We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Josiah Mccauley a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Josiah, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So, let’s start with a hypothetical – what would you change about the educational system?

The Government sets the standard for K12 schools. That alone should tell you our education system is trash. The Government wants to pump out robots that keep America running like a machine. The school system intentionally doesn’t teach any valuable skills for the kids to grow up with confidence and be competent. It’s called The Prussian Education System.

It’s confusing more than ever for boys and girls going to school these days and having to deal with boys thinking they’re girls and girls thinking they’re boys. Homeschooling has risen a tremendous amount since all this craziness.

If I was responsible for our youths and their education, I would make it mandatory to learn How To Win Friends & Influence People. I would teach the children how to deal with adversity, depression, anxiety, loss, finances, credit, interest rate, how to buy a business, sell a business, leverage time and money.
There are so many great books to read about these subject. These books should be read, practiced and taught in every school to give our children valuable skills before they graduate. Class would be fun again! So easy to teach kids at a young age to make it fun to role play difficult situations and learning how to deal with them. We would have way less confused children with a healthy mind.

Josiah, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Over the past decade, my journey in the business world has been marked by numerous challenges that, as any business owner would attest, contribute significantly to one’s growth and differentiation. Navigating through adversity has become a defining aspect of my entrepreneurial experience, highlighting the importance of resilience and an unwavering determination to forge ahead, regardless of the obstacles encountered. The relentless pursuit of one’s goals, coupled with a refusal to surrender in the face of setbacks, is what ultimately separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest.

Reflecting on my early foray into business education, a pivotal moment occurred during a conversation with my college business professor. Disconcertingly, he admitted to never having owned a business himself. This revelation fueled my discontent, prompting a decision to discontinue my formal education after just one semester. Driven by a desire to embark on a practical entrepreneurial path, I delved into research to identify a low-startup-cost business with high demand in my locality. The search led me to landscaping, a field where I felt confident in my abilities.

I secured a position at a landscaping company, rapidly ascending to the role of top salesperson and supervisor within a mere six months. Over the subsequent two years, I diligently saved funds, laying the groundwork for the establishment of my own company in March 2013. Throughout this journey, a crucial lesson emerged: the creation of a workplace culture that fosters employee happiness and enthusiasm. Prioritizing respect, competitive pay, and a genuine interest in the well-being of my team members proved instrumental in cultivating a positive work environment.

An essential turning point in scaling my business was recognizing the significance of delegation. Shedding the tendency to wear all hats within the company, I strategically hired individuals to handle tasks that consumed the majority of my time. This strategic move not only alleviated my workload but also paved the way for transformative growth, propelling my company into the realm of multimillion-dollar success. The formula, I discovered, lay in solving the problems of those around me—my employees—and, in turn, witnessing many of my own challenges dissipate.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

Not you go do it, but let’s go do it. Never tell someone to do something that you are not willing to do yourself. Be understanding but not a pushover, kind but not weak.

Have you ever had to pivot?

Learning to pivot and pivot quickly before your competition gives you an edge to outlast them. We all deal with difficult times and it’s just a correction in the economy that happens from time to time. Making the difficult decision you keep thinking about will cost you the longer you wait. Do what’s best for the entire company rather than what is best for a few people and it will be better overall for the company and the majority.

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Caroline McCauley