Built For More with Jacob O'Connor

Jacob O'Connor is an established podcast host, restaurant co-owner, honey farmer, and ultramarathon runner. In this episode, Grant Johnson interviews Jacob to help his listeners get to know him better. 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.instag...

Dean Stott is a 2x World Record holder, UK Special Forces Operator, Author, Private Security consultant, and Netflix star of "Worlds Toughest Forces on Earth". 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.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/⁠ Real Conve...

Marquis Bradley is a successful entrepreneur and personal trainer with an incredible life story. He trains some of the most successful people in the United States, including Chase Koch of Koch Industries. 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...

Eric is a successful entrepreneur, creator, and athlete. He works with and has invested many notable brands including: Ten Thousand, Slate Milk, Ice Barrel, SISU Sauna, The Normal Brand, & more. 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.instagram.com...

Paul Johnson is a Naval Officer who ran across America (California to New York) in 52 days to raise money for Team RWB. He documented the whole journey and went viral many times in the process. He recaps the entire experience in this episode. 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 Paul&...

Bobby Castro is a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. In 2020 he sold his company for $1B and now manages a real estate portfolio of $300M+. 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.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ Real Conversation's Insta...

Karolina is a researcher and ultra runner, with her furthest completed race-to-date being 200 miles. We discuss her research paper on ultramarathon runners, race nutrition, perceived injuries vs. real injuries, and the importance of discipline. 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 Kar...

Dan is an Executive Chef, Hybrid Athlete, and restaurateur who has been featured on Good Morning America, Rich Roll, Men's Health, & Food Network. 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 Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_churchill/ Jacob's Instagram:  https:/...

This episode is a celebration for the 100th episode of the Real Conversations podcast with Grant Johnson and Jon Peterson. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ Real Conversation's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode, I give a message to my younger self and then share an update on how the restaurant is going. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ Real Conversation's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/real.convers...

Brady Palen is a Division 1 high jumper for Wichita State University. He's First Team All-American, Top 15 in the NCAA, 6x All-Conference, and 3rd in Wichita State history with a 7'3.25 jump. He was named the 2024 Shocker Male Athlete of the Year. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832...

Brian Mazza is a serial entrepreneur that got his start in the restaurant industry. He's gone on to start High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT) with events featuring David Goggins, Bedros Keuilian, etc. He has invested in and partnered with notable brands including: Athletic Brewing, Hoka, Super Coffee, Ten Thousand, Under Armour, etc. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a fr...

Joseph Holthusen is a division one athlete for Wichita State University and All-American hurdler. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, rate it, and review it with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Follow Jacob on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_holthusen/ Follow imboredgames on In...

At just 25 years old, Spencer "SB Mowing" has built a media empire. 2.5 years ago he started mowing one overgrown lawn for free each week and uploading it. Now, Luke Combs loves watching him (yes, Luke Combs), he's grown to 4M+ YouTube subscribers across all channels, 30M+ social media followers, and generates 3B+ views each year. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a fr...

Please share this episode with a friend. Jon and I share how opening the restaurant has been going, what our lives have looked like, and answer questions submitted by Real Conversations' listeners. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram....

Grant Johnson is a college dropout, inventor, and is Koch Industries youngest employee ever at 19 years old. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Grant's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/grantjohnsoncreates/ Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ Real...

Evan is a Wildland Firefighter for the Wyoming Hot Shots and works on the family farm in the off season. In this episode we discuss his marathon training, Jordan Peterson, OC Farms Honey and more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 OC Farms Honey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Curt Gridley was an entrepreneur, a family man, and someone who genuinely cared about others. He will be missed. He started Amber Waves Systems Inc. in 1994 which was acquired by U.S. Robotics only two years later. In this episode we discuss Curt's upbringing, the role it played in his life, and what it was like running Amber Wave Systems. Check Out Groover Labs: https://www.grooverlabs.org If...

Mark Dowdle is on track to complete the first ever Calendar Club 365 challenge. Since May 1st, 2023 he has run as many miles as the date of the month. ie. 29 miles on March 29th and 30 miles on the 30th. 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.instagram...

In this episode, Jacob reconnects with Jordan DeCicco-- the the Founder of the #3 bottled coffee brand in the US, Super Coffee. Jordan has been on Shark Tank, the company has raised $150M+ from investors like: Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Rodgers, Jennifer Lopez and removed more than 10,000,000 pounds of sugar from the American diet. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us...

Please share this episode with a friend. In this episode, I share what I'm most worried about in 2024 pertaining to opening the restaurant, the podcast, my health, and more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/ Real C...

This episode is with Trevor Moawad. Trevor is an established sports mental trainer, business partners with Russell Wilson, best selling author, and was named by Sports Illustrated as "Sports Best Brain Trainer". If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  ht...

Please share this episode with a friend. Jon and I share how opening the restaurant has been going, what our lives have looked like, and answer questions submitted by Real Conversations' listeners. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram....

Sean Whalen is the Founder and CEO of Lions Not Sheep, a best selling author, and serial entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss his experience sharing the stage with Dr. Jordan Peterson, the importance of living your truth, the reality of building multiple 8 figure companies, and much much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing, rating, and reviewing it with this link: https...

Ryan Smith's story is a fascinating one. In this episode, we cover: making $100k in one day while in college, being drafted by two MLB teams, building a $700M+ business with his wife, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing, rating, and reviewing it with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Follow Me on Instagram: https://...