Stuntman to CEO
Christian Ray Flores here,
I’m giving you early access to this week’s episode before it goes live to the public tomorrow.
I sat down with Josh Zolin, and his “origin story” is one of the wildest I’ve heard. Before he was a CEO and author, his daily “office” involved jumping off buildings and literally lighting himself on fire as a professional stuntman.
Josh gets incredibly vulnerable about the psychological toll of that transition—leaving the adrenaline behind to “turn wrenches” and the steep learning curve of finding his voice as a leader. Here is a taste of what we dig into:
The Identity Shift: Why Josh walked away from Hollywood stunts to enter the trades, and the raw truth about the “entrepreneurial itch” that wouldn’t let him stay comfortable.
The Vulnerable Brand: How Josh moved past the “too dumb for college” stereotype to build a personal brand that challenges an entire industry’s narrative.
The Scale Blueprint: The moment he realized he had to stop “working the job” and start building the systems that allow a business to grow.
If you’ve ever felt like your non-traditional background was a hurdle, this conversation will show you why your unique story is actually your greatest unfair advantage.