Overview:

What if obedience cost you everything—but gave you more than you imagined?

In today’s episode, Daniel sits down with Josh Link, founder of Visionary Meals—a seven-figure, software-driven meal prep company born from grit, conviction, and a four-burner stove in a modest apartment. Raised on a farm in Ohio, Josh shares how discipline, hard work, and his close-knit family shaped the entrepreneur he’s become. The conversation explores Josh’s journey from college football and the police academy to stepping out in obedience toward a God-given calling, ultimately building not just a business, but a meaningful culture where people feel deeply valued and challenged to grow.

Dive in as Daniel and Josh talk about staying grounded in faith during tough times, leadership lessons from setbacks, and the power of seeing potential in others—even when they can’t see it themselves. From navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship to re-centering vision in years of uncertainty, Josh opens up about leading with love, making tough decisions, and why "no one's watching" became his company’s guiding mantra for 2025. Whether you’re chasing a calling or grappling with your sense of purpose, this honest and inspiring conversation is packed with wisdom and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss. Let’s get started!

Time-Stamped Overview:

00:00 Roots of Discipline and Accomplishment

09:43 Social Media's Storytelling Power

10:54 "Prioritizing Employee Development"

17:07 Dual Entrepreneurship Challenges

21:48 From Cop Dream to Meal Prep

27:18 "Business Began on Stovetop"

31:47 Future of Business Degrees?

39:52 AI Guidance Concerns and Legal Actions

46:03 "2025: Building Beyond Perception"

49:58 Overdrawn Beginnings

57:29 "Identity and Pursuit of Stability"

01:00:11 Perseverance and Purposeful Persistence

Resources:

Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielkelleyx/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielkelleypodcast/

Josh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.link.visionary/

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel.kelley