The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

The Real Jason Duncan
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I'm Jason Duncan. I've built 14 businesses, exited 5, and nearly lost everything because the most profitable one couldn't run a single week without me. Now I help entrepreneurs make sure that doesn't happen to them. People call me America's Exit Coach. I built The XOS Method™ and The Exiter Club™ to prove there's a better way than grinding until you break or selling too cheap. On The Root of All Success, I sit down with entrepreneurs and business owners who've built something real — and I get the full story. What they got right, what almost destroyed them, and the lessons that don't show up in the highlight reel. I also bring in guests from outside the business world when they've got something worth hearing, and I occasionally go solo when I've got something on my mind that won't wait. I'm a Nashville guy. Married 30+ years to my high school sweetheart. Father of two grown kids. I ride motorcycles, travel in an RV, and take my faith seriously. My life is what I teach: build something worth having, then actually go live. If you're an entrepreneur wondering whether your business could survive without you at the helm, go to I'm Jason Duncan. I've built 14 businesses, exited 5, and nearly lost everything because the most profitable one couldn't run a single week without me. Now I help entrepreneurs make sure that doesn't happen to them. People call me America's Exit Coach. I built The XOS Method™ and The Exiter Club™ to prove there's a better way than grinding until you break or selling too cheap. On The Root of All Success, I sit down with entrepreneurs and business owners who've built something real — and I get the full story. What they got right, what almost destroyed them, and the lessons that don't show up in the highlight reel. I also bring in guests from outside the business world when they've got something worth hearing, and I occasionally go solo when I've got something on my mind that won't wait. I'm a Nashville guy. Married 30+ years to my high school sweetheart. Father of two grown kids. I ride motorcycles, travel in an RV, and take my faith seriously. My life is what I teach: build something worth having, then actually go live. If you're an entrepreneur wondering whether your business could survive without you at the helm, go to whattofixbeforeyouexit.com to find out what to fix before you exit. to find out what to fix before you exit.

  1. 12H AGO

    348. How A Meme Empire Became A Multimillion Dollar Packaging Business

    Most people spend decades building wealth — Jason Wong turned $500 into a $15 million company at age 23. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Jason Wong — serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Packing Duck, and one of the most resourceful young builders in e-commerce. After immigrating from Hong Kong at age 8, Jason started hustling in the backs of restaurants, launched his first business at 14, built a 30-million-follower meme empire on Tumblr as a teenager, and eventually turned problems he encountered into multimillion-dollar opportunities. Jason shares how he made $250,000 in 7 days selling a coloring book that didn’t exist yet, why he targeted TikTok influencers with 500 followers instead of 50,000, and how frustration with slow, overpriced packaging led him to build an 8-figure manufacturing company without venture capital. This conversation dives into: •Selling candy in school at 14 and realizing the internet was his way out •Building a 30M-follower Tumblr network and turning memes into $190k profit in 9 days •The Holy Meme Bible: pre-selling $250k of a product that didn’t exist yet •Launching Doe Lashes with $500 and reaching a $15M valuation in year one •Why nano-influencers with 500 followers beat large influencer campaigns •A Christian conversation card game doing $10M in year one from a single SKU •How each new business solved a problem from the previous one •Why the packaging industry became an 8-figure opportunity •Tripling a factory’s revenue in 6 months and earning equity in the company •Turning a 12-year Alibaba sales rep into his COO •Why he’s bootstrapped everything and never raised venture capital •Using AI tools to turn factories into an “Ironman suit” for manufacturing •His vision to build a global platform connecting 100+ certified factories If you’re an immigrant entrepreneur, building with limited resources, or turning problems into businesses — this episode shows what’s possible when hustle meets opportunity. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and building wealth young. Jason Wong’s Website: www.packingduck.com Jason Wong’s Book: The Holy Meme Bible Jason Wong’s Brands: Packing Duck (packaging manufacturing), Doe Lashes (exited) Jason Wong’s Instagram: @pug Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: Bank On Yourself: www.therealjasonduncan.com/bankonyourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  2. MAR 9

    347. How Cocaine Addiction Led One CEO To Meet God

    Most people hide their addiction until it destroys them — Kellan Fluckiger spent $3,000 a week on cocaine while testifying before Congress, then flatlined in an ICU and met God at the door. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Kellan Fluckiger, a former energy executive turned coach, author of 30+ books, billboard-charting choir performer, and founder of The Ultimate Life Formula. After hiding cocaine addiction and depression for 30 years while working at the highest levels of government and industry, Kellan experienced a divine intervention in 2007, quit cold turkey, and walked away from millions in contracts. In 2018, he died in the ICU for 17 days — and what happened at that doorway changed everything. Kellan shares how severe childhood abuse created the “I’m not good enough” belief that fueled decades of overachievement and self-destruction, his 18-hour out-of-body life review of pain he caused and received, and the four truths God gave him about purpose and mission. This conversation dives into: • How childhood abuse created a lifelong “prove I’m good enough” addiction • Spending $3,000/week on cocaine while running energy operations and testifying before Congress • The 2007 divine intervention and 18-hour life review • Quitting cocaine cold turkey after hearing “it is enough” • Meeting his wife Joy at a Yo-Yo Ma concert when God said, “You need to marry this woman. Tonight.” • Walking away from millions in contracts without knowing what came next • The 2018 near-death experience: flatlining in the ICU for 17 days • Standing at the doorway with God and being asked, “Do you want to come home?” • A vision of infinite domains (like the movie Contact with Jodie Foster) • Four truths brought back from death: You’re divine. You have a mission. You have gifts. Help is available. • Why God said “Because you don’t believe,” when asked why people settle • The Book of Context framework for eliminating limiting beliefs • God’s final question before returning: “Are you sure?” • How “context straitjackets” (BDEEP: Beliefs, Definitions, Experiences, Expectations, Perceptions) limit us • Why success isn’t what you accumulate — it’s what you make of yourself • His refusal to give up: “I friggin won’t stop.” If you’re battling hidden addiction, stuck in “not good enough” patterns, or wondering if transformation is possible after decades of pain — this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about redemption and purpose. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on transformation, purpose, and miraculous comebacks. Who is Kellan Fluckiger? Kellan Fluckiger is an executive-turned-coach, author of 30+ books, billboard-charting choir performer, and founder of The Ultimate Life Formula. He spent 30 years as a high-powered energy executive testifying before Congress and helping unravel the Enron scandal while secretly battling cocaine addiction ($3,000/week), depression, and failed marriages rooted in severe childhood abuse. Kellan wrote Meeting God at the Door and The Book of Context about his near-death experiences. He has hosted nearly 1,000 podcast episodes and now helps high achievers break through invisible barriers using the BDEEP framework. Kellan Fluckiger’s Website: The Ultimate Life Formula Kellan Fluckiger’s Books: Meeting God at the Door, The Book of Context, Tightrope of Depression, The Results Equation, The Sovereign Architect (and 30+ more) Kellan Fluckiger’s Podcast: The Ultimate Life (nearly 1,000 episodes) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Resources Mentioned: What to Fix Before You Exit: www.whattofixbeforeyouexit.com Dubb Video Platform: www.therealjasonduncan.com/dubb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  3. MAR 2

    346. Your Childhood Trauma Silently Sabotages Your Success

    Curtis McCullom helps CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs eliminate the blind spots that have silently held them back since childhood—unlocking greater income, confidence, and personal freedom. Through his LGET Mindset™ framework (Learn, Grow, Expand, Transform) and powerful modalities like NLP, Mental Emotional Release® (MER), and Hypnotherapy, he facilitates and assists clients in reprogramming subconscious blocks for deep, lasting transformation. As the host of The Curtis McCullom Show, he shares insights from top leaders on success, mindset, and personal growth. Your next level is already within you—Curtis helps you unlock it. WEBSITE: http://www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@curtismccullom Website: http://www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-mccullom/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BespokeHumanPotential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.mccullom.BHPC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtis.mccullom/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@curtismccullom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  4. FEB 23

    345. Plant Stem Cells Reversed Cancer

    Most people never question conventional medicine — Jennifer Payeur rejected chemotherapy with a 23% survival rate and healed stage four cancer using ancient plant stem cell remedies instead. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Jennifer Payeur, founder of Nature Provides and Divine Health Alliance, a former financial services executive, and the woman who spent 29 years building high-performance teams at JP Morgan before a stage four cancer diagnosis changed everything. This conversation dives into: Why she rejected chemotherapy despite a 23% survival rate and chose plants instead What gemotherapy is and how plant stem cells from tree buds regenerate the body Her transformation from toxic and haggard to vibrant and youthful in 9 years How JP Morgan's customer service philosophy translated into wellness entrepreneurship Why she studied with 13 Indigenous Grandmothers at the Center for Sacred Studies How plants communicate with her and "speak" about what bodies need The biggest misconception about healing: one-size-fits-all protocols don't work Running a successful company with her husband Lou as CEO without killing each other Her role as Chairman of the Board for the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health Why she wrote Ancient Plant Wisdom and produced an award-winning documentary How plants are 10 years ahead of human consciousness and adapt to what's coming The difference between pharmaceutical drugs (block pathways) vs. plants (bring balance) If you're facing a serious health crisis, questioning conventional medicine, or searching for natural healing alternatives that actually work — this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about cancer treatment and holistic health. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, health, and unconventional success. Who is Jennifer Payeur? Jennifer Payeur is a healer, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Nature Provides and Divine Health Alliance. After spending 29 years in financial services — including leading high-performance teams in the private bank at JP Morgan — Jen received a stage four cancer diagnosis with only a 23% chance of survival even with conventional treatment. Instead of chemotherapy, Jen turned to gemotherapy: ancient plant stem cell remedies harvested from tree buds in the pristine Italian Alps. Within nine years, she not only healed herself but reversed aging dramatically — now at 60, she says she feels 30. Jen is the author of Ancient Plant Wisdom and co-producer of the award-winning documentary Nature Provides, which has won 18 film festival awards including three at Cannes. She serves as Chairman of the Board for the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health, working alongside Dr. Nasha Winters to advance terrain-based cancer care. She studied with the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers at the Center for Sacred Studies, where she learned that plants are our elders, the original medicine of the planet, and possess over 20 senses compared to our five. Jen now uses her intuitive connection with plants to guide clients through personalized healing protocols. Nature Provides offers 80+ single plant remedies and 35-40 custom complexes for everything from lymphatic health to blood pressure, bone health to cancer support — all based on the principle that plants don't just mask symptoms, they bring the body back into balance and coherence. Jen Payeur's Website: www.nature-provides.com Jen Payeur's Company: Divine Health Alliance Jen Payeur's Book: Ancient Plant Wisdom Documentary: Nature Provides (18 film festival awards) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Sponsors Mentioned: Dubb Video Platform: www.therealjasonduncan.com/dubb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  5. FEB 17

    Faith-Driven Leadership Transforms Culture

    Most entrepreneurs build businesses, Diane Canada builds movements that transform culture through faith-driven leadership and healing. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Diane Canada, national TV commentator, podcast host, speaker, and author of the Lady Up America series. After losing her brother to the invisible wounds of war from Afghanistan, Diane ran for TN State House, launched a national training movement for Christian women, and appeared on Newsmax, News Nation, and Fox News. This conversation dives into: How her brother's death reshaped her entire purpose Why she ran for TN State House in 2020 and what losing taught her The cost of politics: losing friends, family, and her relationship with her adult son What "Lady Up" really means: growing up in your faith, not feminist dominance Her consulting work helping women-owned businesses in crisis How professional songwriting taught her world class messaging skills The single biggest mindset shift women experience in her training workshops Why she's convinced we're living in the last days, and what that changes Appearing on hostile news networks vs. friendly ones: is being the "conservative punching bag" worth it? How music, entrepreneurship, and politics all prepared her for cultural leadership Her upcoming book Lady Up in These Last Days releasing Spring 2026 If you're searching for purpose beyond profit, want to lead with faith in a hostile culture, or need to know how to influence without confrontation — this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about Christian leadership in America today. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, entrepreneurship, and cultural transformation. Who is Diane Canada? Diane Canada is a national TV commentator, podcast host, speaker, and author of the Lady Up America book series, with her third book Lady Up in These Last Days releasing in Spring 2026. She's a frequent panelist on Newsmax, News Nation, Scripps News, and Fox News, where she provides conservative Christian commentary on cultural and political issues. After losing her brother to the mental scars of war from his service in Afghanistan, Diane ran for Tennessee State House in 2020. Though she didn't win, finishing at 46% against a well-funded incumbent with only 10% of his campaign budget, that race became a stepping stone to her current mission: training Christian women for cultural leadership. Diane's career spans decades as a business consultant helping women-owned companies in crisis, a professional songwriter who hosted a syndicated TV show reaching 100 million households called Songs That Heal, and an entrepreneurship instructor in women's prisons for four years. She's appeared in battleground states training thousands of women through her workshops on how to attract people to biblical worldviews and influence culture without confrontation. Her mission is this: healing America through Jesus Christ by equipping Christian women to reclaim culture, lead with faith, and build movements rooted in biblical principles rather than political outrage or feminist ideology. Diane Canada's Website: https://www.dianecanada.com/ Diane Canada's Social Media Links: Instagram: @dianecanadaoffical Youtube: @dianecanadashow Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Additional Resources Mentioned: Chisel and Compass Podcast: www.chiselandcompass.com Free Exit Planning Training: www.whattofixbeforeyouexit.com Bank On Yourself: www.therealjasonduncan.com/bankonyourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  6. FEB 9

    343. Building True Wealth After Tragedy

    Most entrepreneurs chase money their whole lives — Nathan Barkocy was pronounced dead at 16 and discovered what true wealth really means. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Nathan Barkocy, a real estate developer, investor, and co-author with Sharon Lechter (Rich Dad Poor Dad) of the upcoming book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth. Nathan breaks down how a near-fatal cycling accident that left him paralyzed became his greatest teacher, why freedom of time matters more than dollars in the bank, and how surrounding yourself with high achievers is the single most important investment you can make as an entrepreneur. This conversation dives into: How he went from nationally ranked cyclist to pronounced dead in seconds The mindset shift that turned tragedy into a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio Why old wealth + new wealth = true wealth (and what that actually means) The real reason most passive investments fail — and what to do instead Working with Sharon Lechter and lessons from the Rich Dad Poor Dad philosophy How to build medical real estate, restoration projects, and wellness ventures Why identity drives wealth and action separates dreamers from entrepreneurs The one thing worth spending money on: access to rooms with high-level thinkers If you're stuck chasing the wrong definition of success, drowning in solopreneur burnout, or ready to build wealth that actually sets you free — this episode will redefine everything you thought you knew about prosperity. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and lasting success. Who is Nathan Barkocy? Nathan Barkocy is a real estate developer, investor, and creator of the True Wealth Philosophy. After surviving a near-fatal cycling accident at age 16 that left him pronounced dead at the scene, Nathan rebuilt his life from a hospital bed and went on to build a diverse real estate portfolio spanning medical properties, restoration projects, townhomes, and a wellness resort in Colorado. Nathan is co-authoring Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth with Sharon Lechter, the legendary co-author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad series. The book, releasing January 23, 2026 — exactly 10 years from the date of his accident — explores how to build a life of purpose, freedom, and lasting prosperity beyond just accumulating dollars. His mission is helping entrepreneurs understand the value of time and pursue wealth that extends far beyond money — focusing on ownership of your life, generational legacy, and true capitalism through real assets that produce real income and real freedom. Nathan Barkocy's Website: www.nathanbarkocy.com Nathan Barkocy's Social Media Links: Instagram: @nathanbarkocy LinkedIn: @nathanbarkocy YouTube: @nathanbarkocy Facebook: @nathanbarkocy X (Twitter): @nathanbarkocy Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  7. FEB 2

    342. From $50 in Communist China to Inventing Sight-Restoring Technology That Helped Millions

    Most people never escape the circumstances they're born into — Dr. Ming Wang escaped Communist China with $50 and went on to restore sight to millions. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Dr. Ming Wang, a Harvard- and MIT-trained physician, laser eye surgeon, and the inventor who donated a multi-million dollar patent to help blind children worldwide. Dr. Wang breaks down how he redefined success from outcomes to effort, why he chose purpose over profit, and how perseverance rooted in faith carried him from darkness to light — both literally and spiritually. This conversation dives into: Why he completed three years of high school in weeks to escape labor camps How earning both an MD and a PhD made him a one-of-a-kind surgeon The moment he chose to donate his invention instead of cashing in Why success should be measured by effort, not results How his conversion from atheism to Christianity transformed his purpose The business lesson medical school never taught him about serving your audience first If you're facing impossible odds, searching for deeper purpose in your work, or need to redefine what success means to you — this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about achievement. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, perseverance, and lasting success. Who is Dr. Ming Wang? Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard- and MIT-trained physician and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world to hold a doctorate in laser physics. The film Sight, distributed by Angel Studios and starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Wang's autobiography, From Darkness to Sight. As a teenager, Dr. Wang faced poverty and hardship in China before coming to America with only $50. He went on to earn two doctorate degrees and graduated with the highest honors from both Harvard Medical School and MIT. Dr. Wang invented the amniotic membrane contact lens and donated the patents to the world. This innovation has been used by tens of thousands of eye doctors across nearly every nation, helping millions of patients regain their sight. Through the Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, patients from over 40 U.S. states and 55 countries have received free sight-restoration surgeries. In recognition of his lifelong dedication to helping blind and orphaned children worldwide, Dr. Wang was named Kiwanis Nashvillian of the Year. Dr. Ming Wang's Website Links: www.wangvisioninstitute.com | www.drmingwang.com Dr. Ming Wang's Social Media Link: Instagram: @drmingwang Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  8. JAN 26

    341: Why Most People Never Become Who They’re Meant to Be ft. Shawn Anthony

    Most people don’t fail because of lack of talent — they fail because they never fully commit to who they’re becoming. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Shawn Anthony, host of the School of Self Image podcast and a voice for personal responsibility, mindset mastery, and self-belief. Shawn breaks down why identity — not strategy — is the real driver of success, and how most people stay stuck by outsourcing belief, confidence, and direction to the world around them. This conversation dives into: • Why self-image determines your income, habits, and outcomes • How to stop waiting for permission and start owning your path • The discipline required to trust yourself when results lag • Why clarity beats motivation every time • What it really takes to become the person success requires If you’re building a business, redefining your identity, or trying to step into your next level — this episode will challenge you in the best way. 🎧 Watch the full episode now 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, mindset, and lasting success. Who is Shawn Anthony?  Founder of PodProMax, is the go-to media strategist behind elite podcast placements that lead to seven-figure partnerships, TV features, and high-level speaking deals. Shawn has worked with industry giants like Mathew Knowles (father of Beyoncé & WNBA team owner), Grammy Award-winning artist Chrisette Michele, billion-dollar fintech founder Suneera Madhani, and many more—helping them secure high-impact podcast appearances that drive revenue, credibility, and brand authority. Shawn Anthony’s Website Link:  www.podpromax.com Shawn Anthony’s  Social Media Link:  Instagram: @shawnranthony_ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
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I'm Jason Duncan. I've built 14 businesses, exited 5, and nearly lost everything because the most profitable one couldn't run a single week without me. Now I help entrepreneurs make sure that doesn't happen to them. People call me America's Exit Coach. I built The XOS Method™ and The Exiter Club™ to prove there's a better way than grinding until you break or selling too cheap. On The Root of All Success, I sit down with entrepreneurs and business owners who've built something real — and I get the full story. What they got right, what almost destroyed them, and the lessons that don't show up in the highlight reel. I also bring in guests from outside the business world when they've got something worth hearing, and I occasionally go solo when I've got something on my mind that won't wait. I'm a Nashville guy. Married 30+ years to my high school sweetheart. Father of two grown kids. I ride motorcycles, travel in an RV, and take my faith seriously. My life is what I teach: build something worth having, then actually go live. If you're an entrepreneur wondering whether your business could survive without you at the helm, go to I'm Jason Duncan. I've built 14 businesses, exited 5, and nearly lost everything because the most profitable one couldn't run a single week without me. Now I help entrepreneurs make sure that doesn't happen to them. People call me America's Exit Coach. I built The XOS Method™ and The Exiter Club™ to prove there's a better way than grinding until you break or selling too cheap. On The Root of All Success, I sit down with entrepreneurs and business owners who've built something real — and I get the full story. What they got right, what almost destroyed them, and the lessons that don't show up in the highlight reel. I also bring in guests from outside the business world when they've got something worth hearing, and I occasionally go solo when I've got something on my mind that won't wait. I'm a Nashville guy. Married 30+ years to my high school sweetheart. Father of two grown kids. I ride motorcycles, travel in an RV, and take my faith seriously. My life is what I teach: build something worth having, then actually go live. If you're an entrepreneur wondering whether your business could survive without you at the helm, go to whattofixbeforeyouexit.com to find out what to fix before you exit. to find out what to fix before you exit.

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