Built For More with Jacob O'Connor

By Jacob O'ConnorBusiness Entrepreneurship

Built For More with Jacob O'Connor episodes

July 04, 2023 #57 Logan Mize (Part 2)- Country Music Artist, 1B+ Streams
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, doubt and critics, and what makes him truly happy in life.

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Logan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganmize/

Logan's Website: https://www.loganmize.com/

Real Conversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.conversations/
1 hr 5 min
June 26, 2023 #56 Four Years of Podcasting Reflection: 4 Lessons I've Learned from 200+ Guests
It's been 4 years since I started podcasting! In this episode, I share 4 lessons that I've learned from my 200+ guests. I share how I got started podcasting, why I do it, and my appreciation for everyone who has listened over the years.
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VM Patch Hat Give Away (3): Post a screenshot of one of my podcast episodes on your Instagram story and tag @real.conversations and @thejacoboc to enter. Winners announced July 7th.
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacoboc
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17 min
June 19, 2023 #55 Derek Sorrells- Serial Entrepreneur: The Arcade, Sweet 'n Saucy, Papa's General & More
In this episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur Derek Sorrells. Derek started his first business when he was 19 and sold it a few years later. Fast forward to today and Derek owns a handful of unique retail locations in Wichita-- perhaps the most popular being The Arcade. In this episode, we discuss how Derek got into business, expanding The Arcade from 2700 sqft and 62 games to 10,000 sqft and 100+ games, and the importance of chasing your dreams.
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Connect with Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereksorrells/
Follow Jacob on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacoboc
Follow Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-o-connor-89a708167/
Scion Capital Partners: https://scioncapitalpartners.com/

45 min
June 12, 2023 #54 Joe Holthusen (Part 2)- D1 Athlete & All-American Hurdler
This episode features Joseph Holthusen, a division one athlete for Wichita State University and All-American hurdler. In this episode, Joe and Jacob discuss the rigger of being a D1 athlete, how Joe almost died, what legacy we want to leave, and much more.
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Connect with Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_holthusen/?hl=en
Follow Jacob on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejacoboc
Follow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete
Survival Board Game: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/survival21
Hole in 1 Board Game: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/hole-in-1
54 min
June 05, 2023 #53 How I'm Training for a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon
In this episode, I share in depth how I've been preparing for my 100 mile ultra marathon this July. I'm currently running 6-7x/week and lifting legs 2x/week (upper body 2x/week). Training has been brutal but great. Jon and I also discuss our appreciation for farming and the hard work that farmers do. Thank you to everyone that's reached out and let us know you love the podcast-- we appreciate it!
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Real Conversations' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.conversations/
Jon's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete

49 min
May 30, 2023 #52 Peter Nelson II- 24x Ultrarunner, Sauna Protocol, & Founder of SISU Sauna
Peter Nelson is a 24x ultrarunner, 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. #45). In this episode, we discuss how Peter started SISU, the benefits of sauna, sauna protocols, ultrarunning, and more. This episode was great, you won't want to miss it!
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Peter's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/peternelsonii/
Jacob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/⁠
Real Conversations' Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/real.conversations
SISU Sauna: https://sisulifestyle.com/

32 min
May 22, 2023 #51 Matt Magnuson- Running 11 Marathons in 11 Weeks for Charity
In this episode, Jacob is joined by Matt Magnuson. Matt is currently running 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.
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Matt's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/injured.beast/
Jacob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/⁠
Jon's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete
Support Matt's Campaign: https://pages.lls.org/voy/mid/wichita23/mmagnuson
iCRYO: https://www.instagram.com/icryo_wichitawest/

50 min
May 16, 2023 #50 Ridge Estes (Part 2)- D1 Athlete & All-American
In this episode, Ridge comes back on the podcast for the second time. Ridge is a Division 1 Thrower for Wichita State University, 3x All-American and is on course to join the USA Olympic team. He regularly eats 6,000+ calories per day, squats 685lbs x 4, has a max bench of 470lbs all while maintaining a 50 inch box jump vertical and athletic ability. We cover a lot in this episode-- you're going to want to listen to it all.
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Jacob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/⁠
Jon's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete
1 hr 3 min
May 08, 2023 #49 Grant Johnson & Dane Laughlin- College Dropout, Building a Humanoid, XR Expert, & Consciousness
In this episode, Jacob sits down with Grant Johnson and Dane Laughlin (previous interviews are #34 and #42, respectively). Grant is a self-taught developer and college dropout and Dane is a leading expert in the XR industry who has spoken at MIT (x2) and Amazon ReInvent. In this episode, we discuss Grant's Humanoid, the future of technology, what businesses' Dane and Grant would start tomorrow, and much more.
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Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacoboc/
Jacob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-o-connor-89a708167/
Dane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danelaughlin/
Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-johnson15/
XR At Work Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@XRAtWork
Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete/⁠
1 hr 6 min
May 01, 2023 #48 Brady Palen- 1st Team All American, High Jumping 7'3, & Reverse Windmill Dunks
Brady Palen is a Division one high jumper for Wichita State University. He's First Team All American, Top 10 in the NCAA, 4x All-Conference, and 3rd in Wichita State history with a 7'3.25 jump. In this episode, we talk about Brady's crazy dunks in high school, having a pet raccoon, raising cattle, ice baths, and his success with high jump.
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47 min

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