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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Josh Carr—entrepreneur, gearhead, and CEO of Echo Water. From restoring vintage Fords to building category-defining smart bottles, Josh brings the same level of craftsmanship and obsession to every project he touches.

They dive into how Echo Water became a market leader in the emerging hydrogen water space, why obsessing over the little things actually matters, and how Josh’s refusal to settle for “good enough” helped scale the company from niche idea to national brand. If you’ve ever struggled to simplify your story, build authority in a new category, or balance the grind with your passion—this episode is for you.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• What hydrogen water actually is—and why it outperforms coffee
• The engineering behind Echo Water’s smart flask and how it’s disrupting the wellness space
• How Josh scaled the company by removing buyer risk and simplifying the story
• A candid take on why “good enough” is the enemy of innovation
• The power of metaphors in marketing and storytelling
• The difference between lifestyle chasing vs. loving the grind

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

— Josh Carr

🔗 Guest Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.echowater.com

🧠 Quote to remember: “Give them the story they’ll tell when they buy what you sell.”

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshcarr6/

🧪 Try Hydrogen: EchoWater.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/superstar/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshcarrsuperstar/?locale=tr_TR

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Ford builds, Baja races, and gearhead bonding

10:07 – Josh’s intro and the science behind hydrogen water

14:58 – From skeptic to CEO: how Echo Water came to be

16:14 – What makes Echo different (smart bottles, supplements & science)

20:07 – The Apollo connection: How the flask works

23:20 – Scaling through education and story simplicity

27:50 – Marketing metaphors and buyer psychology

30:26 – Coaching, welding, and the true value of expert advice

33:20 – Where to find Josh (aka “Josh Carr Superstar”)

34:36 – Rapid-fire Q&A: biggest mistake you don’t regret, and the scary bucket list item Josh still hasn’t faced

37:56 – Final takeaway: love the grind or you won’t survive the game

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What would you give to hear your grandfather’s stories one more time? For Andrew James Allan Hall, that question turned into a business—and a mission.

In this heartfelt episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Andrew James Allan Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that turns family stories into beautifully bound books. They talk about legacy, launching businesses with soul, the hard exit of a nonprofit during COVID, and the difference between saying yes to everything vs. designing a life you actually want.

Whether you’re a coach, founder, nonprofit dreamer, or just someone who wants to capture your family’s story before it’s too late—this episode is a must-listen.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The emotional spark behind No Story Lost (and how to capture family stories without regret)
• Why Canada's "smartest person" couldn’t make the finals (hint: choreography)
• What really happened when COVID crushed Andrew’s first business
• How to gracefully shut down a nonprofit while preserving its mission
• The “Goal Stack” process Andrew uses to design each year with intention
• Why the best founders are also the best at saying no

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If you want a lifestyle, work for the government. If you love the pain and the grind—that’s entrepreneurship.”

— Andrew James Allan Hall

🔗 Guest Links:

• Legacy books: https://nostorylost.com
• Andrew’s personal book: To Die Gallantly (available via Blurb)
• Guest speaker + coaching inquiries: Reach Andrew via nostorylost.com

📍Timestamps:

01:40 – The origin story of No Story Lost

05:59 – How the business works (interviews, editing, photo integration)

07:50 – Andrew’s surprise appearance on Canada’s Smartest Person

09:34 – Why Andrew wrote To Die Gallantly

12:43 – The real work behind writing and editing a book

14:06 – His first business: launching and growing a national nonprofit

16:47 – When COVID broke the business and what came next

21:27 – Becoming a life coach and working with young entrepreneurs

26:03 – The “Goal Stack” Andrew uses every year

27:31 – Rodric’s morning mantra: “Am I moving the needle?”

30:27 – Final wisdom: record your parents, capture their stories now

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Dave Molenda—speaker, bestselling author of Growing on Purpose, and host of the Positive Polarity Podcast. Dave shares the story of how the 2008 crash forced him to pivot from construction supplies to coaching—and how that pivot unlocked his real purpose.

From small course corrections to hard-won lessons about work-life balance, Dave offers practical insights for entrepreneurs who feel like they’re grinding alone. The conversation hits on blind spots, burnout, and why your business might be doing worse than you think (even if it feels “fine”).

Whether you're scaling a team or just trying to survive another quarter, this episode will get you thinking differently—and moving with more purpose.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• How the 2008 housing crash pushed Dave into coaching
• Why “no news is good news” is a terrible business strategy
• The most dangerous blind spot leaders have
• How to design a business that fits around your life—not the other way around
• Why hard work alone isn’t the badge of honor it used to be

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“Today’s cavity is tomorrow’s root canal. Don’t wait for the pain to start before you ask for help.”

— Dave Molenda

🔗 Guest Links:

📚 Book: Growing on Purpose – https://positivepolarity.com

🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

🔗 Rodric on Episode 252: “Embrace Your Best Life” - https://positivepolarity.libsyn.com/252-embrace-your-best-life-a-journey-to-fulfillment

🌐 Website: https://positivepolarity.com 🎧 Podcast: Positive Polarity Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-positive-polarity-podcast/id1511230852

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_molenda/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Positivepolarity/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmolenda/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@positivepolarity1500

📍Timestamps:

01:45 – Who is Dave Molenda and what does he do?

02:30 – Blind spots, boiling frogs, and the myth of “everything’s fine”

05:40 – The 2008 crash and the pivot that changed everything

09:46 – Rodric’s journey into coaching

12:06 – Why even coaches need coaches

13:20 – The research behind Growing on Purpose

15:41 – Question for the next guest

16:13 – What advice would you tell your 20-year-old self not to take?

18:13 – Setting boundaries with time and client expectations

21:04 – Why speed is worth paying for

24:01 – Million Dollar Flip Flops: the name that hooks you

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