The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan
The Real Jason Duncan
327 episodes
6 days ago
Welcome to The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan—a podcast where I uncover the real stories behind today's most successful entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, artists, and leaders. In every episode, I dive deep into honest, unfiltered conversations that reveal how these trailblazers define success, overcome challenges, and craft transformative strategies to excel in their industries.
I'm not just your host—I'm an entrepreneur behind 12 thriving ventures and the founder of The Exiter Club, a mastermind community dedicated to living #TheExitLifestyle. I built XOS™ (The Exiter Operating System) to empower business owners to transition from the daily grind to becoming strategic owner-investors, creating a life that blends professional achievement with personal fulfillment.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, my journey—from an 8th-grade history teacher to a serial entrepreneur—has been fueled by a passion for authentic success. Outside of my business interests, you'll find me enjoying motorcycle rides, RV adventures, and cherishing everyday moments with my high school sweetheart of 30 years and our two grown children. My life, both personal and professional, is guided by unwavering faith in Jesus. Tune in on all major podcast platforms and YouTube for actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and inspirational stories that can spark your own journey toward balanced success.
And if you’re feeling overwhelmed or burnt out in your business, visit businessburnouttest.com to take our Business Burnout Test and get personalized recommendations to reignite your passion and transform your life.
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Welcome to The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan—a podcast where I uncover the real stories behind today's most successful entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, artists, and leaders. In every episode, I dive deep into honest, unfiltered conversations that reveal how these trailblazers define success, overcome challenges, and craft transformative strategies to excel in their industries.
I'm not just your host—I'm an entrepreneur behind 12 thriving ventures and the founder of The Exiter Club, a mastermind community dedicated to living #TheExitLifestyle. I built XOS™ (The Exiter Operating System) to empower business owners to transition from the daily grind to becoming strategic owner-investors, creating a life that blends professional achievement with personal fulfillment.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, my journey—from an 8th-grade history teacher to a serial entrepreneur—has been fueled by a passion for authentic success. Outside of my business interests, you'll find me enjoying motorcycle rides, RV adventures, and cherishing everyday moments with my high school sweetheart of 30 years and our two grown children. My life, both personal and professional, is guided by unwavering faith in Jesus. Tune in on all major podcast platforms and YouTube for actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and inspirational stories that can spark your own journey toward balanced success.
And if you’re feeling overwhelmed or burnt out in your business, visit businessburnouttest.com to take our Business Burnout Test and get personalized recommendations to reignite your passion and transform your life.
325: Why Authenticity Beats Perfection in Business Leadership ft. Scott Ramey
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan
34 minutes
4 weeks ago
325: Why Authenticity Beats Perfection in Business Leadership ft. Scott Ramey
What if chasing success was the very thing holding you back from real leadership?
In this episode of The Root of All Success, I sit down with Scott Ramey — a former Fortune 500 executive turned authentic leadership coach who’s redefining what it means to lead with empathy, vulnerability, and purpose.
Scott went from leading billion-dollar teams and climbing the corporate ladder to realizing that “success” wasn’t the title or the paycheck—it was the freedom to show up as himself. Now, he helps high-performing leaders break free from perfectionism, connect more deeply with their teams, and build sustainable success through authentic leadership.
💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why authenticity beats perfection in leadership
The hidden link between anxiety, performance, and burnout
How to build trust that actually drives results
The “Ramey Method” for leading with empathy and impact
Why tone and communication matter more than strategy
How to shift from performing to truly leading
This conversation isn’t about corporate buzzwords—it’s about rediscovering the human side of leadership and unlocking influence that lasts.
If you’ve ever wondered what real leadership looks like beyond titles and metrics… this episode is your blueprint.
🎧 Watch or listen now to learn how to lead with authenticity, empathy, and confidence.
Who is Scott Ramey?
Scott Ramey is an Authentic Sales Expert, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive, and Founder of The Ramey Group, with over 30 years of leadership experience and more than $100 billion in successful sales.
A former Executive Vice President at Transamerica, Nationwide, and Corebridge Financial, Scott led teams of up to 1,200 people and managed $235 billion in assets. His proprietary Authentic Sales methodology—built on authenticity, empathy, presence, and clarity—helps clients deepen relationships, boost trust, and drive higher revenue.
Growing up in a small Indiana town, Scott became the first Division 1 athlete in his high school’s history before earning his BA in History from John Carroll University. His career is a testament to resilience, leadership, and reinvention. A proud husband and father of two D1 athletes, Scott finds inspiration outdoors, often hiking with his two Labradors.
Scott Ramey’s Website Link: https://thescottramey.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ramey-53977b14a/
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The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan
Welcome to The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan—a podcast where I uncover the real stories behind today's most successful entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, artists, and leaders. In every episode, I dive deep into honest, unfiltered conversations that reveal how these trailblazers define success, overcome challenges, and craft transformative strategies to excel in their industries.
I'm not just your host—I'm an entrepreneur behind 12 thriving ventures and the founder of The Exiter Club, a mastermind community dedicated to living #TheExitLifestyle. I built XOS™ (The Exiter Operating System) to empower business owners to transition from the daily grind to becoming strategic owner-investors, creating a life that blends professional achievement with personal fulfillment.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, my journey—from an 8th-grade history teacher to a serial entrepreneur—has been fueled by a passion for authentic success. Outside of my business interests, you'll find me enjoying motorcycle rides, RV adventures, and cherishing everyday moments with my high school sweetheart of 30 years and our two grown children. My life, both personal and professional, is guided by unwavering faith in Jesus. Tune in on all major podcast platforms and YouTube for actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and inspirational stories that can spark your own journey toward balanced success.
And if you’re feeling overwhelmed or burnt out in your business, visit businessburnouttest.com to take our Business Burnout Test and get personalized recommendations to reignite your passion and transform your life.
