In this conversation, Josh Skillman, founder of Pro Brew, shares his journey from e-commerce to creating a unique protein coffee product. He discusses the challenges of product development, sourcing ingredients, navigating the competitive supplement industry, and the legalities involved in food production. Josh also reflects on the personal sacrifices and financial investments he has made in his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and self-belief. In this conversation, Josh shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of transitioning from employment to running his own business, ProBrew. He delves into the complexities of seeking investment, managing family dynamics, and overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Josh emphasizes the importance of chasing dreams and the balance between maintaining control and allowing for growth through external investment. The discussion also touches on the future aspirations for ProBrew and the nuances of navigating political correctness in the business world.
takeaways
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Welcome Josh
00:01:38 Josh's Background
00:02:53 E-commerce
00:06:27 Pro Brew Origin
00:13:19 Where Did You Source Everything?
00:16:20 Anxiety of Diving into an Industry
00:17:58 UK Legality
00:20:51 Curveballs
00:22:08 Moisture in the Batch
00:23:10 Problem with Patents
00:27:33 The Back-End Stress
00:29:16 Business and Partner
00:31:21 Do You Ever Wish It Never Happened?
00:32:50 Partners and Family Input
00:34:02 The Rational
00:36:06 Investments
00:45:33 Biggest Challenge with Pro Brew
00:47:43 Advice for New Starters
00:50:22 Where Is Pro Brew Going?
00:52:58 The Last Question
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Welcome Josh
00:01:38 Josh's Background
00:02:53 E-commerce
00:06:27 Pro Brew Origin
00:13:19 Where Did You Source Everything?
00:16:20 Anxiety of Diving into an Industry
00:17:58 UK Legality
00:20:51 Curveballs
00:22:08 Moisture in the Batch
00:23:10 Problem with Patents
00:27:33 The Back-End Stress
00:29:16 Business and Partner
00:31:21 Do You Ever Wish It Never Happened?
00:32:50 Partners and Family Input
00:34:02 The Rational
00:36:06 Investments
00:45:33 Biggest Challenge with Pro Brew
00:47:43 Advice for New Starters
00:50:22 Where Is Pro Brew Going?
00:52:58 The Last Question
Pro Brew’s Website https://probrew.co.uk/products/pro-brew-protein-coffee
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