🙏🏼 How a Youth Pastor Built a Frog Empire 🚀🐸

Youth pastor to frog mogul? That's the path Josh Willard, CEO and founder of Josh's Frogs, an online retailer of reptile and amphibian products. Josh shares his journey from a youth ministry pastor to a successful entrepreneur who turned his hobby into a multi-million-dollar business. The discussion covers Josh's unique business start, his ethical approach to animal trading, and his company's significant growth and impact on the exotic pet industry.Link:Josh's Frogs: https://joshsfrogs.com/Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 A Tough Start: Losing a Job and Facing Uncertainty01:10 Meet Josh Willard: From Youth Ministry to Frog Enthusiast01:59 From Pastor to Frog Seller: The Unexpected Career Shift02:54 Building a Business from a Hobby04:20 The Leap to Entrepreneurship: Risks and Rewards05:43 Overcoming Financial Hurdles: The Birth of Josh's Frogs10:58 The First Steps: Launching the Website and Early Sales13:03 Explosive Growth: From Hobby to Multi-Million Dollar Business15:54 Building a Team and Expanding the Business16:52 Ethical and Sustainable Practices17:20 Conservation Partnerships17:55 Innovative Online Retail Strategy18:57 Challenges of Captive Breeding21:06 Decision to Stay Online22:42 Expanding into New Species24:06 Unique Hiring Practices27:15 Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges33:04 Conclusion and Contact InformationMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes