The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

From Airline Pilot to Real Estate Mogul: How Michael Stohler Built His Empire 🚀 

💼 Ever wondered how to go from failing in real estate to owning hotels worldwide? In this episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Michael Stohler, a former airline pilot turned hotel investment expert. Michael shares his journey—how he lost everything in his first real estate attempt, pivoted to multifamily investing, and ultimately found his niche in the highly profitable hotel industry.

🏨 Key Takeaways:

✅ How failing in real estate led to his biggest lessons

✅ Why hotels make more money than multifamily properties

✅ The power of networking and mentorship in real estate success

✅ His latest project—a 1,000-year-old hotel in Spain and how investors can get involved

Hit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you’re ready to level up your real estate game! 🎯✨

Who is Michael Stohler?

Coach Micheal Burt is a renowned business coach, author, and speaker, celebrated for his expertise in activating the “Prey Drive”—a concept he defines as the instinctual drive in humans to pursue goals and achieve greatness. With over two decades of experience, Coach Burt has transformed countless individuals and organizations by helping them tap into their intrinsic motivation and reach unprecedented levels of success. He is the founder of the Greatness Factory in Nashville, a unique entrepreneurial hub designed to cultivate and develop talent. His methodologies are encapsulated in his Wall Street Journal best-selling book, “Flip The Switch.”

Michael Stohler’s Website Link: www.gatewaype.com

Michael Stohler’s Social Media Link:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstohler

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mike.stohler

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What’s the secret to success? It’s not just hard work—it’s activating your Prey Drive! In this power-packed episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan sits down with legendary coach Micheal Burt at the Greatness Factory in Nashville.

From coaching championship basketball teams to building multi-million-dollar businesses, Coach Burt reveals how he transitioned from a $55K salary as a teacher to leading a $30M coaching empire. He shares his game-changing strategies on:

🚀 Activating Your Prey Drive – How to trigger relentless pursuit of your goals

🏢 Scaling Success – The mindset shift from small wins to big business breakthroughs

💰 Quantum Leaps in Business – Why working harder isn’t enough (and what to do instead)

📈 Becoming Known – Breaking through obscurity and turning expertise into influence

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or high achiever, this episode is your blueprint to unlocking untapped potential. Watch now and level up!

🎥 Don’t just dream—ACTIVATE. Hit play now! 

Who is Micheal Burt?

Coach Micheal Burt is a renowned business coach, author, and speaker, celebrated for his expertise in activating the “Prey Drive”—a concept he defines as the instinctual drive in humans to pursue goals and achieve greatness. With over two decades of experience, Coach Burt has transformed countless individuals and organizations by helping them tap into their intrinsic motivation and reach unprecedented levels of success. He is the founder of the Greatness Factory in Nashville, a unique entrepreneurial hub designed to cultivate and develop talent. His methodologies are encapsulated in his Wall Street Journal best-selling book, “Flip The Switch.”

Micheal Burt’s Website Link: https://www.coachburt.com/

Micheal Burt’s Social Media Link:

Instagram: @michealburt

Facebook: Coach Micheal Burt

Twitter: @MichealBurt

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🌟 Special Episode Alert! 🌟

Join us for a must-listen conversation on The Creator’s Adventure Podcast, where host Brian McAnulty sits down with none other than The Real Jason Duncan, host of The Root of All Success. In this episode, Jason shares groundbreaking insights into his unique “Exit Without Exiting” methodology. Discover how entrepreneurs can build vacation-proof businesses, escape the 80-hour work week, and create lasting freedom and value for their companies.

Jason delves into:

👉His transformative journey of redefining business exits.

👉The creation of the XOS Method (Exiter Operating System) and the three tiers of entrepreneurial evolution.

👉How his mission to help entrepreneurs regain freedom impacts Baby Boomers, a market rich with opportunities for legacy-building and business exits.

👉Practical steps to make businesses sellable and scalable, without relying on the founder’s daily involvement.

This episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss out on this game-changing conversation that could reshape how you approach business success!

🔗 Watch Now to unlock the secrets to achieving more freedom, profitability, and impact.

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🚨 From Dirt Floors to Multi-Million Dollar Success! 🚨

🎙️ What if an eighth-grade dropout could build a multi-million-dollar empire? In this powerful episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Nashville’s entrepreneurial powerhouse, Aaron Stokes. From repairing cars in a dirt-floor barn to running 13 repair shops and masterminds influencing $3.3 billion in revenue, Aaron’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Learn how he overcame devastating fraud, IRS challenges, and self-doubt, turning his setbacks into comebacks. Aaron shares lessons in leadership, resilience, and the importance of valuing the blue-collar workforce.

🔧 Topics Covered:

Starting with nothing and scaling to nationwide influence.

Tackling industry misconceptions about trades and blue-collar work.

The life-changing impact of masterminds and coaching.

Don’t miss this raw and inspiring conversation that proves success is possible, no matter where you start. Watch now to discover how Aaron turned challenges into stepping stones!

Who is Aaron Stokes?

Aaron Stokes is a 25-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. Through Shop Fix Academy, he provides innovative management coaching and training based on the knowledge he acquired growing the automotive repair chains, Eurofix, Autofix & Mike’s Automotive. Stokes created Shop Fix Academy to provide comprehensive training for shop owners delivered through user-friendly videos, conferences, one to one coaching & peer groups to ensure that participants receive maximum value for their money. Stokes also offers consumers advice on automotive repair through his radio show, “Fixin’ Cars with Aaron Stokes,” broadcast weekly on Nashville’s 99.7 WTN.

Aaron’s Website Link: https://shopfixacademy.com/

Aaron’s Social Media Link:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopFixAcademy/

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What does it take to rebuild a family legacy, redefine an industry, and create a nationwide franchise from scratch? Jack Clark shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up on a 20,000-acre ranch to leading a $15 billion well-water service revolution.

In this compelling episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Jack Clark, founder of 180 Water, at Smokers Abbey in Gallatin, Tennessee. Jack, a seventh-generation Montanan, opens up about his family’s deep roots in Montana, the loss of their iconic ranch, and his personal mission to rebuild their legacy with integrity and innovation.

Discover how Jack transitioned from working on a cattle ranch to founding 180 Water—a groundbreaking franchise in the well-water pump service industry. He talks about disrupting a traditionally mom-and-pop industry, leveraging mentorship, and scaling with purpose. Jack’s insights into entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and navigating the tax system will inspire anyone with a dream of making an impact.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable advice on scaling operations, overcoming obstacles, and turning vision into reality

Who is Jack Clark?

Jack Clark is the founder of 180 Water. He and his family live in Helena, MT, not far from where he grew up cattle ranching. He started Western Water Wells in 2014 and his desire to help others find success in the water well industry has only grown. Jack’s life follows the theme of accomplishing impossible tasks with unique solutions. Utilizing Jack’s heart for service and the talents of his growing team, he has built 180 Water. Jack’s goal is to empower a new generation to provide for their families and communities and break the scarcity mindset.

Jack Clark’s Website Link: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/

Jack Clark’s Social Media Link:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552036402458

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/180_water/

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“Success isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most.” 

Start 2025 with a mindset shift! In this special solo episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan dives deep into why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fall short—and what to do instead. Discover the transformative power of trigger events and how they can fuel lasting change in your business and life.

🔥 Key Highlights:

• Why New Year’s resolutions fail (and what works better)
• How to identify and act on trigger events
• The X-Plan Framework: A step-by-step system for business growth and personal success
• Real-life examples from Jason’s journey and clients’ breakthroughs

👀 Don’t just set goals. Make promises.

This episode isn’t just about inspiration—it’s packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately to ensure 2025 is your most successful year yet!

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Did you know that indecision can cost you more than a wrong decision? In this exclusive and deeply personal solo episode of The Root of All Success, The Real Jason Duncan reflects on a transformative 2024—both in his life and for the podcast. This milestone episode delves into the power of decision-making, overcoming fear, and the life-changing impact of staying focused on clear goals.

Jason shares his journey through one of the most challenging periods of his life, marked by setbacks, uncertainty, and fear. From navigating the closure of a long-standing business to redefining his purpose and priorities, Jason reveals how the art of making bold decisions helped him emerge stronger and more successful. Drawing on lessons from iconic thinkers like Napoleon Hill and Florence Scovel Shinn, Jason explains how mindset, clarity, and discipline can lead to extraordinary transformation.

This episode also revisits standout moments from 2024, featuring interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts:

🎙️Episode 209 with Adam House on faith vs. fear in entrepreneurship – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAD74YtAkQ

🎙️Episode 213 with Fred Cary’s incredible comeback story – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v9MoQVI31I

🎙️Episode 256 with Rob Munger’s surprising advice on helping the homeless – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTEPmPTPtdw

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or anyone striving for growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. Don’t miss this powerful episode, designed to inspire entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders to embrace challenges, make decisions with clarity, and create meaningful success.

Take the first step toward a successful 2025. Share it with friends and leave a review to help others discover the insights Jason has to offer!

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🎙️ In this powerful episode, Jason sits down with serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker Tony DeSilvestro to break down the real difference between business owners and entrepreneurs—and why understanding this distinction could be the key to your ultimate success.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why business owners often get stuck in the daily grind while entrepreneurs scale and thrive.

The crucial role of trust in growing your team and scaling your business.

How embracing micro-failures can help you avoid macro-failures that derail growth.

Tony’s game-changing XOS Method for exiting without selling your business.

👉 If you’re stuck running your business instead of growing it, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn from Tony’s 30+ years of experience and discover how to build a business that doesn’t rely on you 24/7.

📲 Watch now to level up your entrepreneurial mindset and finally reclaim your life!

Who is Tony DeSilvestro?

Tony DeSilvestro is a serial entrepreneur, business consultant, and international keynote speaker who has founded over 31 businesses and employs more than 450 people. Known for his expertise in scaling businesses and leadership development, Tony is the author of The Business Scaling Blueprint and creator of the XOS Method – a strategy that helps business owners exit without selling. He has been featured in Forbes and recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year. Tony’s passion lies in helping business owners transition into entrepreneurs by building trust, delegating effectively, and creating systems for growth.

Tony DeSilvestro’s Website Link: tonydisilvestro.com

Tony DeSilvestro’s Social Media Link:

Facebook: facebook.com/tonydtalks/

Instagram: instagram.com/tony.disilvestro/

X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/disilvestrotony

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What does it take to turn passion into profit while breaking barriers? Meet the dynamic father-son duo behind the world’s largest sock store, John and Mark X. Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks!

In this inspiring episode of The Root of All Success, The Real Jason Duncan sits down with John and Mark X. Cronin, a trailblazing duo redefining entrepreneurship. Together, they share the incredible journey of how John’s unique vision and Mark’s guidance created a business that not only sells over 4,000 styles of socks but also promotes inclusion and advocacy for people with differing abilities.

From becoming fierce advocates for employment equity to giving back to the community through initiatives like donating 5% of profits to the Special Olympics, their story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven business. Discover how John, the first guest with Down Syndrome on the show, has inspired change and sparked conversations globally, including two TEDx talks and appearances before Congress.

Watch now to see how this father-son team has turned a simple idea into a global movement, one crazy sock at a time! 🌟 

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Who is John and Mark X. Cronin?

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store earning them recognition as EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year. John is not only an entrepreneur, but he also has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce advocates for the rights of people with differing abilities having testified twice before the U.S. Congress, spoken at the United Nations, and recorded two TEDx talks. They are members of the CEO Commission on Disability Employment. Their work has been featured on national broadcasts by CBS, ABC, CNBC, PBS, the BBC, and Fox News. They have built a business based on creating customer experiences and spreading happiness.

John’s Crazy Socks has 240,000 Facebook followers and over 29,000 five-star reviews. John and Mark show their gratitude through their Giving Back program which has raised nearly $750,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they spread happiness one pair of socks at a time.

John and Mark’s Website Link: johnscrazysocks.com

John and Mark’s Social Media Link:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks

LinkedIn: MXC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/

LinkedIn: JCS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-s-crazy-socks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks

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From surviving anti-Semitism in Uzbekistan to thriving as a pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur in New York, Ilana Yagudayev’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a mission to help a million baby boomers age gracefully at home.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• Ilana’s courageous immigration story and how her family found safety and opportunity in the U.S.
• The pivotal moment that inspired her to launch “Aging Gracefully at Home,” a service empowering seniors to maintain independence while receiving essential care.
• Her philosophy on redefining success as creating impact, building communities, and supporting family legacies.

Tune in to discover how Ilana’s powerful experiences shaped her vision for a better future and the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from her perseverance and purpose-driven business. 🌍

Who is Ilana Yagudayev?

Ilana, a seasoned pharmacist with more than two decades of expertise, is dedicated to helping the elderly preserve their independence. She aims to assist 1,000,000 baby boomers in aging gracefully at home by 2034.

Ilana Yagudayev, an experienced pharmacist and the owner of Drug Mart Pharmacy, serves as the chairwoman of the NYC Pharmacist Society. Building from her 20+ year career in pharmacy, she is devoted to aiding the elderly as they navigate the complexities of aging and medication management, striving to empower them to retain their independence. Through her Aging Gracefully at Home program, which incorporates personalized coaching, she addresses critical issues like medication confusion and reluctance towards nursing homes.

Ilana is on a mission to help 1,000,000 baby boomers age gracefully at home by 2034.

Ilana’s Website Link: drugmartny.com

Ilana’s Social Media Link:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drugmartny?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drugmart_on_york

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