The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan
The Real Jason Duncan
Welcome to The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan—a podcast where I uncover the real stories behind today's most successful entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, artists, and leaders. In every episode, I dive deep into honest, unfiltered conversations that reveal how these trailblazers define success, overcome challenges, and craft transformative strategies to excel in their industries. I'm not just your host—I'm an entrepreneur behind 12 thriving ventures and the founder of The Exiter Club, a mastermind community dedicated to living #TheExitLifestyle. I built XOS™ (The Exiter Operating System) to empower business owners to transition from the daily grind to becoming strategic owner-investors, creating a life that blends professional achievement with personal fulfillment. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, my journey—from an 8th-grade history teacher to a serial entrepreneur—has been fueled by a passion for authentic success. Outside of my business interests, you'll find me enjoying motorcycle rides, RV adventures, and cherishing everyday moments with my high school sweetheart of 30 years and our two grown children. My life, both personal and professional, is guided by unwavering faith in Jesus. Tune in on all major podcast platforms and YouTube for actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and inspirational stories that can spark your own journey toward balanced success. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed or burnt out in your business, visit businessburnouttest.com to take our Business Burnout Test and get personalized recommendations to reignite your passion and transform your life.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 11min
088: Investing in Your Relationships ft. Brian Adams
Today’s guest is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, where he spearheads the investor relations and capital markets arms of the firm. He has 10 years of experience in real estate private equity and has advanced knowledge in best practices for strategic real estate investing. He has also served on the Board of Sirrom Partners, LP, a single-family office investing across private and public asset classes since May of 2008. And since May of 2017, he has served on the Investment Committee for Solidus LP, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investment opportunities in Healthcare and Technology. Brian Adams has also served on the Advisory Committee for the Southeastern Family Office Forum since December of 2016. Brian is a former practicing attorney, earning his J.D. from Suffolk University and his B.A. from Wesleyan University with Honors. Watch now and learn how you can summon your superpower and how to use it to your advantage.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 7min
087: Moving Up with Experience ft. Clark Vitulli
Today’s guest is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee company, MUSIC CITY CHIEF EXECUTIVES, Clark Vitulli. Clark chairs four groups totaling 70+ CEOs, Business Owners, Key Executives and Emerging Leaders, totaling $3.1 B in revenues under contract in the Nashville area, on behalf of VISTAGE Worldwide. Over the course of his career, Clark has had the privilege to help lead many business units and executive leaders, and now partners with VISTAGE to continue his three business passions: - helping companies and leaders grow - helping plan their successful exits - and "giving back." Clark is a four-time winner of the VISTAGE Chair Excellence Award and also Rookie of the Year Award. He is also a Senior Executive with hands-on leadership experience with large OEM corporations ($5.5B in sales), over 10,000 retail dealerships, turn-arounds, brand building, manufacturing, product launches and successful start-ups that bring vast breadth and depth of executive leadership experience and qualifications with many businesses. Watch now and learn how you can start planning for your next biggest success story.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
086: How to Use Life Insurance to Get Permanent Compounding Interest on Your Money ft. Jason Weiss
This is a special bonus episode of The Root Of All Success from a recent episode of The Entrepreneur Masters Series. in which Jason hosted Jason Weiss as the guest expert and they talked about how properly structured whole life insurance is a way to grow and protect your wealth. If you have ever heard of "bank on yourself", the "infinite banking concept" or "becoming your own banker" then you know exactly what we're talking about. Never heard of any of those things? Then this episode is gonna blow your mind. Check out the full video of the episode at https://youtu.be/SNhYtuszsgc.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
085: Make Money Doing What You Love ft. Craig Handley
Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, speaker, musician, and philanthropist. He believes in “living life like an extreme sport.” He is an expert in Hispanic Marketing, Direct Response Marketing, and Sales and Brand expansion, Handley is the CEO and founder of the hugely successful “Listen Up Espanol,” which was named #1 in Business Products and Service (#27 overall) on Inc Magazine’s 500/5000 list. Handley’s businesses employ over 1,000 employees and have cumulatively done over 500 million in sales within the last five years. He started his professional career as a paperboy, winning a contest to go to Disney for most new subscribers at the age of 13, he followed up with 3 years of door-to-door insurance sales, where he again won the companies highest award 8 times. Watch now and learn how passion and tenacity can lead you to great success just like Craig.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2022 • 59min
084: Change Your Money Story with Dr. Amanda Barrientez
Today’s guest, Dr. Amanda Barrientez, known as "The Money Healer," is an NFA - No Fucking Around - Business Consultant who helps coaches and online entrepreneurs heal their relationship to money so they can work less, make more and have fun on their business building journey! After going from food stamps to building a 6-figure business fast, she's been on a quest to teach entrepreneurs how to make more money doing exactly what they love to do. Watch now and learn how you can start making the changes needed to become better at what you do.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 7, 2022 • 56min
083: All or Nothing with Ryan Blair
Today’s guest, Ryan Blair is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur and the founder of his latest company, AlterCall. At just 21 years old, Blair founded his first company, 24/7 Tech. His biggest endeavor yet has been the overhaul of ViSalus, the company behind the Body by ViTM 90-Day Challenge, a weight and fitness transformation platform. In 2008, he invested his last million dollars on a new business model that would later revolutionize the 118 billion dollar direct selling industry. In 2012 Blair sold the company in a $792.4-million-dollar transaction. Blair wrote his first book, 'Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain.' in 2011 and it became a #1 New York Times Best seller.' In March 2013, Blair released his paperback version of his #1 New York Times Best Seller, Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain: How I Went From Gang Member To Multi Millionaire Entrepreneur. Watch now and learn what it takes to grow up in the face of adversity.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2022 • 59min
082: Willpower vs. Obsession with Mo Hamzian
Today’s guest is Mo Hamzian, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of VEL and a serial entrepreneur with a dynamic background. Mo is a London Business School Sloan Fellow and an established leader with 20 years experience in nearly all things business. Mo excels at growing businesses and creating value and has successfully exited projects with a total value of over $150M. Watch now and learn how you can start making money with only an idea and true obsession.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022 • 58min
081: Finding Your Superpower ft. Evan Carmichael
Today's guest Evan Carmichael, built and sold a biotech software company all before he turned 20. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He also wrote 4 books, speaks globally and runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 3.4 million subscribers and 300 million views. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't believe in themselves enough. Forbes named him one of the world's top 40 social marketing talents and Inc. named him one of the 100 great leadership speakers and 25 social media keynote speakers you need to know. He's set 2 world records, uses a trampoline & stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest salsa dance studio where he met his wife. Watch now and learn some important tips on believing in yourself.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2022 • 1h 7min
080: Using Your Time the Best You Can with Brian Covey
From a pro soccer player to VP of one of the largest mortgage companies in America, today’s guest is the original disruptor and believes in creating an innovative-based culture that trains, retains, and builds a legacy. Brian Covey helps mortgage leaders balance the old-school “dog-eat-dog” way of thinking with an innovative-based culture that encourages brokers to dominate in their field without creating cut-throat competition with their peers. His company, Loan Depot, supports its employees and creates the space for them to continue growing no matter where they are in their career, cultivating higher job satisfaction, and therefore higher employee retention and exponentially higher revenue. Brian has mastered the art of a growth mindset, the art of winning, and the art of staying fit. In addition to running Loan Depot, he is an influencer, a top rated podcaster, and a fabulous soccer dad. He throws the suit down and coaches his daughter’s league with joy several times a week. Brain has also authored the book “Conversations with Covey” and hosts his own podcast, the Brian Covey Show. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
079: Understanding Your Industry ft. Greg Cooley
Today’s guest Greg Cooley, a founding agent of Compass Nashville and member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, Greg serves Nashville's most notable citizens with the utmost discretion. Prior to Compass, Greg was the youngest principle broker in Tennessee to own and operate his own boutique real estate firm, Chateau Properties, Inc. He has built his business over 15 years of listing incredible homes and assisting the most discerning buyers find or build the house of their dreams. Finding his niche into luxury real estate communities at a young age has enabled him to effectively market and sell properties locally and consult nationally. Over the years of growing his business and achieving success, Greg has learned a lot of important tactics and skills when it comes to navigating business. Watch now and learn what it takes to be a true entrepreneur. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
