John Johnson, CEO of Patmos Hosting, shares his journey of founding a company that provides censorship-resistant hosting. He discusses the challenges of competing against big tech and the importance of recognizing human dignity.

John emphasizes the power of speech and truth and the need for tech to serve humans rather than becoming the end goal. He also highlights the positive reception his company has received and the motivation people have in the fight for free speech.

John shares his advice for Catholics in tech and the importance of a liberal arts education. He concludes by discussing his other ventures, including the Albertus Magnus Institute and a wood-fired pizza restaurant.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:58 Founding Patmos

03:32 Clients and Services

04:47 Day-to-Day Operations

05:23 Overcoming Fear and Competing Against Big Tech

06:23 Tech as a Tool for Human Flourishing

07:16 The Power of Speech and Truth

08:23 Attracting Talent and Cultural Exodus from Silicon Valley

09:03 Recognizing Dignity and Seeking Alternatives

10:06 Balancing Family, Prayer, and Business

10:51 Getting the Word Out and Marketing

12:18 Bootstrapping and Pleasant Surprises

14:37 Future Projects and Plans

15:06 Keeping Up with John Johnson

15:47 Outreach and Making Connections

18:45 Staying and Fighting in California

19:12 Where to Find John Johnson and Patmos

19:41 Conclusion

I've been interested in LinkedIn lately, so I thought I'd share my thoughts and advice on using it as a platform to grow your business and increase brand awareness.

In this episode of the Catholic Entrepreneur podcast, I interview James Reynolds, the founder of Lit Catholic Memes. James shares the story of how he started the popular Instagram page and the challenges he faced along the way. He also discusses his current role at a Catholic television station and his plans for the future.

The conversation touches on topics such as finding inspiration, balancing multiple responsibilities, and the importance of staying true to one's passion and mission.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 Starting Lit Catholic Memes

08:56 Transition and Future Plans

13:01 Advice for Sharing Faith on Social Media

15:24 Balancing Life Changes

19:35 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

21:55 Where to Find Jimmy

22:47 Closing Remarks

Here are my first four pieces of social media advice for Catholic entrepreneurs, creatives, and influencers.

My take on social media and why Catholics can't write it off completely.

Michael Lockette, founder of Borromeo Cider, shares his journey as a Catholic entrepreneur. He discusses the inspiration behind starting Borromeo Cider and the challenges he faced in getting the business off the ground. Michael also talks about balancing his full-time job, family life, and cider production. He shares his faith journey and offers advice for other Catholic men pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Finally, he discusses the different products offered by Borromeo Cider and how people can purchase them.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Prayer Life

01:02 Introducing Michael Lockette

01:38 Starting Borromeo Cider

03:38 Marketing and Getting the Word Out

07:08 Challenges of Starting the Business

08:26 Balancing Work and Cider Production

10:01 Faith Journey and Prior Projects

13:37 Advice for Catholic Men

15:26 Products and How to Purchase

26:39 Final Advice for Catholic Entrepreneurs

Here's my two cents on working from home, along with tips.

This is the first episode of what I hope will become more frequent... just chill chats.

This one is about me, my career, and why I started this podcast.

Colin Stroud, a travel enthusiast and entrepreneur, shares his journey of educating others on how to maximize credit card points for affordable travel. He emphasizes the power of transferable travel points and the value they can bring to families who want to take epic vacations. Colin's business model involves creating content on LinkedIn and offering paid consultations and trip-planning services. He also highlights the importance of incorporating faith into his business and personal life. His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to overcome fear and start taking action, as there is never a perfect time to begin.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Building Community for Catholic Entrepreneurs

01:01 Introduction of Guest: Colin Stroud

03:07 Passion for Travel Hacking and Education

04:13 Balancing Full-Time Job and Side Business

05:42 The Importance of Side Hustles

06:33 Benefits of Pursuing Passion Projects

07:14 Finding Balance and Structure

08:57 Incorporating Faith into Entrepreneurship

09:49 Delivering Travel Education on LinkedIn

13:49 Creating Content on LinkedIn

20:42 Incorporating Catholic Faith into Daily Life

23:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

26:15 Unlocking the Power of Transferable Travel Points

29:53 Where to Find Colin

In this episode of the Catholic Entrepreneur podcast, host Mitch Fisher interviews Patrick Kreckleberg (@offgridding), a self-employed engineer. Patrick shares his journey of starting his own business, Krekeltronics, and how he integrates his passion for music with his work. He also discusses the challenges and benefits of living a nomadic lifestyle with his family. Patrick emphasizes the importance of authenticity in social media and offers advice for Catholic entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and integrate their vocation with their avocation.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Equipment

01:00 Guest Introduction

04:42 Starting Krakotronics

09:35 Living a Nomadic Lifestyle

14:20 Using Social Media

23:00 Balancing Work, Prayer, and Family

30:10 Advice for Catholic Entrepreneurs

31:51 Where to Find Patrick