Josie Adams On How her dream turned into her path to entrepreneurial success

After meeting in Japan in 2013, Josie and Tom (Josie’s partner) set up The Coffee Gondola, a completely mobile gondola serving fine coffee in the mountains. The business began as a dream Josie had and has ever since gone from strength to strength. This episode is a fascinating story for anyone who fears their dreams could be too far from reality. Listen in, you will go away making plans and taking action.

 

Key moments:

 

2m 50s How a random dream turned out to be the path for Josie & her partner Tom’s entrepreneurial success

 

5m The realisation of seeking independence, and how a fun project turned into a money maker

 

6m Josie and Tom’s personality traits and how they both compliment their business ideas

 

7m 20s How Josie took her dream and made it into an actual working reality

 

9m How Josie happened upon their famous Coffee Gondola which they later turned into their new mobile cafe business

 

9m 45s Ways in which Josie kept herself motivated during the year up to when they started trading

 

11m The shift that occurred when the Coffee Gondola became a serious project and Tom and Josie quit their jobs

 

12m How Josie and Tom planned their launch of the Coffee Gondola at festivals

 

13m 15s What life is like waking up in the mountains every day

 

14m 20s The satisfaction Josie feels in seeing her dream come to life

 

18m 10s What it’s like for Josie working with her partner Tom so close, every single day

 

20m 50s The things Josie does outside of work to ensure a balance between work and play

 

22m 20s Why Josie runs ultra marathons as a form of meditation

 

25m 30s Josie’s definition of freedom – what feeling free means to her.

 

27m 30s The approach Josie takes in making key decisions for her life and business

 

30m 30s Josie’s tips for anyone who has a dream that feels so far from your current life