The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

What if selling your business isn’t the only way to exit it? In this special guest episode, Jason Duncan appears on Mr. Biz Radio with Ken Wentworth to explain the power of his Exit Without Exiting strategy. He shares how he went from being a fired schoolteacher to founding 13 businesses, exiting four, and discovering what nearly all entrepreneurs get wrong: building a business that revolves around themselves. Jason breaks down his XOS Framework, the three tiers of entrepreneurship, and how he helps business owners reclaim their time, multiply value, and finally live a life they control. Whether you're running a 7-figure company or grinding in the weeds, this episode offers the blueprint to break free. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: Why most business owners can’t sell—even when they want to The three tiers of entrepreneurship: operator, manager, investor How Jason exited a multimillion-dollar company without selling it Why chasing opportunity leads to burnout Building the Exiter Club and focusing on legacy The mindset shift required to scale and step away SOPs: Why they matter and how most people overcomplicate them The freedom of building a business that thrives without you 👉 Ready to scale without selling? 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and grab Jason’s book at therealjasonduncan.com 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 best thing you ever did for your business… was sell it?
In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Mitch McGinley, a business broker and exit advisor specializing in boutique fitness, wellness, and health brands. Mitch shares his journey from flipping boutique hotels and running a community yoga studio to helping over 60 wellness business owners sell and scale with confidence. Now living in Madrid with his family, Mitch reflects on what it takes to exit successfully—profit, systems, and letting go emotionally. Whether you’re thinking of selling your studio or simply want to stop being the center of it, this conversation is packed with clarity, honesty, and practical insights you won’t hear anywhere else. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: * Why the best businesses sell without the owner at the center * How Mitch and his wife sold their yoga studio for nearly 5x their investment * What most boutique fitness owners get wrong about exits * The real reason emotional attachment kills deals * Why selling to the first interested buyer is usually a mistake * The 3 things buyers look for in a wellness business * Trends in boutique fitness and wellness M&A * Why being authentic and debt-free fuels long-term success 👉 Want to exit without regret?
💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and connect with Mitch at boutiquefitnessbroker.com Who is Mitch McGinley? Mitch is a business broker and exit planning advisor specializing in boutique fitness, health and wellness. He originally worked in hotel management, and then with an investor who was flipping boutique hotels in San Diego. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife Karson found the opportunity to buy their favorite community yoga studio. During that time he began working with mindbody as education faculty, teaching at mindbody universities all over the world. After successfully selling his studio in 2019, he was licensed as a business broker and merged all of his worlds to help other business owners in this industry maximize their exit. He has helped facilitate over 60 transactions in the past five years, with over $10M in transacted value in 2024 alone. He is currently living in Madrid with his family, having an incredible experience.  Mitch McGinley’s Website Link: https://boutiquefitnessbroker.com/ Mitch McGinley’s Social Media Link: Instagram: www.instagram.com/@boutiquefitnessbroker Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you leave a stable job, live in a school bus, and launch a business on your honeymoon? That’s exactly what Phil Risher did. In this in-person episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with the founder of Phlash Consulting to uncover how he went from paying off $30K in student loans to building a 7-figure marketing agency serving home service businesses—all within a few years. Phil breaks down how solving a single local business’s problem sparked an entire company, the lead management mistakes most owners make, and how systematizing marketing helped multiple clients scale and exit. If you're a service-based founder ready to grow fast (without burning out), this episode is packed with game-changing insights. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: Why lead management is more important than lead generation How Phil scaled by “firing himself” from every role The Flash Customer Journey Framework: Visibility, Conversion, Retargeting How to set your business up for a high-value acquisition The two biggest marketing mistakes home service businesses make Why most business owners overspend without tracking ROI How he bootstrapped and scaled with no debt or outside funding Why a calm, debt-free life created the foundation for fast growth 👉 Want to grow your business without guesswork? 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and connect with Phil at phlashconsulting.com Who is Phil Risher? Phil Risher is the founder of Phlash Consulting, a digital marketing firm focused on helping home service businesses like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies grow their sales and maintain full schedules. After paying off $30,000 in student loans and saving $60,000 by age 25, Phil transitioned from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car to entrepreneurship. He used his skills in SEO, email marketing, and social media to help a local duct cleaning company triple its profits, leading to the creation of Phlash Consulting. Today, Phlash Consulting is a seven-figure business that has helped clients scale their revenue by millions and achieve successful exits at 5-10x multiples. Phil’s insights have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance, and he has appeared on industry-leading podcasts like "Jobber’s Masters of Home Services" and "The Green Industry Podcast." His team now serves businesses across North America and Canada, helping them grow through data-driven digital marketing strategies. Phil Risher’s Website Link:  https://phlashconsulting.com/ Phil Risher’s Social Media Link: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phlashconsulting/videos Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could build a tech company used by millions—without spending a dollar on marketing or hiring a team? In this in-person episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Don Sevcik, founder of MathCelebrity.ai, a math tutoring AI platform serving over 8 million users annually—organically. Don shares how he turned a tutoring side hustle into a global platform using SEO, smart design, and relentless focus. From writing books to battling Common Core confusion, Don’s journey proves you don’t need VC money, paid ads, or a big team to make a massive impact. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: How Don bootstrapped a global edtech company with zero ad spend Why pattern recognition (not hype) is the key to smart scaling What sparked the idea for MathCelebrity.ai How SEO outperformed every growth hack What authorship taught him about product simplicity Why entrepreneurs should master inversion thinking The secret to creating sticky user experiences Staying lean, focused, and global—without burnout 👉 Want to grow your impact without growing your overhead? 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and visit mathcelebrity.ai to explore Don’s work. Don Sevcik’s Website Link:  www.liquidliner.com Don Sevcik’s Social Media Link: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mathcelebrity Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/donsevcik YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Mathcelebrity Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine losing your dream job—and turning that loss into a multi-million-dollar business you barely have to operate. In this special crossover episode, Jason Duncan joins Mike Stohler on The Richer Geek Podcast to share how he went from laid-off schoolteacher to award-winning entrepreneur and founder of the Exeter Club. Jason dives deep into how most entrepreneurs accidentally build themselves into prisons—and how he created the Exit Without Exiting method to help business owners build wealth, freedom, and legacy without burning out. Jason shares honest lessons about mistakes he made, the power of focus, and why exiting doesn’t have to mean selling. If you're an entrepreneur stuck in the grind, this conversation will give you a proven blueprint to scale smartly—and live fully. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: Why “job security” is a myth—and how to pivot wisely How Jason accidentally built a business with no exit plan The three tiers of entrepreneurship: operator, manager, investor Why 97% of entrepreneurs stay stuck in operator mode How Exit Without Exiting became Jason’s signature method Why diversifying too fast can ruin your momentum How to scale through systems, not sacrifice The mindset shift every founder needs to achieve true freedom 👉 Tired of building a business that owns you? 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and get Jason’s free resources at therealjasonduncan.com. 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 your biggest frustration at work could become your biggest opportunity? In this in-person episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Tyler Dunagin, founder of TurnServe, to explore how he left a comfortable corporate career, solved a personal business pain point, and scaled a company to over 1000% growth—landing on the Inc. 5000 list. Tyler shares how TurnServe evolved from a simple turnover services company into a scalable platform with self-performing brands, private equity backing, and a growing national footprint. If you're stuck inside a system that isn't working, Tyler’s story will inspire you to build something better, think bigger, and create lasting impact through entrepreneurship. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: Why you should start businesses to solve real-world problems How Tyler scaled TurnServe without losing culture or quality The importance of building systems with the end in mind What most entrepreneurs get wrong about scaling fast How to attract private equity backing (and what investors really look for) Why culture and innovation must evolve together How Tyler views entrepreneurship as his professional playground Lessons on managing explosive growth while maintaining mission focus 👉 Ready to turn your frustration into your fortune? Who is Tyler Dunagin? In 2018, Tyler Dunagin founded Turnserv, a platform delivering market-leading solutions and partnering with some of the largest property management companies in the industry. Under Tyler's leadership as CEO, the company achieved over 1,000% revenue growth, expanded to multiple locations, and secured private equity backing. These milestones landed Turnserv within the top 500 of the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious list celebrating America’s fastest-growing companies. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Tyler has been nominated for multiple industry awards, including EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, recognized by Crain's and numerous other publications, and has appeared as a guest on some of the most prominent podcasts in the field. Tyler began his professional journey managing single-family real estate investments and flipping houses for investors. By his mid-twenties, he was overseeing $250 million in assets under management in the multifamily real estate market. In his late twenties, he left corporate America to pursue an opportunity to provide innovative solutions for the multifamily market he knew so well. Tyler Dunagin’s Website Link:  www.liquidliner.com Tyler Dunagin’s Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdunagin/ https://x.com/tylerjdunagin Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine getting laid off from a "secure" government job right after welcoming your fourth child—and turning that setback into a thriving real estate investing empire! In this special in-person interview, Jason Duncan sits down with Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income, to reveal how he went from employee to financially free entrepreneur through passive income strategies. Dustin shares how one $317 rental property became the catalyst for quitting his 9-to-5 at age 37, how to build financial freedom without risking everything, and the biggest mindset shifts that helped him succeed in the competitive world of real estate. 👉 Whether you're just getting started in real estate investing or looking for inspiration to leave your corporate job behind, this episode will show you how to create real wealth and live life on your own terms! 🔑 Takeaways: How Dustin bought his first rental property with little risk The real steps to achieving passive income fast Why traditional "job security" is often a myth How mindset impacts your wealth-building journey First action steps if you want to create financial independence through real estate Who is Dustin Heiner? Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and the Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). Becoming successfully unemployed at 37 by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help 1 MILLION people invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom. Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com and REWBCON, Dustin Heiner has become one of the leading experts in real estate rental properties. Dustin started MasterPassiveIncome.com from his home in 2015 while working full-time, being married with four children, owning and operating two other businesses, and actively investing in real estate. He is passionate about his mission to help others become successfully unemployed and never need a job again. Since then, Dustin Heiner has helped countless people start investing in real estate rental properties. Even for those living in expensive cities, he teaches strategies to invest successfully across the country. Dustin Heiner’s Website Link:  www.masterpassiveincome.com Dustin Heiner’s Social Media Link:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterPassiveInc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/masterpassiveincome Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you lost your dream job overnight? In this special episode, Jason Duncan shares his raw and inspiring journey from schoolteacher to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Interviewed by Phil Risher on The Phlash Podcast, Jason walks through the pivotal moments that forced him to leave teaching and launch a business with no prior experience—eventually leading him to create the "Exit Without Exiting" framework that helps entrepreneurs regain their freedom without giving up their companies. From closing multimillion-dollar lighting contracts without knowing what he was doing, to fighting financial struggles, burnout, and regret, Jason gets real about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—and how he helps other business owners avoid the same mistakes. How Jason closed his first multimillion-dollar deal (by accident) Why relationships and persistence matter more than "knowing it all" How financial stress nearly stole precious moments with family The painful lessons from the "eye off the ball" moment What "Exit Without Exiting" really means and why it matters Why entrepreneurs must watch their finances like a hawk How to truly be present in your business and life The key difference between owner-operators, owner-managers, and owner-investors 👉 If you're an entrepreneur chasing growth but risking burnout, this episode is your blueprint for building wealth—and freedom—on your own terms. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: How Jason closed his first multimillion-dollar deal (by accident) Why relationships and persistence matter more than "knowing it all" How financial stress nearly stole precious moments with family The painful lessons from the "eye off the ball" moment What "Exit Without Exiting" really means and why it matters Why entrepreneurs must watch their finances like a hawk How to truly be present in your business and life The key difference between owner-operators, owner-managers, and owner-investors 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 happens when you sell over 100 companies and still feel empty inside? In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Eddie Wilson, known as The King of Exits, to talk about the reality behind selling businesses, what most entrepreneurs miss when chasing success, and how to build something truly lasting—personally and professionally. Eddie has owned more than 125 businesses and exited over 100 of them. But it wasn’t until he hit rock bottom emotionally—after selling 76 companies for over $1 billion—that he realized real success isn’t about exits. It’s about time, purpose, and intentionality. Eddie shares hard-earned lessons about financial readiness, emotional health, and the legacy-building mindset that changed his life. 🔑 Takeaways from this episode: What Eddie learned from losing $30M in his first unintentional exit The five phases of business every entrepreneur goes through Why most business owners build a prison they can’t escape How to systematize your business using the Empire Operating System The three pillars of time, wealth, and purpose—and why purpose matters most The truth about post-exit depression (and how to avoid it) How philanthropy became Eddie’s most fulfilling venture Why you need to stop chasing money and start tracking time 👉 If you're building a business but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled—this episode will shift your mindset. 💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and share this episode with someone chasing exits but missing meaning. Who is Eddie Wilson? Eddie Wilson is a businessman known as the “King of Exits.” He has owned over 125 companies and exited over 85 of them successfully. His current private equity firm Collective Influence has significant holdings as well. The PE firm owns Think Realty, American Association of Private Lenders, Apticode, FitCon, Tax-Free Crypto, Because Coffee, The Power Room, Money Is, and around 10 other companies.   Eddie is also known for creating an operating system that systematically manages his company's growth, allowing him the greatest odds for success. His operating system is known as the Empire Operating System   With all of his success in his 40s, he has turned his efforts to humanitarian non-profit activities with his foundation, Impact Others. Eddie Wilson’s Website Link:  https://aspiretour.com/ Eddie Wilson’s Social Media Link:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddie_wilson3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EddieWilsonIII LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiewilsonofficial/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the path to generational wealth didn’t involve tenants, toilets, or even touching real estate?In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan welcomes Jack Bosch, a German immigrant who came to the U.S. with two suitcases and no money—and went on to build a real estate empire through land flipping. Jack shares how he developed the Forever Cash model, a system for transforming short-term gains into lifelong wealth.You’ll hear how he and his wife flipped over 5,000 land deals, navigated the 2008 crash without going under, and shifted from quick flips to a wealth strategy that will outlast generations. If you’re still chasing quick cash, this episode may just flip your mindset.🔑 Takeaways from this episode: What “Forever Cash” means and why it changes the wealth game How land flipping works (and why it’s an untapped goldmine) The biggest misconceptions about land vs. house flipping Jack’s #1 rule for building wealth without burnout Why living below your means is the real flex The mindset shift from earning to accumulating How to delay gratification—and enjoy it Building a business your kids want to inherit 👉 Ready to build wealth that outlives you?💡 Subscribe to The Root of All Success and share this episode with anyone chasing more than just the next paycheck.Who is Jack Bosch?Jack Bosch is a real estate investor, financial expert, and bestselling author who turned his journey from arriving in the U.S. with two suitcases into a multi-million-dollar land business. Originally from Germany, he and his wife, Michelle, have flipped over 5,000 properties and developed the “Forever Cash” model, helping over 1,000 people build wealth through their educational programs. Jack has been featured on top real estate podcasts and is the host of The Jack Bosch Show. With expertise in land flipping, seller financing, and multi-family investing, he has built a following of over 300k on social media.Jack Bosch’s Website Link: www.landprofitgenerator.comJack Bosch’s Social Media Link:https://www.instagram.com/jack.bosch/https://www.facebook.com/joachim.bosch.1Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices