230: Gaining New Perspectives for New Levels with Ghostfit Apparel Founder, Joshua Parks
In this episode, you will learn:
The power of seeing new perspectives.
How building an apparel brand has replaced the camaraderie of a locker room.
The difference in working on your business and in your business.
Resources + Links
Follow Joshua on Instagram | @joshuamichaelparks
Check out Ghostfit Apparel on Instagram | @ghostfitclothing
Ghostfit Website: https://ghostfitapparel.com/
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Show Notes
When you have to decide between chasing your dream of becoming a professional athlete or going all-in on your business, what would you do? Joshua Parks is the founder of Ghostfit Apparel and lived that decision in 2020. We dive into how his early life shaped him and the power a few good influences can have to reshape your perspective for life and business!
04:00 - Who is Joshua Parks?
07:20 - Why is it important to be around different perspectives?
08:15 - What books are you currently reading?
09:50 - If you could design a Guy’s Trip, what would it be?
11:30 - What perspectives can we gain by looking at family members handling similar situations differently?
13:50 - Why do we try to fit in?
15:05 - What did you learn from college sports not going the way you thought they would?
16:00 - How did you start Ghostfit Apparel?
18:20 - Why was it important to continue playing football in college?
19:30 - How do you replicate the camaraderie of football in life after sports?
20:40 - How has Ghostfit changed over six years in business?
22:25 - What made him dive into business to business apparel sales?
24:10 - Why do they keep direct to consumer a part of the business?
25:00 - What’s it like being featured on a news segment for your business?
27:15 - How does Ghostfit Apparel give back?
29:30 - How did 2020 impact your business?
30:05 - Deciding to walk away from football and go all in on your business.
32:27 - What are you excited about?
34:18 - How do you get the right people in place for your business?
36:00 - Who would you like to connect with?
37:58 - What advice would you give to your younger self?