Torch Talk
Torch Talk is the podcast for bold local leaders.
Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts, and change makers to talk strategy, leadership, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business today. Honest insights. No fluff. Real stories.
Torch Talk
Do It Scared
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Joe Warkall, an entrepreneur, sales leader, and founder of R3 Restoration, to talk about building something from the ground up, even when you’re scared.
From walking away from law school to chasing storms across the country, Joe’s journey is anything but linear. He opens up about starting a business without all the answers, wearing every hat in the early days, and choosing impact over ease. The conversation goes beyond entrepreneurship. It’s about mindset, resilience, and leading with purpose even when the path feels uncertain.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why “doing it scared” is better than waiting until you're ready
• What Joe learned from launching R3 Restoration while leading sales at Laver Homes
• How faith, mentors, and community shape his leadership
• The systems that keep him grounded and the ones he’s still building
• Why slow, sustainable growth beats the shortcut every time
This is an honest, energizing conversation for anyone building something new, leading through change, or wondering if it’s time to make the leap.