Episodes

In this episode of Strategy in Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Chris Blachut, founder of Innate Edge, to tackle one of the most consequential and most overlooked challenges in business and life: figuring out who you actually are at your core and building everything around that. Chris brings a fascinating story to the conversation. After leaving a comfortable corporate career at Procter and Gamble, pre-retiring at 27, and spending 13 years bouncing through entrepreneurial misadventures...

In this standout installment of the Power Traits series on Strategy & Action, host Jason Croft sits down with the first person he thought of when designing this series: Raj Daniels. And once you hear this conversation, you'll understand exactly why. Raj is the president of the US India Chamber of Commerce DFW, the largest Indian chamber in the nation. He's an author, entrepreneur, connector, and one of the most quietly powerful figures in the Dallas business community. But what Jason has watc...

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...

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? ...

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 ra...

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...

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...

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 discove...

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...

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 worker...

Mo Salami had it all... on paper. Six-figure salary, nice house, nice car. But 16-hour workdays and zero fulfillment had him living what he calls "apparent success" - when someone else decides what success means for you. Then he saw a sign in a London bookstore that changed everything. In this raw conversation, Mo reveals: • The exact moment he "burned the boats" and left his healthcare career • How he went from burnout to generating $1M in sales in 90 days working with T...

Your marketing agency is bleeding you dry... and you know it. While you're paying thousands for campaigns you can't understand, former executives turned coaches like you are getting left behind by marketers with half your expertise. Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, reveals why the traditional agency model is broken... and what smart business owners are doing instead. In this episode, you'll discover: • The "Anti-Agency Model" that puts YOU back in control of your marketing • ...

For those of you who want more from life but can't seem to get out of your own way... Markus Kaulius returns to the show with nuclear energy and one simple message: you CAN change your life. Today. Right now. In this no-nonsense conversation, Jason and Markus dive into what it takes to actually make that first crucial step toward transformation. They break down: • The critical mindset shift that MUST happen before ANY personal development book or program can work for you • Why most p...

After 35 years and over 30,000 clients, master coach Gary De Rodriguez reveals the root cause holding back even your most driven clients - and the groundbreaking technique that can neutralize it in under 30 minutes. In this milestone 100th episode, Gary shares his Trauma Memory Resolution Technique - a revolutionary approach that's getting attention from psychotherapists worldwide. He explains how unresolved trauma (even from seemingly minor events) creates a "constellation of beliefs" that s...

Warning: If you're making $200-300K and feeling "comfortable"... this episode might scare the shit out of you. Joe Blackburn (ex-Merrill Lynch heavyweight turned 7-figure mastermind leader) drops a truth bomb that'll make you question everything: "There's gonna come a day - faster than any of us want - where your ONLY value will be your ability to connect and monetize." In this raw conversation with Jason Croft, Joe reveals: • Why "comfortable" professionals are about to get absolute...

In this insightful episode, host Jason Croft and his guest Priscilla McKinney dive deep into the power of collaboration. They break down the three essential elements that make true collaboration work - having something to win and lose, openly sharing goals, and a genuine desire to achieve a win-win. Priscilla shares candid stories and actionable tips on letting go of the competition mindset. She illustrates how an abundance mindset allows businesses and individuals to exponentially grow th...

B2B branding isn't boring - it's a goldmine waiting to be tapped. In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Bill Kenney, CEO of Focus Lab and Odi, to explore the often misunderstood world of B2B branding. Bill shares his journey from small-town art kid to brand agency founder, working with tech companies from seed stage to IPO. He breaks down why branding matters, especially in the B2B space where many companies are afraid to stand out. Jason and Bill dive in...

In this eye-opening episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Fred Barber, author of the groundbreaking book "Lifescapes," to discuss how the suburban lifestyle is slowly killing Americans – and what you can do about it. Fred reveals shocking statistics, like how sitting for long hours can lead to dementia, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. He explains how the sedentary suburban lifestyle, where you have to drive everywhere, is worse for your health than smoking. ...

If you're a woman feeling stuck in your corporate career, this episode is a must-listen. Reagan Cannon, former Amazon and AT&T executive turned entrepreneur, gets brutally honest about why so many talented women get left behind on the climb to the C-suite. The reason? A lack of what Reagan calls "relational courage." After leading a nationwide research study on the barriers holding women back from executive roles, Reagan discovered that women often wait for confidence before taking a...

What if we told you the key to scaling your business is not complicated marketing tactics or big budgets, but simple human connection? In this captivating episode, Jason Croft sits down with Clay Hicks, the founder of H7 - a rapidly expanding B2B networking platform with members in 45 states, as well as Canada, Australia, England, Croatia, El Salvador, Columbia, Philippines, Italy, and India. Clay shares the powerful mindset shift that allowed him to grow from a single location in Cincinnati t...

What if your biggest setback was actually your biggest advantage? In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Chad E. Foster, a man who refused to be defined by his circumstances. Diagnosed with a condition that left him blind by the age of 21, Chad's story could have been one of despair. Instead, it's a narrative of triumph, a journey from victim to visionary. Chad doesn't just share his story; he dissects the very fabric of resilience, offering listeners a blueprint ...

One of the biggest challenges in outsourcing your social media content or your client's content is keeping your "voice" when someone else is creating it. In this information-packed episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft digs deep with entrepreneur Becky Jolly on the ins and outs of outsourcing social media and content creation. Jason sets the stage by asking Becky about her journey into social media marketing and how she "found" herself as an entrepreneur after discovering a knack, pass...

In this insightful episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft has an in-depth conversation with Deborah Southgate about applying project management principles to personal development. Jason sets the stage by sharing how he met Deborah in the Brand Builders Group community and was impressed by her unique approach to coaching people through major life changes. Deborah then shares her powerful personal story of reaching a low point in her late twenties when her health, relationships, and work-...

Welcome to Episode 90 of "Strategy + Action" with your host, Jason Croft. In this captivating interview, we dive deep into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of the remarkable Nick Kennedy. In the first half of this power-packed podcast, Nick shares his awe-inspiring journey, starting very simply as a college student selling pancakes out of his dorm room. A keen problem solver from the outset, Nick realized he could create solutions and help others along the way. He takes us through his rem...