Josh Naumu loves to think big, it’s part of his makeup, it’s what drives him and he knows that to have more, you must become more. But in so many ways he realizes more also means less, in other words staying focused on just a few priorities, will propel you to greatness.
Keep it simple.
“For me, it’s faith… put God first, then family, then your work,” says Josh. “When I do that it helps me to be more successful, not just at work, but when my family is happy, ultimately that is what matters to me more than anything else. I know everyone has different situations and beliefs, so my main message is to always keep your priorities straight. Identify what is most important to you and hold onto that no matter what.”
Success is simple, not easy, but by staying true to his principles and keeping his priorities straight Josh has already found great success as a Field Training Agent for USHEALTH Advisors. In only a year-and-a-half he has issued nearly $1,300,000 in business, helping self-employed individuals and families with access to affordable health coverage and other benefits. Looking at this opportunity from all angles, Josh says he sees this career as the best fit he has found in the entrepreneurial marketplace.
“I quit the startup I was working for in April 2017,” says Josh. “I quit my job before I really got started here because I learned from the experience of watching others; you’ve got to be all-in. I’ve seen people try and ease into this opportunity and keep another job and it didn’t work, no matter what you are doing. You can’t have one foot in and one foot out.”
Josh knows it’s not only about being physically present but mentally “in-the-moment” as well. If you want to make a go of it working for yourself, mindset is everything.
“I’m a huge reader and I have been forever reading books on being an entrepreneur and books on self-improvement,” says Josh. “The Millionaire Next Door had a big impact on me. I realized most millionaires were self-employed and started their own businesses. People think it’s risky, but if you work for someone else you only have one salary to rely on and if you lose it, by being laid-off or something else, you’re done, there’s nothing to fall back on. But if you are a business owner, then every client you get becomes a source of income. So you are safer… if you lose one client, not that you want to, but if you do, you don’t lose your entire income. I think that’s important for everyone to think about as they consider whether or not they want a career here at USHEALTH Advisors. People hesitate to make the leap from a salary job, but to me, it’s less risky than working for someone else, because of the fact you are building a foundation of clients. It’s ultimately on you to make the business successful, no one can do it for you.”
Success is a blessing and Josh appreciates all of his because he’s seen the other side, the challenges in other parts of the world and even here at home.
“My mission for my church was in Colombia, South America where I lived for two years,” says Josh. “It’s a completely different world. I knew I was blessed before I went, but I truly appreciated it when I was there. The first place I lived was out beyond the jungle. A little town all its own and I was the only person within about 300 miles who spoke any English. It was a very poor area. People lived in very small homes or shacks. I remember visiting one lady with two young children. Her house was basically four poles with walls made out of tarp and a piece of tin for her roof. There was a bed, a little stove and that was it. It’s an extreme example of poverty, but it opened up my eyes and gave me a good perspective, even more than I had before. I realized what amazing opportunities are available to me in my own life. I am truly blessed and I must do more with my life to help others.”
