Episode 74 - Jason Croft - Evolution of a Podcaster: Jason's Journey from Stagnation to Success Drew Deraney 37:05

This episode: Evolution of a Podcaster: Jason’s Journey from Stagnation to Success.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Defining moments and personal growth. (0:01)

Jason Croft shares a personal defining moment that challenged him professionally and personally, and he had to make a decision to face it and grow from it.
Jason describes a softer version of a defining moment, where a challenge arose that required a decision to change or else, but it wasn’t necessarily a dramatic or crisis point.
He realized he was not living up to his potential and felt stuck in his current role.
Jason found inspiration from a book and began a purposeful journey to transform himself, including starting a show to connect with the startup community.

Personal growth and transformation. (5:15)

Jason reflects on his transformation from introvert to coach, sharing how he overcame his fear of public speaking and now guides others through similar processes.
He recounts his journey from being in front of the camera to behind it, highlighting the impact of his first time sitting in front of a mic.
Jason reflects on his journey from introvert to extrovert, sharing how he discovered his energy source through networking events and podcasting.
He credits his growth to intentionality and doing the “reps” necessary to improve, mentioning his desire to be great and really good at podcasting.

Personal growth, parenting, and overcoming mistakes. (10:45)

Jason reflects on past mistakes and lack of action, recognizing the importance of taking steps to change and grow.
He shares how his personal transformation has positively impacted his relationships with his three sons.
Jason discusses his experience with divorce and how he prioritized his children’s well-being during the transition.
He shares his thoughts on the importance of apologizing and being vulnerable as a father, and how it can set a positive example for his children.

Balancing parenting and inner child fun. (17:14)

Jason emphasizes the importance of being both a father and a friend to teenage boys, rather than choosing one role over the other.
He discusses the challenges of growing up and losing one’s inner child as society defines adulthood.
Jason finds it amusing that as adults, we can still embrace our playful side and not feel ludicrous about it.

Mindset, self-awareness, and Coaching. (23:04)

Entrepreneurs often struggle to balance work and personal life, leading to burnout and forgetting their pre-parent self.
Jason highlights the power of social media in shaping our mindset and attracting positive influences.
He transitions from service provider to coach, offering personalized Coaching programs.

Personal growth, business advice, and mentorship. (29:30)

Jason discusses the importance of understanding the ideal client and tailoring the podcast to their needs and goals.
He emphasizes the importance of promoting the podcast and the host’s personal brand to grow their reach and impact.
Confidence is key for success in life and business, according to Jason Croft.
Jason advises young entrepreneurs to err on the side of action and take risks to achieve their goals.

To learn more about Jason’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasoncroft/

Or his website at https://www.medialeadsco.com/

Jason’s Bio: Jason Croft

In his 30+ years in media, Jason Croft has worked around the globe creating professional content in wide-ranging roles and projects from producing award-winning movies to shooting for exotic animal shows in Texas and Alaska, to producing content for the largest boxing event in history.

He has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs and industry experts from behind and in front of the camera. He’s been the successful host and producer of numerous shows including Startup Dallas, The Jason Croft Show, Strategy + Action, Power Content Coach, and Concentric. As a frequent speaker and guest on podcasts, he teaches people how to create leadership-level content.

Jason’s skill is pulling his clients’ genius out and packaging it up for the world to experience.

Through his company, Media Leads, business coaches and consultants hire him to build their own Video Visibility Platform, elevating their online presence and attracting their ideal clients through powerful video content.

About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.

I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.

I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.

My men’s group and one-on-one Coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:

Website: https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: drew@profitcompassion.com

Free Webinar: Overcoming Self-Sabotage Registration

https://profitcompassion.com/caveman-webinar

Men’s Group Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/771474359577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30

Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR

Drew Deraney Mindset Mastery Coach (Life Coach with a Twist)

Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.

In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.