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josh lowman

founder, goldfront

about this episode

How do you turn fear into fuel—and a freelance career into a thriving creative studio? In this episode, Olivia talks with Josh Lowman, founder of Gold Front, about what it really takes to build an iconic agency from the ground up. From therapy and personal growth to business positioning, profitability, and AI-powered creativity, Josh opens up about the lessons that shaped his career and the principles guiding his work today. ✨ In this episode you’ll learn: ● Why fear can be your greatest teacher as a founder ● The strategic shift that helped Gold Front achieve 25% profit margins ● How to position your business by being different, not louder ● The philosophy of balancing love and money in leadership ● How AI is changing the agency model—and what it can’t replace 📚 Books Mentioned: ● Win Without Pitching by Blair Enns ● The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber 📍 Connect with Josh Lowman: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshlowman 📍 Connect with Olivia: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-batraski-113081b

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buildingiconic is hosted by olivia batraski, founder of BABCO®the strategic brand partner behind category-defining founders.