In episode 63 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Joshua Danrich, the 16-year-old entrepreneur who’s already made business history by getting his innovative air freshener brand, MrFreshGlobal, onto Walmart’s shelves, as he shares the behind-the-scenes story of pitching his product at the Walmart Open Call, what it took to stand out among 700+ competitors, and how he stays laser-focused while balancing his responsibilities as a student and business owner. 

Tune in to discover actionable advice on team growth, relationship-building, and the courage to implement your ideas—no matter your starting point. If you’ve ever needed proof that it’s never too early to chase your dreams, this episode delivers. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:21] Meet Joshua Danrich—16 and already in Walmart
[00:01:43] Early entrepreneurial beginnings and family mentorship
[00:04:04] Standing out from the crowd & teaching others to dream big
[00:05:41] Cracking the code: Pitching and winning at Walmart
[00:10:18] Delivering on big promises—production and logistics
[00:11:11] What makes MrFreshGlobal unique and lasting
[00:13:43] Life-changing milestones: From Good Morning America to viral moments
[00:16:59] Time management, school balance, and the “work now, play later” ethic
[00:19:11] The power of routines, scheduling, and staying booked
[00:20:43] Shattering misconceptions about youth and success
[00:21:54] Faith, resilience, and “doing it anyway”—the MrFreshGlobal mindset
[00:25:15] Where to find MrFreshGlobal and final motivation

QUOTES

• "If you believe it, if you can tell your mind you believe it, you can achieve it." – Joshua Danrich
• "Success doesn't just ask for your age. It asks for action." – Blake Elsner
• "I want to motivate and inspire kids that you can be bigger than anything that the world tells you you can be." – Joshua Danrich

Blake Elsner

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Joshua Danrich (Mr. Fresh)

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrfreshglobal/ 

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