He breaks down how keyword-first strategy, simple tracking systems, and search-driven content can turn YouTube into your most powerful lead engine. If you're tired of chasing views and ready to convert attention into action, this one’s for you. Takeaways: Why keyword-first videos beat viral content for business growth How Nate scaled 60+ YouTube channels to generate qualified leads What most entrepreneurs misunderstand about content fatigue How long-form video is still king in the next 24 months The underrated YouTube metric that predicts real pipeline results Why substance > style when it comes to YouTube success Ready to dominate YouTube search and grow your leads on autopilot? Learn more about Nate’s strategies at BeTheHeroStudios.com Who is Nate Woodbury? Nate Woodbury is a renowned producer of over 60 successful YouTube channels, specializing in helping coaches and speakers transform their expertise into thriving platforms of thought leadership. With a proven, tactical strategy to dominate YouTube search, Nate has consistently delivered measurable results, turning subscribers into high-quality leads. Backed by a dedicated team of 35 experts, Nate offers a comprehensive Done-For-You system, making YouTube Lead Generation seamless and predictable for his clients. Nate Woodbury’s Website Link:  https://betheherostudios.com/ Nate Woodbury’s  Social Media Link:  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-woodbury Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betheheronate/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NateWoodbury Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices