Strategy & Action

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Ever notice how some businesses and experts naturally attract opportunities, while others constantly chase them? On Strategy & Action, we reveal how industry leaders build real Market Gravity - the force that pulls partnerships, profits, and possibilities TO them. Through deep-dive conversations with proven leaders (not just influencers), you'll discover frameworks and strategies that actually move the needle in your business. No fluff. No hype. Just actionable insights for building genuine Market Gravity. Because true market leaders don't chase opportunities... they attract them.

  1. Ep111 Dustin Riechmann—The 5-Step System That Turns Podcast Guesting Into Clients

    3D AGO

    Ep111 Dustin Riechmann—The 5-Step System That Turns Podcast Guesting Into Clients

    Grab Dustin’s Premium Podcast Guesting Playbook for free at https://7figureleap.com/start In this episode, Jason Croft sits down with Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, to explore how coaches, consultants, and agency owners can use podcast guesting to systematically grow their business. Dustin shares his unconventional journey from civil engineer to marketing consultant to co-founder of a seven-figure meat stick brand—all built on the power of podcast appearances. Listeners will learn Dustin's proven five-step framework (the Five P's) for turning podcast interviews into revenue: Purpose, Plan, Pitch, Perform, and Profit. He reveals why most guests fail to monetize their appearances and how to fix that with strategic follow-up and relationship building. Jason and Dustin break down the guest-host dynamic from both perspectives, discussing how to craft pitches that actually get responses, what to do before and during interviews to maximize impact, and the often-overlooked strategies that happen after the episode goes live. The conversation dives into practical tactics like leveraging guest lists for partnership opportunities, repurposing interview content across multiple platforms, and building a marketing flywheel that compounds over time. Dustin explains why doing this yourself (with the right systems) beats hiring PR agencies, and how introverts can thrive in this format. Both share insider insights on what makes a standout guest, how to stand out to podcast hosts, and why relationship capital matters more than download numbers. Whether you're new to podcast guesting or you've done dozens of interviews without seeing real business results, this episode delivers actionable frameworks to turn conversations into clients. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/111

    1h 5m
  2. Ep110 Lynette Xanders—How Wild Alchemy Transforms Fragmented Teams Into Creative Powerhouses

    FEB 6

    Ep110 Lynette Xanders—How Wild Alchemy Transforms Fragmented Teams Into Creative Powerhouses

    In this episode of Strategy & Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Lynette Xanders, founder of Wild Alchemy and former strategist at Stan Richards' legendary agency. Lynette reveals how she evolved from account planner to culture transformation specialist, working with brands like Nike and Adidas, and agencies like Wieden+Kennedy. Jason guides the conversation through Lynette's unique approach to solving the training gap that plagues most companies: what happens after the workshop ends? Learn how creative briefs become activation tools, not just documents. Discover why fragmentation is the #1 killer of brand consistency and team performance. Understand how to diagnose whether you have a brand problem, culture problem, or something else entirely. Lynette shares her "golden time" framework for building high-performing creative teams, the exact questions that reveal whether someone can think strategically, and why efficiency fuels creativity instead of killing it. Plus, get the truth about why most corporate training fails and what to do instead. If your team is disengaged, missing deadlines, or bleeding talent, this episode shows you the real problem and how to fix it. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/110

    49 min
  3. Ep109 Derek Morgan - How to Build a Referral Marketing System That Actually Works Without Burning Out on Networking

    JAN 16

    Ep109 Derek Morgan - How to Build a Referral Marketing System That Actually Works Without Burning Out on Networking

    Sign up for your free account on ReferU2 here: https://www.referu2.com/s/user_36JW3cUF1fjhEKvfMTF8SK4DTev --- If you're tired of grinding through networking events like some LinkedIn zombie… Hoping you'll magically bump into your next client… This episode is gonna be a wake-up call. Jason sits down with Derek Morgan... The dude who literally REVERSE ENGINEERED his own referral success… Just so he could teach others how to do it. Derek breaks down the difference between random networking… And actual REFERRAL MARKETING. Which is a system. A process. Something predictable. Not just "I hope someone remembers me at the next Zoom happy hour." Here's what you're gonna learn: - How to identify your TOP 3-5 referral partner profiles (the people who already have relationships with YOUR ideal clients) - The exact conversation framework to use with existing clients that gets THEM asking who you need introductions to (without you begging like a desperate salesperson) - Why leading with VALUE to referral partners changes everything (and what that value actually looks like) - The 5-phase referral marketing framework Derek uses to make partnerships predictable and scalable - How Derek built a platform called ReferU2 that actually manages these relationships WITHOUT creating another CRM nightmare Plus… Jason and Derek get into the MINDSET shift that separates people who get occasional referrals… From the ones who build referral MACHINES. If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider… And you're sick of cold outreach and expensive ads… This episode will show you a better way. One that doesn't require you to be everywhere all the time. Just strategic. Intentional. And actually kinda fun. Tune in and stop networking like it's 2015. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/109

    47 min
  4. Ep108 Will Canon - The Power of Rigor: How One Filmmaker's Relentless Revision Process Creates Award-Winning Films

    JAN 9

    Ep108 Will Canon - The Power of Rigor: How One Filmmaker's Relentless Revision Process Creates Award-Winning Films

    How to build a career that actually LASTS in an industry where most people flame out... This is the FIRST episode in a new series Jason's calling Power Traits. Where he brings on people he's known for YEARS... And identifies the ONE core trait that's made them successful. Not the stuff they put on their LinkedIn. The REAL thing that separates them from everyone else grinding in their field. Today's guest is filmmaker Will Canon. And his power trait? RIGOR. The disciplined, relentless process of going back to the drawing board... Again and again and again. Will breaks down how he took The Confession from a road trip conversation in 2018 to a January 2026 streaming release... You'll learn: - How to dual-track creative projects and fundraising without losing your mind - The feedback collection system that actually WORKS (not the "what do you think?" basic nonsense) - Why going back to the drawing board 15-20 times makes you BETTER, not slower - The discipline Will developed as a high school athlete that still drives his process today - How to navigate indie film distribution when there are fewer buyers than ever Jason and Will also get into the messy reality of independent filmmaking in 2025... This isn't your typical "follow your dreams" filmmaker interview. It's a masterclass in RIGOR. The kind of disciplined, relentless iteration that separates people who SAY they're serious... From people who actually finish things. Plus some inside baseball on why streaming platforms are both easier AND harder than the old DVD days. Watch the whole thing if you want to understand what it REALLY takes to build something that matters. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/108

    1 hr
  5. Ep107 Steve Miller - How To Become The Only Choice In Your Market With Steve Miller

    JAN 6

    Ep107 Steve Miller - How To Become The Only Choice In Your Market With Steve Miller

    Grab Steve Miller's 25 Uncopyable Action Steps FREE here: https://www.beuncopyable.com/jason-croft In this episode of Strategy & Action, Jason Croft sits down with Steve Miller—author of 11 books including Uncopyable—to break down why being "better" than your competition is a trap... and what to do instead. Steve reveals the concept of extrinsic benchmarking (stealing genius from completely unrelated industries), why most businesses are stuck playing copycat in their own box, and how he built an eight-figure business by focusing on just 200 companies. Jason digs into the challenge coaches and consultants face today: how do you stand out when everyone sounds the same? Together, they explore the difference between visibility and memorability, why competing on price is a losing game, and what it really means to create value so clear that the decision becomes easy. You'll hear wild stories from Steve's time as a Hollywood stuntman, his work with Apple and Caterpillar, and the field trip that changed how a construction equipment giant thought about customer experience. If you're tired of blending in and want to become the inevitable choice in your market, this episode gives you the playbook. Find all the show notes and links here:  https://www.strategyactionshow.com/107

    39 min
  6. Ep106 Paul Hoyt - From Fractional CFO to Soul-Level Transformation: Building The Good Power Project

    10/21/2025

    Ep106 Paul Hoyt - From Fractional CFO to Soul-Level Transformation: Building The Good Power Project

    Meet Paul Hoyt - a 60-year business veteran who traded spreadsheets for soul work... After 30 years crunching numbers in IT and 25 years as a business coach, Paul's embarking on his most ambitious project yet: helping good people become powerful enough to change the world. In this raw conversation, host Jason Croft digs deep into Paul's evolution... drawing out insights about the intersection of business strategy and personal transformation that most people never connect. You'll discover: • Why Paul believes good people need to get STRONGER (not just nicer) • The "I ROCK" framework that's helping people level up daily • How he's building a community where business and personal growth collide • The three modes of empowerment most programs completely ignore • Jason's perspective on why we need to embrace that personal development is never "done" • Why most people operate on default instead of realizing they can change who they are • Paul's vision for everyone to become "better than he is" (and how that mindset creates unstoppable movements) This isn't your typical feel-good personal development chat... Jason and Paul explore how left-brain business strategy combines with right-brain transformation to create something the world desperately needs right now. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to align profit with purpose... or someone ready to step into your own "good power"... this conversation will shift how you think about making an impact. Ready to rock with integrity? Hit play and discover how one man's quest to "get his shit together" became a mission to empower an entire movement of world-changers. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/106

    40 min
  7. Ep105 Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio - Leadership Is Life: Why Self-Leadership Matters More Than Your Job Title

    10/15/2025

    Ep105 Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio - Leadership Is Life: Why Self-Leadership Matters More Than Your Job Title

    Most people think leadership is something reserved for executives in boardrooms. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio are here to flip that script completely. In this episode, Jason sits down with the duo behind "Lead It Like Lasso" to explore why leadership isn't just about managing teams—it's about managing yourself first. They dig into the messy, beautiful truth that whether you're running a company, teaching a classroom, or navigating your family relationships, you're already leading in some way. The question is: are you doing it well? Marnie and Nick share how they went from working at the largest EdTech company in the world to starting, scaling, and selling their own business in three years. Their secret? A framework built on core values, self-awareness, and the kind of relatable leadership that doesn't require you to be Richard Branson. Jason pushes into the practical side of things—how do you actually discover your core values without staring at a blank page? How do you lead yourself when you feel stuck? And why does thinking about your legacy matter when you're just trying to get through the day? The conversation also touches on their latest book "The Business of You," which challenges listeners to run their lives with the same intention they'd bring to running a successful company. Because at the end of the day, the most important project you'll ever work on is you. If you've ever felt like leadership books are written for someone else, this episode is for you. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/105

    42 min
  8. Ep104 Kasim Aslam - The Talent Superpower: Why Finding Great People Is the Only Skill That Actually Matters (And How AI Changes Everything)

    08/26/2025

    Ep104 Kasim Aslam - The Talent Superpower: Why Finding Great People Is the Only Skill That Actually Matters (And How AI Changes Everything)

    Kasim Aslam has built and sold multiple 7 and 8-figure businesses. His secret? He's never actually DONE the work that made him millions. In this episode, Kasim breaks down why talent acquisition is the only entrepreneurial skill that matters... and why most business owners are doing it completely backwards. You'll discover: • Why trying to be the "hero" of your own business is keeping you broke • The "Black Box of Delegation" method that turns mediocre hires into miracle workers • How to find people who can build entire businesses FOR you (even if you've never hired anyone before) • Why the labor collapse is coming... and how to position yourself on the winning side • The simple framework Kasim uses to identify A-players in 14 days or less Plus, Kasim reveals his contrarian take on AI in business... While everyone's worried about AI replacing workers, he's using it to make his BEST people even better. (And why that approach is about to create the biggest wealth gap in human history.) If you're tired of being the bottleneck in your own business... This episode will change how you think about building a team forever. Get Kasim's complete hiring framework (plus templates and worksheets) free at TheHireBook.com Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.strategyactionshow.com/104

    46 min
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Ever notice how some businesses and experts naturally attract opportunities, while others constantly chase them? On Strategy & Action, we reveal how industry leaders build real Market Gravity - the force that pulls partnerships, profits, and possibilities TO them. Through deep-dive conversations with proven leaders (not just influencers), you'll discover frameworks and strategies that actually move the needle in your business. No fluff. No hype. Just actionable insights for building genuine Market Gravity. Because true market leaders don't chase opportunities... they attract them.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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