From Guns N' Roses to Rockstar Brand | Craig Duswalt
From Guns N' Roses to Rockstar Brand | Craig Duswalt  
Podcast: Beyond Blind Blaming
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Legendary road manager turned marketing maverick Craig Duswalt knows firsthand that playing it safe can leave you invisible – even if you’re brilliant.After touring with Guns N’ Roses and Air Supply, Craig Duswalt infused his backstage wisdom into the world of entrepreneurship, helping business owners and speakers break free from bland branding. His Rockstar approach has made him a sought-after coach and event leader.In this episode, Craig Duswalt joins Kevin St. Clergy to explore what it really takes to stand out, the myths that keep entrepreneurs stuck, and why making daring decisions is the ultimate power move.In this episode, Kevin and Craig will discuss:(00:00) From touring to rock-star marketing(05:51) Interactive branding through performance(09:23) Rock stars and keynote icons(13:00) Accepting the worst-case scenario(13:53) Patience and perseverance pay off(19:21) Decisions define leadership(21:46) Decision-making and mastermind success(24:53) Maximizing coaching and mastermind value(27:46) Storytelling enhances marketing impact(31:25) Personalizing AI content creation(39:42) Breaking into the music industry(46:37) Mindset shapes success(47:40) Wrestling with self-esteem issues(50:33) The fly swatter success storyCraig Duswalt is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and former tour manager for Guns N’ Roses. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, he helps leaders and teams build discipline, accountability, and high-performance habits through practical, no-nonsense lessons that translate directly into results.Connect with Craig:Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigduswaltCraig’s Website: https://www.craigduswalt.com/Rockstar Marketing Speaker Website: https://rockstarmarketingspeaker.com/ From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.