Building The Blueprint Podcast

By Nick Batchelder

Thoughtful Conversations, Relatable Curiosity. We live in a world where publicized curiosity is left to industry professionals, millionaires, and highly followed public figures. Their perspectives and... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Building The Blueprint Podcast episodes:

April 30, 2025 The Majority of Men Overanalyze Flirting | Ep: 17 Building The Blueprint with Krissy Desmond
Nick’s guest today is one of the coolest librarians you’ll ever meet. She's a junior here at the University of Oregon studying English and getting a political science minor. She's extremely lively, fun, witty, and has known Nick for two and a half years now.

On this week's episode, Krissy & Nick discuss...
- Common Differences Between Male and Female Friendships
- How To Approach A Woman Without Seeming Creepy
- The Intricate Dynamics of Dating In College
- The Negative & Positive Aspects of Social Media In Our Lives

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- https://youtu.be/Hzfiv5hro10

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1h 7min
April 27, 2025 Authenticity Conveys That You're Confident | Ep: 16 Building The Blueprint with Jack Helsel
Nick's guest today may be the future President of the United States!

Jack is the President of Nick's Fraternity here at the University of Oregon, Member of the UO College Democrats, an Extroverted and Charismatic Individual, and an Avid Lover of History.

On this week's episode, Jack & Nick discuss...
- The Role Honest Feedback Plays In Relationships
- How Sharing Our Goals With Others Can Both Boost & Stunt Your Growth
- How He Went From Self-Help Skeptic to Advocate
- How You Can Be Perceived As More Confident

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- https://youtu.be/92r7xIXdGzA?si=8__F3OtdN7ABecvG

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1h 19min
April 23, 2025 Life After You Left For College | Ep: 15 Building The Blueprint with Jake Batchelder
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes special guest Jake Batchelder - 16 Year-Old High School Junior, Varsity Football Player, Aspiring SEC Football Head Coach, and Nick's Younger Brother!

On this week's episode, Jake & Nick discuss...
- What Is Was Like For Jake When Nick Left For College
- Finding & Getting Into The Right College
- Chasing Your Dreams While Also Staying Practical
- What Jake Needs From An Older Brother Right Now

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- https://youtu.be/k5foUYykksM?si=7wp8UZ7TX0Vj06MM

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1h 5min
April 16, 2025 Stop Thinking About Yourself | Ep 14: Building The Blueprint with Drew Manley
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Drew Manley - Previous Project Manager at the Oregon Consulting Group, Director of Consulting at the Oregon Blockchain Group, Technical Analyst at the Oregon Quant Group, Business Management Intern at Despark, and Career Peer Educator at the Lundquist School of Business.

On this week's episode, Drew & Nick discuss...
- The Negative (And Positive) Effects of Comparison
- Pursuing Your Passion vs. Talent
- The Insult Culture of Young Men Today
- Blockchain 101 & It's Revolution of Financial Security

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- https://youtu.be/l14pbleMD6M?si=PFnECyTlMKIa2tBf

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1h 23min
April 07, 2025 If That's How You Identify, That's How You'll Act | Ep 13: Building The Blueprint with Aidan Machesky
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Aidan Machesky - VP of Risk on the Inter Fraternity Council, Water Park Manager, Psychology Undergraduate, and Future Teacher & Superintendent.

On this week's episode, Aidan & Nick discuss...
- The importance of identify and self-talk
- Aidan's key takeaways from 3-years of studying psychology
- How to get out of your comfort zone more often
- How going abroad makes you more appreciative of the little things

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- https://youtu.be/1d6zZJkEyIs?si=CvpoamgVjLVkxJJm

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1h
April 01, 2025 Why 3.7 Is The Perfect GPA | Ep 12: Building The Blueprint with Ben Gilmour
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Ben Gilmour - The Oregon Consulting Group VP of Client Relations, UO Career Peer Advisor, Undergraduate Case Competitor, and Incoming Consulting Intern at EY!

On this week's episode, Ben & Nick discuss...
- Why Ben is so busy, and how he makes it work
- The importance of being involved beyond your education
- What employers are looking for when reviewing your resume and cover letter

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- https://youtu.be/O2uz4Bl4JtQ?si=8lzT3j0VCJNplQ7g

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1h 9min
March 24, 2025 Improv Can Make You More Personable | Ep 11: Building The Blueprint with Ava Propstra
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Ava Propstra - VP of Recruitment on Oregon's Panhellenic Council, Previous Student Ambassador/University Tour Guide, and Retired Competitive Improver!

On this week's episode, Ava & Nick discuss...
- How improv shaped her fun and personable character
- How she is able to get so much done in a day and still have time to enjoy her personal life
- Her story, and advice she has for others going through the loss of a family member

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- https://youtu.be/LbZe1bCBVWs?si=IZffu1rw-XPWC7b0

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50min
March 17, 2025 What Most Get Wrong About D1 Football Players | Ep: 10 Building The Blueprint with Brayden Ganir
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Brayden Ganir - Equipment Manager for the University of Oregon Football Team, Sports Business Student, and Hawaiian Native.

On this week's episode, Brayden & Nick discuss...
- What it's like working for a top 5 collegiate football program
- The hard reality of setting ambitious goals and losing weight
- The role family has played in our lives
- What most people get wrong about D1 football players

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- https://youtu.be/_FINVLA7ssM?si=UHQQ0geR_Mu3fPV9

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53min
March 12, 2025 3 Keys To Getting Someone To Like You | Ep 9: Building The Blueprint with KJ Horsley
On this week's episode, Nick welcomes guest KJ Horsley - Previous President of all Fraternity Life at the University of Oregon and Strategic Consultant at the Oregon Consulting Group.

On this week's episode, KJ & Nick discuss...
- The intricate dynamics of leading your peers
- How people can better stand out in social settings
- How KJ gets so much done everyday
- Advice and reflections from KJ's time at the University of Oregon

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- https://youtu.be/8RxfJswxotg?si=BbNf5LnVPTmove4p

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41min
March 03, 2025 Hard Work Beats Talent | Ep 8: Building The Blueprint with Bryce Mayer
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Bryce Mayer - Senior Equity Analyst at the Oregon Investment Group, Business Honors Student, Previous Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley, and Incoming Investment Banking Intern.

On this week's episode, Bryce & Nick discuss...
- The importance of hard work
- The challenges and keys to professional development
- How to put yourself out there so you can make more social connections

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- https://youtu.be/fbJQVZK9WNw?si=5UK4It2VXWI3JmTM

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54min

FAQs about Building The Blueprint Podcast:

How many episodes does Building The Blueprint Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.