Why Catholics Are Too Afraid to Take Risks | Jeff Carron

Take the 2025 Readers/Listeners Survey! 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4G8LaGGjk5jRrJuWKeomHivDPC6L79CXWh_z_FPH4g3h5CA/viewform

"Stability should not be the priority for a Catholic of any kind of means or significant talent." — Jeff Carron

Why do the most brilliant Catholic minds choose "safe" careers in law and finance instead of taking entrepreneurial swings for the Kingdom? In this episode, Silas Mähner sits down with Jeff Carron, owner of a Paul Davis Restoration franchise and co-founder of Recover.

We dive deep into the "Trojan Horse" strategy of business, the competitive advantage of working with family, and why Catholics have a moral imperative to be present in the highest levels of enterprise and capital.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Trojan Horse" strategy: Buying a franchise to build better software.
• Why "looking stupid" is the only risk most people actually face.
• How shared business struggles create deeper spiritual bonds than family dinners.
• The theology of risk: Why trusting in God demands bold action.

📍 KEY MOMENTS

00:00 – Why Catholics choose "safe" careers
01:57 – The origin story of Recover & Paul Davis Restoration
06:44 – The “Trojan Horse” Strategy: Solving industry problems from the inside
11:15 – The competitive advantage of working with family
18:15 – Why sharp Catholics focus on "de-risking" their lives
25:21 – Fear of failure and the "Reputation Trap"
31:30 – Why capital is necessary for the distribution of the Faith
45:45 – Reframing suffering as the "fuel" for growth
1:11:00 – Why personal almsgiving beats "cutting a check"

⛪ JOIN THE MISSION

Join the Catholic Founders Guild: Get access to our directory, private group chat, and exclusive events. Business happens here.
👉 https://www.catholicfounders.com/

Enjoyed this episode?

1. SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the intersection of Faith and Business.
2. COMMENT below: What is the biggest "risk" stopping you from starting your next project?
3. SHARE this with a Catholic entrepreneur who needs a push.

#CatholicFounders #CatholicEntrepreneur #BusinessAsMission #FaithAndBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RiskTaking