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Why Most AI Projects Fail (And How to Be the Exception) | Stephen Straus & Ben Szuhaj
4 november 2026 · 35 min
GET THE BOOK: Wayfinding: A Business Fable About Leading in the Age of AI Lees meer
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Most AI projects never make it to production. Stephen Straus and Ben Szuhaj's team gets 96% of theirs there.
In this episode, I sat down with Stephen Straus and Ben Szuhaj, co-authors of Wayfinding: A Business Fable About Leading in the Age of AI. Stephen started KUNGFU.AI back in 2017, long before most "AI experts" showed up, and his team now gets 96% of its AI projects into production while most of the industry struggles to get even 10% there. We talked about why they wrote the book as a parable, the AI tools business owners forget exist beyond ChatGPT, and why "we're automating our business" isn't a strategy if you believe AI will disrupt everything. Ben broke down how a trucking finance company used AI to approve invoices in seconds instead of hours without laying anyone off, and Stephen shared the wild story of waking up in Yellowstone with the entire outline of the book in his head. If you want to be the disruptor in your industry instead of the next Blockbuster, this one is for you.
In this episode:
Why Wayfinding was written as a business parable
The full AI toolbox: predictive analytics, computer vision, anomaly detection and more
How KUNGFU.AI gets 96% of AI projects into production
Why automating your business isn't the same as having an AI strategy
The real reasons companies struggle with AI: misalignment, egos, and fear
How to grow revenue without growing headcount (and without layoffs)
The Triumph Financial case study: invoice decisions in seconds, not hours
Wayfinding vs. navigating: leading when you don't know the destination
The Yellowstone moment that sparked the book
ABOUT THE GUE…
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Why Doing LESS Took This 30-Year-Old From $29K to $2M a Month | Brandon Willington
31 oktober 2026 · 41 min
GET BRANDON'S NEW BOOK: F*ck Your Agency - youragencybook.com Lees meer
Know your customers better than any agency ever will. Brandon's 10 timeless principles for ads, landing pages, and sales so you can grow your business yourself, no matter how the platforms change.
Available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold.
️ATTEND A "WHERE U?" WORKSHOP
US Workshops: https://withu.whereu.com.au/withu-us
Australia Workshops: https://ahoy.whereu.com.au/withu
Website: https://whereu.com.au
Why would a 30-year-old cut 75% of what he sells right when his business needs money? That's what I asked Brandon Willington, founder of Where U?, and his answer surprised me. Brandon was running a done-for-you agency with packages for every kind of client and every kind of funnel. He was buried in operational bloat and owed a quarter million dollars to the Australian tax office. Then he noticed his small workshop offer was three times more profitable than everything else, so he cut the rest. He stuck to one offer, one type of customer, and getting 1% better at one presentation, and monthly revenue went from about $29K to over $2 million. We break down how he applies that same "do less" thinking everywhere: running one ad channel until it plateaus before adding another, keeping funnels to one step or two, ignoring organic content until he passed $1M a month, and using a one-page plan to throw out any idea that doesn't move the business forward. If you're stuck because you're trying to do everything, this episode will show you what to cut.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why cutting 75% of his offers made the business grow faster
The sales call that turned "go watch a YouTube video" into a two-day workshop people fly in for
How he put three new hires on payroll the same day his investor backed out
Why the business owner beats the agency: they know the customer, they're the most financially motivated, and they move the fastest
The "curious vs. committed" spectrum and why some lead magnet ads fill your…
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How to Raise Confident Kids: The Parenting Mistake Almost Everyone Makes | Raleigh Williams
27 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
I sat down with Raleigh Williams, a former M&A attorney who walked away from a top five law firm after a panic attack, built and sold an entertainment business, and now teaches parents how to raise genuinely confident kids. We got into why praising your kids for being smart or pretty can actually backfire, what to say when your child says “I can’t” or “I’m so dumb,” and his 4 C’s framework of core values, courage, competence, and compassion. Then the conversation went somewhere I didn’t expect. Raleigh opened up about chasing his father’s approval into law, the two years they didn’t speak after he left, losing his best friend to suicide, and why he now believes confidence matters even more than purpose. I shared how my own mother’s addiction became the toughest lesson I ever got, and we talked about the idea that we choose our parents for a reason. If you’re a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone still trying to trust your own voice, this one is for you. Lees meer
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GUEST BIO
Raleigh Williams is a former mergers and acquisitions attorney turned entrepreneur, investor, and author. After graduating from a top five law school and joining a top five global law firm, he left nine months in to start an escape room business. He grew Williams Entertainment to seven locations across three states, adding trampoline parks, axe throwing, and other entertainment venues, and sold it for $26 million. Today he invests in founder-led businesses through his firm DealMaven and created Exit OS, a system that helps business owners build companies that grow without them and are actually sellable. He is the author of The Creator’s Call, an Amazon bestseller about leaving the default path for a life of purpose. A father of three, Raleigh has built a large Instagram following teaching parents how to raise kids with real, lasting confidence.
CONNECT WITH RALEIGH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raleighw/
Website / DealMaven: https://www.dealmaven.io
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About Justin:
Justin Colby is the…
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From Navy Discipline to $18M Entrepreneur in 3 Years | Eric Winegard
24 oktober 2026 · 47 min
Eric Winegard’s story is not the polished founder myth. Before he became CEO and co-founder of Rare Blue Moon Marketing, he was a kid raised by a single mother on welfare, a teenager experimenting with drugs, and a young man who realized no one was coming to save him. Lees meer
In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, Justin Colby sits down with Eric to unpack how he went from 17 years in a W-2 sales role to building an $18 million marketing business in just three years.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Eric went from a troubled childhood to military discipline
Why sales became the skill that changed his life
The difference between networking and selling
Why most marketers don’t understand sales
How Rare Blue Moon Marketing scaled so quickly
Why organic content and paid ads need to work together
What business owners get wrong when hiring agencies
Why commitment matters more than talent
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About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
Instagram: @thejustincolby
YouTube: Justin Colby
TikTok: @justincolbytsof
LinkedIn: Justin Colby
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How the Rich Actually Stay Rich (Family Office Secrets) | Kristian Mtetwa
13 oktober 2026 · 36 min
In this episode I sat down with Kristian Mtetwa, a wealth advisor who leads Synergy Private, a multifamily office serving athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and executives. We start by busting the biggest myth about the rich: they aren’t hoarding money, they’re obsessed with adding value because that’s the only way to keep it. Kristian explains what a family office actually does, why giving anyone power of attorney over your money is a massive liability, and the numbers ($10M liquid net worth or $1M in annual income) where it starts to make sense. We dig into ambition vs. envy, why you focus to get wealthy but diversify to stay wealthy, how to avoid shiny object syndrome, and why liquidity matters more than most people think. I also share my own hard lessons from 2024, what I learned in my mastermind about using lines of credit instead of long-term loans, and how I use whole life insurance like a personal bank. If you want to build wealth that actually lasts, with long obedience in a specific direction and aggressive patience, this one’s for you. Lees meer
Guest Bio
Raised in the suburbs of Nashville, Kristian is a Zimbabwean immigrant to the US and a nationally recognized wealth advisor specializing in advising the ultra-affluent. He entered financial services at age 18 before earning a Certificate in Financial Markets from Yale and becoming an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. He has held leadership positions at several financial institutions and now leads a Black-owned multifamily office with clients across the country. That firm is Synergy Private, a boutique wealth advisory firm operating as a multifamily office that offers bespoke financial guidance for ultra-affluent individuals and their families, available by invitation only. He was named 49 Financial’s Advisor of the Year for 2022 after nearly tripling his personal client roster. He is also a speaker on career development, entrepreneurship, and financial planning, and has been featured in Financial Planning, T…
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Being a Great Operator Is My Biggest Vulnerability | Gary Vaynerchuk
29 september 2026 · 46 min
Your operator strengths might be the very thing holding you back. Gary Vaynerchuk shares a hard financial realization. Lees meer
Gary Vaynerchuk is known for spotting internet trends years before they happen. But even with that foresight, he faced a brutal reality in 2026. Sometimes, the skills that get you to a certain level of business growth are the exact same habits that prevent you from scaling further.
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In this episode, I sat down with my GOAT, Gary Vaynerchuk, and he did not hold back. Gary broke down his entire empire, from VaynerX and VeeFriends to Vayner Sports and his new TV production company, and explained why he refuses to follow the "just focus on one business" advice so many of us preach. He opened up about building Wine Library into a $50 million business for his dad, walking away at 34 with nothing, and growing VaynerX to roughly $400 million in revenue without a single outside dollar to start. We got tactical on where attention is right now, including TikTok Live, Substack, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight, and why he calls this the era of "interest media." Then we went deep: why being a great operator is his biggest vulnerability, why he has no one he goes to for advice, how he runs his companies like a family business, and whether Gary Vee is actually happy. This one is packed with real advice you can use today.
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Why the Smartest Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Community Over AI | Heather Simpson
18 september 2026 · 42 min
Everyone wants to talk about AI, but my guest this week would rather talk about people. Heather Simpson spent years in real estate building brokerages and personal brands for agents before making a hard pivot to build something for women entrepreneurs specifically. Today she runs Her Connection Hub, a coworking and community space in the Pacific Northwest, and she is expanding into Northern California. We got into why she thinks too many people are outsourcing their thinking, the gap she saw between hustle culture and the "make a million from the beach" crowd, and what actually separates the women who win from the ones who stall out. We also had a real conversation about sacrifice, about what it costs a mother to go after something bigger, and about how she is adapting a physical business in a challenging 2026 economy. Heather uses AI for systems, never for her voice, and honestly I think that is where the smart operators are landing. If you are a builder who feels wired for more, this one is for you. Lees meer
About Heather:
Heather Simpson is a business strategist, community builder, and the founder of Her Connection Hub, a female-focused coworking community in Bellingham, Washington. Simpson began offering monthly Connection Breakfasts in 2018, and they proved to be the catalyst for something much bigger. The events resonated deeply with attendees, who then voiced their desire for a physical coworking space, and so Simpson turned that dream into a reality with Her Connection Hub, which opened to the public in 2021. Before building for entrepreneurs, Heather spent years in real estate helping agents develop their brands and helping launch brokerages. She is also the founder of She Leads Me, a company devoted to supporting women on their individual journeys in their lives, careers, and businesses. She hosts the podcast Shatter This, a show for leaders, founders, and builders who are done outsourcing their thinking and ready to create what actually lasts. Her first book, S…
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The Woman Behind Gemini: How AI Is Actually Built and Who It Will Replace | Sneha Shah
15 september 2026 · 39 min
AI is all anyone can talk about right now, but most of us are just getting started with it while the giants have been building it for two decades. In this episode I sat down with Sneha Shah, CEO and co-founder of Hazel AI, who spent nearly 20 years at Amazon and Google as the engineer behind the scenes. She was on the team that built Amazon same-day delivery and scaled it to ten countries, then went to Google as a founding engineer on Cloud Spanner, the global database that powers companies like Deutsche Bank and Nintendo, before building Vertex AI and scaling it into Gemini Enterprise. We broke down how AI actually gets built (yes, it is real people writing real code), why Amazon delivery has always been a losing model, why AWS is where the money is, and the difference between knowledge and wisdom in an LLM. Then we got into Hazel AI, the engine she is building underneath the biggest tech consulting firms on the planet, and the honest conversation everyone is avoiding: which jobs AI is going to take, which ones it is going to create, and why the opportunity has never been bigger for the people willing to get uncomfortable and level up. If you want to hear where AI is going from someone who has actually been in the trenches instead of another influencer guessing, this one is for you. Lees meer
About Guest:
Sneha Shah is the CEO and co-founder of Hazel AI, an Autonomous AI Modernization OS that powers global system integrators as they take Global 2000 enterprises from cloud native to AI native. Before founding Hazel, Sneha spent nearly two decades building at the largest scale on the planet. She started her career at Amazon straight out of Carnegie Mellon University, where she was part of the team that built same-day delivery and scaled it across ten countries. She then spent almost a decade at Google Cloud as a founding engineer on Cloud Spanner, the globally distributed database used by companies like Deutsche Bank and Nintendo, growing the team from four to hundreds and …
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The New Era of Search: AI, SEO, and What You Need to Know | Kevin Roy
11 september 2026 · 40 min
In this episode I sit down with Kevin C. Roy, CEO of GreenBanana SEO, who's spent the last 15 years mastering search engine optimization and is now at the forefront of how AI is completely rewriting the rules of how businesses get found online. Kevin walks me through his wild entrepreneurial journey, from getting laid off and going door to door offering free websites, to bringing on a 50/50 business partner that nearly sank everything, to surviving a lawsuit from a sales partner who tried to put him out of business entirely. We get real about why most business partnerships fail and what he'd do differently. Then we dig into the meat of what his agency does today: how AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude decide who to cite, why building your author authority and connecting it to your content is now more important than keyword stuffing, and the exact three-block content format businesses need to use to get found by AI instead of just Google. If you run a business and you're not thinking about how customers are finding you through AI search right now, this conversation is your wake-up call. Lees meer
Guest Bio & Social Links
Kevin C. Roy is the Founder and CEO of GreenBanana SEO, an Inc. 5000 (3x) digital marketing and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) agency based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that he's built over more than 15 years into a pay-for-performance SEO and AI search visibility firm. He's a frequent podcast guest, author, and media commentator on SEO, AI search, and AEO/GEO, with commentary and work featured in Adweek, SiliconANGLE, Inc., Boston 25 News, and Techstrong TV.
Website: greenbananaseo.com
LinkedIn (personal): linkedin.com/in/kevincharlesroy
LinkedIn (company): linkedin.com/company/greenbanana-seo
Instagram: instagram.com/greenbananaseo
X/Twitter: twitter.com/greenbananaseo
Facebook: facebook.com/GreenBananaSEO
YouTube: youtube.com/@GreenBananaSEO
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and…
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The Messy Middle: How to Build a Business When Your Life Is Falling Apart | Christina Deering
9 september 2026 · 46 min
In this episode, I sit down with Christina Deering, energy and intuition coach and host of the You Unlimited podcast, to talk about something I think about constantly: how the energy you bring to your business matters just as much as the strategy. Christina walks us through the difference between wishing for something and actually being aligned with it, why so many business owners build something they don't even want and end up wanting to burn it down, and how to use your body to tell whether you're in the right lane. She opens up about going through four back-to-back miscarriages while simultaneously doubling her business, and how healing that grief actually expanded her capacity to hold a bigger vision for her life and work. We get into practical tools like the "alter ego" exercise, "trusting the crickets" through the messy middle, and her five-minute energy reset for staying grounded when everything outside of you feels out of control. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still stuck, or like your business is exploding while your personal life is falling apart, this conversation gives you real, practical ways to work through it. Lees meer
About Christina:
Christina Deering is a Shaman, Business Intuitive, Keynote Speaker and creator of the Calibration Keys Methodology. She helps visionary entrepreneurs become the known expert in their industry, expand their income and impact and have the time of their lives doing it.
Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Psychology Today, ABC and FOX, and she’s the host of the top 5% podcast You Unlimited.
Join Calibration Keys: http://christinadeering.com/keys
5 Minute Energy Reset: https://christinadeering.com/reset
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinadeering/
Podcast (You Unlimited): available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Website: https://christinadeering.com/
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling a…
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How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Content Creation | Austin Armstrong
8 september 2026 · 39 min
In this episode, I sit down with Austin Armstrong, bestselling author of Virality! and founder of Syllaby, to nerd out on everything happening in AI and content right now. We get into how fast AI video and image generation is moving, why it's getting harder to know what's even real online anymore, and what that means for creators and business owners. Austin breaks down his thesis of being a business owner who creates content instead of a content creator chasing views, how to use keyword research tools to find exactly what your audience is searching for, why faceless content is exploding as a way to build a brand without ever being on camera, and how he personally uses AI as a thinking partner trained on his own voice and expertise. We also compare the major AI models out there, talk about how to actually start using AI strategically if you're feeling overwhelmed, and he shares what he's building next with Bullhouse Ventures. If you're trying to build a personal brand or grow your business with content and you feel like you're drowning in options, this episode gives you a real starting point. Lees meer
About Austin:
Austin Armstrong is the bestselling author of Virality!, a two-time seven-figure entrepreneur, and a keynote speaker on AI and social media marketing. He's the CEO and co-founder of Syllaby, an AI-powered platform that helps creators and business owners write, generate, and publish video content in minutes, and Managing Partner at Bullhouse Ventures, a startup incubator and coworking space based in Durham, North Carolina. Austin has published over 12,000 videos across social platforms, earning billions of views and millions of followers, and is also co-founder of the AI Marketing World conference.
Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/socialtypro
X (Twitter): https://x.com/SocialtyPro
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@socialtypro
Website: https://syllaby.io
About Justin:
Justin Colby is th…
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How She Lost Her Voice Climbing the Corporate Ladder (And How She Got It Back) | Ilhiana Rojas
4 september 2026 · 44 min
In this episode, I sit down with Ilhiana Rojas, who climbed the corporate ladder to become a senior Fortune 500 executive in just 12 years — often the only woman, and the youngest, in the boardroom. But somewhere along the way, chasing the version of success she thought she was supposed to have, she lost herself so completely that she burned out and fell into deep depression. We talk about what it actually looks like to reconnect with who you are after you've lost your voice, why building the right circles of people around you is one of the most important things you can do for your growth, and why 90% of women deal with imposter syndrome at some point. Ilhiana breaks down her framework for finding the confidence to speak up, owning your own narrative before someone else writes it for you, and why she's now spent her career helping unheard voices — especially women and Latinas — get heard. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting where you want to be, this episode is for you. Lees meer
About Ilhiana Rojas:
Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is a Human Potential & Culture Expert, Executive & Leadership Coach, DEIB Consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. After more than 20 years of global executive experience across top Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and the U.S., she left the corporate world to found BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting, where she helps leaders and teams reconnect with their voice, purpose, and authentic leadership style. She's a Certified Professional Coach (ICF), holds a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and is an advocate for advancing women and Hispanics in leadership. Ilhiana is based in Rhode Island with her husband and two daughters.
Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilhiana-rojas7/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belivecoaching/
Website: https://www.ilhianarojas.com/
Website: https://www.belivecoach.com/
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA a…
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Why This 33-Year-Old Built an $80M Business Without Social Media | Chandler Bolt
28 augustus 2026 · 47 min
Want help turning your story into a book? Book a free call with Chandler's team to map out your book: selfpublishing.com/justin Lees meer
I sat down with my friend Chandler Bolt, who built self-publishing.com into an 8-figure company (north of $80 million in sales) by his early thirties, and we got into exactly how he did it. We talked about the mindset that separated him from guys like me in our twenties, why he scaled almost entirely without social media by leaning into SEO, content, and business development partnerships instead, and the "thank you card challenge" and guerrilla marketing tactics that got his first webinars off the ground with zero budget. Chandler broke down the real profit bridge from seven figures to eight, why hiring to your weaknesses eventually stops working, and his "win the day" philosophy for pushing through the brutal stretches every founder hits. We also got into why he thinks a book is the single most powerful lever for a personal brand, and yes, the story of betting Jay Shetty $10K on a pickleball game to get a podcast spot. If you're building anything right now, this one is packed with tactics you can use today.
Chandler Bolt is the Founder and CEO of selfpublishing.com (formerly Self-Publishing School), which he built after dropping out of college to over $80 million in sales. He's a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the author of multiple bestselling books, most recently Published. Over the past decade, his company has helped publish more than 7,000 books and works with clients ranging from first-time authors to names like Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, and Pace Morby. Chandler also hosts the 7 Figure Principles Podcast and the Self Publishing School Podcast, and is based in Austin, Texas.
Social Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt
Website / booking link: https://selfpublishing.com/justinAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a seri…
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How Do You Prove You're Not Using AI? This Founder Solved It | Tiffany Ward
25 augustus 2026 · 32 min
In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany Ward, founder and CEO of Human Creative, the company behind Certified Human Content, a service that live-monitors the entire writing and creative process to prove a piece of work was made without generative AI. We get into just how much of what we read today (emails, resumes, social captions, even "motivational" posts) is quietly AI-generated, and why that's eroding trust across education, journalism, hiring, and the creator economy. I share my own story of getting caught plagiarizing my senior year at UCLA, long before AI existed, and we talk about how much easier, and more damaging, that shortcut is today. Tiffany walks me through how schools, publications, and businesses are using her platform instead of unreliable after-the-fact AI detectors, including a wild example of her own company using it to hire a junior developer. We close out talking about where "proof of human" goes next, from graphic design to physical craftsmanship. Lees meer
About Tiffany:
Tiffany Ward is Co-Founder and CEO of Human Creative, a company dedicated to certifying original human content in the age of AI. She received her M.A.B.S. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2018 and authored a successful fictional trilogy under a pen name. She lives in Morgantown, WV with her husband and children.
Guest Social Links
Website: https://humancreative.org
X (Twitter): https://x.com/HumanCreativeUS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-creative-llc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humancreativeus/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj40OeNmELVc7bJUVJcH3eA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578869820261
Email: tiffany@humancreative.org
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur …
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Why Your Old Identity Has to Die Before Your New Life Can Begin | Nathaniel Cilley
12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur
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Nathaniel Cilley is a licensed mental health counselor, psychedelic therapist, and manifestation coach based in New York City, and he's joining our School.kol.com community to help entrepreneurs work through fear and mental roadblocks.
In this episode we cover:
What Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is and how it differs from CBT
Why entrepreneurs get stuck in fear of failure and fear of judgment
The lies we tell ourselves to avoid taking action
How identity, not circumstance, drives most of our limiting beliefs
Psychedelic therapy, neuroplasticity, and the healing potential of altered states
Doctor Hawkins' scale of consciousness and moving from scarcity to abundance
The DCA (Direct Chief Aim) method for reprogramming your subconscious
Why the old version of you has to "die" for the new one to emerge
If this episode resonated, share it with two friends who need to hear it.
About Nathaniel:
Nathaniel Cilley is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York City, a psychedelic therapist, and a manifestation coach. He specializes in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients work through anxiety, phobias, and fear of failure by challenging the beliefs behind them. His work now blends traditional psychotherapy with consciousness work, psychedelic integration, and manifestation coaching to help people reprogram limiting identities and align with what they actually want in life.
Connect with Nathaniel:
Website: manifesttherapy.com
Instagram: @manifest_therapy
YouTube: @manifest_therapy
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in bui…
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The Disease of Wimpy Goals — Why Your Business Isn't Growing | Brad Sugars
7 augustus 2026 · 51 min
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In this episode, I sit down with Brad Sugars — the Founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, the world's #1 business coaching firm with over 1,000 offices in 85 countries — to break down exactly what separates the entrepreneurs who scale from the ones who stay stuck. Brad calls out what he sees as the biggest epidemic in business right now: wimpy goals.
We dig into the three stages of business growth (0 to $1M, $1M to $10M, $10M to $100M), why the skills that get you to your first million will actually hold you back from your next ten, and why most business owners have built themselves a job with overheads instead of a real business. Brad also gets honest about his own failures — from team members who liked his money more than he did, to reinvesting $4M right before COVID hit — and shares the mindset shifts that let him operate his companies in just one hour a week. We also get into work-life harmony, the epidemic of loneliness among male entrepreneurs, and why Brad believes the most expensive advice in the world is free advice from a poor person.
GUEST BIO
Brad Sugars is the Founder, Chairman, and President of ActionCOACH — the world's #1 business coaching firm with more than 1,000 offices in 85 countries. Internationally recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs alive, Brad is a bestselling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and has been called the Godfather of Business Coaching for over 30 years. He started his entrepreneurial journey at age 7 and founded ActionCOACH in Brisbane, Australia in 1993 — when business coaching as a profession barely existed. He has since become the CEO of 9+ companies and helped hundreds of thousands of business owners across the globe scale, systematize, and ultimately exit their businesses. Brad lives in Las Vegas with his wife Lauren and their five …
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Scale or Fail: Why Most Founders Get Stuck in the Circus Phase | Allison Maslan
30 juli 2026 · 42 min
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In this episode I sit down with Allison Maslan, founder and CEO of Pinnacle Global Network and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Scale or Fail, who has personally built ten companies and helped her team mentor over 150,000 founders. We talk about why the business owner is so often the thing standing in the way of their own growth, and Allison walks me through her five phases of scaling, from the seeker all the way through what she calls the ringleader phase, the chaotic circus stage where most businesses get stuck for years. We get into how to build a team of what she calls scale multipliers instead of people who just complete tasks, why tracking your return on employee matters as much as any other business metric, and how her own burnout and health scare early in her career led her to build a completely different way of running a business. We also dig into her morning vision crafting practice and how she uses alignment to make faster, clearer decisions as a CEO. If you've ever felt like your business can't run without you, this conversation will change how you think about that.
Main Topics Covered
Why the founder is often the biggest bottleneck to growth
The five phases of scaling a business
Building a team of scale multipliers instead of task-doers
Tracking return on employee (ROE)
How to let go of control without losing quality
Vision crafting and morning routines for clarity
Using alignment to guide business decisions
Why investing in mentors and masterminds speeds up growth
About Allison:
Allison Maslan is the founder and CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, a global business mentoring company that has helped more than 150,000 founders scale their companies from seven to nine figures. She has built ten successful companies from the ground up starting at age 19, with past clients including Ben & Jerry's, Supercuts, and Charlotte Russe. Allison is the Wall…
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The #1 Mistake Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Make | Michael Burcham
22 juli 2026 · 45 min
Are you ready to stop treating your startup like a side project and start building a scalable business? In this episode, Dr. Michael Burcham shares the hard-earned wisdom of a veteran who has transitioned from a physical therapist to a multi-million dollar private equity investor. Lees meer
We dive deep into the mindset shifts required to go from a day job to a full-time founder, the critical importance of customer discovery, and why most investors won't touch your project until you have skin in the game. Michael breaks down the common mistakes technical founders make and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of anxiety and frustration that comes with the territory. You will learn how to differentiate your brand in a noisy market, the power of personal touches in networking, and how to align your vision with what investors are actually looking for.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why most early-stage businesses are still just “projects”
● The biggest mistake founders make before launching
● Why investors care about paying customers more than perfect decks
● How to build awareness without wasting money
● Why failure is part of the entrepreneur DNA
● How to avoid chasing every opportunity
● Why your network can become your biggest growth engine
● How anxiety, insecurity, and frustration show up in business
● What investors see that founders often miss
● Why selling your company can trigger an identity crisisAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin…
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Tackling Toxicity: From Bystander to Upstander | Mauricio Velasquez
17 juli 2026 · 42 min
Get Mauricio's book 'Tackling Toxicity' on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/08uHkZag Lees meer
In this episode I sit down with Mauricio Velasquez, a worldwide conflict resolution and emotional intelligence consultant who has trained in over seventy five countries, from Guantanamo Bay to the White House to professional sports organizations like the MLS. We get into why most people are conflict averse and what happens when you ignore toxic behavior instead of addressing it. Mauricio breaks down the difference between reacting and responding, how to spot your own triggers before they take over, and the exact language he teaches leaders to use when someone is coming in hot. We talk through real stories from his thirty year career, from coaching a CEO who nearly destroyed his company's culture in fifteen seconds to a moment in the stands at his daughter's basketball game where he chose to stand up instead of stay silent. This conversation is about moving from bystander to upstander, in your business, your family, and your life.
Main Topics Covered
Why most people avoid conflict instead of resolving it
The difference between reacting and responding
How to identify your own emotional triggers
What to say when someone is coming in hot
Moving from bystander to upstander
Holding leaders and toxic employees accountable
Building psychological safety for honest feedback
Standing up for others in the moment
About Mauricio:
Mauricio Velasquez is the founder and president of Diversity Training Group and the author of Tackling Toxicity: A Skill-Based Guide to Addressing Toxicity. Over his thirty year career, he has worked as a management consultant, workplace investigator, executive coach, trainer, and expert witness specializing in bias, prejudice, and hate, training more than one million employees, managers, and executives. He has worked in nearly every U.S. state and traveled to more than seventy five countries, coaching organizations ranging from the White House and Guantanamo Bay…
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The Hustler Has to Die: How to Finally Become a Real CEO | Brett Gilliland
15 juli 2026 · 46 min
In this episode I sit down with Brett Gilliland, founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, who has spent the last fourteen years helping business owners make the leap from hustler to real CEO. We dig into why so many founders get stuck right before the ten million dollar mark, and why it almost always comes down to control. Brett walks me through the four systems his company teaches to build a business that doesn't depend on the founder for everything, what a CEO's real job becomes once a leadership team is in place, and how to know when you're still holding onto something you should have let go of months ago. We also get personal, talking about the daily disciplines that keep us both grounded, including his fourteen "I am" statements that he's repeated every single morning for over a decade, and why taking care of yourself first isn't selfish, it's what makes you capable of showing up for everyone else. If you've built something real but feel like you're the bottleneck holding it back, this conversation is for you. Lees meer
Topics Covered
Why founders need to change in order to grow their business
Letting go of control as a business owner
The difference between a hustler and a real CEO
What changes once a business hits $10 million
Building a full leadership team
The CEO's real job: vision, team, resources
The four systems Elite Entrepreneurs teaches to scale a business
Why founders unknowingly sabotage their own growth
Daily disciplines and morning routines
Putting yourself first to show up better for others
About Brett Gilliland:
Brett Gilliland is the founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that gives seven figure business owners the knowledge, systems, and coaching to grow to ten million dollars and beyond. For over a decade, Brett helped lead Infusionsoft's growth from seven million to more than one hundred million dollars in revenue, where he was involved in building the company's Purpose, Values, and Mission, co-created the Elite Forum, and serve…
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From Navy Discipline to $18M Entrepreneur in 3 Years | Eric Winegard
13 juli 2026 · 47 min
What does it really take to walk away from a seventeen-year corporate career and build an $18 million marketing agency in just three years? In this episode, Eric Winegard shares the mindset, discipline, and relentless commitment that helped him go from a troubled childhood and military structure to becoming the CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing. Lees meer
We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the difference between paid ads and organic content, and why most businesses fail before marketing even begins. Eric breaks down the importance of networking without an agenda, building a real personal brand online, and why commitment is the trait that separates successful founders from everyone else. You’ll also learn how sales psychology, leadership, and self-belief became the foundation for scaling one of the fastest-growing agencies in the space.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Eric went from a troubled childhood to military discipline
Why sales became the skill that changed his life
The difference between networking and selling
Why most marketers don’t understand sales
How Rare Blue Moon Marketing scaled so quickly
Why organic content and paid ads need to work together
What business owners get wrong when hiring agencies
Why commitment matters more than talent
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The MORE Show podcast and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
Instagram: @thejustincolby
YouTube: Justin Colby
TikTok: @justincolbytsof
LinkedIn: Justin Colby
About Eric Winegard
Eric Winegard is the CEO and c…
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This Attorney Protected $11 Billion — Here's What Every Entrepreneur Gets Wrong | Hillel Presser
10 juli 2026 · 51 min
Free consultation / website: www.assetprotectionattorneys.com — Hillel offers to send complimentary copies of his latest books to anyone who mentions The Entrepreneur DNA. Lees meer
In this episode, I sit down with Hillel Presser, a nationally recognized asset protection attorney who's helped protect over $11 billion in client assets and written six books on the subject. We get into why "it's not what you make, it's what you keep," and unpack the exact strategies the ultra-wealthy use to become "uncollectible" — from owning nothing and controlling everything through LLCs and limited partnerships, to the real difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts, to lesser-known free strategies like tenancy by the entirety and Florida's homestead exemption. Hillel also shares jaw-dropping stats (you're seven times more likely to be sued than to be in a car accident, and there are over 100 million lawsuits filed every year) along with real client stories, from a woman selling dolls at a flea market who got sued for millions, to the risks of golf carts, boats, and jet skis sitting unprotected in your name. Whether you're just starting your first business or you've already built serious wealth, this conversation is a masterclass in protecting what you've worked so hard to build.
Topics Covered
Why protecting what you build matters as much as building it
"Own nothing, control everything" — the core principle for entrepreneurs
LLCs, trusts, and holding companies explained simply
Revocable vs. irrevocable trusts (and the mistake most people make)
Why we live in such a litigious society — and the stats to prove it
How to settle lawsuits for pennies on the dollar by being "uncollectible"
Personal guarantees: why to avoid them, and what to do instead
The 3-step framework to start protecting yourself today
Structuring real estate, business income, cash, and crypto the right way
Why selling a business is a bigger lawsuit risk than most expect
Domestic vs. international protec…
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The Real Reason People Quit (It's Not the Money) | Ian Watts
7 juli 2026 · 44 min
I sat down with Ian Watts, a workforce transformation specialist who's spent two decades helping companies fix what most of them get wrong about their people. Ian's story starts on the east side of Detroit, growing up on welfare, and it's what drove him to chase becoming a millionaire by 30 — which he hit almost four years early, right before his first business completely collapsed in 2006. That season is where he found his real why: building businesses that bless the world by taking care of the humans inside them. We got into why employee engagement is at some of the lowest levels in history, why layoffs are gutting trust even at companies that think they're becoming leaner, and why salary and benefits will get someone in the door but it's culture that keeps them. Ian broke down his ACTS Method for building real engagement, and we talked about the mistakes founders make when they hire reactively instead of designing their team on purpose. If you run a business, manage people, or are wondering why good employees keep walking out the door, this episode is for you. Lees meer
About Ian Watts:
Ian Watts helps executives enhance employee engagement, boost team performance, and reduce employee turnover in 90 days or less, guaranteed. He does this through transformative keynotes, hands-on workshops, and his proprietary ACTS Method, a breakthrough system developed from scaling an HR department that grew from 6 to over 60 locations and recruited 350+ team members nationwide.
An accomplished author, speaker, business consultant, and breakthrough coach, Ian built his first multi-million-dollar business by age 26. He has raised millions in capital, launched multiple ventures, and guided global clients across 30+ industries and 40+ U.S. states—as well as internationally in China, Hong Kong, Canada, the U.K., Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Ian’s personal mission is simple but powerful: “Build businesses that bless the world.”
Connect with Ian Watts:
Website: employeesuccesscompany.com…
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Semi-Passive, Fully Profitable: Inside the World of Non-Food Franchising | Jon Ostensen
1 juli 2026 · 40 min
I sat down with Jon Ostenson, a two-time Inc. 5000 founder and the top 1% franchise consultant behind FranBridge Consulting, to break down everything most people get wrong about franchising. We talked about why "non-food franchising" is such an underrated path to business ownership, how to actually evaluate a franchise opportunity instead of just chasing passion, what it really costs and how long it really takes to get one off the ground, and why following the system matters more than being the smartest person in the room. Lees meer
Jon also walked me through what it takes to scale into multiple territories, how private equity is playing in this space right now, and the tax and exit benefits that come with owning a real asset instead of just a job. If you've ever thought about buying into a franchise, or even just wondered what's actually available outside of fast food, this conversation will change how you think about it.
Grab Jon's free book: Want the full breakdown on non-food franchising? Jon is giving away a free copy of his book, Non-Food Franchising: The Better Path to Business Ownership. Just drop your email at FranBridgeConsulting.com and it's yours.
Book a free consultation: Curious if franchising is right for you? Talk to Jon and his team at FranBridge Consulting. It costs you nothing. Head to FranBridgeConsulting.com to get started.
About Jon Ostensen:
Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, a two-time Inc. 5000 company, and a top 1% national franchise consultant. He is the bestselling author of Non-Food Franchising: The Better Path to Business Ownership, and a frequent contributor on franchising for Forbes, Inc., Bloomberg, and The Franchise Journal.
Before founding FranBridge, Jon spent 15 years in the corporate world, including a long run as Vice President of Sales for Carter's Inc., where he was responsible for more than $350M in annual sales. He then stepped in as President of ShelfGenie, a national non-food franchise system with …
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Stop Building for Yourself: How to Build What the Market Wants | Michael Burcham
1 juli 2026 · 45 min
Are you ready to stop treating your startup like a side project and start building a scalable business? In this episode, Dr. Michael Burcham shares the hard-earned wisdom of a veteran who has transitioned from a physical therapist to a multi-million dollar private equity investor. Lees meer
We dive deep into the mindset shifts required to go from a day job to a full-time founder, the critical importance of customer discovery, and why most investors won't touch your project until you have skin in the game. Michael breaks down the common mistakes technical founders make and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of anxiety and frustration that comes with the territory. You will learn how to differentiate your brand in a noisy market, the power of personal touches in networking, and how to align your vision with what investors are actually looking for.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why most early-stage businesses are still just “projects”
● The biggest mistake founders make before launching
● Why investors care about paying customers more than perfect decks
● How to build awareness without wasting money
● Why failure is part of the entrepreneur DNA
● How to avoid chasing every opportunity
● Why your network can become your biggest growth engine
● How anxiety, insecurity, and frustration show up in business
● What investors see that founders often miss
● Why selling your company can trigger an identity crisisAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin…
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The Disease of Wimpy Goals — Why Your Business Isn't Growing | Brad Sugars
22 juni 2026 · 51 min
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In this episode, I sit down with Brad Sugars — the Founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, the world's #1 business coaching firm with over 1,000 offices in 85 countries — to break down exactly what separates the entrepreneurs who scale from the ones who stay stuck. Brad calls out what he sees as the biggest epidemic in business right now: wimpy goals.
We dig into the three stages of business growth (0 to $1M, $1M to $10M, $10M to $100M), why the skills that get you to your first million will actually hold you back from your next ten, and why most business owners have built themselves a job with overheads instead of a real business. Brad also gets honest about his own failures — from team members who liked his money more than he did, to reinvesting $4M right before COVID hit — and shares the mindset shifts that let him operate his companies in just one hour a week. We also get into work-life harmony, the epidemic of loneliness among male entrepreneurs, and why Brad believes the most expensive advice in the world is free advice from a poor person.
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Brad Sugars is the Founder, Chairman, and President of ActionCOACH — the world's #1 business coaching firm with more than 1,000 offices in 85 countries. Internationally recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs alive, Brad is a bestselling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and has been called the Godfather of Business Coaching for over 30 years. He started his entrepreneurial journey at age 7 and founded ActionCOACH in Brisbane, Australia in 1993 — when business coaching as a profession barely existed. He has since become the CEO of 9+ companies and helped hundreds of thousands of business owners across the globe scale, systematize, and ultimately exit their businesses. Brad lives in Las Vegas with his wife Lauren and their five …
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From Navy Discipline to $18M Entrepreneur in 3 Years | Eric Winegard
17 juni 2026 · 47 min
What does it really take to walk away from a seventeen-year corporate career and build an $18 million marketing agency in just three years? In this episode, Eric Winegard shares the mindset, discipline, and relentless commitment that helped him go from a troubled childhood and military structure to becoming the CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing. Lees meer
We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the difference between paid ads and organic content, and why most businesses fail before marketing even begins. Eric breaks down the importance of networking without an agenda, building a real personal brand online, and why commitment is the trait that separates successful founders from everyone else. You’ll also learn how sales psychology, leadership, and self-belief became the foundation for scaling one of the fastest-growing agencies in the space.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Eric went from a troubled childhood to military discipline
Why sales became the skill that changed his life
The difference between networking and selling
Why most marketers don’t understand sales
How Rare Blue Moon Marketing scaled so quickly
Why organic content and paid ads need to work together
What business owners get wrong when hiring agencies
Why commitment matters more than talent
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
Instagram: @thejustincolby
YouTube: Justin Colby
TikTok: @justincolbytsof
LinkedIn: Justin Colby
About Eric Winegard
Eric Winegard is th…
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Why Effort Alone Won’t Scale Your Business — The Shift to Intentional Leadership | Sarah Gibbons
26 mei 2026 · 39 min
Exclusive listener discount: Use code ATTEND25 for 25% off your registration! Register here: sarahgibbons.com/shop/p/when-effort-stops-working Lees meer
Join Sarah for a 75-minute virtual live workshop on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12 PM PT. This is the second in a series of four workshops and is designed for leaders who sense that the problem isn’t motivation — it’s the system they’re operating from. You’ll learn to work with capacity, timing, and internal alignment instead of against yourself.
In 75 minutes, you’ll identify:
Where your work has become unnecessarily heavy
What actually matters right now (and what to ignore)
The decisions and actions you already know you need to make
In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and founder Sarah Gibbons for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to sustain entrepreneurial success without burning out. We explore why hustle culture is a trap, and how intentionality — not more effort — is what separates entrepreneurs who scale from those who stall. Sarah shares how she built a thriving, referral-based coaching practice over 17 years by prioritizing her inner world first: her values, her sleep, her relationships, and her capacity to lead. Together we dig into self-leadership, the courage to pivot, the power of “three-foot tosses,” the myth of time blocking, and why spaciousness is the secret ingredient to creativity. We also talk about navigating uncertainty — whether that’s the LA fires, economic shifts, or the messy middle of entrepreneurship — and what it means to show up as the leader you’re being called to be right now.
About Sarah Gibbons:
Sarah Gibbons is an accomplished executive coach and founder of Sarah Gibbons & Co., a global coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock transformational leadership. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked with top executives and creatives from leading organizations including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, 22 Squared, Hey…
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The Shadow Side of Entrepreneurship: Stress, Money Shame & Why You’re Already OK | Tim Grimes
22 mei 2026 · 43 min
Get your FREE copy of Tim's book 'Money, Your Friend' here: https://www.radicalcounselor.com/money-book Lees meer
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Grimes—radical counselor, somatic coach, and bestselling author of Money, Your Friend—to tackle the side of entrepreneurship nobody puts on their Instagram highlight reel: the internal pressure, money shame, and chronic overthinking that silently sabotage even the most driven business owners. Tim breaks down why so many of us started this journey craving freedom but ended up more stressed than ever, and he shares the daily 10–15 minute practice from his book that helps you get radically honest about what you actually want and why you want it—not the Wolf of Wall Street version, but your truth. We go deep on somatic techniques for releasing stress through the body, the dangerous trap of becoming too passive with self-improvement and manifestation, why comparison culture on social media is making entrepreneurs anxious and broke, and why the real shift happens the moment you stop shaming yourself and accept that you’re already okay right now.
Tim Grimes
Tim Grimes is a radical counselor, somatic coach, and multiple-time bestselling author with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of stress management, money psychology, and personal transformation. Known for his grounded, no-nonsense approach, Tim specializes in the “shadow side” of entrepreneurship—the internal pressure, fear, and shame that most business coaches don’t talk about. He is the author of Money, Your Friend, Relax More Try Less, and several other books on manifestation and self-improvement. Tim’s work helps entrepreneurs and individuals shift their relationship with money from fear-driven to grounded and calm—without toxic positivity or empty affirmations.
Tim’s Social & Contact Links
Website: https://www.radicalcounselor.com
Coaching: https://www.radicalcounselor.com/radical-change-coaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalcounsel…
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Is Being "Too Healthy" Actually Toxic? | Rachel Harvest
1 mei 2026 · 1 uur
Are you pushing yourself to the brink of burnout in pursuit of the superhuman entrepreneur ideal? In this episode of The Entrepreneur DNA, host Justin Colby sits down with behavioral health specialist Rachel Harvest to break down the toxic side of perfectionism and how to find true balance. Lees meer
Throughout this deep dive, Rachel explains why high achievers often fall into the trap of extreme dieting, caffeine dependency, and emotional suppression. You will learn about the wise mind, a powerful combination of logic and emotion that allows for better decision making and sustainable growth. The conversation covers everything from the physical toll of caffeine on your adrenals to the psychological roots of binge behaviors and the importance of setting healthy boundaries.
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Rachel also introduces the concept of orthorexia, an obsession with healthy eating that can actually become harmful, and explains why your day actually starts the moment you go to sleep. Whether you are struggling with the pressure to be perfect or looking for a more functional approach to your nutrition and mental health, this episode provides a roadmap for responding to life rather than just reacting to it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why “being healthy” can become harmful when it turns into perfectionism
How caffeine can become a performance crutch instead of a ritual
Why entrepreneurs often mistake burnout for discipline
The difference between logic mind, emotion mind, and wise mind
How binge behaviors often start with judgment and restriction
Why extreme routines can be a sign of nervous system stress
How your “why” drives almost every habit you have
Why discernment may be the real superpower for high performers
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About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs t…
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1. $1 BILLION in Tax Savings: The Secrets Your CPA Won't Tell You | David Perez
29 april 2026 · 43 min
In this episode, I sit down with tax strategist David A. Perez, who has helped his clients save over $1 BILLION in taxes. We break down the fundamental difference between how wealthy people and broke people think about taxes, and David reveals specific strategies that anyone can use—from early-stage entrepreneurs making their first $50K to 7-figure earners looking to pay zero in taxes legally. We dive into depreciation strategies, the Augusta Rule, employing your children, turnkey investment opportunities, and why most CPAs aren't equipped to help high-income earners. David also explains the real reason people like Grant Cardone buy jets and helicopters (hint: it's not just to show off), and why focusing on making more money should be your #1 priority if you're under $250K. If you've ever felt frustrated paying too much in taxes or confused about what strategies actually work, this episode is a masterclass you can't afford to miss. Lees meer
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ABOUT DAVID
David A. Perez had been a widely regarded tax pro for nearly a decade when he was hit
with his own six-figure tax bill, forcing him to realize how little he knew at a strategic
level. When an experienced CPA mentor told him there was no fix, David dug deep to
uncover the game-changing tax strategies that rarely get implemented.
David now brings those strategies to the masses on both ends of the financial spectrum.
To serve tax professionals directly, he founded Tax Maverick AI (see below).
Meanwhile, he serves individual investors by sharing actionable tax strategies.
From his frequent media appearances and viral social media posts to authoring three
books, David’s aim is to make the public understand what’s possible:
"The tax code wasn't written to punish you. It was written to reward those who
understand it. Stop being punished. Start being rewarded."
- David A. Perez
Connect with David:
Website - https://www.davidaperez.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidaperez
Facebook - https://www.f…
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How to Build Unshakeable Confidence and Perform at Your Peak | Andrea Wieland
27 april 2026 · 49 min
Book a 30 min. consultation with Dr. Andrea: https://drandreawieland.youcanbook.me Lees meer
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Get Dr. Andrea’s Book:
The Confident Performer: Rethinking Mental Performance for Athletes, Coaches and Parents https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Confident+Performer+Andrea+Wieland
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Wieland — an Olympic athlete, licensed psychologist, and elite performance coach — to unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest levels of sport, business, and life. Andrea shares her remarkable story of being cut from the US Olympic team eight times before finally making the 1994 World Cup roster and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic team, and we dig into the powerful mental frameworks she’s developed through decades of working with NFL athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and Special Operations soldiers. We cover the critical difference between persistence and perseverance, why your goal must be bigger than your fear, the danger of tying your entire identity to a single role or achievement, and how the “Confident Performer” framework — built on a foundational pyramid of human-first identity, whole-person health habits, and elite mental skills — can transform the way you show up whether you’re on the field or in the boardroom. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, broken promises to yourself, or wondered what separates those who reach the top from those who quit, this conversation will challenge and inspire you in equal measure.
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About Dr Andrea Wieland:
Dr. Andrea Wieland is a licensed psychologist, peak performance coach, author, and former Olympic athlete who competed in field hockey at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games — in her own hometown. She holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA, and brings a rare combination of world-class athletic achievement and clinical expertise to her work. Andrea has coached NFL athletes, Fortune 500 C-suite executives, Special Operations military personnel, and high-performing teams across industries, helping them develo…
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What a D1 Athlete Learned About Courage, Identity, and Building Sweet Addison's | Addison Labonte
23 april 2026 · 37 min
Sweet Addison's — Better-for-you, gourmet gluten-free and dairy-free desserts shipped nationwide. Get yours today! Go to - sweetaddisons.com Lees meer
In this episode, I sit down with Addison LaBonte — former Division I college soccer player, ultra marathoner, and the founder of Sweet Addison's — to unpack one of the most raw and relatable entrepreneurial journeys I've had the pleasure of sharing on the show. Addison walks us through the identity crisis she faced after leaving college athletics, the shocking medical diagnosis of compartment syndrome that threatened to end her running career, and how switching to a gluten-free diet healed her body in just three days — without surgery. What followed was an organic content brand that grew to over 288,000 Instagram followers, a pivot out of a corporate finance career she never loved, and ultimately the launch of Sweet Addison's in January 2024: a better-for-you dessert brand built on clean ingredients and relentless work ethic. She shares the dark reality of her first year — working in near isolation, going three straight days with zero orders, and questioning everything — as well as the mindset tools that kept her going: visualization, delayed gratification, a service-over-self mentality, and her Christian faith. We even do a live taste test on camera, and I have to say — these brownies are unreal. If you've ever felt like you didn't know who you were after a major life transition, or you're too scared to take the leap on something you believe in, this episode is the one to share with two friends.
About Addison:
Addison LaBonte is the founder and CEO of Sweet Addison's, a fast-growing better-for-you dessert brand based in Dallas, Texas, and the creator behind the gluten-free lifestyle platform Organically Addison. A former Division I soccer player at the University of Maine and an ultra marathoner (50K finisher), Addison is the rare combination of elite athlete and self-made entrepreneur.
After graduating, Addison was diagn…
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How to Lead Through Disruption: The Human Connection Strategy Nobody Talks About | Jen Marr
20 april 2026 · 44 min
Get Jen's book 'Lifting Up' and 'Showing Up' on Amazon today! Lees meer
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In this episode, I sit down with Jen Marr — Human Disruption Specialist, author of Lifting Up and Showing Up, and founder of the organization Showing Up — who brings one of the most extraordinary and hard-earned perspectives on leadership I've ever encountered. Jen shares how being just 700 yards from the finish line during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, combined with her frontline support work after the Sandy Hook school shooting, gave her a transformational understanding of how humans navigate disruption, trauma, and change — and how those exact same principles apply to every entrepreneur and leader running a company today. We dig into why most organizations get communication wrong, why AI will never replace human-to-human connection, and why the cortisol flooding your team's bodies every day can only be overpowered by oxytocin — the bonding hormone that's triggered when a leader genuinely says, "I've got your back." Jen walks us through her "fast and frequent one-on-one" framework, how to handle the emotional overwhelm of employees without becoming their therapist, the growing crisis of "fear of taking part" in Gen Z workers, and how native analogs and native digitals can bridge the workplace communication gap. If you lead a team of any size, this conversation will fundamentally change how you show up for the people around you.
Connect with Jen Marr
Website: jenmarr.com
Organization: showing-up.com
Email: jen@showing-up.com
LinkedIn: Jen Marr
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education p…
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The Gift of Humility: How Josh Block Led a $215M Exit Without an Ego | Josh Block
17 april 2026 · 40 min
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In this episode, I sit down with Josh Block — a man who at just 29 years old was handed the reins to his family's healthcare imaging company, Block Imaging, which was generating $30 million in revenue at the time. Over the next 15 years, Josh scaled it to $215 million and orchestrated a landmark acquisition by a joint venture between Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health, the largest Catholic hospital system in America. What makes Josh's story so extraordinary is how he did it — not through aggressive revenue chasing or fear-based leadership, but through a people-first culture that made team members feel safe, seen, and successful. We dig deep into the metrics that actually matter (net income and cash position, not just revenue), radical transparency with your team — including sharing debt and bad months — the three T's of building a "we cycle" culture, managing underperformers with grace, and what legacy-driven leadership really looks like. Josh also just launched his new book, People Matter at Work, and he drops some of the most practical, battle-tested leadership wisdom I've had on this show.
About Josh Block:
For the last 15 years, Josh has led teams through growth, transition, and transformation…with one conviction at the center: people matter more.
After decades of leading at the intersection of business and humanity, Josh has seen what many leaders feel but rarely say; the pressure that never lifts, the loneliness that creeps in, and the culture that quietly drifts when connection fades.
That’s why he wrote
People Matter @work.
It’s a practical, powerful call to reframe leadership from separation to connection as leaders seek to replace isolation with ownership, pressure with possibility, and s…
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Stop “Shoulding” Yourself: How to Build a Business That Actually Fits Your Life | Jess Wass
16 april 2026 · 36 min
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In this episode, I sat down with Jess Wass to break down what it really means to build a business and life that actually aligns with who you are. We talked about her “Managing 360” framework, why so many entrepreneurs feel stuck or overwhelmed, and how most of us are chasing success based on what we think we “should” want instead of what truly matters to us. We got into values, decision-making, comparison, and even when quitting is the right move. This episode is a deep dive into how to stop living someone else’s version of success and start building a life that actually fulfills you.
Jess Wass Bio
Jess Wass is the Founder & CEO of Reworkit, a transformational coaching company that helps leaders and their teams break through the "hidden drag" holding back growth, whether that's communication breakdowns burning time and money, teams that can't execute, or leadership habits getting in the way of results.
With over 15 years leading teams of up to 100+ employees across finance, consulting, hospitality, and tech startups, Jess knows the chaos of scaling and high performance firsthand. She blends expertise in organizational psychology with real-world leadership experience to help clients manage their teams, manage themselves, and build operations that actually run without constant firefighting.
Jess works with entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations across industries. She is a sought-after voice whose insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Fast Company. You can learn more about her and her work at www.reworkit.co
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Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and …
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Why Leaders Fail When Scaling: The Blind Spot Problem | Kristiana Corona
14 april 2026 · 45 min
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In this episode, I sit down with Kristiana Corona to unpack what real leadership actually looks like as you grow your business. We talk about the blind spots that hold leaders back, why your team might not be telling you the truth, and how ego can quietly limit your growth. I share my own experiences in leadership, and we break down simple frameworks you can use immediately to become more self-aware, build trust with your team, and lead at a higher level. If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is a conversation you need to hear.
Kristiana Corona – Bio
Kristiana Corona is an ICF-certified executive coach and the founder of Worthy to Lead, where she helps leaders overcome burnout, self-doubt, and leadership blind spots to build thriving teams and meaningful businesses. With over 20 years of experience leading design and technology teams at Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Target, and USAA, she brings a powerful blend of corporate leadership and coaching expertise.
Through her coaching, podcast, and training programs, Kristiana teaches a human-centered leadership approach focused on self-awareness, psychological safety, and sustainable growth. She is passionate about helping leaders develop confidence, think strategically, and lead in a way that empowers both themselves and their teams to perform at the highest level.
Connect with Kristiana
Website:
https://www.worthytolead.coLinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianacoronaYouTube (Worthy to Lead):
https://www.youtube.com/@Worthy-to-LeadPodcast:
https://www.worthytolead.co/podcastSubstack / Newsletter:
https://worthytolead.substack.comAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with ov…
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Why Your Eyes Are Killing Your Productivity (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Pam Theriot
10 april 2026 · 30 min
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Pam Theriot to break down something I didn’t even realize was affecting my performance—my eyesight. We talked about how screen time is crushing our productivity, causing brain fog, and even impacting our mental health. I learned that something as simple as blinking, taking short breaks, and managing screen exposure can dramatically improve focus and energy. If you’re an entrepreneur who spends hours in front of a screen and feels drained, this conversation might completely change how you approach your day. Lees meer
️ About Dr. Pam Theriot
Dr. Pamela Theriot, OD, FAAO, is an internationally recognized optometrist, TEDx speaker, author, and dry eye specialist. She serves as the Clinical Director of the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, where she helps patients overcome chronic eye strain and vision issues caused by modern screen use.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Theriot earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University and her Doctorate in Optometry from UC Berkeley, followed by a residency at SUNY College of Optometry and a fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.
She is the author of Alleviate Dry Eye and has been featured in publications like Forbes and InStyle. Dr. Terriot is also a global speaker, educating both patients and professionals on eye health, digital device use, and practical strategies to improve vision and overall performance in a screen-driven world.
Connect with Dr. Pam Theriot
Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com
Free Resource: https://www.pamtheriot.com/phone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.theriotAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building weal…
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The Hidden System That Scales Sales Teams to 8 Figures | Josh Troy
2 april 2026 · 48 min
In this episode, I sat down with Josh Troy to break down what actually scales a business beyond just “getting better at sales.” We dive into why most entrepreneurs stay stuck in founder-led sales, how systems and operations are the real drivers of growth, and the exact metrics and frameworks you need to build a scalable sales team. Josh also shares how AI is changing the game in sales operations and how to think about hiring, efficiency, and profitability at a much higher level. If you want to move from hustling for deals to building a true revenue machine, this episode will shift how you think about scaling. Lees meer
About Josh Troy:
Josh Troy is the Founder and CEO of WFS Group (Wires From Strangers), an outsourced sales and revenue operations firm that helps businesses scale high-ticket offers through systems, processes, and high-performance sales teams. With over 20 years of experience in high-ticket direct sales, Josh has built and scaled multiple companies across industries including B2B services, real estate, and alternative education.
He began his entrepreneurial journey at 21, building a video marketing agency through outbound sales, and later expanded his expertise into full-funnel customer acquisition, combining sales, marketing, and operations. Josh has recruited, trained, and managed hundreds of sales reps, helping clients generate hundreds of millions in revenue while specializing in building scalable, efficient sales systems and RevOps frameworks.
Today, he is known for his focus on sales operations over just sales training, helping companies move from founder-led selling to fully systemized, scalable revenue machines.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/troy.joshuaYouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@joshuatroyWebsite (WFS Group):
https://thewfsgroup.com/About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate inves…
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The Future of Marketing: AI, Ads, and What Still Works | Molly Lopez
1 april 2026 · 45 min
If you’re a small to mid-sized business and you’re serious about growing, go check out https://www.sparomarketing.com and connect with Molly directly. Lees meer
n this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sit down with Molly Lopez, founder of Sparrow Marketing, to break down what actually works in advertising today and what most business owners are getting completely wrong.
Molly shares her journey from working with massive brands like Royal Caribbean and Lennar to building an agency that helps small and mid-sized businesses access big-budget marketing strategies without the massive spend.
We dive deep into how even a $1,000/month budget can generate real results if used correctly, and why most businesses fail before they even get started. She explains why marketing is not a fix for a broken business model and why proving your offer first is critical before scaling with ads.
We also unpack what makes a “good” vs “bad” client, realistic timelines for results (3–6 months minimum), and how trust in the process is essential for success.
Molly reveals where she would invest $50K today (hint: YouTube Shorts, Reddit, and X) and what’s becoming less effective, including the evolution of influencer marketing and why traditional approaches no longer convert like they used to.
We also get into one of the biggest conversations in business right now—AI. Molly shares how agencies are leveraging AI today, why they’re still necessary, and how businesses can stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Finally, we talk about the importance of personal branding, especially for service-based businesses, and why putting yourself out there is no longer optional if you want to win.
This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to grow smarter, spend better, and understand where marketing is actually heading
About Molly:
Molly Lopez is the Founder and CEO of Sparo Marketing, a Miami-based digital marketing agency focused on helping small to mid-sized businesses achieve big-bu…
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The Founder of Ancestry.com Reveals the Future of AI Coaching | Paul Allen
27 maart 2026 · 39 min
In this episode, Justin sits down with visionary founder Paul Allen, the mind behind Ancestry.com, to unpack the real lessons behind building, scaling, and exiting a billion-dollar company—and why the future of entrepreneurship will be radically different. Lees meer
Paul shares his unconventional journey from academia to entrepreneurship, revealing how a background in education and information systems led him to build one of the most recognizable platforms in the world. He dives into the early days of digitizing knowledge before Google existed, the creation of Ancestry.com, and the overlooked opportunity of MyFamily.com—a platform that could have rivaled Facebook.
The conversation then shifts into powerful entrepreneurial lessons, including the importance of specificity in marketing, why most founders fail to think through ownership and exits, and how networking at the right events can completely change your trajectory. Paul also opens up about stepping down as CEO too early and the long-term impact of that decision.
But the most important part of this episode is the future.
Paul introduces SOAR AI Studio, a groundbreaking approach to bridging the gap between knowledge and action. He explains why “knowledge is no longer power—applied knowledge is,” and how AI is about to revolutionize coaching, sales, leadership, and personal development by giving real-time, judgment-free feedback.
About Paul Allen:
Paul Allen is a serial entrepreneur, technology pioneer, and the co-founder and former CEO of Ancestry.com, the world’s largest genealogy platform.
He began his entrepreneurial journey by digitizing books onto CD-ROM through his company Infobases, which later evolved into Ancestry.com—helping over 100 million people discover their family history.
Over his career, Paul has founded multiple high-growth, mission-driven companies, including MyFamily.com and FamilyLink, with products that reached tens of millions of users worldwide.
He also served as the Global Strengths Evan…
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What Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones? | Glenn Sharp
25 maart 2026 · 45 min
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In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Sharp, founder of Sharp Leadership Development, to discuss how entrepreneurs can achieve greater business success. We explore essential leadership skills and strategies for improving efficiency within organizations. Glenn shares insights from his work with over 20,000 managers, providing valuable professional development advice for anyone looking to refine their management skills and leadership training.
About Glenn Sharp:
Glenn has nearly 23 years experience managing in the retail, food service, and convenient store industries. As a training and development professional, Glenn has taught more than 15,000 management professionals and provided individual leadership coaching to countless managers as well.
Glenn has a unique style of connecting with participants as he guides them through experiences designed to help them in topics such as culture shaping, emotional intelligence, time management, change management, and more. Glenn is a Certified Master Trainer, Performance Consultant, and Change Management Professional.
Website:
https://www.sharpleadershipdevelopment.com/Book (Now What?):
https://readnowwhat.com/Podcast (Now What?):
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-what-podcast/id1873596120
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SqblZOmnJqXfPuM9OXZ9XYouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=now+what+podcast+glenn+sharpAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Thro…
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How the Wealthy Use Real Estate to Pay Little to No Taxes (CPA Breakdown) | CJ Tarantino
24 maart 2026 · 43 min
In this episode, I sit down with CPA CJ Tarantino to break down how entrepreneurs and high-income earners can use real estate and smart tax strategies to legally reduce what they owe. We get into depreciation, cost segregation, and how bonus depreciation can create massive write-offs in year one. We also talk about the difference between passive and active income, how short-term rentals can unlock tax advantages, and why most people are overpaying simply because they aren’t planning ahead. If you’re serious about keeping more of what you make, this is a conversation you need to hear. Lees meer
About CJ:
Charles “CJ” Tarantino is the founder of Tarantino CPA and a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience working with high-income earners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. He specializes in advanced tax strategy, helping clients legally minimize taxes through tools like cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and strategic entity structuring.
Before launching his firm, CJ worked with top national accounting firms and high-net-worth families, managing complex investment portfolios, multi-entity structures, and multi-state tax planning.
Today, he combines big-firm expertise with a boutique, relationship-driven approach—guiding clients to build wealth, protect assets, and optimize their tax strategy with proactive planning year-round.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cjthecpaWebsite:
https://tarantino-cpa.comAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with cl…
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Why Smart Investors Are Betting BIG on Self Storage Right Now | Arthur Hood
16 maart 2026 · 26 min
The real estate market has changed and the easy money era is over. Lees meer
In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sit down with investor Arthur Hood, an entrepreneur with investments across real estate, manufacturing, mining, energy, and operating businesses. Arthur shares why investors today must be far more disciplined with their numbers and why appreciation can no longer cover bad deals.
We also break down why he’s betting heavily on self storage, with over $100 million in development currently under construction and plans to grow the portfolio into the billions.
If you want to understand where the real estate market is heading and how smart investors are positioning themselves for the next cycle, you don’t want to miss this
In This Episode We Cover:
Why the real estate market has changed
Why appreciation can’t fix bad deals anymore
The economics of self storage investing
Why investors are diversifying beyond real estate
The future of interest rates and housing
Why younger investors need income outside real estate
How to build a billion-dollar portfolio
The mindset of true long-term investors
Connect with Arthur Hood
Website
https://arthurhood.comSelf Storage Projects
https://yourspaceamerica.comEmail: arthur@arthurhood.com
Storage investment inquiries
info@arthurhood.comAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
Instagram: @thejustincolby
YouTube: Justin Colby
TikTok: @justincolbytsof
LinkedIn: Justin Colby
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Stop Being a LinkedIn Ghost and Build Real Connections | Bill McCormick
11 maart 2026 · 42 min
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Free LinkedIn Resources:
Get Bill’s free LinkedIn training videos, profile checklist, and additional resources here:
https://bit.ly/allsellingissocialfreeIn this episode, I sat down with Bill McCormick to talk about why all selling is social and how entrepreneurs can use LinkedIn the right way to build real relationships, start better conversations, and create more business without coming across as spammy. Bill broke down why LinkedIn is such a powerful platform for B2B sales, how most people are using it completely wrong, and what best practices actually work when it comes to your profile, your network, your content, and your follow-up. This was a big one for me personally because I know I have not been using LinkedIn to its full potential, and Bill gave a clear roadmap for how to do it in a way that feels human, intentional, and effective.
Complimentary 30-Minute Insights Call:
https://calendly.com/bill-mccormick/30-minute-conversationThe Social Selling Compass Video Course Special Offer:
Use the coupon code 250off to purchase the course for $249 (Regularly $479)
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About Bill:
Bill McCormick is the Founder of Digi-Sales, a Digital Selling & Social Selling training company and Digi-Sales Academy an online video training platform where he shares his passion for helping professionals leverage the power of LinkedIn. Bill first started using digital sales techniques after he and his wife, Sue, started their own promotional product business. By using social platforms, especially LinkedIn, they were able to build a very successful business. Bill then began to help other business owners, entrepreneurs and sales professionals learn how to use LinkedIn to increase sales. Bill has conducted training for companies worldwide and specializes in helping to ‘make Linkedin Human’ - explaining the platform…
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Tedx Speaker Tells Us How to Build a Personal Brand That Sells | Tina Brigley
9 maart 2026 · 42 min
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In this episode, I sat down with Tina Brigley to talk about why entrepreneurs need to build a personal brand, not just a company brand. We broke down how storytelling, authenticity, and vulnerability are what really create trust, and why the messy parts of your journey are often the most powerful parts of your message. Tina shared her incredible story of losing the business she helped build, rebuilding from the ground up, and discovering that people were buying into her, not just the company. We also talked about my own shift toward more transparent content and why people connect more when you stop performing and start telling the truth.
About Tina Brigley
Tina Brigley is a TEDx speaker, storytelling brand strategist, and personal development coach who helps entrepreneurs turn their life experiences into powerful personal brands. She teaches business owners how to connect with their audience through authentic storytelling that builds trust, loyalty, and messaging that converts.
After starting her career in education, Tina transitioned into coaching and personal development where she discovered that the stories people tell themselves often hold them back from showing up fully in business and life. Today, she helps entrepreneurs transform their lived experiences into magnetic messaging that attracts the right audience.
Tina has coached thousands of entrepreneurs and coaches around the world and has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Thrive Global, and Global Woman for her work in leadership, branding, and storytelling.
Connect with Tina Brigley
Website: https://tinabrigley.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrigley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinabrigleycoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbrigley
About Justin:
Justin Colby is th…
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From Carpenter to $150M Deals: How This Man Built a Commercial Empire | Mark Vincent Fansler
7 maart 2026 · 39 min
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Vincent Fansler, who went from carpenter to senior corporate executive, walked away from burnout, and built a vertically integrated commercial real estate empire operating across multiple states. We talk about the power of elite rooms, the vision he had at 17 that shaped his future, how one intentional conversation turned into a $120M opportunity, and why thinking bigger is the only way to win in business. This is a masterclass in community, commercial scale, and betting on yourself when no one else believes you deserve it. Lees meer
About Mark:
Mark Vincent Fansler is a commercial mixed-use real estate developer and founder of the M Vincent Family of Companies, a vertically integrated real estate platform operating across multiple states. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in large-scale mixed-use developments, creative capital structuring, and building real estate ecosystems that generate long-term wealth. Starting as a carpenter and rising to senior corporate leadership, Mark now leads multi-million-dollar commercial projects nationwide.
Connect with Mark Vincent Fansler
Website: https://mvincentassets.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvincentfansler/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fansler.1/
About Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Justin:
Instagram: @thejustincolby
YouTube: Justin Colby
TikTok: @justincolbytsof
LinkedIn: Justin Colby
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The Wealth Mindset That Helped Jeff Abraham Build and Exit a $30M Business | Jeff Abraham
5 maart 2026 · 55 min
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In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sit down with Jeff Abraham, an entrepreneur who went from being a 2.5 GPA student to building and exiting a $30M company and now scaling another business toward a similar outcome. Jeff shares how delayed gratification, curiosity, and understanding human behavior helped him build real wealth. We talk about why most entrepreneurs chase status instead of assets, how Jeff turned $36,000 into $20 million through smart investing, and the mindset shift that took him from employee to founder. If you want to build a business that creates true freedom and long-term wealth, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately.
About Jeff:
Jeff Abraham leads Promescent with a mission to make sexual wellness more accessible, effective, and inclusive. After a successful career in tech, he was introduced to a groundbreaking treatment for premature ejaculation by urologist Dr. Ronald Gilbert and became the cofounder of what would become Promescent’s flagship Delay Spray.
After the unfortunate passing of Dr. Gilbert in 2013, Jeff relocated the company to Las Vegas and assumed the role of CEO. Under his leadership, Promescent has grown into a full-spectrum sexual wellness brand serving both men and women. With more than 5 million bottles sold and over 4,000 healthcare professionals recommending the brand, Jeff continues to guide Promescent’s growth through a direct, mission-driven approach focused on improving intimate health and connection.
Socials:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/promescent/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Promescent/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@promescentofficial
Twitter (X) https://x.com/promescent
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Promescent_Team/
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CATS Framework: The Proven System to Keep Your Dog Healthy for Life | Dr. Randy Aronson
25 februari 2026 · 35 min
If you’re a pet owner, this episode is going to change how you think about your dog or cat’s health. I sat down with Dr. Randy Aronson and we broke down his CATS framework — complete nutrition, activity, teeth, and stress reduction — to help extend your pet’s healthspan, not just lifespan. We talked about inflammation, the microbiome, toxic home stressors, hormone health, and why most pet food is quietly harming your animal. If you love your pet like family, this conversation will open your eyes to simple but powerful changes you can make starting today. Lees meer
About Dr. Randy
Dr. Randy Aronson, VMD is an integrative veterinarian with specialized expertise in helping pets live healthier, longer, and more vibrant lives through a preventive, whole-body approach to veterinary care. Trained in both conventional and integrative medicine, Dr. Randy works deeply with inflammation, microbiome health, allergy testing, nutrition, stress reduction, and advanced diagnostics to optimize pets’ well-being. He’s known for taking complex cases, providing second/third opinions, and guiding owners through personalized plans that dramatically improve chronic issues like skin problems, joint inflammation, digestive imbalances, and more. His approach blends cutting-edge science with practical lifestyle and dietary strategies that benefit both pets and their owners.
Connect with Dr. Randy Aronson:
Website: https://drrandypetvet.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrandypetvet
Facebook: Dr. Randy Pet Vet
LinkedIn: Randy Aronson, VMD
YouTube: Dr. Randy Pet VetAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts,…
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From $2,500 to 160 Locations: The Truth About Scaling Fast | John Curri
19 februari 2026 · 41 min
In this episode, I sit down with John Curri, who built and sold a 160-location cell phone franchise before he turned 28, only to get humbled when he jumped into real estate with a god complex and learned some hard lessons about leverage, markets, and ego. We break down how he started with a $2,500 credit card, why execution matters more than capital, what really happens after a big exit, why most people shouldn’t own homes, and how he’s now building a national concierge-style property management company designed to eliminate the biggest headaches homeowners face. This one is about grit, humility, scaling smart, and building legacy over ego. Lees meer
About John Curri
John Curri is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business builder who scaled a 160-location cell phone franchise across 38 states before exiting in his twenties. Since then, he has built and sold multiple service-based businesses and grown a diversified real estate portfolio including residential, commercial, and investment properties.
John is currently focused on scaling innovative service businesses, including One Call Management, a concierge-style property management company designed to simplify home and investment property ownership through a single point of contact for maintenance, repairs, and facilities management.
He is passionate about execution, leadership, building recurring revenue models, and creating long-term legacy through business ownership.
Connect with John Curri
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncurri
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncurri
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johncurri
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncurriOne Call Management:
https://onecallmgmt.comAbout Justin:
Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience.
Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Just…