Building a Business, Building Faith: Josh Ternyak’s Dual Journey
Release Date: 11/23/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode, we sit down with Josh Ternyak, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who's quickly making a name for himself in the world of SEO with his successful company, https://growtha.com
Josh’s journey is anything but conventional—growing up in Minnesota in a traditional Jewish home, he dropped out of high school in 9th grade to pursue his business ambitions. As his entrepreneurial career took off, Josh’s life took another unexpected turn as he embraced a deeper spiritual path.
Today, he’s not only the founder of a thriving company, but also a proud Orthodox Jew, fully dedicated to his faith.. at just 19 years old!
Listen in as Josh shares his unique journey of balancing business success with spiritual growth, and how he’s creating his own path as both an entrepreneur and a devout member of the Jewish community.
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