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 Tony Robbins • The differ...
Aug 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 103
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 • Why AI changes ...
Aug 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 102
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 people stay s...
Jun 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 101
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 sabo...
May 27, 2025•44 min•Ep. 100
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 absolutely crushed (...
May 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 99
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 through ...
Jul 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 98
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 into: • Why...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 97
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. But it's...
May 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 96
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 action. B...
May 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 95
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 to ...
Mar 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 94
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 t...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 93
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, passi...
Feb 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 92
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-l...
Nov 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 91
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 rema...
Oct 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 90
Are you ready to supercharge your personal brand and take your business to the next level? In this insightful episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with the wonderful Elle Petrillo, a branding and sales expert from Brand Builders Group. Together, they dive deep into the world of personal branding and sales strategies that can transform your entrepreneurial journey. In the first part of the interview, Elle shares her invaluable insights into personal branding and its paramount ...
Oct 10, 2023•42 min•Ep. 89
Explore the profound journey of self-discovery and discovering purpose in life in this captivating episode of Strategy + Action with host Jason Croft and guest Andrew L. Anderson! In the first half of this thought-provoking episode, they dig into the power of creating a life's mission, unraveling its multifaceted layers and its profound connection to ideas like legacy and creativity. Andrew Anderson shares his remarkable journey from never envisioning himself as an author to an awe-inspiring mom...
Oct 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 88
🚀 The Mastermind Movement: Transforming Lives and Businesses Worldwide 🌎 Author, speaker, coach, business owner, and family man Aaron Walker is on the show today. If you don't yet know "Big A", well you're in for a treat. From a first meeting and mastermind with Dave Ramsey, Aaron's trajectory in life was forever shifted and led him to the massive impact he's had today on hundreds of men's lives (and their families). He was encouraged by a mastermind member to start coaching, which he fell in ...
Sep 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 87
"If you don't teach people how to think of you, then they'll make it up on their own." In this episode of Strategy + Action, the wonderful Marlana Semenza, a photographer and visual strategist, and I dive deep into the power of visuals in building a strong brand image. 📸 Marlana explores the difference between a documenting approach and a storytelling approach in photography, emphasizing the importance of conveying a message or story through images on a website. 🌟 Key Takeaway 1: "Fake it 'til...
Aug 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 86
"You can't get anyone to do anything until you get their attention first." America's Sweetheart Eric Ryan is on the show today! And we're talking all about his mission in life to shake business owners into not making boring marketing on LinkedIn (I think his Manifesto is in the works). For some reason, when it comes to creating content to showcase our companies, our default as business owners is too often to "play it safe". But if we don't do something different and engaging (yes, attention-gett...
Aug 07, 2023•34 min•Ep. 85
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Developing Trust and True Thought Leadership to Grow Your Business Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Strategy + Action with our incredible guest, Randall Craig, alongside your dynamic host, Jason Croft! Randall Craig is a master at transforming organizations, particularly the big players in today's business landscape. He's here to share his wisdom, experience, and groundbreaking insights. 🚀 Our conversation kicks off with a captivating exploration ...
Jul 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 84
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = RevOps and Running Your Business from a Single Login Welcome to Strategy + Action with your host Jason Croft! In this episode, Jason interviews Lydia Sugarman. Lydia is the CEO of Venntive, a robust software that delivers a complete, seamlessly integrated RevOps CRM solution, designed to support your business now and enable scaling up to enterprise. 📊 The core functionality of Lydia's company, Venntive, is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. A...
Jul 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 83
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Creating Alignment and the Path to Freedom Through Commitment 🔥 Get Aligned, Find Freedom, and Create Presence! 🔥 Welcome to another mind-blowing episode of Strategy + Action with your host, Jason Croft! Today, we have an extraordinary guest who will ignite your spirit and transform your life. Get ready to dive into a captivating conversation that will leave you inspired and motivated to take action! In this episode, we are joined by the phenomenal Bodhi ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 82
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Hidden Solutions and Powerful Networking Coaches and consultants can be instrumental in finding the hidden causes of problems in your business. Dena does that with your health. Welcome to another episode of Strategy + Action, where we bring you insights from experts in wide-ranging disciplines. I'm your host, Jason Croft, and today we have the pleasure of welcoming Dena Woulfe to the show. Dena is an expert in identifying hidden health problems and providin...
Apr 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 81
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Knowing What to Change When Nothing is Working In today's episode, we dive into a topic that many of us can relate to: the moment when we realize that what we've been doing isn't working. Whether it's in our personal or professional lives, we can find ourselves stuck in a rut, endlessly optimistic that things will get better if we just keep pushing harder. Our guest, Chris Felton, is a seven-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and coach who has experie...
Apr 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 80
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Transforming Your Business in One Session In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with mindset coach, Kim Lebbing to discuss the idea of overcoming blocks in business that prevent growth and progress. Kim has an amazing and unique approach to addressing these blocks and has helped countless clients completely transform their businesses and personal lives in just a single session with her. During the episode, Kim shares stories of cl...
Apr 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 79
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Overcoming Deep-Rooted Frustration In this episode, host Jason Croft and the wonderful Adam Kasix talk in depth about overcoming deep-rooted frustration in life that sits beneath the surface and is at the root of keeping us from reaching the heights we know we are meant for. They delve into the feeling of being stuck and the nagging frustration that can come from not pursuing what you really want in life, whether it's a professional or personal goal. Adam h...
Apr 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 78
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Transforming Your Life and Business with Podcasting In this episode, Jason welcomes Jürgen Strauss, a podcasting expert and host of the Innovabuzz podcast, to discuss the transformative power of podcasting in both life and business. While podcasting is a great way to build your client base and invite ideal clients as guests, there are also so many ancillary benefits to starting a podcast, including the opportunity to meet amazing people and build a communit...
Apr 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 77
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Taming the Chaos as a Solopreneur In this episode, host Jason Croft invites Ernesto Mandowsky to discuss the challenges of being a solopreneur and how to manage the chaos that comes with it. Mandowsky shares his insights on embracing chaos and developing systems and processes to manage it effectively. He also shares his personal journey of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This conversation is a must-...
Mar 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 76
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Catapulting Your Growth with Expert Advertising In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft welcomes Janet E Johnson, an expert in online advertising, specifically Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads. Together, they dive into the world of digital advertising and explore what it takes to create successful ad campaigns. Janet and her team are constantly working with clients to create and test new ad strategies, and she shares her insights on what i...
Mar 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 75
Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Connecting the WorldWelcome to Strategy + Action, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories and insights from experts who are making a difference in the world. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Maxine Cunningham as our guest. Maxine is the co-founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, a platform that facilitates conversations and connections between people from all over the world. Her mission is to enable 10 million conversations, and she's well on her...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 74
