The Entrepreneur DNA
This podcast is focused on YOU, the entrepreneurs that want more than they have. That have experienced failure, or maybe are too scared to get off the bench because they have no guidance or advice. Maybe you are looking to finally scale your business and create the life you dreamed about. Justin and his guests will advise you in all of the ways they have become successful in business, along with all of the miss steps to avoid. This is not just all about business as these interviews gets personal and can bring just as much value to your personal...
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The Franchise Gold Rush: How to Build Wealth, Cash Flow, and Real Estate Through Franzi | Alex Smereczniak
<p>In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sat down with 33-year-old serial entrepreneur Alex Smereczniak, the founder of Franzy.com — what he calls the Zillow of franchising. Alex walked me through how franchising really works, why it’s far more accessible than people think, and how everyday entrepreneurs can build serious wealth through franchises, cash flow, and real estate. We talk about the hottest industries, the best opportunities, how to choose the right brand, and how the franchise + real-estate model can create multiple streams of income and even multi-million-dollar exits. This conversation opened my eyes to opportunities I didn’t even...
The Billion-Dollar Standard: How Ryan Serhant Built a Brand That Won’t Stop | Ryan Serhant
<p>In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Ryan Serhant — Netflix star, best-selling author, top broker, and CEO of a real estate juggernaut. We go way beyond real estate and peel back the curtain on what it actually takes to scale a brand, lead with authenticity, and stay mission-focused while juggling a million things — from fatherhood to multi-million dollar investments. Ryan opens up about his morning routine, his “future self” philosophy, why content without authenticity fails, and what it’s like running a brand that operates in 12 states and just raised $45 million. Whether you're a content creator, f...
What Every CEO Must Know About Branding in Today’s Digital World | Dawson Gibbs
<p>In this episode, I sit down with brand and content strategist Dawson Gibbs, founder of EVO Marketing Agency, one of the fastest-growing content agencies in the country. We dive deep into what it really takes to build a powerful personal brand, how to rebrand intentionally, and why most entrepreneurs fail on social media long before their business ever gets a chance to grow.</p> <p>We break down practical content strategies, posting frameworks, and the mindset required to stay consistent long enough to succeed. Dawson shares how he scaled his agency, why authenticity always beats over-edited content, and the...
Scaling a $4B Real Estate Empire from Behind the Scenes | Julia Spillman
<p>In this episode, I sat down with the powerhouse behind one of the most recognized names in luxury real estate — Julia Spillman, CEO of the Eklund Gomes Team. You may know Fredrik Eklund and John Gomes from Million Dollar Listing, but Julia is the operational force that helped grow their business into a $4+ billion empire. We talked about what it really takes to scale, the power of building a brand, and how she leads a national team with grit, discipline, and heart. We also dove into what it means to be a female CEO in a male-dominated industry, how con...
How to Lead With Authenticity, Build Legacy & Thrive Through Chaos | Stan Gibson
<p>Start your clarity journey today — take the free Chaos to Clarity assessment and download the Double Down On You toolkit at https://leadwithstan.com</p> <p>In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stan Gibson—a best-selling author, speaker, and host of The Inspiration Podcast. Stan shares his incredible journey from being a walk-on college football player to helping his team go from worst to first and win a national championship. We talk deeply about leadership, systems vs. talent, emotional intelligence, wellness routines, and building legacy through masterminds and self-awareness. Stan drops truth after trut...
Buy Then Build: The SBA 7(a) Strategy Anyone Can Use | Ben Kelly
<p>In this episode I sit down with Ben Kelly, a former Army intelligence officer who learned inside JP Morgan how real wealth is built and then applied that blueprint to small-business acquisitions. We break down using other people’s money with SBA 7(a) loans, what lenders really underwrite, and why accounting firms trade at 1x revenue but can exit at 10 to 12x EBITDA in a rollup. Ben shares how AI increases margins without replacing CPA signatures, plus his own alternative cash-flow plays—from luxury assets and short-cycle supercar deals to semi-truck fleets with powerful tax write-offs. We finish with the...
From Entrepreneur to Educator: The Business of Starting a School | Chris Georgetti
<p>Ready to turn what you know into a real licensed school? Connect with Chris Georgetti on LinkedIn or Facebook and start building your accredited institution today.</p> <p>In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sit down with Chris Georgetti. Chris is the guy you call when you want to turn your expertise into a real, licensed educational institution—whether it's a trade school, college, or even a medical university. We break down what it actually takes to get licensed, accredited, and operational, from financial requirements to zoning laws. Chris has helped launch over 200 schools around the world and has...
How This Couple Built Freedom: Rentals, RVs & a Media Agency | Shane & Victoria Childress
<p>In this episode, I sit down with the incredible power couple, Shane and Victoria Childress, founders of Sava Media Group and owners of a successful RV dealership—but their journey didn't start there. From humble beginnings, childhood adversity, and zero real estate experience, they made a way out of no way. This is the ultimate lifestyle design story: building real estate portfolios, sailing across the Caribbean, living out of RVs, traveling Asia, homeschooling their kids, and now running a media company that’s disrupting legacy RV marketing. We talk business, family, entrepreneurship, bartering, growth, ego, marriage, and everything in betw...
Inside Cornerstone X: How this 'She-E-O' Built an 8-Figure AI Global Brand | Chantal Bacon
<p>If you think you need an MBA to build a serious tech company, this episode will wreck that belief. I’m sitting down with Chantal Bacon, Founder/CEO of Cornerstone X—an empathy-driven AI + metahuman platform powering customer experience for governments and global enterprises. In just 18 months, she raised $1.5M, hired a world-class team, and grew to multimillion-dollar valuation—without a business degree. We get into fundraising, metahumans that reason in real time, and how faith + philosophy shaped her leadership playbook.</p> <p>What you’ll learn:</p> <p>How to raise capital fast without “traditional” credentials</p> <p>Why empathet...
The $100M+ Tech Brain Behind Ryan Serhant’s Empire | Ryan J. Coyne | EP 86
<p>In this episode, I sat down with my guy Ryan Coyne — co-founder and CXO of SERHANT. — and let me just say, this one blew me away. Ryan isn’t your typical “tech dude.” He’s the perfect storm of people skills and deep tech knowledge. He broke down how he built one of the most advanced real estate brokerages in the country — not by hiding behind code, but by showing up, helping people, and building genuine connections. We talk all things AI, branding, building culture, and the future of real estate. I promise you’ll walk away thinking differently about what it re...
