Alex Johnson's company, MIXT Solutions is a seven-time Central Ohio FAST 50 honoree, ranking #1 back in 2018. Alex also hosts the podcast Entrepreneur, Among Other Things. In this episode we talk about Ohio and Columbus business culture, what being an entrepreneur really means, and how he founded MIXT. He also chatted about what excites and concerns him when it comes to the future of Columbus and Ohio.
(0:00) Alex’s Intro
(0:43) Growing up
(3:33) When Alex realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur
(8:25) Education for entrepreneurs
(10:02) How MIXT was founded
(14:09) Pivoting, MIXT now
(17:58) Growing a business in Columbus
(20:46) What Columbus needs to help businesses thrive
(24:51) Alex’s Podcast, Entrepreneur, Among Other Things
(27:58) Guests that have stuck with Alex
(31:43) Motivations
(37:17) Advice to young people in Ohio who want to start a business
(40:48) Business community and the consumer
(45:46) Putting yourself out there
(48:35) Looking ahead
(50:24) Goal to climb the highest mountain in every state
(51:12) Excitements/concerns for the future of Columbus
(53:09) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout
(55:55) Final thoughts
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