The Necessary Entrepreneur #127 - John Hussey - Purchasing With A Purpose
In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, we sit down with John Hussey, longtime NFL referee turned CEO of CUDDLY, the leading fundraising platform for animal rescues. John shares his journey from the high-pressure world of professional sports to building a mission-driven business that’s transforming pet adoption and rescue support.
We cover key topics, including: ✅ The Midas Touch – Turning passion into profit and long-term success ✅ Going All In – The mindset shift needed to fully commit and scale a business ✅ Affiliate Growth Strategies – Leveraging partnerships to expand brand reach ✅ Purchasing with Purpose – How CUDDLY connects pet lovers with rescues to drive meaningful change
This episode is packed with entrepreneurial insights, leadership wisdom, and business strategies that can help you build a brand that makes a difference. If you’re interested in scaling a purpose-driven company, leveraging strategic partnerships, and creating impact, you won’t want to miss this conversation!
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