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Jul 4
1h 34m

Casey Putsch: Engineering Dreams, Racing...

Matt Beaudreau
About this episode

Are you frustrated with a world that rewards credentials over competence? Tired of watching brilliant young minds stuck in systems that stifle creativity, risk-taking, and real-world skills?


Ask yourself:

  • What if everything you've been taught about success, education, and impact is wrong?

  • Why do some of the most innovative thinkers remain unrecognized by the very systems they aim to fix?

  • And what happens when someone refuses to play by the rules — and builds their own?

Meet Casey Putsch — race car driver, aerospace innovator, YouTuber, and the mastermind behind Genius Garage, a nonprofit reshaping how young people are mentored into greatness. He's not just a "jack of all trades" — he's a Renaissance man who dares to act when most are content to complain.


Raised by Depression-era values and military discipline, Casey lives by action and authenticity. From building a Batmobile powered by a helicopter engine to crafting a full-scale, flight-capable pterosaur replica, Casey lives at the intersection of engineering, art, and leadership. But his real passion? Equipping the next generation to do more than just “get a job” — he teaches them to build a legacy.


He’s been in the trenches for over a decade — rejecting academic elitism, fighting back against systems rigged against bold thinkers, and creating opportunities where none existed. Casey is the voice for those who know they’re capable of more — and need someone to show them what’s possible.


Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or young builder of the future — this conversation will shake your assumptions and ignite your purpose.


👉 Tune in. Take notes. Get ready to question everything.


Quotes:

  1. "If you want young people to care about anything, it has to matter to their lives when they're young." - Casey Putsch

  2. "If there's something that I think needs to be changed, after observing it, and nothing's being done, well, I'll step up and be the guy to change it or make it if need be." - Casey Putsch

  3. "You don't actually have to ask permission for it. You can decide to build the life that you want to build." - Matt Beaudreau


Key Takeaways:

  • Ask Better Questions: Instead of “What do you want to be when you grow up?” ask, “What problems do you want to solve right now?”
  • Show Your Work, Not Just Degrees: Focus on real-world projects and results — not just credentials.
  • Take Responsibility: If something bothers you, do something about it. Start small, but start.
  • Inspire Young People Through Action: Share your passions in a way they can experience — not just listen to.
  • Find a Way Around the System: If the system won’t change, build something better beside it.



Conclusion:

Casey Putsch reminds us that we don’t have to wait for permission to lead, build, or create. Real change doesn’t come from following broken systems — it comes from stepping up, thinking differently, and taking action where others stay silent.


Whether you're raising kids, mentoring the next generation, or building something of your own — the time to act is now.


You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to care enough to do something.


So — what’s one step you’ll take today?

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