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Catholic Founders#19 The Catholic Case for Side Hustles, Influence, and Serious Money | Nathan CrankfieldListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsSome people romanticize poverty. Nathan Crankfield is not one of them.If you're a Catholic entrepreneur looking for permission to succeed and pursue sanctity — this episode is going to hit.Hey everyone! Silas here 👋Announcements!* On Monday night, we’re hosting a Catholic Founders Guild hangout call. If you’d like to join us, become a paid member today. Just click upgrade to paid here in Substack. * On July 8th, we’re hosting a Catholic Founders meetup in San Francisco — share this with you...2025-06-1959 min
Catholic Founders#18 This Founder Seeks Blessed Carlo's Intercession Before Deploying Code | Daniel FrancisListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsWelcome back to another discussion with a cracked engineer and recent convert to the faith. I promise you’ll enjoy the hot takes and clippable moments today. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋We’ve reformatted the structure of the email that goes along with the pod. Have a look at let us know how you like it. Outline below. In this Email: * Intro to the Guest and Topic* Episode References* Summary of Discussion* Key Moments* Sel...2025-06-1254 min
Catholic Founders#17 The Moral Importance of Truthful Marketing | Marcellino D'AmbrosioListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsMarketing is part of every business. But how can we do it in a way that is fair, true, and humble? If this is a question you’ve ever thought about, this is a great episode for you. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋Quick announcement! We recently completed the Catholic Founders Guild Directory. If you want access to the directory, become a member of the CF Guild today. In Today’s Podcast:* How to market as a Ctholic — the things to avoid...2025-06-0653 min
Catholic Founders#16 A Brief Reflection on The Ascension for Business Owners (Mini Pod)Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsHappy Feast of the Ascension, everyone! Silas here 👋Today we’ve got a mini podcast for you because all the recordings I had scheduled last week had to get rescheduled. Today’s episode is a reflection of 3 core things I like to consider on this feast. * Why Jesus had to leave the Apostles* I believe the Eucharist gave them confidence * Our moral responsibility to develop our employees~Silas MähnerFirst time here? Learn more about ou...2025-05-2909 min
Catholic Founders#15 He Protected JP II, Now He Teaches Entrepreneurs How To Be The Leaven of Society | Andreas WidmerListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsAs AI eats the world, it’s more important than ever for Catholics to shape and lead the discussion and practices of this technology. Thankfully, we have just the person to discuss it. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋In Today’s Podcast: * How we are called to be the leaven of society, especially as entrepreneurs * Our unique path to God through our entrepreneurial journey* Trusting in God’s will in entrepreneurship, not just ministry * Core Takeaway: To fulfill our uniqu...2025-05-2249 min
Catholic Founders#14 Should Catholics Try To Become Billionaires? | Will O'brienJoin the Catholic Founders Guild (Peer Group): $10/month or $100/year Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsIf you’re Catholic and often wonder if it’s okay to desire to make big money, this is a good episode for you. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋Quick note, this weekend, we’ll be hosting a hangout call for the paid members of Catholic founders (the Catholic Founders Guild) — if you’d like to join, become a paid supporter today! In Today’s Podcast: * As Catholics, is it okay for us to...2025-05-1556 min
Catholic Founders#13 How This Emmy Award Winner is Elevating Church Media | Rob KaczmarkListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsJoin the Catholic Founders Guild Today - $10/month or $100/year Habemus Papam! What an exciting week for us as Catholics. Especially Americans, and especially us good ole Midwesterners. Long Live Pope Leo XIV! Hey everyone! Silas here 👋In case you missed it, check out this week’s issue of The Saintly CEO discussing how to manage your calendar with the Holy Spirit in mind. In Today’s Podcast: * Why a lot of Church media is not great * The imp...2025-05-0947 min
Catholic Founders#11 The Role of Art in Bringing the World Back to God | Chris LewisListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsOur world used to be covered in art that lifted us up to God. Now it’s not. Today’s guest is trying to help solve this. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋Before you dive in, ICYMI, we launched a newsletter!It goes out Mondays. It’s called The Saintly CEO. Each issue offers (1) a tactical tip to insert Faith into your business (in under 5 min) and (2) serves a curated list of other Catholic entrepreneurs to discover and connect with. Check it...2025-04-1548 min
Catholic Founders#10 From Anti-Catholic Baptist to Catholic Dating Coach | Taylor RossListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsWelcome back to Catholic Founders. Our mission is to help you learn how to run your business like a saint. Hey everyone! Silas here 👋News:* ICYMI, read our latest blog post (free for all) Stop Trying to Leave Your Faith at the Door. * If you’re in Central Wisconsin, we’re hosting a Catholic Founders meetup on April 22nd. Reach out for more details. * We’re launching a weekly newsletter! Stay tuned for that (don’t worry, you’ll be a...2025-04-0845 min
Catholic Founders#9 Living an Undivided Life | Jeff SchiefelbeinListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts Hey everyone! Silas here 👋Hope your Lent is going well! If not, now’s the time to recommit to your practice. If you’re not already, subscribe to our YouTube channel to help us get closer to who wants to play it who wants to play it 1,000. This will allow us to participate in monetization. Thanks for taking 10 seconds out of your day.In Today’s Podcast: * Topic: How to live an undivided life.* Our Guest: Jeff Schiefelbein* Core...2025-04-011h 06
Catholic Founders#8 A Masterclass on How to Engage Your Local Bishop | Cristofer PereyraComplete the listener survey to help us understand how to better serve you. All of us want our project to make an impact. How do we make an impact? There are many things that can help in this pursuit. One of them is certainly eyeballs. Another is a strong endorsement. So, it naturally follows that we might, as Catholic Founders, pursue the approval of our local bishop for our project. This would give us some street cred AND eyeballs when promoted from their pulpit. But how does one go about engaging their bishop? 2025-03-2652 min
CleanTechies#239 Climate Risk, a New Era for Climate Tech | Grace & Adam from Equal Ventures 📺 Watch on YouTubeWhat’s up, everyone! Today we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we're continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate...2025-03-2633 min
Catholic Founders#6 His Crazy Travel Hacks Save People Thousands! | Colin StroudEver wonder if you could start a business in a sector that you know nothing about? Well, truth is, it doesn’t take long to learn. Colin went from knowing nothing to being an expert in less than 3 years. How can I tell he’s an expert? He’s now got his own business and he’s saved probably at least 100 families huge amounts on their travel expenses. He does that through healing them leverage their credit card points wisely. But that’s not what we’re here to talk about. We’re here to see wh...2025-03-111h 13
Catholic Founders#5 Lessons From Building a Family-Owned Catholic Beer Company w/ Trevor Alcorn (Tridentine Brewing Co.)Today’s conversation is beer’y fun and insightful. Trevor Alcorn is one of the owners of the Twitter-Famous Tridentine Brewing Co. — Brewing beer for the greater glory of God. They started brewing for fun in their basement. After the brand took the internet by storm, they realized there was a real demand to grow this. Recently, they made the leap to commercial production and are selling in my home state of Wisconsin. Given they are doing something unique to the culture wars and are running this as a family business with several strong personalities, we tho...2025-03-041h 09
Catholic Founders#4 Catholicism on the Rise in Silicon Valley w/ Sondre RaschIn today’s episode of Catholic Founders, we’re speaking with Sondre Rasch, a convert and founder of SafteyWing. Why should you care? He’s on his second YC (Y-Combinator, for those unaware, is the most prestigious startup accelerator in the world). He’s also living in the heart of Silicon Valley so he brings a lot of insight to us about being a Catholic founder there. We’ve got a wide-ranging conversation… Of the many topics we cover, perhaps the most interesting are, * What it’s like to be Catholic in Silicon Valley. 2025-02-181h 26
Catholic Founders#3 AI & the Church, Founding Hallow, & His Origin Story w/ Alessandro DiSanto (Hallow)In this episode of Catholic Founders, we continue our conversation with Alessandro DiSanto, co-founder of Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app. If you missed our first episode with Alessandro, go back and check it out—we focused on how to pray as a Catholic entrepreneur, how to discern your call to entrepreneurship, and how to integrate prayer into both success and failure.But today we’ve got something a bit different. This time, Alessandro pulls back the curtain on the founding of Hallow—including a never-before-shared moment of full commitment to launching the app. We also dive d...2025-02-0445 min
Catholic Founders#2 (CF Mini) If You Want to Understand Jesus' Teachings, Become a Disciple FirstPlease help us out by participating in our reader survey!We have heard a lot about the parable of the sower. But do we understand why Jesus only shared the meaning of the parable with His disciples? And why He intentionally speaks in parables? The gospel reading from the 29th of Jan, 2025 (new calendar) is Mark, 4:1-20 — in it, we hear the parable of the sower, delivered from a boat to the vast crowd. Then afterwards while Jesus is with his disciples, he explains it to them. As well as explaining why he sp...2025-02-0106 min
The Catholic Canuck PodcastSuccess in Business Through Mentorship & Building Community w/Silas MähnerSilas Mähner is an entrepreneur and podcaster. He provides insights and resources for faith filled business owners and entrepreneurs through Catholic Founders on Substack. He also hosts the podcast CleanTechies where he shares advice and insights from leading ClimateTech Investors and Founders.We talk about the role of mentorship in business and sharing our gifts and talents amongst others in our parish community. Business ownership is a lot more than focusing on making a ton of money! The importance of building community by employing others and being generous to the Church with our spiritual gifts a...2024-08-2345 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiClimateTech Headhunter Silas Mahner Silas Mahner is working for NextWave to help advance the world to a cleaner future. He is passionate about Talent Attraction & Retention as well as Sustainability and the Circular Economy. At NextWave, he is helping shape the future of Talent Attraction & Retention and ESG & Sustainability. Silas is also a podcast host: “Cleantechies.” He has three primary remits: Leading the North American ESG, CleanTech, and Sustainability Recruitment Practice Helping develop and expand our Channel Partnerships Supporting Global Marketing Strategy and Initiatives Show Highlights Career advice to help everyone navigate their green careers Learn the number one asset in business to be a good...2023-10-1135 min
CleanTechiesReflecting on H1 2023 CT Funding & Discussing Transferable Tax Credits Along with the Opportunities they Present (Somil & Silas)In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) and Somil Aggarwal (@Somil_Agg) have a discussion about two things. First, their thoughts and reaction to the H1, 2023 Funding Report by CTVC Second, a conversation around the transferable tax credits created by the IRA and what areas we think are the biggest areas for growth or opportunity because of those. Hope you enjoy this episode! 🌎📺 👀 Prefer to watch: subscribe on YouTube.📫 Interested in written summaries and takeaways from the episode? Subscribe to the newsletter. Want to be part of the communit...2023-07-2746 min
The Deliberate ZoomerChanging Your Goals, Finding Deep Friendships, & Understanding One's SelfEpisode 36Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Changing Your Goals, Finding Deep Friendships, & Understanding One's Self. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the suppor...2023-05-0432 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPatients in Your Career, Fear of Failure, & The Potential of NegativeEpisode 35Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Patients in Your Career, Fear of Failure, & The Potential of Negative. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Purple Cow- Seth Goden Silas: A Hackers Mind- Bruce Schneier Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general...2023-04-1824 minThe Deliberate ZoomerFeeling Roly-Poly, Surrounded by Idiots, & Mr. BeastEpisode 34Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Feeling roly-poly, Surrounded by Idiots, & Mr. Beast Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Surrounded by Idiots- Thomas Erikson Silas: Attached- Read People Like a Book- Patrick King Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Cl...2023-04-0423 minThe Deliberate ZoomerGen Z Workforce, Holistic Education, & NetworksEpisode 23Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discussed Z Workforce, Holistic Education, & Networks. Stay tuned for Silas lecturing Katja on why she needs to attend Praxis Weekend. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode.Referenced Link Book of the week; Katja: Make Your Bed- Admiral William H McRaven Silas: Attached- History of Latin America- Thank you for listening to today's episode! 2023-03-2833 minThe Deliberate ZoomerVitamin D, Intuition, & Learning Through ObservationEpisode 32Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Vitamin D, Intuition, & Learning Through Observation. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: How Will You Measure Your Life- Clayton M Christianson Silas: Chip Wars- Chris Miller Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inq...2023-03-2131 minThe Deliberate ZoomerWorking from Home Tips, Growing Pains & Friction in your CareerEpisode 31Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Working from Home Tips, Growing Pains & Friction in your Career. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Dune- Frank Herbert Silas: No Rules, Rules- Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general i...2023-03-1436 minThe Deliberate ZoomerAutomating your Life, Independence, & Hitting MilestonesEpisode 30Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Automating your Life, Independence, & Hitting Milestones. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck- Mark Manson Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. ...2023-03-0924 minThe Deliberate ZoomerEspresso, Picking the Right Boss, & Attachment TypesEpisode 29Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss how to serve espresso, how to pick your boss and attachment types. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: The Art of War- Sun Tzu Silas: Attached- Amir Lavine, Rachel Heller Book suggestion: Multipliers- Liz Wiseman with Greg Mckeown 2023-02-2833 minThe Deliberate ZoomerConstructive Criticism, 30 Day Blog Challenge, & High and Low BarsEpisode 28Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Chasing Slow- Erin Loechner Silas: Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2023-02-2037 minThe Deliberate ZoomerSpending Time Alone, Searching for Mentors & Checking EgoEpisode 27 Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. A Special welcome to Silas, back from burnout! Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode to discuss ADHD in the Workplace, Types of Entrepreneurs, & Finding your Passion. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Essentialism- Greg Mckeown Silas: Ego is the Enemy- Ryan Holiday Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Ins...2023-02-1438 minThe Deliberate ZoomerWomen in the Workplace, College Degrees and ICU Nurse too Marketing Professional with Juliana ZabalagaEpisode 26Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. In this special episode, as Silas counteracts burnout, I am joined by co-host Juliana Zabalaga. Join us in this episode where we discuss women in the workplace, college degrees, and ICU Nurses vs Marketing professionals. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: Think and Grow Rich- Napoleon Hill Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on In...2023-02-0734 minThe Deliberate ZoomerADHD in the Workplace, Types of Entrepreneurs, & Finding your PassionEpisode 25Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss ADHD in the Workplace, Types of Entrepreneurs, & Finding your Passion. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: No Pain, No Gaines- Chip Gaines Silas: Shoe Dog- Phil Knight Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. 2023-01-3130 minThe Deliberate ZoomerBig vs Small City, The Value of Travel, How & Why to Network, & Cutting DistractionsHey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss Big vs Small Cities, The Value of Travel, How & Why to Network, & Cutting Distractions. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week; Katja: The 4-Hour Work Week- Timothy Farris Silas: Never Eat Alone- Keith Ferrazzi |Book Review| Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click he...2023-01-2447 minThe Deliberate ZoomerFinding Balance and Uncovering BiasesHey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss finding balance, harmony, and biases. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Book of the week;Katja: The Infinite Game- Simon Sinek Silas: The Vital Question- Nick Lane Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. 2023-01-1734 minThe Deliberate ZoomerStarting the Year Deliberately Part 2; Goal settingHey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode where we discuss goal setting for the new year. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode.Alright, let’s dive into the episode Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2023-01-1032 minThe Deliberate ZoomerWrapping up the year deliberately- Part 1 | Looking back at 2022Hey everyone. Welcome back to The Deliberate Zoomer podcast. Join Katja Borger and Silas Mahner in this episode two-part episode where we discuss how to close deliberately close out the year. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode. Come back next week for part 2. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2022-12-2035 minThe Deliberate ZoomerCrushing Your Next Interview with Clarity and HonestyThis week, Silas and Katja discuss how to crush your interview. They dive into the do and don't, of what a hiring manager looks for. EP 14: The Practice of Compartmentalization Follow us on Instagram @TheDeliberateZoomer If you're interested in being on our show, DM us on Instagram for an inquiry! To learn more about Praxis go to https://discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom/ Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Cl...2022-09-2832 minThe Deliberate ZoomerBuilding Positive CharacterCharacter isn't something that is naturally built. Silas and Katja dive into what it is to build a good character in a world greatly lacking in that arena. What is character?How to build a stronger character.Building negative character. We'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram at TheDeliberateZoomer. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more abou...2022-09-0630 minThe Deliberate ZoomerThe Practice of CompartmentalizationCompartmentalization is the secret weapon of taking control of your mind. After four years of study and practice, Silas unveils for us the practice of compartmentalization. Learn more about Praxis @discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom Follow us on Instagram- Thedeliberatezoomer Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2022-07-2128 min
The Power ConnectEp. 10 - Silas Mahner - Podcast Host and Recruiter ExtraordinaireIn the latest episode of the show I welcome to the program Silas Mahner, host of the ‘CleanTechies’ podcast that features interviews with leaders from the renewable and clean tech space. Equally as impressive is Silas’ work in the recruiting space, where he details the good, bad and ugly of recruiting in the blazing hot renewable and clean tech space but also dishes out some dimes for folks trying to make the move. He also shares a few stories and pitfalls that occur during the interview process. Also, be sure to check out his podcast at Cleantechiespod.com an...2022-07-1200 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPro Tips for Early Career ProfessionalsIn this episode, Katja and Silas dig into the core tips (tried and true) they learned starting out as young professionals."I will credit these tips and tricks for being the reason I was able to start my own company at 18" - Katja Learn more about Praxis @discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom Follow us on Instagram- Thedeliberatezoomer Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. 2022-07-0838 minThe Deliberate ZoomerStepping Outside Your Comfort ZoneThank you to Discover Praxis for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Praxis, visit discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdomDiving into the topic today Katja and Silas discuss Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone. Joining as a co-host is good friend and fellow Praxian, Ella Richmond. Links Praxis In Bloom Podcast Starting Saas Podcast Find Us Instagram- The Deliberate Zoomer Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inqui...2022-06-0132 minThe Deliberate ZoomerDiscussing Praxis with Micaela RichmondThanks to Discover Praxis for sponsoring. To learn more about Praxis visit discover praxis.com/modernwisdom. In this Praxis based interview, Silas and Katja discuss the Praxis journey with Micaela Richmond. Podcasts! In Bloom- A Pro Humanity Podcast Starting Saas Book Recs! Personal MBA On Writing Well Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. 2022-05-1938 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMaster the Overwhelm with These 4 SkillsJoin Katja and Silas as they dive into the 4 best habits to practice in order to keep from becoming overwhelmed. Find us on social media @Silasmahner @katjaborger Blog by Katja- The Importance of Choosing Friends Who Help you SucceedBlog by Silas- Defining My Intrinsic MotivationThank you to Discover Praxis for sponsoring this episode. Are you looking to take control of your future debt free? Discover Praxis offers a career launching program tailored to your goals. Visit Discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom Thank you for listening to today's e...2022-05-1230 minThe Deliberate ZoomerGetting to Know Steve Jobs: Part 2Following last weeks episode, Getting to Know Steve Jobs: Part 1, Silas and Katja continue to discuss the biography of Steve Jobs. - Biography of Steve Jobs Audio BookIf you are looking to break the mold and take control of your future, Discover Praxis might just be the thing for you. Praxis offers a career launching program like no other. Praxis is completely tailored to your goals with 24/7 access to mentor and alumni even after graduation. For more information, check out discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdomThanks for the support! Please, like and subscribe t...2022-05-0413 minThe Deliberate ZoomerGetting to Know Steve Jobs: Part 1Silas Mahner, after reading the Biography of Steve Jobs shares the greatest lessons learned. In this two part episode, Katja and Silas dive into the life of Steve Jobs.Huge thanks to Praxis for sponsoring this episode!If you are looking to break the mold and take control of your future, Discover Praxis might just be the thing for you. Praxis offers a career launching program like no other. Praxis is completely tailored to your goals with 24/7 access to mentor and alumni even after graduation. For more information, check out discover praxis.com/mo...2022-04-2923 minThe Deliberate ZoomerThe Pressures of Being a Young ProfessionalThe pressures of being a young professional. Peer pressure. Fear of being judged. Getting yourself out there. Katja and Silas discuss their personal experience as young professionals in the business world. Thank you so much for all of the support we've gotten these first five episodes. Please, reach out to Katja and Silas if you are interested in a certain topic you want to be discussed. Massive thank you to Discover Praxis for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about praxis, please visit discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom http://discoverpraxis.com/modernwisdom Thank you...2022-04-2022 minThe Deliberate ZoomerThe Permission You Give Yourself to Get Things DoneInspired by The 12 Week Year written by Brain Moran, Silas Mahner takes point talking about timelines and the permission you give yourself to get things done. For more book recommendations, check out The 3 Books That Changed My Life. Find Katja and Silas on Instagram. Huge thank you to Discover Praxis for sponsoring. Discover Praxis offers a career-launching program tailored to your goals. Through Praxis, you are able to skip college and fast-track your way to an awesome career and financial freedom. 93% of Praxis participants graduate with a full-time job paying $50,000 and more. T...2022-04-1315 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPrioritizing the Well-being of your Mind and Mental HealthWelcome back to another episode! This week, we discuss the well-being of your wind and mental health. This episode is done in mentorship style so you'll be finding plenty of great tips and tricks. 7 Ways to Invest in Yourself by Silas Mahner We are so honored to partner with Discover Praxis for this episode. Are you looking to break the mold and take control of your future? Discover Praxis offers a career-launching program tailored to your goals. Through Praxis, you are able to skip college and fast-track your way to an awesome care...2022-04-0622 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPersonal Guide to Making Trade-OffsIn this episode, Katja and Silas discuss the balance of making trade-offs as a young professional in your career. Thank you to Discover Praxis for sponsoring this episode. https://discoverpraxis.com/apply/ Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2022-03-3015 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMomentum in Your CareerIn this episode hosts Katja and Silas talk about the importance of momentum and how to find momentum in your early career. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2022-03-2319 minThe Deliberate ZoomerThe Deliberate Zoomer: Accepting the Facts, Episode 1In this first episode, we discuss what we believe lays the groundwork for living a happy life. Sort of, the starting point to head in a great direction. Please share with any of your friends whom you'd like to take on this journey with you. (Having someone to keep you accountable to your goals is super vital, which we talk about in a later episode) Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. ...2020-11-3032 minThe Deliberate ZoomerThe Deliberate Zoomer: Intro to the ShowIntroducing The Deliberate Zoomer. A short series created by Zoomers, for Zoomers to help us navigate the uncertainty that comes with finding your vision, setting your goals, and living your 20's deliberately to set yourself on a positive trajectory for the rest of your life. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be reminded when episodes drop on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7 am ET throughout the month of December. Silas Mahner on TwitterMichael Simonton on Twitter Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on...2020-11-2506 min
The Daily Job HuntHow Projects and Pitches Set You Apart with Silas MahnerThis week on Career Crashers, Joel is joined by Silas Mahner to talk about creating projects as career signals and using Crash to pitch companies.
Silas is an associate consultant for NextWave Partners, where he is helping to develop its global energy and infrastructure growth initiative.
Prior to landing this job, Silas used Crash to land interviews for a number of different opportunities. He shares his formula for creating a pitch that will make you stand out.
In this episode:
- How Sil...2020-11-2426 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thought & Projects | Episode 19 | Caleb DanielCaleb Daniel and I have a discussion about college, Praxis, and just generally get to know each other. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2020-08-0933 minThe Deliberate ZoomerKanye for President? (Special Feature)My man Jude and I have a discussion about Kanye West's run for president. Sorry, it's a little late. 😬 The music intro was made by Jude. Follow him on Instagram @martinmakespictures Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2020-07-2630 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thought & Projects | Episode 18 | Eran BoodneroIn this episode, Eran and I chat for the first time in length primarily focusing on our experience with Praxis. Enjoy!Give Eran a follow on...LinkedIn TwitterInstagram Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2020-07-1139 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts & Projects | Episode 17 | Mia Liang.In this episode, Mia and I have a discussion (our first getting to know each other) and we discuss our Praxis backgrounds. Hopefully, you enjoy and decide to join Praxis. 😉 Give her a follow on your preferred link below. Mia on MediumMia on InstagramMia on LinkedInMia on TwitterMia's Website Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to lea...2020-07-0328 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts & Projects | Episode 16 | Michael Simonton.Michael and I decided to catch up in detail about his Praxis journey. Links to his podcast website, The Aspiring Professional. It can be found on Apple Podcasts and most other places. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2020-04-2630 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMy 2019 in review.I went through my blog post about 2019 and added a whole bunch of things that happened. If you like stories there are a lot of them in here. I'm so humbled by all of the support I have received this past year and by the help so many people have offered me. May God Bless you for your kindness and may your 2020 be incredible. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Cli...2020-01-0157 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Why I cut back | Episode 31I cut back my blogging and podcasting because it was enslaving me, rather than offering me an outlet for my thoughts. I value my family more than the success this will bring me. It will be different when I am not as close to them. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-2707 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts & Projects | Episode 15 | Module 3 Review.JDaniel and I just chat...again. LMAO. It's fun. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-251h 03The Deliberate ZoomerCatholic Discussions | Zach and Silas | Episode 1Zach is a distant acquaintance of mine and we had a conversation about NLP and Catholicism from our perspectives. It was his first podcast ever but I really enjoyed it. I am finally getting around to uploading it from two weeks ago. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-251h 03The Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | The Why behind Che | Episode 30A lot of people ask why we started this whole Mate business. This should answer it a bit, and answer some of the questions on how to prepare it and drink it. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-2210 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Learn by conversation. | Episode 29.Even tho I forgot to upload this yesterday, it's still pretty good. You learn best by conversation. Listening has its place, but so does speaking. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-2109 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | How to market your insurance business. | Episode 28.Thank you for listening to my idea rant on how to level up your marketing as an Insurance professional. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1907 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Story Time | Episode 27This past weekend I was in Chicago and my mate gourd was stolen. I also have a confession to make. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1808 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Family First | Episode 26My sister and I are traveling to Chicago for the weekend. Show appreciation for your family and for the small things this weekend. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1602 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | How to market. Realtors. | Episode 25Today I chat about a funny story I heard this AM, and then talk about how I would go about gaining maximum attention if I were a realtor. Let me know if you think it makes any sense. If you would do it. Tweet me @SilasMahner or add me on Snap. @silas3man Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1511 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Don't do something you hate. | Episode 24Today I thank, rant, and...rant. I actually give a shoutout and talk about anxiety. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1410 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | More NLP & Q&A | Episode 23I start off by answering some questions people asked, some of which I don't really enjoy chatting about. Then I rant about NLP some more. This is interesting to me. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1310 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Knowledge Automation | Episode 22One of your questions is answered in this podcast. (the one about where I see myself in 5 years) Then I rant about this new idea I had that is very exciting to me. I call it knowledge automation. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1210 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Mental Health | Episode 21In this, I discuss my thoughts on mental health. I think we all have issues, and very few people are free from the effects of a mental issue of some sort. I also share a few parts of what I do in order to maintain good mental health. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1115 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Prove to yourself you can. | Episode 20Very slow episode but I chat about Chris Lochhead's idea that you need to prove to your self you can succeed before you are 40. If you don't you are screwed. At least that's what he says. I also talk about looking at the bright side. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-1006 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts and Projects | Episode 13 | Gabriel Unger | Silas MahnerLots of talk about how being Catholic affects our decision making and business lives. Great talk Gabe. Give him a follow,http://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-unger/https://medium.com/@gabeu3https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCRQVJlsnVZDvFKY3hr8u2zg/about Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-091h 01The Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts & Projects | Episode 14 | Brandy Sales interview.Brandy Drzymkowski interviewed me about my experience in sales for one of her Module 2 exercises. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0929 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | NLP/School system idea | Episode 19All of us can change the preset ideas and beliefs that we develop at a young age using NLP. Also, I have an idea to improve school systems and help kids get out of a negative feedback loop. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0912 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | You can be anything you want. | Episode 18.Review of the book/idea Psycho-Cybernetics and Zero Resistance Selling. You are the master of you. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0809 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Getting Things Done | Episode 17Today I chat about getting things done and a few other things. Including the post, I made last night on Medium which turned out well and got selected by Medium's curators. https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-level-up-your-coffee-shop-or-restaurant-5d30ae4ad991 Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0707 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Fix your issues before it's too late | Episode 16A lot of us have issues from how we were raised. The idea from today came from some research I stumbled upon recently that interested me. I also talk about the idea of people having authority on a topic. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0610 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Chris Lochhead and Marketing | Episode 15I recap somethings that happened yesterday including my retainer making its way out of my mouth, some things Chris Lochhead said, and some thought David Perell had. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0507 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts and Projects. Episode 12 | David PerellI had the amazing opportunity to chat with David Perell. For those of you not familiar he is a blogger, podcaster, and thought leader. He lives in New York and has a lot of wisdom. Really good advice and I highly recommend giving him a listen...or read. https://www.perell.com/ Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0542 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Sleep | Episode 14Recap of Dr. Matthew Walker's book, Why We Sleep. Super good and really important. Go read it to really get the value. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0407 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Network | Episode 13A late in the day rant about networking. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0408 minThe Deliberate ZoomerPraxis Thoughts and Projects. Episode 11 | Jack Bibb & SilasIn this podcast, Jack asks me some questions about sales and marketing. Mostly sales. I give what I know to the best of my ability. Give him a follow and watch him develop in his career. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibb34/?hl=en @bibb34 | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-bibb-8a5680190/ Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0338 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Blurryface | Episode 12A short rant about my favorite album. And some other random thoughts about being a good person. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0207 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | The Bar Has Been Set Low | Episode 11Happy feast of All Saints. It's November! The Bar has been set low but that is good for the ambitious people. Work hard, learn a topic well, and dress appropriately. We can make the world a better place by sharing our positive observations. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-11-0109 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | We are all in this together | Episode 10We all have struggles. We have all overcome things. Don't think you cannot have confidence in yourself and in your future just because you have not accomplished a lot so far. I too feel this often, but I realized last night, that I have been through a lot and will succeed. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-3105 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Q&A | Episode 9I answered a few questions that were sent in by all of you. Thank you so much for doing so. Let's do this again sometime. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-3106 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Market yourself so you can help others | Episode 8Me ranting about marketing yourself. You need to work so you can help others. Market yourself and it will help. It might not be as big as some but it will help. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-3010 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Don't Complain | Episode 7A story about someone at McDonald's complaining, and my request to you. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2802 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | JESUS IS KING | Episode 6A short Jesus Rant that was inspired by today's feast and Kanye's new album. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2810 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Be the same person at all times | Episode 5Recorded in my parents' woods north of Medford. A little chat about Kanye's new album and his recent conversion. It invoked some questions in my mind about being the same person all the time. Never switching between personalities/personas. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2611 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Find Your Why | Episode 4Just me rambling about the importance of finding your WHY in life so you can feel fulfilled. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2510 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Share Your Gifts | Episode 3You are special and you need to share your gifts. God gave them to you and it is time for you to stop holding out on us and share with the world. He wants you to share. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2408 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | Its Gonna Be a Great Day! | Episode 2A very short episode today. Reflecting on something my Dad taught me growing up and our effect on the people around us. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2402 minThe Deliberate ZoomerMornings With Silas | The Struggle Is Real | Episode 1Basically the intro to my life of podcasting. It is super short and all over the place. It was a really hard beginning to the day but I ended up deciding not to let my fear/depression get the best of me. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Feel free to DM us on Instagram for advice, mentor sessions, or general inquiries. - Click here to learn more about Praxis. Thanks for the support! 2019-10-2306 min