Goal Crazy: Start a Business, Launch a Startup, Grow as an Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason talks with Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence. They dig into what real mentorship looks like, how it’s different from coaching or managing, and why it's valuable for both the mentor and the mentee. Lisa shares practical ways mentorship can help people grow in their careers, build stronger workplace cultures, and create better...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Karen Lynn Kaplan—executive coach, speaker, and consultant—who shares her journey from nonprofit and government work to starting multiple businesses, and eventually building a coaching and consulting practice that truly aligns with her purpose. She talks openly about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how she navigated uncertainty...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason is joined once again by emotional intelligence trainer John McGill. They dive into the concept of “defining reality” and how so many of us operate based on false assumptions—about our goals, relationships, or even our emotions. John explains how uncovering the values that drive our decisions can help us get unstuck and live more intentionally. They...

In this episode of  The Goal Crazy Podcast , Jason sits down with Jennie Milton (aka "Adrenaline Jennie")—a pro kiteboarder, entrepreneur, and adventure junkie. Jennie shares her journey from running a sports store at 19 to becoming a downhill mountain bike racer, heli-skiing in Alaska, and even getting charged by a polar bear (yes, really!). She opens up about how facing fears—both in e...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason VanDevere sits down with Mark Willis, a certified financial planner and host of ‘Not Your Average Financial Podcast’. They dive into ‘Bank on Yourself’ a strategy using whole life insurance to grow wealth, reduce taxes, and access flexible financing. Mark explains how it works and why it’s a game-changer for financial planning. Mark talks on how who...

In this episode of the  Goal Crazy Podcast , Jason sits down with Adam Goldman, a franchise coach and consultant, to dive into the world of franchising. Adam shares his journey from starting his first business in Eastern Europe to becoming a franchise expert, helping others find the right opportunities to build their own businesses. They discuss the pros and cons of franchising, the mindset needed...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Marcey Rader—founder of Rader Co., TEDx speaker, and author of ‘Work Well, Play More’. Marcey’s background in exercise science and decades of endurance racing (100+ events) collided with a high-pressure biotech career, leading to burnout, autoimmune disease, and a wake-up call to redefine productivity. Now, she helps individuals and c...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Brent Bowers from The Land Sharks, the easiest way to build a real estate business generating passive income. Brent shares his unique specialty in creating passive income through vacant land deals. He explains how to become financially free without tenants, termites or toilets. Brent also dives into the details of his business model,...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason is joined by Javier Peña, the founder of Leading in Tune, a company that uses music to help leaders and teams create harmony in their personal and professional lives. He is also has an award winning film on Amazon Prime called "For Once In My Life." Javier shares how his journey began with a part-time job directing a choir of individuals w...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason dives into the importance of goal setting, especially as we approach the year 2025. He shares insights on why developing new skills is crucial and how the concept of the "time value of money" can be applied to skill acquisition. He explains that the sooner you start working on a skill, the more valuable it becomes over time, much like a dollar today...

Join Jason as he sits down with Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Digital Marketing – helping others build a business that provides nearly automated income on Amazon FBA. Neil shares his journey, from leaving his IBM corporate position, which he described as feeling "just a number in the database", to navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, including a business bankruptcy. He remarkably bounced b...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Matt Raad - Website Investor, Educator, and Host of Digital Investors Podcast. Alongside his wife and business partner Liz, Matt has built a lucrative career in digital investing. He shares his personal story, from early entrepreneurial ventures to his current successes, and reveals the opportunities he's discovered in buying websites. Ma...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Tim "Jai" Baker, CEO of 'Luminous Wealth' and the author of 'The Awakened Investor'. As an experienced wealth advisor, Jai shares his journey of transformation, from working for traditional financial firms to creating his own business focused on a more holistic approach to wealth management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding o...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Lane Kawaoka, the founder of Wealth Elevator and a renowned real estate investor, entrepreneur who has built a successful business through his expertise in building wealth. With over $1 billion dollars worth of portfolios under his belt, Lane shares his insights on how to achieve financial freedom through smart investing and strategic dec...

In this episode of Goal Crazy podcast, Jason sits down with Charles D'Amico — Award-winning author, Entrepreneur/ Personal & Biz growth expert known for owning multiple Jimmy John's franchises and founding Blue Handle Publishing. Charles shares his journey from managing other people's businesses to building his own empire, driven by watching the auto industry collapse in Detroit and realizing...

In this episode of Goal Crazy, Jason sits down with Tommy Harr, a former home inspector turned successful real estate investor. Tommy shares his journey from working in his dad's inspection business to building a thriving real estate empire - including the brutal honesty about losing $100,000 on his first deal. Despite that setback, Tommy persevered, found the right business partner, and now manag...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason interviews Leslie Shreve, Workload Management and Productivity Expert. She is the founder of Productive Day and creator of Taskology. Leslie shares her expertise explaining how she helps busy professionals take control of their tasks, time, email, and information. She breaks down the key components of her Taskology system and discusses why tradition...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason interviews Dr. Kevin Kremer, a dental surgeon turned entrepreneur and coach. Dr. Kremer discusses his journey from striving to be the best dentist possible to helping other dental practice owners grow their businesses. He shares insights from his upcoming book, "Quantum Accountability," which explores how our mindset and thoughts impact our actions...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason interviews Rex Houze, an accomplished author, speaker, and coach with decades of experience in leadership and productivity. Rex shares insights from his long career, including the importance of asking good questions to bring out the best in people and foster effective communication. He discusses how many business and personal problems stem from comm...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason sits down with Mike Cavaggioni, a retired Navy officer turned realtor, financial coach, and podcaster. Mike shares his journey from paying off $70,000 in debt to investing in real estate and building multiple income streams. He discusses his four pillars for success in any endeavor: education, mentorship/coaching, networking, and taking action. Mike...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy podcast, Jason explores the importance of struggles and challenges in personal growth and success. He shares his own entrepreneurial journey, contrasting it with a friend who experienced early success but struggled to overcome later obstacles. Jason emphasizes two key points for effectively learning from challenges: having clear, passionate goals worth pursuing, a...

In today's episode Jason VanDevere explores two of the most common limiting beliefs he sees people have as they are working towards their goals. The first is, “I am not enough” and the second is, “I don’t have enough time.” This episode he breaks down these beliefs and ways to overcome them so they do not continue to hold you back like they have in the past. Also, check out our FREE Monday Morning...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Dan DeMatte, co-founder of Damascus, one of the fastest growing youth and young adult retreat ministries in the area. Their sprawling 500-acre campus serves over 25,000 young people annually through summer camps, retreats, and programs designed to transform lives. Dan shares his inspiring story of turning his dream for a world-class retre...

In today's episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason welcomes Mark Goblowsky, a career martial artist who has been teaching for over 35 years. After a traumatic brain injury to his young son following a car accident, Mark found strength through his struggle. He shares his powerful story of hope, resilience and how the martial arts teachings of kindness and compassion guided him. Despite unimaginable di...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason welcomes Dr. Garland Vance, founder and CEO of AdVance Leadership consulting firm and author of the book "Gettin' (un)Busy." They dive into the concept of busyness, exploring its detrimental effects and how it stems from an overcommitment to too many good commitments. They also discuss the difference between busyness and time management. Vance explains...