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Hey folks!

As you may notice from the different format of these notes, this is not a usual episode.

It’s special because Tim Busch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-r-busch-b7181a3/) , legendary hotel magnate, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the NAPA Institute (https://napa-institute.org/) , welcomed us into his NYC apartment to record a very special episode of Catholic Founders.

Obviously, you can record these remotely, but it’s not the same as being in the room with them, or being there with the guest. Rapport increases, but so does the effect of the Holy Spirit — and I felt it with this interview.

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Together, we are discovering what the theology of entrepreneurship is, and how we can actually live that out in our lives — and in how we run our businesses.

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Thank you to Our Father Construction & Associates (https://ourfather.us/) !

Flying out to NYC and hiring a camera crew are not cheap. In order to fund this interview, we had to get a special sponsor to cover these costs.

That sponsor is Our Father Constructors & Associates (https://ourfather.us/)

So please — if you’re building, leading, or funding a Church project, whether that’s a school, a church, a monastery, or a remodel, reach out to OurFather.US for support.

They will ensure your project gets done on time, wastes no money, is built the way St. Joseph would build, and most importantly, that is built with the true intention of serving the Church for generations to come.

Cristian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristian-mendez-1998-amdg/) is a good friend of mine that I cannot speak highly enough about. He is someone I’d entrust my entire family to. A man of deep faith, who is deeply committed to building up the kingdom using the gifts he’s received.

Reach out to OurFather.US (https://ourfather.us/) today, or connect with Cristian on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristian-mendez-1998-amdg/) to learn more. Tell them we sent you.

Why this interview matters:

Tim is one of very few Catholic business owners who runs a huge organization with thousands of employees, who is also (a) willing to be visible / interviewed, and (b) choosing to stay in the arena.

At this point in his life, he could easily retire and take it easy. But as I’ve learned from the book his daughter wrote about him, and through meeting him for this interview, he’s not planning on backing down. He’s continuing to build and influence the world towards God using his resources, his network, and his time.

We desperately need more Tim Busch’s in the world. Will you be one?

Will you firmly root God at the center of your life as you build your enterprise?

Will you put in all your effort to build a substantial business and not get lazy?

Will you start projects that require long-term time and financial commitment?

Will you fund existing projects to help transform the culture?

Will you be open about your life so others have the opportunity to be inspired by your example?

In a word, will you be a Catholic Founder?

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Key Topics Discussed:

• The scale of their operation. $1.5bn in hotels w/ $400m in revenue. Busch family markets. NAPA Institute. Philanthropic work.

• Keeping his faith alive in his ...