Johnny Joy is the owner of The Local Motive, the most recognizable party bus service in Colorado Springs. But there is a catch: he is 12 years sober.

In this episode, Johnny opens up about the "paradox" of running a business built on alcohol while living a life built on sobriety. We discuss the terrifying morning in 2014 that changed his life forever, why he believes entrepreneurs suffer in silence, and how he turned a spray-painted bus into a community revolution.

If you are an entrepreneur feeling stuck or looking for a sign to keep going, this conversation is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 The "Sober Party Bus" Paradox

14:29 Waking Up Battered: The Moment Everything Changed

18:30 The Reality of Getting Sober (It Wasn't a Parade)

25:00 How The Local Motive Feeds the Local Economy

30:31 The Entrepreneur’s Struggle: "I Don't Know If I Can Do This"

42:42 Why Johnny is Happier Now Than Ever Before

49:09 The "Old Drunk" Story & The Power of Vulnerability

58:20 Why Community is the Only Moat That Matters

01:07:05 Breaking the "Woe is Me" Mindset

01:09:39 Where to Find The Locomotive

CONNECT WITH JOHNNY: 

Website: localmotivebus.com 

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555940834108

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ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Colorado Business Podcast is the #1 business podcast in Colorado, highlighting the entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders driving our local economy. 

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