Josh Porter | The Power of Proximity

What happens when a dedicated medical professional decides to break away from corporate healthcare and create something transformative? In this compelling conversation with Josh Porter, we journey through the remarkable evolution of a physician assistant who turned his frustration with reactive medicine into a thriving hormone optimization business with five locations across the Southeast. Josh candidly shares his humble beginnings—subletting space in a chiropractic office, working evenings and weekends while maintaining his corporate job, and making cold calls during lunch breaks. His story isn"t just about business growth but encompasses profound personal transformation. Despite early financial constraints, Josh made the pivotal decision to hire Mandy Livingston, a move that catalyzed his company"s expansion from $497,000 to nearly $2 million in revenue within a single year. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Josh reveals how joining a faith-based entrepreneurial community forced him to confront deep-seated insecurities stemming from childhood experiences with his father. This emotional breakthrough proved essential to his development as a leader capable of scaling an organization while maintaining integrity in his relationships. Perhaps most valuable is Josh"s insight that "proximity is a cheat code"—the transformative power of surrounding yourself with mentors and peers who challenge you to think bigger. Within just two years, he expanded from one clinic to five locations, grew from 10 to 21 employees, and increased annual revenue to approximately $4 million. Yet through this impressive growth, Josh emphasizes that sustainable success requires both business acumen and personal growth across all dimensions of life. Whether you"re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale an existing business, Josh"s story offers practical wisdom on embracing process, investing in relationships, and building a purpose-driven organization. Connect with us monthly in Atlanta at our proximity gatherings and discover how the right community can accelerate your path to meaningful success. growstackdrive.com/proximity  Welcome to the ATLG podcast I am your host Ken Joslin, former pastor turned coach & host of CREATE, the #1 Faith-based Entrepreneur conference in America. My mission is to help faith-based entrepreneurs become the best version of themselves by growing in our Core 5: Faith, Health, Relationships, Business & Finances. You can get more information as well as join our FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/676347099851525