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More About the BeatiDudes Podcast:
A while back, when I met Jeff Schiefelbein in person, he said I could come on the BeatiDudes podcast the next time I was in Dallas. It finally happened. He was true to his word.
The BeatiDudes podcast is a religiously funny podcast that brings people closer to Christ. I joined hosts Jeff Schiefelbein, Paul Kolker, and Nick Bezner to cover a lot of big topics at their tiny table.
We covered some of my story, being from Wisconsin. How I started Catholic Founders. We talked about how to take risks as a Catholic Founder and our relationship to risk, storytelling, prudence, and humility.
I asked them some questions too. Including what held them back from doing what God called them to do.
Overall, it was a lot of fun. Especially so because Jeff was running on very little sleep. Less sleep = more unfiltered = more fun.
Enjoy the conversation!
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Key Episode References:
Select Quotes:
"I started to wonder, what if Jesus was the CEO of a company? How would that look?" — Silas Mähner
"God created your soul in this particular time of history to those particular parents in whatever circumstances. You didn't choose that, right?" — Silas Mähner
"It's not to say we can't derail ourselves, but if we just lean into the track that He's laid out for us... whether or not you achieve great things in the eyes of the world or small things, it doesn't really matter because it's what God called you to." — Silas Mähner
"My way is not the way, it's just a way. There's certain things that are true and certain morals that are right and wrong, but everything else is just like the lens by which you're looking through stuff." — Jeff Schiefelbein
"What are my unique gifts that aren't replaceable? Or at least that only a handful of people can use, right? So that if I'm using them in my kind of circle, then I'm having the greatest impact for those people."— Paul Kolker
Key Moments: (outline)
[00:00] - Intro : Silas introduces the crosspost of his appearance on the BeatiDudes podcast.
[06:26] - Jesus as CEO : Silas explains the original thesis behind Catholic Founders and his interest in clean tech.
[10:20] - Man of the Woods : A look into Silas’s upbringing in rural Wisconsin as the oldest of eight kids.
[13:20] - Co-creators with God : Discussing the inherent call to entrepreneurship and co-creation.
[17:01] - Identifying the Track : Silas shares what he has learned from interviewing 60 different founders.
[21:34] - The Dinner Format : Describing the intentional networking dinners Silas hosts in Nashville.
[24:19] - The Big Question : Silas asks the Dudes what they feel uniquely called to and what holds them back.
[36:39] - Prudence vs. Risk : A discussion on the balance between business risk and trusting in God’s providence.
[42:30] - Resilience through Failure : Jeff and Paul discuss how failures create the best stories and build character.
[52:56] - Outro : Final plugs for Catholic Founders and the BeatiDudes sponsors.
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