Back to Blog

ConnectCPA Feature: Inside the Journey of Josh Rosen and Hotspex Media

ConnectCPA Feature: Inside the Journey of Josh Rosen and Hotspex Media
Hotspex Media Team

Hotspex President Josh Rosen was recently featured on the Growth Tales podcast by ConnectCPA, where he had the opportunity to share his insights, challenges, and triumphs on the road to building a successful media empire from the ground up.

Listen to the full episode here.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Early Days of Wave Digital
    • Josh reflects on the humble beginnings of Wave Digital and the challenges of navigating the startup landscape.
    • He shares anecdotes of facing financial uncertainty and the pivotal moments that shaped the trajectory of the company.
  • Growth and Evolution as Hotspex Media
    • Learn how Wave Digital transformed into Hotspex Media, experiencing unprecedented growth and success.
    • Josh discusses the evolution of the company’s principles, values, and approach to business in response to its expanding client base and campaigns.
  • Maintaining Humility and Drive
    • Despite their success, Josh emphasizes the importance of maintaining humility and a scrappy startup mentality.
    • He shares the team’s relentless drive to continue growing and innovating, never taking their achievements for granted.
  • Navigating Adversity and Personal Growth
    • Josh opens up about facing adversity, including financial struggles and personal doubts, and how these experiences shaped his resilience and determination.
    • He reflects on the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life and the profound impact of becoming a young father during the startup journey.
  • Lessons Learned and Insider Insights
    • Gain invaluable entrepreneurial wisdom as Josh shares lessons learned from his experiences, offering actionable advice for budding entrepreneurs.
    • Discover insider secrets to business growth, including effective sales strategies, team-building tactics, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Want to Learn More?

Give us a shout and let us know how we can help.

More from the Blog

Navigating Budget Cuts: Optimizing Ad Spend in Uncertain Times

Navigating Budget Cuts: Optimizing Ad Spend in Uncertain Times

As industries face rising costs and uncertain economic conditions, many businesses are looking at cutting back their advertising spend. Retail, consumer electronics, media, and automotive are among the industries expecting ad spend reductions due to tariffs and shifting market dynamics. At Hotspex Media, we believe in making every dollar work harder—especially during these uncertain times. We focus on optimizing your media spend to ensure maximum impact.

Read Story
AI Is Changing How We Do Media, and Hotspex Media is Leading the Way

AI Is Changing How We Do Media, and Hotspex Media is Leading the Way

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept. It is rapidly becoming a core part of how businesses operate. With more players in the industry formally announcing AI working groups and major investments, the spotlight is now on how media agencies can harness this technology not just to keep pace, but to lead.At Hotspex Media, we’ve been building with AI in mind for years.

Read Story
Moving Forward Together: Empowering Women at Hotspex Media

Moving Forward Together: Empowering Women at Hotspex Media

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the strides we continue to make toward equality. This year’s theme, "Moving Forward Together," highlights women who are educating and inspiring the next generations. In honour of Women's History Month, we’re spotlighting a few of these amazing women and sharing their advice for those interested in exploring similar passions, side gigs, or creative projects.

Read Story