The Catholic Entrepreneur

By Mitch Fisher

The Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast features insightful conversations with Catholic entrepreneurs, creatives, and influencers across a variety of industries. Hosted by Mitch Fisher, we dive into practic... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

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March 30, 2024Brendan Gotta | Gotta Be Saints
This week, Brendan Gotta shares how Gotta Be Saints started as an outlet for him to share the Gospel in a more direct way after leaving his job at the Catholic diocese. He talks about the consistency of simple Saint quotes and scripture on his social media page and podcast. Brendan also discusses the challenges of using social media for good and finding a balance between creating content and avoiding the addictive aspects of social media.
Takeaways
Consistency is key in creating content for social media and podcasts.

Brendan finds inspiration for his content through reading books, spending time in adoration, and receiving quotes from friends and family.

Brendan advises others to be themselves and ask themselves why they want to use social media to spread the Gospel. They should focus on being true to themselves and not base their worth on the number of followers or likes they have.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:28 Starting Gotta Be Saints
02:14 Creating Unique Content
04:47 Choosing Instagram and Podcast as Outlets
08:34 The Creative Process and Consistency
13:36 Prayer Life and God-to-be Saints
20:09 Challenges of Social Media and Finding Balance
23:07 Impactful Encounters and Cool Stories
26:40 Advice for Using Social Media for Good
29:39 Where to Find Brendan and Gotta Be Saints
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31min
March 16, 2024Juan Damia | CEO and Founder of Intellignos, Investor
Juan Damian, founder and CEO of the Havas Group, shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur and offers insights into the world of data and marketing. He discusses his early days of coding, starting companies, and the challenges he faced along the way. Juan also emphasizes the importance of balancing family and business and shares his advice for young Catholic entrepreneurs. He concludes by discussing the future of AI and its relationship with the Church.
Takeaways
Starting a business requires understanding how you will make money and creating a comprehensive business plan.

Be careful with money and manage your finances wisely to avoid running out of funds.

Focus on building a good and robust business rather than solely seeking investment.

Balancing family and business requires open communication and support from your spouse.

AI has its limitations and cannot replicate human consciousness, making human intelligence and problem-solving skills invaluable.

Connect with Juan Damia on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about his businesses and insights.
https://twitter.com/juandamia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damia/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:34 Early Days of Coding and Entrepreneurship
08:02 Moving to the US and Starting Companies
12:45 Balancing Family and Business
17:26 Lessons from Failure and Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
27:14 The Future of AI and its Relationship with the Church
30:20 Connect with Juan Damia
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32min
March 02, 2024Nicole LeBlanc | Duque Hoodliner Productions
In this episode, Mitch Fisher interviews Nicole LeBlanc from Duque Hoodliner Productions. They discuss Nicole's journey of starting and running her business, as well as how she incorporates her Catholic faith into her daily life. They also talk about the coolest moments in the business, overcoming adversity, and the challenges and benefits of running a business with a spouse. Nicole shares advice for young entrepreneurs and talks about her future plans and goals. The episode concludes with information on where to find Nicole and her business online.

Takeaways
Starting a business requires taking the initiative and finding opportunities.

Incorporating one's faith into daily life and business practices can bring purpose and meaning.

Overcoming adversity is a part of running a business, and finding creative solutions is essential.

Running a business with a spouse can have its challenges, but communication and teamwork are key.

Sharing expertise and advice with others can be beneficial and inspiring.

You can find Nicole...
Twitter: twitter.com/nicolita_d
https://www.hoodliners.net/

mitchfisher.me
https://twitter.com/mitchelljfisher

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Question of the Week
01:34 Starting Duquet Hoodliner Productions
09:35 Day-to-Day Operations
12:16 Marketing and Promotion
14:40 Incorporating Catholic Faith
16:36 Coolest Moments in the Business
17:42 Overcoming Adversity
21:38 Running a Business with a Spouse
23:24 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
24:40 Future Plans and Goals
26:22 Sharing Expertise and Advice
27:43 Beneficial Advice from Nicole's Story
31:36 Where to Find Nicole and Duquet Hoodliner Productions
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32min
February 17, 2024Michael DiStefano | Fidei Email
Michael DiStefano, founder of Fidei Email, shares his journey from being a practical atheist agnostic to converting to the Catholic faith and founding a Catholic-run technology company. Fidei Email provides email and internet services for Catholic individuals, families, and businesses. Michael emphasizes the importance of Catholics taking control of the development of technology to align it with their faith. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of running a Catholic tech business and shares his vision for the future. Michael also offers advice for Catholic entrepreneurs and highlights the significance of prayer and prioritization in balancing work and personal life.

Takeaways
Technology can be a tool for good or bad, and it is important for Catholics to take control of its development to align it with their faith.

Fidei Email provides email and internet services for Catholic individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on privacy and customer support.

Catholic entrepreneurs should run their businesses like real businesses, charging for their services and supporting small businesses within the Catholic community.

Prayer and prioritization are key to balancing work and personal life, and starting the day with prayer can set the tone for the rest of the day.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:45 Conversion to Catholicism
08:30 Founding Fidei
13:42 Services Provided by Fidei
16:10 Day-to-Day Operations
17:29 Future Plans for Fidei
20:05 Marketing and Getting the Word Out
21:40 Advice for Catholic Entrepreneurs
23:34 Resources for Catholic Entrepreneurs
26:16 Advice for Getting Started
27:31 Balancing Prayer, Family, and Business
29:03 Contact Information
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30min
February 03, 2024Isaac Padilla | Catholic Warrior Fitness
Isaac Padilla shares his journey of starting Catholic Warrior Fitness and how his personal experiences led him to help other Catholic men. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in content creation and building a personal brand. Isaac also discusses the discipline and daily routine required to be an entrepreneur and a father. He shares his decision to quit his job and follow God's plan, as well as his goals for the future. Overall, Isaac's message is about selflessness and the willingness to fully commit to change.
https://www.instagram.com/catholicwarriorfitness/

Takeaways
Vulnerability and authenticity are key in content creation and building a personal brand.

To create lasting change, it must be about something bigger than yourself.

Building new habits requires discipline and the willingness to fully commit.

Being a father and running a business requires balance and prioritization.

Collaboration and unity with other Catholic men can have a powerful impact.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:08 Starting Catholic Warrior Fitness
06:48 Creating Content and Finding Your Message
10:26 Translating Content Creation to Business
13:24 Practical Tools for Content Creation
15:05 Daily Routine and Discipline
17:48 Quitting Job and Following God's Plan
21:17 Advice for Those Seeking Help
25:00 Projects and Goals for the Future
30:41 Being a Father and Running a Business
32:11 Where to Find Isaac Padilla
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34min
January 20, 2024Amanda Lauer | Author/Writer
In this episode, host Mitch Fisher interviews author Amanda Lauer. They discuss Amanda's background as a writer, her creative process, and how her Catholic faith influences her work. Amanda shares insights into the marketing process for her books and the importance of networking and building connections. She also talks about her current project and future plans. Amanda offers advice for young writers and shares tips for forming a daily writing habit.

Takeaways
Building a portfolio and networking are important for young writers looking to make a career out of writing.

Having a routine and setting aside dedicated time for writing can help establish a daily writing habit.

Integrating faith with writing can provide inspiration and a unique perspective.

Marketing and promoting books is an ongoing process that involves social media, book signings, and networking.

Creating connections and networking can lead to exciting opportunities and memorable encounters in the writing world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:03 Getting Started as a Writer
06:23 The Creative Process
09:08 Integrating Faith with Writing
11:11 The Marketing Process
15:40 Current Project and Future Plans
18:27 Balancing Traditional Writing and Digital Media
20:20 Memorable Encounters and Cool Stories
23:36 Advice for Young Writers
26:21 Forming a Daily Writing Habit
28:22 Where to Find Amanda Lauer

You can learn more about Amanda at https://amandalauer.com/

Mitch Fisher: https://twitter.com/mitchelljfisher
https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicpreneur/
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30min
January 04, 2024John Donahue | Truth Charting
In this episode, host Mitch Fisher interviews John Donahue, the creator of Truth Charting, a social media account that aims to show Gen Z that being Catholic is not boring. John shares his mission and the challenges he faced in starting Truth Charting. He also discusses his participation in the OSV competition and the business lessons he learned. John emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in content creation and the need for a culture of excellence within Catholic business and ministry. He shares his plans for the future of Truth Charting and offers advice for young Catholic entrepreneurs and creatives.

Takeaways
Being Catholic is not boring, and Catholicism can be presented in an exciting and engaging way to Gen Z.

Quality over quantity is important in content creation, and a culture of excellence should be fostered within Catholic business and ministry.

Participating in business competitions and seeking mentorship can provide valuable lessons and guidance for young entrepreneurs.

Prioritizing and focusing on the most important tasks and goals is crucial for success and avoiding burnout.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Question of the Week
01:19 Introduction of Guest: John Donahue
01:47 Mission of Truth Charting
04:17 Starting Truth Charting and Initial Challenges
10:47 OSV Competition and Business Lessons
20:01 Impact of Truth Charting and Networking Opportunities
24:43 Advice for Young Catholic Entrepreneurs and Creatives
29:40 Future Plans for Truth Charting
31:11 Where to Find Truth Charting

mitchfisher.me
https://twitter.com/mitchelljfisher
https://www.instagram.com/mitchjfisher/
https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicpreneur/

Truth Charting
https://www.truthcharting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/truthcharting/
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31min
December 23, 2023 Jonathan Conrad | The Catholic Woodworker
Jonathan Conrad, founder of The Catholic Woodworker, shares his journey of starting a woodworking hobby turned rosary ministry turned business. He discusses the challenges he faced in the early days and the importance of discernment and order in his work. Jonathan also emphasizes the need to balance work, family, and faith, and the importance of self-understanding and overcoming the not-good-enough mentality. He shares valuable marketing strategies, particularly the value of email marketing, and offers advice for those looking to start a Catholic business or project.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
01:00 Introduction of Jonathan Conrad and the Catholic Woodworker
03:10 Early Days and the Calling to Start the Catholic Woodworker
06:25 Challenges Faced in Starting and Growing the Business
15:45 Balancing Full-Time Job, Business, and Family
23:32 The Importance of Self-Understanding and Overcoming Not Good Enough Mentality
24:00 Marketing Strategies and the Value of Email Marketing
29:24 Advice for Starting a Catholic Business or Project
35:19 Where to Find the Catholic Woodworker

www.catholicwoodworker.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicWoodworker/
https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicwoodworker/

mitchfisher.me
https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicpreneur/
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35min
December 09, 2023 Scott Williams | Sock Religious
In this episode, I chat with Scott Williams, co-founder of Sock Religious. We talk about the struggles of running a business, building brand, how Sock Religious uses social media, and how to run a business with your wife.

The Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast
mitchfisher.me
[email protected]
https://twitter.com/mitchelljfisher
https://www.instagram.com/mitchjfisher/

Catholic Concepts: https://www.catholicconcepts.com/

Sock Religious
Website: Sockreligious.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sockreligious
http://www.facebook.com/cc.ourholyhome
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sockreligious/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sockreligious/
https://www.instagram.com/our_holy_home/

Scott Williams was born and raised on the southside of Indianapolis and studied Public Management at IUPUI. After graduating, he served for a summer of mission work in the pro-life movement before starting his professional career as an entry level sales rep. He quickly knew that he was being called to work in ministry full-time.
In 2011, Scott was hired as the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Jude Catholic Church where he began developing his craft as a ministry leader. This fueled his passion for working with young people, and in 2014 he transitioned to diocesean ministry serving as the Program Coordinator for the Office of Youth Ministry where he was able to work on larger events and retreats. He then went on to get a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies with a focus in Church Management while also transitioning into the Director of Youth Ministry role.
In Scott’s career in ministry, he championed professionalism in lay ministry and advocated for young people having a seat at the table. He served on national committees and worked closely with the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry to run the local logistics on the National Catholic Youth Conference.
In 2017 he and his wife founded Sock Religious, a Catholic sock company, as a fun side project which quickly grew into a thriving company which now employs over 20 people on the southside of Indianapolis and is part of the umbrella company, Catholic Concepts.
Scott and his wife Elisabeth are proud parents to Dominic and Hannah and are members of St. Barnabas Parish. They love traveling the country and adventuring in their motorhome, RV Maria.
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30min
November 25, 2023 Josh and Heather Weis | Sunny Coffee Co.
Josh and Heather Weis are the co-founders of Sunny Coffee Co., an online Christian coffee shop "spreading the love of Christ through coffee & community."

In this conversation, we talk about starting a brand on Instagram, influencer marketing, and navigating entrepreneurship in a marriage.

The Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast
[email protected]
https://twitter.com/mitchelljfisher
https://www.instagram.com/mitchjfisher/

Sunny Coffee Co.
https://sunnycoffee.co/
https://www.instagram.com/sunnycoffeeco/

"When Heather and I met in college, local coffee shops were a great choice for morning dates and getting together with friends. Through our search to find the perfect coffee shop, we couldn’t help but notice how many supported values that contradicted what was good, true, and beautiful. This made it difficult to want to support the shops around us and we realized many of our friends felt the same. Although coffee was a great medium for bible studies and deepening our understanding of God, our money was going to a company that supported the exact opposite. With a reignited passion to make a change in an industry that had turned so woke, we created Sunny Coffee Co. Our company was founded on the basis of faith and an understanding of coffee as a medium to strengthen relationships and spark deep conversations. We hope that our coffee can bring the coffee shop experience into your home while supporting the values coffee is meant to inspire."

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26min

FAQs about The Catholic Entrepreneur:

How many episodes does The Catholic Entrepreneur have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.