Josh Scott (JHS Pedals): From a Broken Guitar Pedal to a Global Brand
Josh Scott (JHS Pedals): From a Broken Guitar Pedal to a Global Brand  
Podcast: The Rizzcast Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 30 2026
Description: A wide-ranging, honest conversation about creativity, faith, business, and why “safe” art often feels hollow. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Scott of JHS Pedals to explore lament in storytelling, empathy in leadership, brand-building from obscurity, and how integrity shapes everything from guitar pedals to nonprofit studios.CONNECT WITH JOSHhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaheathscottPRE-ORDER JOSH'S BOOK https://www.thirdmanbooks.com/Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER?Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER?Go here: https://shorturl.at/FQAnMABOUT THIS EPISODEJosh Scott has built one of the most recognizable pedal companies in the world, but his story didn’t start in factories or feature articles. It started in rural Alabama, in a shed with a hole in the floor, obsession-level curiosity, late-night circuit textbooks, and a stubborn refusal to fake what wasn’t real.In this episode, Justin sits down with Josh to talk about the long road from burnout and near-miss record deals to church planting, entrepreneurship, and global scale. They unpack why process matters more than product, how pricing communicates value, what perception does to brand trust, and how serving a niche well can grow into a company shipping over 150,000 units a year.If you’re a creative, founder, or curious skeptic, this episode will stretch how you think about art, calling, and building something that lasts. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a push toward honest work, and leave a review with one idea you’ll act on this week.ABOUT JUSTIN RIZZOJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker based in the Midwest, USA. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus and surrendering our lives to Him. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and coaching worship leaders and creatives of all types, nurturing their growth and success. In addition, he owns Firelight Creative, a production company that has produced multiple award-winning musicals and films, and hosts gatherings for creatives both online and in person. Justin travels extensively to lead worship and speak at events worldwide.Support the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and coaching worship leaders and creatives of all types, nurturing their growth and success. In addition, he owns Firelight Creative, a production company that has produced multiple award-winning musicals and films, and hosts gatherings for creatives both online and in person. Justin travels extensively to lead worship and speak at events worldwide. ▶️ LISTENSPOTIFY YOUTUBEAPPLE MUSIC SOAKING WORSHIP▶️ CONNECTBOOKINGCOACHINGWEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOOK PRODUCTION COMPANY