10/28/2026
Season 6 continues with a conversation about building a business with intention, not just ambition.
Entrepreneurship often gets framed around taking the leap. Josh Sprague offers a different perspective: sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to wait.
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Josh builds and operates consumer product brands, and he shares lessons from building businesses from the ground up, including why he believes entrepreneurs should keep their day job until they have a strong foundation and a clear path forward.
When Josh left his job, his business generated just $22,000 in net profit that year. It wasn’t enough to live on.
His advice? Focus on the big picture: Who is your customer? How do you reach them? And how do you scale?
We also talk about the rising costs of digital advertising and shipping, and why strong organic marketing can become critical for consumer brands.
If you’re building something from scratch, this episode is a reminder that patience, planning, and ambition can absolutely coexist.
Listen now:
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gGcMwQiy
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dEvFRWgW
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gX8gkWCT
Connect with Josh Sprague:
Website: https://lnkd.in/gaVXRD2z
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gUcYNncF
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