“A lot of people come into marriage, not expecting to learn” | Derek Adams | Episode 7

What were you doing at 21? Derek Adams is about to graduate college, runs a growing event business, and got married at 18. In this episode, Josh sits down with the young entrepreneur to talk about building a business from scratch in a tiny Idaho town, scaling it across state lines, and navigating life, marriage, and entrepreneurship all at once.

Derek shares why most people overthink starting a business, how he accidentally created a company from a simple Instagram account, and the mindset shift that helped him grow fast—without having it all figured out. This conversation is full of real talk, practical insights, and heartwarming stories that’ll make you rethink what’s possible in your early 20s.