Under Pressure with Nic Staton
In a world where success often seems like a distant dream, some have faced unimaginable pressure and emerged victorious.
Welcome to "Under Pressure with Nic Staton," the podcast where we delve into the untold stories of entrepreneurs and business owners who have conquered adversity to achieve greatness.
Hi, I'm your host Nic Staton. Join me as we journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, where the path to success is paved with challenges that would make most turn back.
In each episode, we sit down with remarkable individuals who have stared down the barrel of failure and said, "Not today."
From battling financial ruin to overcoming the most extreme business obstacles, these are the stories that will inspire you, challenge you, and push you to your limits.
So, if you're ready to learn the secrets of resilience, determination, and triumph against all odds, then buckle up and tune in!
Because here, pressure doesn't break you – it makes you.
Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe today!
Under Pressure with Nic Staton
Building Brands and Beating the Odds: Insights from Josh Whitaker
In episode 12 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Josh Whitaker, a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from building websites to becoming a specialist in CBD marketing. Josh discusses the challenges he faced, including a business acquisition gone wrong, and the importance of finding balance in a busy entrepreneurial life.
Tune in to learn from Josh's wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and marketing.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:22] Josh Whitaker's Entrepreneurial Journey.
[00:05:52] Challenges in Business Acquisition.
[00:14:11] CBD Industry Success Story.
[00:15:37] CBD vs. Alcohol Benefits.
[00:21:12] Microdosing for Mental Health.
[00:23:25] Suppositories and Licensing Issues.
QUOTES
- “I basically just help grow brands, help grow companies. I love startups. I've launched about 50 brands into the marketplace in the last eight years and I've mentored for well over 150. And I just love all things marketing. Now I've got a couple of e-commerce websites as well. I sell CBD and other hemp products, mushroom products, that kind of stuff. But really, I just love launching companies and I love marketing.” - Josh Whitaker
- “Manufacturing is horrible. And I will never do that again. Never to get an all-stock deal and never do manufacturing again.” - Josh Whitaker
- “To be able to hire the right people, put in the right systems and processes and that kind of thing. So, I really want to get out of that, and that's why I've scaled back a lot and just focused on my own e-commerce websites. It's just, that I'm doing too much still, so I think I want to do a little less.” - Josh Whitaker
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Nic Staton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/
Josh Whitaker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_from_denver/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshdwhit/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilaunchcompanies/
WEBSITE
Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote
Josh Whitaker: https://joshuawhitaker.com/