The Salty Scales Story (With Capt. Joshua Taylor)
- By: Joseph Simonds
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A banker is just about the farthest occupation you can get from being a fishing captain…
But that’s exactly what Joshua Taylor was before he became Captain Joshua Taylor.
Being stuck in an office looking out the window made him feel like his spirit was slowly dying… does that sound familiar?
In this podcast episode, we’re talking about Capt. Joshua’s journey from an unfulfilled banker to the founder of Salty Scales and how he’s leveraged his success to not only spend more time with his two young kids, but also give back to his community.
Here’s a sneak preview of what we covered:
- Why he felt like a caged lion in the corporate world
- How he’s trying to help kids without a father figure learn how to fish
- His thoughts on baitcasters vs. spinning reels
- Some of the best new lures he’s tried out recently
- Why he’s so passionate about performance fishing shirts
- And much more
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and following your dreams in the outdoor world, you’ll definitely want to hear this!
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Enjoy!
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Here’s a timestamped table of contents from my conversation with Capt. Joshua Taylor, founder of Salt Scales:
1:39 – How Salty Scales got started
3:35 – Why making God part of the Salty Scales brand was important to him (and what happens to companies who do put God’s name on their website)
6:15 – The strategy behind Salty Scales YouTube channel and how it ties in with the apparel
8:40 – Why Capt. Joshua quit his job as a banker to pursue a career in the outdoor world
9:50 – Capt. Joshua’s advice for people hoping to take the leap from the corporate world to chase their dreams
15:33 – Why Capt. Joshua started Salty Scales
17:58 – Why protecting yourself from the sun is so important to help prevent Melanoma
25:22 – Pros and cons of getting your boat wrapped
27:27 – How Salty Scales is giving back to the community
32:58 – Capt. Joshua’s thoughts on baitcasters vs. spinning reels
34:25 – His thoughts on live bait vs. spinning reels
3524 – His favorite new lures
37:55 – What’s next for Salty Scales
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Conclusion
What an awesome guy!
I love hearing stories of people chasing their dreams, creating awesome stuff, and giving back to their communities.
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Have any questions about our conversation?
Let me know down in the comments.
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Awesome podcast guys! Capt Joshua was one of my 1st fishing subs on youtube for a long time! I remember searching and found him learning how to tie my own pompano rigs using the palomar knot. I was a rook using the Walmart metal rigs lol! Great and humble human being and learned many techniques prior to Saltstrong. Its amazing you guys got together and share similar experiences. Man really looking forward to see a video on lure challenges! It will blow up your views bigtime!
Good stuff, Franklin! Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment.
Always have been a fan of Capt. Taylor, very cool to hear podcast. We love Salty Scales gear!
Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment, Stephanie! Tight lines.
Thanks for the interview Joe, good times my friend!
Great work on the podcast Joshua!
You nailed it brother! Awesome interview.
Great podcast. Joshua has a awesome “ikigai” story.
Absolutely, Charles!!! Love it.