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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.

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