In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about flipping the switch after a funk, taking ownership, and getting back to doing hard things.

They get into California licensing delays, NBRC frustrations, critical thinking at work, Ebola training, RESPTAC updates, building for new grads, workouts, Muay Thai, self-reliance, hunting, Red Dawn, and why discipline has to be rebuilt one decision at a time.

The theme: stop waiting on broken systems, take responsibility for what you can control, and keep moving.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

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Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about AI moving from novelty into real work: app updates, workplace automation, government contract prospecting, LLC setup, and the paperwork that comes with trying to build something real.

They get into the practical side of using AI as an assistant, from researching opportunities to helping with business setup, prompting, and prototype work. They also talk about the CRIT framework, why better context creates better output, and why AI only works when you can clearly explain the problem.

The conversation turns honest around burnout, low energy, slipping workouts, bad sleep, and the small backslides that happen when discipline starts getting replaced by excuses.

The call to action is simple: pick one thing you know you need to do today and attack it. Make the phone call. Get the workout in. Drink the water. Take the next step.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

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Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about seeing the first real online revenue come in, building a Shopify storefront with AI, and using Codex/Claude to tighten systems, emails, product uploads, and the details that make a store work.

They get into the pressure of customer expectations, operator mode bringing in another income stream, waiting on state paperwork, and how to keep momentum when the main path is stuck.

They also talk about Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, confidence, composure, family fishing trips, teaching kids to push through frustration, and using AI for side quests like recreating a World War II family story.

The theme is simple: when you hit downtime, do not sit still. Sharpen the blade. Improve your sleep, training, systems, skills, and mindset so you are ready when the next door opens.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

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Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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Jason and Jesse talk about what happens when you stop waiting for perfect and start building anyway.

Jesse shares updates on the RespTac app, operator mode, the merch storefront, a new respiratory hub, and using AI to turn a hospital staffing process from nearly an hour into seconds.

Jason breaks down his plan for rebuilding his construction business the right way this time. Slower growth, better clients, clear SOPs, intentional training, and a culture built around discipline, trust, quality, and something bigger than profit.

They also get into fear of failure, mental overload, wasted time, chasing dopamine, surrounding yourself with the right people, and using what you have learned to build something that lasts beyond you.

No fake guru talk. Just progress, problems, and lessons in real time.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at [email protected].

Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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In this episode of Built in Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about urgency, competition, and why AI is changing the timeline for everyone building something.

They get into the pressure of having an idea and knowing other people are probably working on the same thing, using AI as a force multiplier, helping older generations keep building instead of quitting, and staying disciplined while projects are still messy and unfinished.

They also talk through RESPTAC updates, operator mode, patent work, building systems, side missions, and the need to keep moving before the window closes.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at [email protected].

Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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In Episode 3, Jason and Jesse get honest about the discomfort of putting their work into the world—the negative self-talk, the fear that nobody is listening, and the temptation to quit before momentum has a chance to build.

They revisit 75 Hard, balancing discipline with 12-hour hospital shifts, parenting, sleep, and real-life responsibilities. Jason shares his progress toward launching BRT Painting, while Jesse talks about growing RESPTAC, building with AI, and wondering whether he’s moving fast enough.

The conversation ultimately comes back to perfectionism, resistance, and a simple lesson: build before you feel ready. Put it out, learn from reality, and fix the problems as you go.

Stay in the fight.

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at [email protected].

Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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In this episode, Jason and Jesse get into the mindset of doing the hard thing anyway.

They talk about competition showing up early through youth sports, learning to push through heat, discomfort, doubt, and self-defeat, and why mindset matters long before adulthood. The conversation shifts into discipline, personal standards, and how small daily choices either sharpen you or soften you.

They also break down 75 Hard and Live Hard, what the program actually builds, why inconvenience is part of the point, and how discipline starts bleeding into everything else like work, fitness, parenting, business, and self-respect.

This one is about not waiting until conditions are perfect. If it matters, do it anyway. 

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at [email protected].

Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

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There's gotta be more to this than getting up, punching the clock, barely making it, and watching the rest go to taxes. That's why we're here.

This is episode one. We introduce ourselves, lay out the mission, and get into why we're doing this in the first place.

A little about us. We're both Marine vets and respiratory therapists with about 14 years in. Jesse did two combat tours in Ramadi, came home, washed dishes during the 2008 crash, and worked his way into respiratory therapy. Now he's building Respiratory Tactician, a bedside app for clinicians that he taught himself to make. Jason did his tours, ran his dad's painting company, and is standing up his own painting business from the ground up.

This show is for the people who want more than the daily grind. The ones putting in work in silence, fighting doubt and setbacks, betting on themselves when nobody else will. We're not at the top of the ladder. We're in the trenches with you, documenting the climb in real time.

What we get into:
Our story, the Marine Corps, and how we both landed in respiratory therapy
The BRT mission and who this show is really for
Jason on starting a painting business: licensing, tools, and what it actually costs to begin
Jesse on building the Respiratory Tactician app from zero coding experience
Why most people quit when it gets hard, and how to keep going
Figure out your vision and bet on yourself

Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb.

If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at [email protected].

Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify.

Stay in the fight.