Josh Cliffords is the founder and CEO of FreeWater, the world’s first free beverage company.
Josh has founded numerous companies, but in 2018, he decided to tackle the world’s water crisis and hasn’t looked back. Josh’s ‘negatively-priced’ business model leverages advertising to make goods and services pay for themselves, and while he is currently focused on growing FreeWater, he has plans to continue expanding this business model into new industries.
He shares his journey of creating Free Water, a company that aims to solve the global water crisis and provide negatively priced products. He discusses his eye-opening experiences while traveling the world, the inspiration he draws from others who have achieved the impossible, and the importance of breaking personal insecurities and glass ceilings.
Josh emphasizes the need for passion and dedication in entrepreneurship and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He also highlights the future of Free Water and its potential to disrupt the industry. Overall, his story is a testament to the power of innovation and the impact individuals can make in solving global challenges.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Mission03:01 Starting the Journey04:12 Eye-Opening Experiences05:18 Creating Innovative Solutions06:01 Helping Refugees and Meeting His Wife06:39 Global Famine and Water Crisis08:05 The Concept of Negatively Priced Products10:36 Personal Journey and Overcoming Fears12:26 Advice for Entrepreneurs14:26 Inspiration and Role Models19:17 The Future of Free Water22:09 Changing the Industry22:45 Personal Insecurities and Growth23:23 Facing Fears and Personal Development24:26 Transitioning from Personal Training to Army25:04 Traveling and Finding Purpose26:23 Military Injuries and Challenges27:57 Struggles After Military Service28:15 Finding Inspiration and Breaking Glass Ceilings29:09 Taking a Step Back and Breaking Barriers29:53 Overcoming Challenges and Pursuing Dreams30:50 The Importance of Guilt and Drive31:33 The Impact of Free Water and Future Plans38:19 Solving the Global Water Crisis41:02 The Future of the Industry and Competition46:36 Breaking Glass Ceilings and Making a Difference49:15 The Importance of Support and Collaboration50:11 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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