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/
