Episode 38: Joshua Gaal

Josh Gaal (@joshuagaal) is an Art and Design Graduate from Butler University and Co-Founder of Train918, a video production company in Indianapolis that partners with businesses to help bring their brands and ideas to life.

In this interview, Josh talks about the journey and inspiration behind the business, which he started with fellow Butler graduate, Tim Valentine. He discusses the key elements of success when it comes to growing and scaling the business, hiring the right people, and providing solutions and new ideas to customers. Josh also reflects on what he learned from his experience with the company, and the importance of being open to learning, acquiring, and applying new knowledge.

You can find more information about Train918's work at train918.com, and you can find Josh on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Show Highlights:

4:30-21:30: Josh gets into his background and how he first arrived on the Art and Design path. He discusses the importance of following a career path that revolves around self-expression, sharing unique information through your work, and giving back to people through your job.

21:30-37:30: Josh talks about the creation of the business Train918 and the inspiration behind it. He explains what the company did from the onset to establish its identity and create trustworthy relationships with its clients.

37:30-46:30: Josh gets into the key elements in growing and scaling the business, including hiring the right people, creating an energetic environment for the team, and keeping a hands on approach.

46:30-1:00:00: Josh discusses the process of bringing an idea to life for a client. He talks about bringing new ideas to the table and providing the best solution for a customer based off its needs and vision.

1:00:00-1:15:30: As Josh transitions out of the Train918 company, he reflects on the great skills and perspective that the company provided him. He defines what it means to build on success, and keep your mind open to new and applicable information. He ends the episode with advice on the right mindset to have when you're not sure what your next move is.

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