In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
Why solving one personal problem can turn into a successful business
The realities of entrepreneurship and the nonstop problem-solving it requires
Lessons Josh carried from manufacturing systems into building multiple businesses
His product design philosophy: quality, essentials, and built-in failure prevention
Why Orange Mud prototypes in Texas and manufactures in Vietnam
The truth about “Made in the USA” vs. scalable global production
What COVID supply chain shutdowns taught him about resilience and cash flow
Why consistency, honest effort, and showing up when it’s hard matter in both business and sport
Common mistakes founders make when bringing products to market
The importance of product education, customer communication, and website clarity
Why many product ideas fail before they ever get traction
How team dynamics in youth soccer mirror leadership and performance in business
Trail running lessons on fueling, systems, and long-term success
Josh’s Favorite Books
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