The Entrepreneur DNA

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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: [email protected]

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 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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If this episode resonated with you, grab Josh's book — it's the full playbook behind everything discussed today.

People Matter at Work by Josh Block Available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and wherever books are sold.

 

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 survival with strength.

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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Take the 5 minute Get a GRIP Leadership Assessment today! Go to: https://www.reworkit.co/grip 

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

Socials & Links

Website: https://www.jesswass.com/
Company: https://www.reworkit.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesswasserman

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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If you want to improve your leadership and identify your blind spots, take Kristiana’s free leadership audit here: https://worthytolead.co/audit

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.co

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianacorona

YouTube (Worthy to Lead):
https://www.youtube.com/@Worthy-to-Lead

Podcast:
https://www.worthytolead.co/podcast

Substack / Newsletter:
https://worthytolead.substack.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

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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.

‍️ 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.theriot

 

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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