The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

This special episode of The Root of All Success is different—because this time, I’m the guest. I had the honor of joining Christian Maurer on the Successful Spiritualpreneur Podcast for a deep conversation about what it really means to live with faith, purpose, and freedom as an entrepreneur.

For those who don’t know my backstory, I didn’t start as an entrepreneur. I was a schoolteacher who got pushed out of the profession I thought I’d spend my whole life in. That painful exit opened the door to my entrepreneurial journey—and eventually to building a company that did $2.3 million in revenue within its first year.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Faith and Entrepreneurship – why spiritual alignment matters in business more than strategy alone

🚪 My Unexpected Journey – from being forced out of teaching to building multiple companies

📘 Exit Without Exiting – how I built freedom into my business without having to sell it

🏗️ Culture and Leadership – why the foundation of your company determines if it can run without you

🙏 Spiritual Principles in Business – lessons on stewardship, generosity, and finding purpose beyond profit

Whether you identify as a spiritualpreneur, Christian entrepreneur, or simply someone searching for deeper meaning in your work, this episode will inspire you to build a business that not only generates wealth but also serves a higher calling.

👉 Tune in to discover how to align faith, purpose, and profit to create success that lasts—without sacrificing your values.

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What if the greatest thing holding you back in business… is you?

That’s exactly what today’s guest, Israel Duran, discovered after a life-changing car accident in 2018. Known as the Visionaries’ Mentor, Israel is a global speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has helped purpose-driven leaders and corporate teams align identity with business success.

In this powerful conversation with Jason Duncan, Israel shares how blind spots keep visionaries stuck, why identity always precedes purpose, and how you can build a business that generates profit and impact without compromising your values.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The #1 misconception visionaries have about building a business

Why identity is more important than purpose

How Israel’s near-death experiences reshaped his mission

The danger of perfectionism and the power of releasing your value

Why AI is the biggest pivot entrepreneurs need to embrace now

How to monetize your gifts without losing authenticity

The timeless principle of “Be → Do → Have” in creating success

If you’ve ever struggled to balance profit and purpose, or felt stuck by your own blind spots, this episode will inspire you to get out of your own way and finally build the business the world needs from you.

👉 Grab Israel’s free Online Business Blueprint at israelduran.com

 (DM “blueprint” on IG to get access).

Who is Israel Duran?

Israel Duran is a sought-after business growth partner, speaker, and trainer who empowers purpose-driven leaders and corporate organizations to build profitable, impactful ventures grounded in servant leadership. With expertise in business, finance, and the art of meaningful communication, Israel has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate teams worldwide. His mission is to help leaders leverage their skills and knowledge to create sustainable businesses that drive positive change while staying true to their core values.

Israel Duran’s Website Link:  https://idagrowth.com/our-company/

Israel Duran’s  Social Media Link: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/israelduran/

https://www.instagram.com/israelduranassociates/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Israel-Duran/100070106933555/

https://www.youtube.com/c/IsraelDuran

https://www.tiktok.com/@israelduranassociates

https://x.com/Israel_DavidD

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What if you could step completely out of your business—and it would keep running like clockwork without you?

That’s exactly what David Jenyns, bestselling author of Systemology and Systems Champion, has dedicated his life to teaching entrepreneurs. From “selling” the Melbourne Cricket Ground in his twenties to stepping out of his digital agency for a full year after his son was born, David has proven that systems create freedom, not limitation.

In this episode of The Root of All Success, David and Jason discuss:
✅ Why entrepreneurs resist systemizing (and why that mindset is wrong)
✅ How systems actually increase creativity instead of stifling it
✅ The toughest system every business needs: what happens when systems aren’t followed
✅ Why founders are always the biggest bottleneck
✅ The rise of AI in creating processes at lightning speed
✅ How David’s new book Systems Champion equips team members to become system leaders

Whether you’re a visionary stuck in the weeds or a founder ready to finally escape the grind, David’s story will show you how to build a systems-driven business that gives you true freedom of choice.

📖 Get David’s books Systemology and Systems Champion on Amazon
🌐 Learn more at systemology.com

Who is David Jenyns?

David Jenyns is an experienced entrepreneur who sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground in his early twenties and founded Melbourne SEO Services. He systemized himself out of that business in 2016 and founded SYSTEMology to help business owners implement systems to scale their business. Today, he supports a growing community of certified SYSTEMologists, delivers workshops, keynote addresses, hosts a podcast, and is on a mission to free business owners worldwide from daily operations.

David Jenyns’s Website Link:  https://www.systemology.com/

David Jenyns’s  Social Media Link: 

https://www.youtube.com/@systemHUB

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jenyns/

https://www.facebook.com/thesystemhub/

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What if watching your family’s business collapse became the reason you saved dozens of others?

In this powerful episode of The Root of All Success, I sit down with Luke Boyinger, a fractional CFO, CPA, and financial strategist who turned personal pain into professional purpose.

After seeing his family’s business go bankrupt during the 2008 recession, Luke made it his mission to prevent other business owners from repeating the same fate. Today, through his firm Kruzumi, he helps founders understand their numbers, build strong financial habits, and scale profitably—not just grow blindly.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your financials or unsure how to measure real success, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to lead differently.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why chasing revenue can destroy profitability
• The danger of over-prioritizing tax savings
• How misaligned business models kill growth
• Why financial reviews are more powerful than you think
• The most common mindset holding founders back
• How to build profit-first habits that create stability
• Why most entrepreneurs are leaving 3–5% net profit on the table

📊 Learn more at: www.kruzumi.com
📧 Contact: luke.boyanger@kruzumi.com
🔍 Connect on LinkedIn: Search “Luke Boyinger” — he’s the only one in the world!

Who is Luke Boyenger?

From witnessing the painful closure of a family business during my high school years, I was driven to master the art of successful business management. This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for business finance and led me to pursue a degree in accounting, secure my CPA license, and gain invaluable insights from global leaders during my tenure as an auditor at EY.

In my roles as an auditor, a data analytics coach, and a director of accounting, I’ve cultivated a robust knowledge base and a versatile skill set that bridge the crucial gap in understanding effective business operations. My diverse experience has equipped me with the tools to provide strategic oversight and actionable advice to business owners striving to avoid the pitfalls that once impacted my family.

I am dedicated to empowering small business owners to unlock their company’s full potential by:

– Evaluating and enhancing business models to align with strategic visions.

– Implementing robust financial review processes to ensure month-to-month accountability.

– Coaching on the establishment and pursuit of strategic, long-term goals.

– Providing expert advice on profit maximization, cash flow management, and sustainable growth.

– As your Fractional CFO, I am eager to apply my expertise to help your business thrive.

Luke Boyenger’s Website Link:  cruzumi.com

Luke Boyenger’s  Social Media Link: 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/luke-boyenger

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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/

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