Built For More with Jacob O'Connor

Quinn Robertson has worked with 1,000+ founders in the past 7 years and is currently a Senior Manager of Finance at Walmart. In this episode we discuss why some startups win and why others don't. We also dive into some of history's greatest entrepreneurs. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-w...

Rob Gerlach is an intellectual property attorney and avid student of history's greatest entrepreneurs. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTu...

In this episode, we dive into common lies and misconceptions about food, how to maximize your energy to drive performance, how to increase your cognitive function (and focus) through nutrition, and realistic changes you can implement to create a higher quality of life for yourself. Brian Sanders is a filmmaker, health researcher, host of the Peak Human podcast, and founder of SAPIEN-- an organizat...

In this episode, we discuss in-depth an article by Chris Williamson: The Curse of Psychological Strength. We also dive into an update on our restaurant and discuss the popular challenge, 75 Hard. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Insta...

We don't rise to the level of the occasion, we fall to the level of our standards. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

Tom Gentile has been an Executive leading large multinational companies (15,000+ employees and $3B+ AUM) for the past 20 years. Including being the former CEO of Spirit Aerosystems, President of GE Capital, and VP of CBS. He is the former Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and serves on the Advisory Board to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.  Tom has a degree in econo...

Nick Sansone is a Principal at Sansone Group and a Co-Founder of the Ten 8 Project and Blue Rose Foundation. Sansone Group is a nationally recognized real estate firm started by his father, Anthony Sansone Sr. 69 years ago. In this episode, we discuss principles of leadership, how to handle doubt, goal-setting, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us o...

In this episode, we answer questions that listeners submitted on my Instagram. We discuss: contentment, compounding, and slow feedback loops. We also give an update on our restaurant, Another Broken Egg Cafe. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built F...

Mark Dowdle is an ultramarathon runner who recently ran 306 miles to win the BPN Last Man Standing competition. He also has recently won the Arrowhead 135 ultra and Wausa Last Man Standing. In this episode, we discuss this remarkable 7 year journey that Mark has been on, overcoming adversity, cultivating self-belief, his routines / habits, his recovery protocols, and much more. If you enjoyed this...

In this episode, Dr. Dir PT, DPT, dives into: holistic approaches, functional movements, pain, and what doctors commonly get wrong. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832?l=zh-Hant-TW Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ YouTube Channel: https:/...

Kip Fulks is the Co-Founder of Under Armour, which he helped start in a basement with Kevin Plank and eventually grew it into a $4.5 billion dollar publicly traded company. He is a partner in Origin USA alongside Pete Roberts and Jocko Willink, and owns Big Truck Brewery and Bushwack Alaska Adventures. Kip and I discuss what he learned through starting and IPO'ing Under Armour, the importance...

Spencer "SB Mowing" has built a media empire with 50M social media followers, 3M YouTube subscribers, and 3B+ annual views. 4.5 years ago he started mowing one overgrown lawn for free each week and uploading it. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.inst...

200 episodes of the Built For More Podcast marks 4+ years of consistency. This special edition episode had our first live call-ins, appearances from former guests, and was recorded on the top floor of a beautiful building in downtown Wichita. Thanks to everyone who's followed along on this journey! Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-j...

From dealing with physical injuries to challenges in business, in this episode I discuss dealing with adversity. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ja...

Nick Sansone is a Principal at Sansone Group and a Co-Founder of the Ten 8 Project and Blue Rose Foundation. Sansone Group is a nationally recognized real estate firm started by his father, Anthony Sansone Sr. 67 years ago. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 My Instag...

Michael Chernow is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and founder of Kreatures of Habit, known for building iconic hospitality brands like The Meatball Shop and Seamore’s. After overcoming addiction, he rebuilt his life around discipline, wellness, and purpose—becoming a leading voice in performance, sobriety, and intentional living. Today, he blends business, fitness, and mindset into a lifestyle bran...

Greg LaVecchia is the CEO and Co Founder of Bloom Nutrition. Bloom is a supplement company quickly approaching a $1B valuation. In this episode, Greg shares how he built Bloom, how he handles stress, and routines / frameworks he uses to win in life. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-ocon...

In this episode, I break down the importance of showing up when you don't feel like it and a few practical frameworks for how I do this. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: http...

Bryce Lob is the Co Founder of Una Vida Tequila, Le Bon Whiskey, Hi Post Vodka, & El Trago (collectively known as One Life Spirits). We dive into Bryce's work ethic, the price of ambition, and how he's scaled. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's...

Naval is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He is well known for his life / business principles that he shares on Twitter. We discuss 10 of his most compelling "rules for life" and also share an update on our lives. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oco...

Andy Frisella is the Founder of the $1B+ supplement company 1st Phorm, Supplement Superstores, the 75Hard challenge, and was the host of the #1 business podcast, The MFCEO Project. This episode was recorded in 2020 when I was 18. I plan to re-upload it every year because of the value Andy brings. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.app...

Braden McCurdy is the CEO and co-owner of McCurdy Real Estate and Auction. McCurdy is pioneering the way in the auctioneer industry - having built out a full software platform to facilitate their online auctions. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagra...

Dr. Muma is the President of Wichita State University. We discuss practical frameworks such as: what drives him, how he handles stress, and how he makes big decisions. We also discuss the incredible changes that have come to Wichita State during his presidency. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-wit...

Joined by my business partner, Jon Peterson, we discuss 10 Laws of Discipline. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.yout...

Joined by Father Drew, a catholic priest, we discuss why we are all "built for more" from a spiritual perspective, and how principles from the Bible can enable you to be successful in any domain of life. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagr...