The Power of Perseverance: Overcoming Hurdles to Success in Business feat. Johnathan Price with Down4Sound

This episode of the podcast follows the story of a young entrepreneur who was faced with an unexpected challenge when trying to move into a larger warehouse. After being told that the only way to make it happen was to pay a year’s rent in advance, which amounted to close to $100,000, he had to find a way to make it happen. He recounts his journey of scraping together change and taking out loans in order to afford the rent and how he eventually managed to make it happen. Listen in as he shares his story of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.

Chapters:

00:02:08 Entrepreneur’s Tv Show Preferences: Ozark And Yellowstone

00:05:24 Origin Story Of A Mississippi Native

00:09:37 The Value Of A Dollar: A Middle-class Upbringing And Working To Help Pay Bills

00:10:50 Saving For A Car: A Southern Entrepreneurial Mindset

00:14:40 Navigating The Entrepreneurial Journey: A Tale Of Two Paths

00:16:07 Growing Up And Chopping Cotton In Mississippi: A Reflection

00:19:13 Graduate Struggles In A Flooded Job Market

00:21:57 The Benefits Of Apprenticeship Over College

00:26:05 Transition To Car Audio: Exploring The Hardship License

00:27:40 Cool Experience With A Hoodlum Leads To Curiosity

00:30:11 Advances In Sound Technology For Event Services

00:33:30 Down For Sound: Diy Audio Solutions For Boats And Vehicles

00:39:03 Selling Apparel To Fund Music Shows

00:43:11 Building An Online Presence Through Personalized Thank You Notes

00:45:54 Operating A Business On A Budget

00:48:47 Saving For A Rainy Day: A Story Of Moving To A Second Warehouse

00:51:54 The Unthinkable Price Of A Dream

00:53:02 A Surreal Experience In Downtown Las Vegas

00:56:19 Making It Happen Despite International Shipping Challenges

00:58:30 Expanding Customization Options For Worldwide Customers

01:02:55 Creating A Store From Facebook Posts

01:03:57 Growing A Social Media Following For Business Success

01:09:51 Adding Value To Car Audio Products: Minimum Pricing And Extras

01:12:08 Exploring The Benefits Of Ice Baths With Jonathan Price

Links:

Down4Sound Website

Down4Sound Instagram

Down4Sound Facebook

Johnathan Price YouTube

Johnathan Price LinkedIn

John Kelley Links

Beefy Marketing

Beefy Marketing YouTube

Small Business Origins Website

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John is a Texas firefighter, entrepreneur and marketing advisor. As a business major, small business owner and marketing advisor for Beefy Marketing, he has become very familiar with the challenges entrepreneurs face every day. Bringing his humor and love for helping others to The Beef, he dives deep into what makes each business tick, helping bring useful information to other small business owners. Learning all about a business and putting them into the spotlight gives listeners a reason to visit each business featured and give them a try.