Built For More with Jacob O'Connor

Brian was paralyzed from the waist down at 16 years old after a car crash but didn't let this hold him back. He went on to become a 3x NCAA wheelchair basketball champion before eventually spending time at the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. Brian is now the Founder and CEO of Off the Chain Capital, an alternative investment fund, as well as an angel investor in man...

Please share this episode with a friend. In this episode of Real Conversations, I share a big life update. The unconventional path is often the most fun... 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/thejacoboc/ Real Conversation's Instag...

Jason is a serial entrepreneur with two exits and is currently the General Partner, co-founder and CEO of Highmount Capital, a unique investment firm. He is the former Managing Director and founding member of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture and growth arm of Koch Industries, the largest privately-held company in the US with $130B in revenue. If you enjoyed this episode please share...

In this episode, I sit down with my cousin, Evan O'Connor. 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 being a Hot Shot, Evan's current training regimen for a half Ironman in December, the importance of discipline and being intentional, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a f...

Lan Sansone (and two of his brothers) is the co-owner of The Normal Brand (TNB). The Normal Brand is a clothing brand that's rapidly growing across the U.S. and has ten retail locations. Recently, Morgan Wallen has started wearing The Normal Brand at concerts and Luke Combs collabed with the brand to raise money for the Barstool Fund in 2020. In this episode, we discuss Lan joining his brother...

Peter is a 25x ultra runner, sauna expert, entrepreneur, family man, and the Founder of SISU Sauna. SISU Sauna is exploding in the U.S. as the go-to sauna-- I first experienced one at Todd Anderson's house (Ep. #58). In this episode, we discuss how Peter started SISU, the benefits of sauna, sauna protocols, ultrarunning, and more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It h...

In this episode, we cover a lot. Everything from starting her first business at 20 years old to what it's like being in a relationship with two high performers (her husband is Andy Frisella of Supplement Superstores & 1st Phorm). Emily shares real stories from her entrepreneurial journey and offers actionable advice for being in a relationship while trying to achieve your personal & pr...

Marc Randolph is the Co Founder and first CEO of Netflix. In this interview Marc and I dive deep into the creation and founding of the global entertainment titan, Netflix. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/ Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwillneverwork/ https://www.marcrandolph.com/about/

Fresh off completing his first 100 mile ultramarathon Matt recounts his experience in this episode. Prior to this, Matt ran 11 marathons in 11 weeks to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. From being injured by a drunk driver to running ultramarathons and owning a Recovery & Wellness company, Matt has a fascinating and inspiring story. If you enjoyed this episode please share i...

In this episode of Real Conversations, I'm joined by Karolina Zavisiute. Karolina is an avid ultra runner, with her furthest completed race-to-date being 200 miles. We discuss her research paper on ultramarathon runners, why people run 100+ mile races, and common misconceptions and excuses people make about running. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a l...

Dr. Brian Laughlin has a PhD in Human Factors Psychology, has created courses for MIT, spoken at the IOT Solutions World Congress, and is a Technical Fellow at Boeing. In this episode we discuss human efficiency, ADHD, psychology, 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 Brian&#...

In this episode, Jacob is joined by Eric Hinman. Eric is a successful entrepreneur, creator, and athlete. Eric discusses how he got his start in the business world, and how he occupies his time now-- everything from Ironman's to CrossFit to jumping in cold streams. Eric works with and has invested many notable brands including: Ten Thousand CC, Slate Milk, Ice Barrel, SISU Sauna, The Normal Br...

In this inaugural episode of Real Conversations Rewind, I share one of my favorite interviews from the Venture Mentality podcast. Andy is a serial entrepreneur (Founder of Supplement Superstores & 1st Phorm), top podcast host, author, and more. In this in-depth interview, we discuss Andy's journey, the purpose of 75 hard, & how to develop a strong mindset. If you enjoyed this episode p...

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 Jon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete Jacob's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/ Real Conversation's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/real.conversations/

Dr. Muma is the 15th President of Wichita State University. He has an extensive background in the medical industry and has published his research in notable journals and has edited four books, two on HIV infection and two others on patient education. In this episode, we discuss taking opportunities as they come up, fear / success, doing hard things, Dr. Muma's workout routine, the future of Wi...

For the first time ever on Real Conversations, Quinn and Jacob do a live hot wing challenge, eating the hottest (Blazing) wings from Buffalo Wild Wings while discussing Shark Tank, angel investing, Jacob's 100 miler, and more. 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 Connect with Q...

Dane Laughlin is only 26 years old, yet is still one of the leading experts in the XR industry developing cutting edge technology. Dane has been asked to speak at notable conferences including MIT (x2) and Amazon ReInvent. In this episode, Dane and Jacob discuss what it means to lead, living a meaningful / exciting life, risk, angel investing, Deep Fake AI and much more. You're not going to wa...

In this episode, Jacob and Jon reflect on their college experience (they graduated in the Spring) and share their key take-aways, advice, and experiences for maximizing college to set yourself up for the future. 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 Jon's Instagram:  https://www.in...

Jimmy Sansone (and two of his brothers) is the Founder of The Normal Brand. The Normal Brand is a clothing brand that's rapidly growing across the U.S. and has nine retail locations. Recently, Morgan Wallen has started wearing The Normal Brand at concerts. In this episode, we discuss Jimmy leaving his job as an investment banker to start the company, how they're winning in a tough and crow...

In this episode, I catch up with Olympic swimmer, Katie Hoff Anderson. Katie is a 2x Olympic Swimmer, 3x Medalist, 8x World Champ, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. In this episode, Katie shares her incredible story. We discuss success at an early age, reconciling feelings of failure when you come up short, and the excitement of being an Olympian. If you enjoyed this episode please share i...

Landon Huslig is the founder of Wichita Life, Wichita's largest independent media company with tens of thousands of followers and subscribers. The Wichita Life brand consists of a weekly email newsletter, a podcast, and daily social media content. In this episode, we discuss the importance of independent media, the value of building a media company, & how to start with no money. If you enj...

Grant Johnson is a college dropout, inventor, and is Koch Industries youngest employee ever at 19 years old. In this episode, we discuss Grant's humanoid (featured in the intro) and go deep and get real about life, success, and how hard you have to work to pave your way in this world. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/v...

In this episode, I recap my recent 100 mile ultra marathon attempt. I did not complete the race-- I made it 80 miles. I recap race day logistics, key events during the race, and why I didn't finish it. While it's difficult to share your failures, I believe authenticity and realness are key cornerstones for the Real Conversations podcast. Thank you to everyone who supported, crewed, and pac...

Todd is a former NFL football player and now currently a human performance coach, recovery expert, angel investor, and entrepreneur. He works with professional athletes from various sports. In the past few months, Todd has gained a lot of traction on Instagram for sharing science backed, educational content pertaining to human performance and recovery. In this episode, we dive deep into recovery,...

Logan is a country music artist with 1+ billon streams of his music across all platforms with hits including "Better Off Gone", "Grew Apart", and "Albuquerque". He has opened for Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. In this episode, Logan is real and vulnerable discussing what it's like to be an artist, doub...