Facing Pain and Building Confidence: Hard Lessons for the ADHD Entrepreneur

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with former NFL linebacker turned entrepreneur Josh Martin to dig into what the first year of business ownership really looks like—beyond the highlight reel. Josh shares his shift from athlete to Smoothie King franchise owner, touching on tough lessons with finances, hiring, and team building. Hear about navigating setbacks, outgrowing assumptions, and why bookkeeping isn’t just for accountants. If you’re an ADHD Entrepreneur keen on growth, reflection, and building businesses (and teams) that last, this episode is for you. Real talk on learning, resilience, and why investing in yourself beats any business move.     The ADHD Simplified™ online course is coming soon!  Get on the waitlist (and get a special discount)!   Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.   We want to hear from you! Send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@theimpulsivethinker.com and join our newsletter Impulsive Thoughts.   Watch the podcast on YouTube and connect with me on LinkedIn.   Check out our website.   Guest: Josh Martin is a former NFL linebacker who has successfully transitioned to entrepreneurship. A year ago, he became the owner of a Smoothie King franchise in Colorado and recently celebrated his one-year anniversary as an entrepreneur. Josh is an active member of Nick Sonnenberg’s Optimized group, and is committed to continuous learning and personal growth as he builds his business.