In this enlightening episode, Jake and Gino sit down with The Real Jason Duncan to delve deep into the world of entrepreneurship, the challenges of delegation, and the importance of genuine passion in business. Key Takeaways: Synthetic vs. Genuine Passion: How entrepreneurs often mistake synthetic happiness for true passion. The Lynchpin Dilemma: The risks of being irreplaceable in your business. Mastering Delegation: Building trust and empowering your team for business scalability. The Power of Perspective: The invaluable insights gained from business coaches, mentors, and masterminds. Must-Read Books: Jason Duncan's top book recommendations for mindset and personal growth. Creating Business Value: Strategies to increase the worth and longevity of your business. Jason Duncan's Journey: From ministry to teaching and the world of entrepreneurship. Throughout the conversation, Jake, Gino, and Jason share personal experiences, insights, and actionable advice for entrepreneurs at all stages. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge. Recommended Reads: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful conversations! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - How Did Jason Duncan Get His Start? 01:52 - Why Did Jason Duncan Get out of the Ministry After 13 Years? 03:00 - Why Did Jason Go From Ministry to Teaching? 04:08 - How Did Jason Duncan Decide Upon His First Business After Being Laid Off? 07:41 - First Steps For Implementation and Planning 11:04 - The Most Important Hires for Jason 12:01 - Scaling Mistakes Jason Duncan Has Made 13:00 - Specifically How A Business Coach Helped Jason 13:56 - Job Vs. Business and How To Transition. 16:48 - What Gave Jason Duncan the Idea to "Exit Without Exiting"? 19:06 - Mindset Unlocked: Starting a Company w/ The Exit In Mind 21:07 - Steps and Process That Need Placing In Order to Efficiently "Exit" 24:01 - For People Who Would NEVER Exit Their Business 28:01 - Jason Asks Jake an Important Question about His Business 31:54 - Has Jason Looked at Buying Businesses Vs. Starting From the Ground Up? 33:04 - How To Develope Trust and the Law of Hinderence. 35:24 - Where Does the Solopreneur Start Scaling? 37:29 - Jason Duncan's Book Recommendations 38:44 - Gino Wraps It Up! Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/