Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 300 - The Entrepreneur’s Greatest Need: The Riff with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman

Jun 25, 2024

Henry Kaestner, a key figure in the Faith Driven Movement, emphasizes the crucial role of community for faith-driven entrepreneurs. Justin Forman shares insights on the growth and challenges these entrepreneurs face. They explore how shared experiences can replace mere content, fostering deeper connections, especially within the church. Celebrating five years of progress, they reflect on how collaboration among entrepreneurs can combat isolation and tackle global issues together. Uplifting stories highlight the power of unity in driving faith-based initiatives forward.

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Henry Kaestner

Justin Forman

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Quick takeaways

The podcast underscores the vital role of community in alleviating the loneliness experienced by entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for meaningful connections among faith-driven individuals.

It highlights the transformative partnership between faith-driven entrepreneurs and local churches, which fosters emotional support and collaborative efforts towards shared missions and personal growth.

Deep dives

The Challenge of Building Community for Entrepreneurs

Community is essential for entrepreneurs, but establishing meaningful connections can be challenging due to busy schedules, trust issues, and personal responsibilities. Many entrepreneurs find that the demands of running a business often overshadow the need for camaraderie, leading to feelings of isolation. In this context, the value of community becomes even more pronounced, as shared experiences can alleviate the loneliness that comes with entrepreneurial pursuits. This episode emphasizes the importance of finding and prioritizing connections with other faith-driven entrepreneurs who share similar challenges and goals.

Intro

4min

Celebrating Growth and Collaboration in the Entrepreneurial Journey

2min

The Essential Role of Community in Entrepreneurial Journeys

6min

Building Community Among Entrepreneurs in the Church

23min

Envisioning the Future of Faith-Driven Entrepreneurial Community

7min

It’s our 300th episode!

In this conversation Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman celebrate the growth and evolution of the podcast and the entire Faith Driven Movement.

They reflect on all that God has done over the past five years and dive deep into the importance of community for faith-driven entrepreneurs.

The three wrestle with the challenges of finding reliable sources of community and reflect on their own entrepreneurial journeys and examine how God has used other entrepreneurs to form and shape them into the leaders He is calling them to be.

They also share stories from entrepreneurs around the world who have seen the power of locking arms with other entrepreneurs.

Learn more about groups here: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/groups