When I started the podcast back in March, I hoped to land guests like Josh Loeske. He was someone I really looked up to as a kid, giving me an example of someone I wanted to be like.
Josh was not only the starting quarterback at the local 5A high school, but had a way about him that I admired. He was low ego, high “serve those around him”—none of his achievements as an adult are surprising.
He is now CEO/Owner of Quality Sitework Material (QSM). He attributes much of his success in life and business to Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000 influential business owners with 163 chapters in 52 countries.
In 2016, he received the EO New Orleans Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Additionally, Josh is a loving husband, caring father, and the sort of friend everyone should have.
We discuss similarities between sports and business, and how the leadership qualities he learned playing sports help him in his career.
Our discussion:
- Josh attended University of Arkansas-Monticello
- Played college football and earned a Degree in Biology
- I visited UAM with Josh’s family when he was a high school senior and I was 11
- Josh’s younger brother, Jacob (“Snake”), and I, were good friends
Josh’s values:
- Achieve beyond imagination – celebrate successes, but never settle for good enough
- Devour knowledge – the more he learns, the more he realizes he doesn’t know
- He strives to be completely dependable
- He’s open to new ideas and continues the search for understanding
Josh’s interests:
- Biohacking for “health span”
- Books – we discuss several
- Business (especially entrepreneurship)
- Human History – we discuss Sapiens by Yuval Harari, one of our favorite books
Entrepreneur Organization (EO):
- How much the EO forum has helped him
- Learning from others’ mistakes
- Good personal life helps him to become a good businessperson
Benefits of Good Habits:
- His meditation habit
- Books on his book shelf
- Getting sufficient sleep
- Efficient workouts in the morning
- Reducing sugar
- His experience with a Keto diet
Questions Asked:
- Do you think you benefited more from the education side of college or the experience of playing college sports?
- How did the transition happen from studying Biology to becoming a CEO?
- When someone asks what you do, do you say CEO or Entrepreneur?
- How do you think about being of service to other people in your career?
- When was the last time you thought you weren’t good enough?
- How often do you think about death?
- What is your favorite 80s band?
- What is your favorite biography?
- What are you most grateful for?
Listen here:
I don’t want to be the one holding the whip. I want to lead by example. I want to propel others into a successful dimension. – Joshua Loeske
Connect with Josh:
- On Facebook
- On LinkedIn
- By email: Jloeske@gmail.com
- Company website: www.qualitysitework.com
Articles mentioned:
https://www.bizneworleans.com/eo-spotlight-joshua-loeske/
Books mentioned:
