Mitch Fisher interviews Shea Waits and JJ Pedulla, the founders of Incensum, a Catholic cigar company. They discuss the importance of finding time for holy leisure as an entrepreneur and balancing work and family life. Shea and JJ share their journey of starting Incensum and the strategies they used to build awareness and a following on social media. They also talk about the significance of giving back and tithing as part of their business. Overall, the conversation highlights the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, and community building.

You can find Incensum here: https://www.catholiccigarcompany.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:31 Introducing Incensum

05:59 Building Awareness and Community

08:42 Practical Tips for Catholic Entrepreneurs

15:22 Favorite Cigar Blends

16:59 Coolest Moments and Giving Back

20:57 Building Connections on Social Media

22:01 Where to Find Incensum

23:01 Closing Remarks

In this conversation, Mitch Fisher and Dominic discuss the intersection of marketing, social media, and the Catholic Church. They explore the power of storytelling and the importance of living a joyful and fully alive life as a means of evangelization. They also touch on the challenges of navigating the digital age and the need for radical hospitality and self-discovery. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of using creative abilities to spread the message of the Gospel and bring about positive change in the world. The conversation explores the process of self-discovery and finding one's purpose through action and exploration. It emphasizes the importance of trying new things and paying attention to what brings joy and fulfillment. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by young men in finding their identity and purpose in a society that often lacks guidance and support. The concept of imitating Christ and embodying sacrificial love is highlighted as a model for true masculinity. The conversation concludes with a quote from the Night Watch oath, emphasizing the commitment to one's responsibilities and the pursuit of a noble mission.

You can learn more about Dominic here: https://dominicdesouza.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:12 The Importance of Living a Joyful and Fully Alive Life

07:03 Radical Hospitality and Self-Discovery

13:24 Using Creative Abilities to Spread the Gospel

18:12 Navigating the Digital Age

28:07 The Journey of Self-Discovery

37:20 Challenges Faced by Young Men

47:01 Imitating Christ: A Model for True Masculinity

57:33 Commitment to Responsibilities and Pursuit of a Noble Mission

Jamie Baxter, CEO and founder of Exodus 90, shares his journey and insights as a Catholic entrepreneur. He discusses the mission of Exodus 90 to help men confront the idols in their hearts and find greater freedom and love. Baxter talks about the challenges he faced in starting the organization and emphasizes the importance of staying rooted in the contemplative life. He also highlights the impact of testimonies from men who have participated in Exodus 90 and the evangelization that occurs within the fraternities. Baxter shares upcoming initiatives and offers advice for other Catholic entrepreneurs.

To learn more about Exodus 90, head to https://get.exodus90.com/thecatholicentrepreneur

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Jamie Baxter

02:07 Early Days and Discernment

04:20 Starting Exodus 90 and Overcoming Challenges

06:26 Lessons Learned in Catholic Entrepreneurship

09:15 The Impact and Reach of Exodus 90

12:33 Upcoming Initiatives and Programs

15:09 Recruiting and Managing a Team

18:49 Memorable Stories and Testimonies

21:04 Future Plans and Final Message

Jamie Baxter lives in Westfield, Indiana with his wife of six years, Colleen. They have three young children at home, and a son who has gone before them to God.
Jamie studied Philosophy, Catholic Studies, and Classical Languages at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and Theology at St. Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, while in seminary formation.
He began working full-time on Exodus 90 in 2015, almost a decade ago. Since that time, more than 100,000 men from 70 countries have become Exodus men.
Exodus 90 exists to serve men in becoming uncommonly free through practices of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.
Started as a 90-day challenge, the team at Exodus has worked to build out the Exodus 90 app, which serves as a personal formation platform for men around the world. The app is designed to help men grow into their identity as sons of God, enter into ongoing formation with the support of a brotherhood, and to  support men in becoming who God created them to be.

Desirae Sifuentes, founder of Uncatechized Catholic, shares her journey of rediscovering her faith and starting a ministry page on Instagram. She discusses the rapid growth of her page and the surprising success she experienced. Desirae also talks about the challenges of balancing her ministry with being a mother, homeschooling her children, and pursuing a theology degree. She offers advice for other Catholic content creators and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting consumed by trends or negative comments. Desirae shares her plans for the future, including starting a podcast and expanding her reach through different platforms.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:47 Starting Uncatechized Catholic

01:53 The Rapid Growth on Instagram

03:35 Choosing Instagram as the Platform

05:45 Balancing Personal Life and Ministry

07:44 Strategies for Success on Instagram

09:16 Challenges and Successes on Different Platforms

11:40 Future Plans: Podcast, YouTube, and Writing

14:26 Advice for Others in a Similar Position

16:47 Separating Personal Life from Ministry

18:14 Upcoming Events and Future Projects

My take on the problems with social media, how to eliminate distractions, and we all have 24 hours in a day.

Jayden Remias, a Catholic storyteller on Instagram, shares his journey of becoming a Catholic content creator and evangelist through social media. He talks about his passion for media and how he realized the influence he had when people watched his videos. Jayden emphasizes the importance of being faithful and authentic in storytelling, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate storyteller. He encourages others to share their own stories and conflicts, as people are more inclined to follow someone who is relatable and vulnerable. Jayden also discusses his upcoming projects, including capturing content at the Eucharistic Congress, and invites other creators to join him in a meetup.

He can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydenremias/

Takeaways

This one thing will help you stand out and be affective as a Catholic professional and entrepreneur. And it's simple.

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Ethan Stueve and Patrick Neve, hosts of the Crunch Catholic Podcast, discuss their journey in podcasting and building a successful content business. They share how they met on Twitter and started the podcast, their unique approach to combining comedy and Catholicism, and the surprising response they received from their audience. They also talk about the challenges of monetization and integrating different aspects of their business, such as social media and Patreon. They discuss the importance of prioritizing and making decisions and offer advice for young Catholic guys who want to start a podcast or pursue a side hustle.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:47 The Early Days of the Crunch Catholic Podcast

08:13 Challenges and Strategies for Monetization

11:52 Live Shows and Expanding the Podcast

16:01 Advice for Podcasters and Entrepreneurs

24:17 Balancing Marriage, Family, and Side Hustles

28:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of the Catholicpreneur podcast, Mitch Fisher discusses an interview with the CEO of Instagram, Adam Mosseri. Fisher highlights three important points from the interview: Instagram prioritizes content creators over publishers, TikTok is beating Instagram in certain areas, and the most important metric for content success is shares. Fisher encourages Catholic entrepreneurs and creators to operate as content creators, create shareable content, and consider monetization opportunities on Instagram.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:16 Instagram's Focus on Content Creators

08:58 The Potential for Creator Monetization on Instagram

12:23 The Importance of Shares on Instagram

13:42 Creating Shareable Content on Instagram

14:42 Conclusion

Here's how/why I started this podcast, what I've learned along the way, and what I think Catholic entrepreneurs can take away from it.