#11 Josh Marsden: I Chose My Son Over Security - Building an IPO-Bound Company as a Single Dad

What if the most powerful entrepreneurial lessons come not from business books, but from the raw moments of being a single parent? In this episode, Josh Marden reveals how fatherhood shaped his journey from struggling freelancer to scaling an IPO-bound company that’s raised $8.2 million through crowdfunding. In an era where entrepreneurship glorifies the hustle and grind, Josh’s story cuts through the noise with refreshing authenticity. He opens up about leaving a secure 6-figure corporate job because being present for his 3-year old son mattered more than the pay check. What moments in your life forced you to choose between conventional success and what truly matters? Share your story below! Connect with Josh Marsden: Website: https://bit.ly/43aJJ2p YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xj2oFt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7koMo TikTok: https://bit.ly/41vGRfw Facebook: https://bit.ly/41uWpQE X.com: https://bit.ly/3DfoFNB LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QxD5Mk TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:55 Josh Marsden’s Backstory 06:21 Landmark Education & Ayahuasca Experience 10:24 Getting into the Military 13:11 Managing People Differently 17:15 Freelance Work and B2B Sales 20:44 Becoming a Single Dad 24:12 From Solo-preneur to Having an International Team 26:05 Who to Hire? 27:11 Ego and Humility 29:04 Persuasion as an Important Tool in Life and Business 30:32 On Authenticity and Vulnerability 35:00 Being a Dad as His Biggest Achievement 36:42 Biggest Mistake He Has Made 38:54 Seeing Different Perspectives in Divorce, and Compromising 44:33 Biohacking and Reading the Bible 46:22 Faith and Spirituality 49:56 Views on Alcohol 52:17 Recommended Books for Lifelong Learning 53:21 The Arm5 Formula 55:44 Choosing the Right Funding for One’s Business 1:00:05 Josh’s Biggest Mentors 1:03:10 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness? 1:04:10 Advice to His Children Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​ https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v