For Episode 150, I’m flipping the mic toward the man behind this very show—Josh Culler of Culler Media. If you’ve noticed how the podcast audio, video, and consistency leveled up… that’s all Josh. But today’s episode goes deeper than tech and editing.

Josh shares his journey from forklift operator to founder of a media company serving real estate brands, coaches, and investors nationwide. We talk about the power of consistency on social, building credibility over time, what makes content actually convert—and how Josh has pushed through tough seasons in business without quitting.

If you’re building something and feel stuck in the “no traction” zone, or if you’ve been hiding from content because you’re scared of judgment… this one’s for you. Josh keeps it real about entrepreneurship, marketing, and staying the course when results don’t come fast.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

00:25 JJ’s Joke of the Week

06:00 Who is Josh Culler?

08:44 Josh’s story: from forklift driver to marketing director to entrepreneur

12:52 Transitioning from W-2 to full-time media business in 2019

14:50 How COVID changed his business and made him pivot faster

16:35 Problem solving as a superpower in business

19:23 Detaching your self-worth from your business results

24:54 Why social media feels awkward—but why you must show up

29:22 The truth about content metrics: 1 lead > 10,000 views

33:11 Jason’s social content experience: no likes, but still working

35:10 Marketing with money vs. marketing with time

36:27 DIY content: start with your phone, then scale up

38:03 Answer real questions your audience is asking

40:44 How to start on social media: just do it

44:11 Product marketing lessons from running a sneaker side hustle

47:13 Jordan vs. LeBron: Josh’s surprising answer

50:33 Josh’s next evolution: digital consulting and fractional CMO

53:05 Get in touch with Josh

Quotables

“You need to emotionally detach from the results to make good marketing decisions.”

“Start scrappy. CapCut, your phone, your face, and a clear message—that’s all you need to start.”

“Detach your identity from the result. You are not your likes. You are not your metrics.”

Links

Josh Culler

https://www.facebook.com/cullerjosh/

https://www.instagram.com/joshkculler

https://www.youtube.com/@joshculler

608B Capital

https://www.608bcapital.com