The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Josef Schmidt – The Pursuit of Excellence

About this episode

Dr. Dave and Josef Schmidt discuss the challenges Christian entrepreneurs face and the importance of hard work in achieving success.

On this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dr. Dave and entrepreneur Josef "Joe" Schmidt talk honestly about what Christian entrepreneurs often get wrong and what it really takes to build something meaningful. Their conversation highlights a simple but challenging truth: Faith does not remove the need for hard work. Success still requires grind, focus, and excellence.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Dave

Guest: Josef Schmidt

Topics covered

• Christian entrepreneurship
• faith and work
• pursuit of excellence
• business success
• hard work

Keywords

• Christian entrepreneurs
• success
• hard work
• excellence
• business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: R7 Christian Marketing Podcast

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