Smartr

Olivia Neely is a senior at KU who just amassed 100k followers on Tik Tok. Ryan, who is nearing 100k, got the chance to talk with Olivia about the ins and outs of posting on social media in 2025. They talked about how to not care what others think about you, the unspoken benefits & challenges of creating content, secrets behind brand deals, and much more.

Welcome to the Smartr spring break special! In this episode, Ryan and Cooper compile their 4 years of collegiate reading into the 7 most fundamental books that all college students should read. Expect to be entertained, get at least one new book recommendation, and learn some of the most important lessons from these 7 books. Be sure to listen to the whole episode to learn how to win $100 in LineLeap credit!

Cordeus Anderson is a professional bodybuilder who has learned many lessons related to discipline, health, and motivation throughout his career. Today, he shares with us some of the harsh truths about life and how to best handle them. He also shares many general health and exercise tips that can benefit anyone, even those not willing to give up partying to enter a bodybuilding show. 

Sam Stewart is a finance student at Mizzou who spends his free time studying the ties between philosophy, science, and personal development. In this episode, Sam talks about how to live a meaningful life, the power of radically being yourself, and how to break free from addiction. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Garrett Amundsen is a recent graduate from the University of Kansas and is currently pursuing his AI startup full-time. In this episode, Garrett talks about what he did in college to prepare him for business ownership. He also talks about the current AI landscape and where he is currently noticing the most opportunity. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Cooper and Ryan are back to introduce Season 3 of Smartr

Cade Zerr is a student at the University of Kansas pursuing his MBA. From flipping motorbikes at a young age, to embarking on an exciting real estate venture, Cade's story is nothing short of inspiring. At the age of just 22, Cade purchased a home in Lawrence, Kansas, which he now rents out to his roommates. This student spotlight episode shows how determination and passion can propel your own journey of success with insights from this young visionary.

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Dalton, author of 'The 2-Hour Job Search' and senior career consultant at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Steve shares invaluable tips and strategies for optimizing your job search process, leveraging technology and networking to secure the right position efficiently. Steve offers listeners a roadmap to navigate the contemporary job market with confidence. Whether you're a college student or a seasoned professional, Steve's expertise will empower you to make the most out of your job search & more!

Kyle Johnson invigorates entrepreneurial spirit in every project he touches. Through his experiences working with startups and founding multiple companies, Kyle has gained a specific set of entrepreneurial skills and insights. He currently works as CEO and founder of Bixy, the producer of revolutionary digital marketing tools. Today, he shares these insights and reveals what most entrepreneurs are doing wrong, how to think like a CEO, and the reality of owning your own business. 

Joe Caldwell is the CEO of Bartlett&West, an engineering firm with offices throughout the Midwest. Today, he shares insights on how he was able to make it to the top by helping others rather than taking advantage of anyone. Joe reveals how to maintain a healthy culture, how to make lasting connections, and what separates successful people from the herd. Tune in for all this and more!