The Entrepreneur DNA

Exclusive listener discount: Use code ATTEND25 for 25% off your registration! Register here: sarahgibbons.com/shop/p/when-effort-stops-working 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 Wonderful, The LA Clippers, and TBWA\Chiat\Day. A former tech-industry leader with roles at Amazon, IMDb, and Fox Interactive Media, Sarah transitioned her career after earning a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology. She is the co-author of The Chalk Collective: Drawing the Life You Deserve and host of The Tidal Podcast. Sarah lived in the Pacific Palisades, a community recently ravaged by devastating fires, where she cultivated her passion for fostering connection and resilience. As a mother of three, she is committed to helping others discover aliveness, self-trust, and legacy impact in both their personal and professional lives. Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahgibbons.com Instagram: @sarahgibbonsco Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgibbons.co LinkedIn: Sarah Lyons Gibbons Substack: @sarahgibbonsco About Justin Colby: 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get Glenn’s book Now What?, follow the Now What? Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and learn more through Sharp Leadership Development. https://a.co/d/0cZgPkLx 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/id1873596120Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SqblZOmnJqXfPuM9OXZ9X YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=now+what+podcast+glenn+sharp 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The real estate market has changed and the easy money era is over. 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.com Self Storage Projects https://yourspaceamerica.com Email: arthur@arthurhood.com Storage investment inquiries info@arthurhood.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 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get the ‘Signature Talk Coach’ here: tina-brigley.kit.com/signature-talk-coach-justin-podcast Learn How to Tell YOUR story with Tina’s FREE StoryGPT: tina-brigley.kit.com/storytelling-framework-gift-jc 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.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrigleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinabrigleycoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbrigley 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out Jeff’s company Promescent and the products we talked about in this episode - You can get 15% off using our exclusive link: https://www.promescent.com/DNA15 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/ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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/johncurriTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncurriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johncurriLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncurri One Call Management:https://onecallmgmt.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 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I sit down with sustainability expert Belen Benitez to talk about something most entrepreneurs completely ignore while scaling their businesses: protecting the downside. We break down why sustainability has nothing to do with being “woke” or environmental politics and everything to do with building a business that can survive uncertainty, leadership changes, labor shortages, pandemics, and economic chaos. Belen explains how fast growth without systems, culture, policies, and risk planning eventually leads to burnout, furloughs, and failure, and why slowing down strategically actually creates more money over a longer runway. This conversation challenged how I think about growth, risk, and long-term success, and it will do the same for any founder who wants to build something that truly lasts. About Belen: Belen Benitez is a sustainability strategist and founder of Baseline SD, a minority-owned consulting firm that helps companies turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. With nearly two decades of experience, she works with startups through global enterprises to build resilient, scalable business models that align growth, profitability, and long-term impact. Holding a master’s degree in Sustainability from Harvard University, Belen has advised C-suite leaders and boards at organizations including Kelly Services, Holcim, UNDP, and Astrix Technology Group. Born in Ecuador and based in Miami, she brings a global perspective shaped by work across 18+ countries, helping founders and executives scale sustainably by integrating purpose, governance, and performance into their core business strategy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belenbenitezcsr/ Website: https://www.baselinesd.com/ Instagram: @baseline.sd Email: growth@baselinesd.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 who built his wealth through real estate, completing nearly 3,000 deals across wholesaling, fix and flips, and long-term rentals. With over 18 years of experience, Justin has generated seven figures in active income and accumulated a diverse real estate portfolio that includes apartment buildings, single-family homes, and commercial assets. His longevity comes from his ability to adapt to changing markets, raise private capital, and build powerful lead-generation systems. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.