🎙️ 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
