Inspired Insider With Dr. Jeremy Weisz | Ecommerce Interviews | Entrepreneurship | Inspirational Stories | Business Lessons

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] Jim talks about working at Noah's Bagels. [10:30] Why growing your customer base is so important.  [12:10] Jim talks about his college years.  [15:30] Book recommendations from Jim.  [20:00] Early challenges in building a business.  [26:15] What did the early days of Goldstar look like?  [33:20] Creating more ways to serve people.  [36:00] What is it like running a business with a co-founder?  [38:30] Making the right partnerships.  [41:00] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [43:50] Proud moments from the journey.  [45:00] Closing thoughts.  In this ep