Fuel Your Drive by Josh York

Jeff Dudan went from a broke college athlete earning $250 a week to building, scaling, and leading franchise brands responsible for more than $1 billion in systemwide sales.



In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Jeff sits down with Josh York to share how he turned adversity into opportunity, risked everything to build his first company, and spent decades creating businesses that have empowered hundreds of franchise owners.



Jeff opens up about the sacrifices behind his success, the importance of setting wildly ambitious goals, and what it truly takes to build something that lasts. From launching a business in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew to appearing on Undercover Boss and building a nationwide franchise empire, his journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and long-term thinking.



In this episode, you’ll discover:



How Jeff went from earning $250 a week to building a franchise empire

Why ambitious goals can completely change the direction of your life

The sacrifices required to build a successful business

How to turn difficult circumstances into major opportunities

What Jeff learned from more than 25 years of entrepreneurship

Why empowering other business owners became central to his mission

The mindset required to keep growing after a major exit



If you’re an entrepreneur, franchise owner, or aspiring business leader, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, stay in the fight, and build a legacy that extends far beyond revenue.



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Success doesn’t wait until you’re rested, motivated, or perfectly prepared.

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York breaks down what winning really looks like behind the scenes—the long days, unexpected setbacks, and moments when every excuse feels justified. The difference between those who reach their goals and those who don’t often comes down to one thing: showing up anyway.

Josh shares why your routines matter most on the hardest days, how discipline carries you when motivation disappears, and why taking care of your health and energy is essential if you want to perform at a high level.

If you’re building a business, chasing an ambitious goal, or feeling exhausted by the process, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to feel ready—you just have to keep moving.

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Every entrepreneur makes mistakes.

I know I have.

The difference between the businesses that survive and the ones that fail isn't who makes fewer mistakes—it's who owns them faster.

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I'm sharing why refusing to take accountability is one of the biggest reasons businesses quietly fall apart. I'll walk you through real examples from my own journey, including lessons I've learned as a founder, CEO, and franchisor, and why I've found that speed, honesty, and ownership will always beat excuses.

I'll also share a conversation I recently had with a franchise owner who completely changed the way he looked at a problem after one simple shift in mindset.

In this episode, we'll cover:

Why mistakes don't destroy businesses—denial does
The hidden cost of waiting too long to fix a problem
Why accountability builds trust with your team and customers
How successful leaders respond when things go wrong
The framework I use to identify mistakes, solve them quickly, and keep moving forward
If you're building a business, leading a team, or chasing big goals, this episode is a reminder that your mistakes don't define you—but how you respond to them absolutely does.

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As always...

Fuel Your Drive.

From building Ford Tauruses on an assembly line to leading one of the fastest-growing automotive digital marketing companies in the country and ultimately selling it for $205 million, Joe Chura's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York sits down with entrepreneur, investor, endurance athlete, and Go Brewing founder Joe Chura to unpack the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic that transformed his life. Joe shares how reading college textbooks in 15-second breaks on the factory floor became the foundation for building a company that would eventually exit for $205 million.



But the story doesn't stop there. After achieving the financial success most entrepreneurs dream about, Joe made another unexpected decision—he quit drinking, rebuilt his health, completed Ironman races, and launched Go Brewing, one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beer brands in America.



This conversation is packed with real lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, discipline, reinvention, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

In this episode you'll learn:

How Joe Chura went from the Ford assembly line to a $205 million exit
The mindset required to build and scale a successful company
What really changes after selling your business
Why discipline beats motivation every time
The power of doing hard things on purpose
How fitness and entrepreneurship fuel one another
Why Joe quit drinking and started a non-alcoholic beer company
The importance of creating your own luck
Leadership lessons from scaling hundreds of employees
Practical advice for entrepreneurs chasing their biggest goals


Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, sales professional, or someone looking to level up your life, this episode delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.

Success isn't built on perfect decisions—it's built on surviving the failures that most people never see.

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, Josh York shares one of the biggest lessons he's learned after 18 years of building a business: failure isn't the opposite of success—it's the path to it.

From losing key employees and major clients to facing $400,000 in debt, Josh opens up about the setbacks, pressure, and difficult moments that shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. If you're building a business, chasing a dream, or feeling like giving up, this conversation is the reminder you need to keep moving forward.

In this episode you'll learn:

Why failure is your greatest business teacher
How successful entrepreneurs think during adversity
The mindset that separates winners from quitters
How to overcome setbacks without losing momentum
Why resilience is the ultimate competitive advantage
The truth about entrepreneurship that nobody talks about
If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, salesperson, or someone striving to reach the next level, this episode will help you develop the mindset needed to win over the long term.