#65 - Josh Taylor - Becoming an Entrepreneur

🎙️ In this episode of The 318 Experience, we sit down with entrepreneur Josh Taylor to explore his incredible journey from selling cookie dough as a child to owning Car Wash West, a thriving business employing 20-30 people. Josh shares the lessons he learned as a young lawn care entrepreneur, his foray into real estate and homebuilding, and how mentorship and faith have shaped his career.

This conversation dives into pivotal moments in Josh’s life: his wife Aly’s health battles, building a sustainable business model, and balancing the weight of being a provider and leader while staying true to his values. Josh also offers insights on the importance of relationships in business, staying disciplined, and serving others with excellence.

If you’re looking for inspiration, business insights, or just an authentic story of perseverance, this episode is a must-listen.

00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – The influence of family and early lessons in entrepreneurship

05:30 – Selling cookie dough: The first taste of sales success

09:45 – Launching a lawn care business with his brother

15:00 – Early business mistakes and learning about customer needs

20:30 – Transitioning to power washing and the introduction to real estate

25:45 – The first real estate flip: Lessons learned

32:00 – Navigating adversity in real estate and building resilience

40:15 – Starting a for-sale-by-owner car lot: Park N Sell

45:00 – Building custom homes: Unique designs and personal touches

51:30 – Balancing family, faith, and entrepreneurship during life’s challenges

01:00:00 – The role of mentors and banking relationships in business success

01:08:30 – Launching Car Wash West: Scaling a people-focused business

01:15:00 – Serving the community through business: Relationships as the foundation

01:20:30 – Final reflections on faith, discipline, and leadership