Josh Driscoll #039
In this episode, we speak with Josh Driscoll, Harley’s business partner whom he has worked with since opening their first gym.
Listen in as Josh discusses those early days of building the brand and the business, alongside growing his own podcast, his passion for film, his love of being a husband and father, and his message to young people who are nervous about going all-in on their dreams.
Key Highlights
● [01:00] An introduction to Josh Driscoll
● [03:30] How Josh and Harley met
● [07:00] Building their first gym
● [12:35] Early challenges in business
● [17:53] Josh’s impression of Shepparton as an outsider
● [21:33] Josh and Harley’s current bucket list items
● [26:12] Benefits to having a business partner that lives away from the business
● [27:34] How Josh feels about he and Harley running different clubs in different areas
● [29:41] Episodes of the podcast that Josh has listened to
● [31:23] Josh’s goals moving forward and things that light him on fire
● [33:18] Has Josh spoken to his wife, Taylah, about having another kid?
● [36:24] What Josh thinks Harley’s future in Shepparton will be like
● [37:32] Who inspires Josh in Ballarat?
● [42:12] Josh encourages young people to take a chance on what they love to do
● [45:15] Why Josh knew from the start that he would accomplish his dreams
Powerful Quotes by Josh
● I think people are quick to judge on what someone’s path might be like and not understand what they’ve had to change to try to better their lives.
● Anyone who has seen their wife go through childbirth knows that it’s horrendous. It’s beautiful afterwards, but after the fun part, it’s not really in my hands anymore.
● If anyone in their 20s and 30s is out there, you can stuff up a lot and you can still come back to it even until your 40s. Do your due diligence, obviously, but I encourage you to do what you love, early.