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Entrepreneur • Investor • Philanthropist • TEDx Speaker • Bestselling Author • Podcast Host • Motorcyclist • Cigar Aficionado
Experience You Can Trust
- #1 International Bestselling Author
- 2x TEDx Speaker
- Master Business Coach
- Launched over one dozen start-ups
- Consulted dozens of start-up and growth-stage entrepreneurs
- Founder of The Exiter Club, an exclusive mastermind for select entrepreneurs who want to live the exit lifestyle.
- Creator of the XOS™ Method.
- Host of the syndicated podcast, The Root of All Success, which airs on the C-Suite Radio Network on all podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.
- Co-Host of the Chisel & Compass podcast with Dr. Justin Moseley, a show where we discuss the intersection of faith, business, and mindset, available on all podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.
Jason's Background
- BS. in Ministry, (Southern Christian University)
- BA. in Education (Lipscomb University)
- BA. in School Administration (Lipscomb University)
- Ph.D. in Business (incomplete, University of the Cumberlands)
- 13 years experience as a pastor and spiritual advisor
- 4 years experience as a school teacher
- Licensed Educator
- 14+ years experience as a successful entrepreneur
- Founder of 14 businesses
Public Speaking Topics
Jason Duncan, known as The Real Jason Duncan, is a recognized entrepreneur and investor who built multimillion-dollar businesses and learned firsthand what it takes to create companies that thrive without the founder. He’s a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Exit Without Exiting, and host of the podcast The Root of All Success. Jason’s keynotes and workshops deliver real-world business insight, engaging stories, and practical takeaways that inspire leaders to rethink freedom, ownership, and legacy.
WHAT TO FIX BEFORE YOU EXIT
Most founders think their business is ready for sale – but buyers don’t agree. In this keynote, Jason unpacks the Founder’s Blind Spot and the Law of the Architect, revealing the three roles every founder must master before their business is truly exitable. Attendees walk away with a gut-check diagnostic and a clear understanding of what buyers actually value.
EXIT WITHOUT EXITING: HOW TO GET OUT WITHOUT GIVING UP
Entrepreneurs start businesses to gain freedom, but most end up trapped in owner-dependence. Jason introduces his Exit Without Exiting framework – the path from Owner-Operator → Owner-Manager → Owner-Investor. Leaders discover how to build businesses that run without them, while they still own them and collect the profits.
THE WHAT BREAKS WITHOUT YOU? WORKSHOP
This interactive session shows founders exactly where their business depends on them too much. Using Jason’s 8-category independence framework, attendees score their companies, discuss results in peer groups, and uncover where they are the single point of failure. They leave with immediate, actionable ideas to reduce risk and strengthen company value.
THE LAW OF ADAPTATION: WINNING WHEN PLANS FALL APART
Plans rarely survive first contact with reality. In this keynote, Jason teaches the Law of Adaptation – why your ability to pivot will always outperform your ability to plan. With real-world stories and a simple framework, audiences learn how to face setbacks and uncertainty with resilience and agility.
THE FIVE FREEDOMS FRAMEWORK
At the heart of entrepreneurship is freedom – but most entrepreneurs never achieve it. Jason outlines the Five Freedoms every leader craves: Energy, Money, Time, Choice, and Purpose. Through vivid stories and practical teaching, he shows how to design a business that delivers freedom—not just financial success.
Media Interview Questions
Entrepreneur / Investor
- Jason, you’ve built and sold multiple businesses—what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about entrepreneurship?
- What do most founders misunderstand about what makes a business valuable to an investor or buyer?
- You teach something called the Founder’s Blind Spot—what is it, and why is it dangerous?
- Why do you say that most entrepreneurs accidentally build themselves into a prison instead of into freedom?
- When you invest in or evaluate a company, what’s the first thing you look for?
Exit Without Exiting / Frameworks
- Can you explain what you mean by “Exit Without Exiting”?
- Walk us through the three tiers of the entrepreneurial journey: Owner-Operator, Owner-Manager, and Owner-Investor. Where do most people get stuck?
- What are the Five Freedoms every entrepreneur should be building toward?
- What breaks in a business when the founder isn’t there—and how can owners fix that before it’s too late?
- Why is adaptability more important than planning for long-term success?
Personal Story / Brand
- You went from being a schoolteacher and pastor to a multimillion-dollar entrepreneur—how did that happen?
- You’ve been featured in Inc. and Entrepreneur and given a TEDx talk—what message from your story resonates most with audiences?
- How does your life outside of business—riding motorcycles, traveling, even your love of cigars—shape your philosophy as an entrepreneur?
- What role does philanthropy play in your work today?
- If you had to give one piece of advice to an entrepreneur listening right now, what would it be?
Watch Jason's TED Talks
Jason's Bestselling Book
Exit Without Exiting: How to Exit Your Business without Selling It and Begin Living the Exit Lifestyle Much Sooner than You Ever Thought Possible
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Jason's Newest Book
Entrepreneurship For Leaders is packed with insights, strategies, and practical tips that can help you become a better leader and entrepreneur. We've distilled years of experience and research into this book, and we're confident that it can help you take your career or business to the next level.
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Jason's Podcast: The Root of All Success
As an entrepreneur, it is natural for you to look around you and wonder how other entrepreneurs have achieved success. What keys did they use to unlock such successful lives and successful companies? The Root of All Success looks deeply into the unique stories of some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, many of whom you’ve never heard of. Success is within your grasp, too, if you simply use the same keys these amazingly successful entrepreneurs used to unlock their success. There are five specific keys to success that every entrepreneur has used to unlock their level of success. We talk about how they each used these keys to unlock success on the show. You get the benefit of learning how to emulate their success by using the same keys.
Listen Now for FREEWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Nathaniel Holzmann
"Any entreprenur who's intersted in growing their business and exiting the business without losing ownership or control, they'd be well-served by [Jason]!"
John Johnson
"I’d move mountains to make sure I don’t miss anything Jason does. The Exiter Club has fundamentally changed my outlook not just in my business, but for my life."
Jake Milner
"I come in scattered and confused and I leave with mental clarity and confidence ."
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Jason's Origin Story
This 18-minute video explains how "The Real Jason Duncan" came into existence. Well, it's not really about how he was conceived, but rather about how he became an entrepreneur and eventually a business coach who helps entrepreneurs exit without exiting. It is the full, real story of how he started out with aspirations of being a car designer and how he eventually became America's Exit Coach.
Who Is The Real Jason Duncan?
As a TEDx speaker and business business exiting expert, Jason helps entrepreneurs turn their challenges into opportunities. Through his podcast "The Root of All Success," he shares practical strategies and insights drawn from his own journey as a business owner and bestselling author. His mission? To help you build an exitable business that thrives even when you are not present.
His journey began in 2010 when he transitioned from being an unemployed schoolteacher to building a multimillion-dollar company from the ground up. He achieved remarkable success, earning recognition in both Inc. magazine and Entrepreneur magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies. It was during this time that he confronted a pivotal challenge: trapped as an owner-operator, he desired a way to escape the daily grind without sacrificing his business's value.
From this experience, he developed the revolutionary #ExitWithoutExiting concept and the XOS™ Method, which he now teaches to his exclusive Exiter Club Mastermind Members. This method empowers entrepreneurs to regain their freedom, avoid burnout, and transform their businesses into team-managed assets primed for future sale.
But his mission goes beyond business success. he is passionate about creating a generation of better parents and spouses who do not forsake their families in the pursuit of success. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, he's not only an accomplished entrepreneur but also a devoted family man. He cherishes moments spent with his high school sweetheart and their two adult children. In his leisure hours, he loves to ride motorcycle, go camping, and enjoy an occasional bourbon with a cigar.
Want to see how he can help your audience? Check out his YouTube channel for a taste of his speaking style and the practical strategies he shares with entrepreneurs. Whether it's a workshop, keynote, or podcast interview, he brings energy and real-world insights to every conversation. Find Jason at youtube.com/therealjasonduncan.
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The Duncan Family Crest
A Legacy of Prosperity and Strength
The Duncan Family Crest has always been a symbol of Jason's family heritage, representing who they are and what they stand for. Historically, his family's motto was "Disce Pati," meaning "Learn to Suffer." This old ideal suggested that their legacy was tied to hardship and endurance, but Jason rejected that idea, believing that they are meant for more.Â
Jason took it upon himself to redesign the Duncan Family Crest to better reflect the values they hold dear today. The new motto, "Disce Prosperari" ("Learn to Prosper"), symbolizes their belief in thriving, not just surviving. Each element in the crest has been thoughtfully chosen to represent key aspects of their identity: from wisdom and loyalty to generosity and truth. This crest stands as a beacon for who the Duncans are – individuals who strive for prosperity, guided by wisdom, strength, and faith. It’s a symbol of what they pass on to future generations: a commitment to success, family, and the highest values in both life and business.
Family Crest Elements
FAMILY MOTO – Disce Prosperari (Learn to Prosper)
GOLD COLOR – Signifies generosity and elevation of the mind
SILVER COLOR – Signifies truth, sincerity, peace, innocence, and purity
BLUE COLOR – Signifies loyalty, chastity, truth, strength, and faith
TWO HEADED EAGLE – Symbolizes conjoining forces
KEYS – Guardianship and dominion
TORCHES – Life; zealousness; engaging in signal service; truth and intelligence
3 RINGS ON TORCHES – My favorite number
ROCK – Safety and protection; refuge
SERPENT IN INFINITY SHAPE – Infinite wisdom
ANT – Great labor, wisdom, and providence in one’s affairs
WHEEL – Symbolizes fortune
MOLINE CROSS – Signifies the mutual converse of human society
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