The Magic & Logic Podcast

What does it really take to go from minimum wage employee to business owner? In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Jeff Wasserman, owner of 10 Supplement Superstores franchise locations, to talk about perseverance, leadership, company culture, and what it means to earn your place. Jeff shares the story of starting behind the counter at 19 years old, spending nearly two decades...

What actually creates a company culture that survives growth? In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Scott Bybee, longtime leader of SC, to talk about leadership, core values, generosity, succession, and the responsibility that comes with building something that lasts. Scott shares the story of stepping into leadership after his father founded the company, earning trust inside a...

What actually creates a company culture that survives growth? In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Scott Bybee, longtime leader of ESC, to talk about leadership, core values, generosity, succession, and the responsibility that comes with building something that lasts. Scott shares the story of stepping into leadership after his father founded the company, earning trust inside...

Faith, Humility, and the Long Game of Leadership In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Thad Forrester, a brand builder, entrepreneur, and leader whose career has followed a non-linear path shaped by relationships, conviction, and a steady willingness to do the hard work when no one is watching. From advertising and technology to co-founding Hudson & Hawk Barbershop and late...

From Broken Home to Building Legacy In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Lain McCanless, co-founder of Rally Family Branding, host of the Fathergood podcast, and member of the teaching team at Woodland Hills Church. What began as personal pain at 14 years old became a lifelong commitment to fatherhood, leadership, and helping families articulate who they are and where they are...

Stewardship, Focus, and Leading Something Bigger Than Yourself In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Brad Thomas, longtime president of Silver Dollar City and a steady-handed leader who has spent more than three decades shaping one of the most beloved destinations in the country. Brad’s story is not about chasing what’s next, but about faithfully carrying a vision forward, year...

In this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Peter Ostapko, founder of Kinsmen, a men’s organization rooted in presence, depth, and intentional community. Peter left a stable, respected career in banking to pursue a vision that began quietly in the margins: a printed journal, a table, and a belief that men are starving for something real. Peter shares the slow, unseen journey behind K...

The Magic & Logic podcast is for anyone who aspires to build something meaningful. I sit down with fellow founders to explore what it really takes to bring meaningful ideas to life. Each episode is short, focused, and rooted in real-world experience.

From Finance to Garage Gym Reviews: Faith, Family, and FitnessIn this episode of Magic & Logic, Josh sits down with Cooper Mitchell, founder of Garage Gym Reviews and one of the most trusted voices in the home gym world. What started as a simple SEO side project to learn marketing and maybe earn a free jump rope turned into a movement that helped redefine how people train at home. Coop talks a...