What if the most powerful entrepreneurial lessons come not from business books, but from the raw moments of being a single parent? In this episode, Josh Marden reveals how fatherhood shaped his journey from struggling freelancer to scaling an IPO-bound company that’s raised $8.2 million through crowdfunding. In an era where entrepreneurship glorifies the hustle and grind, Josh’s story cuts through the noise with refreshing authenticity. He opens up about leaving a secure 6-figure corporate job because being present for his 3-year old son mattered more than the pay check. What moments in your life forced you to choose between conventional success and what truly matters? Share your story below!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:55 Josh Marsden’s Backstory 

06:21 Landmark Education & Ayahuasca Experience

10:24 Getting into the Military

13:11 Managing People Differently

17:15 Freelance Work and B2B Sales

20:44 Becoming a Single Dad

24:12 From Solo-preneur to Having an International Team

26:05 Who to Hire?

27:11 Ego and Humility

29:04 Persuasion as an Important Tool in Life and Business

30:32 On Authenticity and Vulnerability 

35:00 Being a Dad as His Biggest Achievement 

36:42 Biggest Mistake He Has Made

38:54 Seeing Different Perspectives in Divorce, and Compromising

44:33 Biohacking and Reading the Bible

46:22 Faith and Spirituality

49:56 Views on Alcohol

52:17 Recommended Books for Lifelong Learning

53:21 The Arm5 Formula 

55:44 Choosing the Right Funding for One’s Business

1:00:05 Josh’s Biggest Mentors

1:03:10 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness?

1:04:10 Advice to His Children

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