Joshua Mercer
& GoFish Village
Joshua Mercer is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial education advocate. A graduate of Howard University with a master’s degree in education from National Louis University, he began his career as an award-winning entrepreneurship teacher in Chicago Public Schools, where his students earned top finishes nationally and in multiple regional business competitions. Joshua is the founder of The Mercer Insurance Agency, which manages over $12 million in policies, and he is a licensed realtor and real estate investor who owns more than 140 rental units, including hospitality assets.
Drawing from his experience in education, entrepreneurship, and investing, Joshua founded Go Fish Village to help individuals and communities achieve financial freedom through business ownership, real estate investing, and financial literacy.
Joshua Mercer is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial education advocate. A graduate of Howard University with a master’s degree in education from National Louis University, he began his career as an award-winning entrepreneurship teacher in Chicago Public Schools, where his students earned top finishes nationally and in multiple regional business competitions. Joshua is the founder of The Mercer Insurance Agency, which manages over $12 million in policies, and he is a licensed realtor and real estate investor who owns more than 140 rental units, including hospitality assets.
Drawing from his experience in education, entrepreneurship, and investing, Joshua founded Go Fish Village to help individuals and communities achieve financial freedom through business ownership, real estate investing, and financial literacy.
The 60 Day Millionaire
Our signature real estate education program focused on buy-and-hold investing, multifamily real estate, and house hacking strategies.
Franchise Consulting
Guidance for individuals exploring franchise ownership as a path to business growth and wealth creation.
Thrive
Entrepreneurship and business planning education that helps aspiring founders develop, launch, and grow sustainable businesses.
Prosper
Financial literacy education focused on budgeting, investing, and long-term wealth-building. Designed to give step-by-step strategies to build wealth.
Why I Do It
Financial literacy is not a term I ever heard growing up. While my parents did their best to provide for our family, they lived paycheck to paycheck most of their lives. Seeing my family struggle inspired me to aim higher. But despite my best efforts, I still found myself drowning in debt.
Once I was debt-free, I realized that the methods I used could help others like me who wanted the same but didn’t grow up with the framework to make it happen. So I made it my mission to help as many people as possible create healthy financial habits and a better life for themselves and their families.
"Working with Riley has changed my life. I’m only 2 months away from debt-free!"
- Martin Marino
"Last year, I was 49 with no retirement savings. Thanks to Riley, I’m now financially on track."
- Bill Bayaud
"From buried in debt to living the life of my dreams, Thank you, Riley!"