Venture Mentality

2 years and 157 episodes later -- here is the final episode of the Venture Mentality podcast. This has been a passion project that I've put a lot of effort into and your constant support has meant the world to me. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in and supported. I have launched a new podcast, Real Conversations, which is linked below. The Venture Mentality brand is still alive and full steam ahead- but the VM podcast is coming to a close. All the best - Jacob O'Connor Real Conversations Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Venture Mentality: www.instagram.com/venture.mentality Jacob: www.instagram.com/thejacoboc

In this exciting episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, I sit down with George E. Hood. George is one of the most focused and determined people ever to be featured on the Venture Mentality podcast. He has set 13 World Records in the Ultra Athlete category and is going for number 14 in 2020. Tune in to hear how he's done it and his exciting life story. VM: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Check George Out: https://www.instagram.com/hood4663/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob sits down with Andy Lewis- the professional Slack Liner, Skydiver, and Base Jumper. Andy performed with Madonna during the half time show of the 2012 Super Bowl & has been a guest on Conan. In this interview we discuss the metaphor of slack lining and what it was like performing at the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gOcm5HmOTg Us: www.venturementality.com Andy: https://www.instagram.com/sketchyandylewis/

In this interview, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with Rick Crandall. Rick is a successful tech entrepreneur who exited his company and has met with Bill Gates. Later in his life, inspired by his dog Emme, Rick took on Mountain Climbing. Starting at age 64, Rick has gone on to climb all 58 mountains (14,000+ ft) in the Rocky Mountains. VM Website: www.venturementality.com Check Rick & his book out: https://rickcrandallbooks.com

In this short episode, Jacob lets the audience know to expect a schedule change for the podcast. He also announces that VM is now on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/venturementalty Check Out Our Best Selling Hoodie: https://venturementality.com/products/make-it-happen-hoodie

In this interview, Jacob O'Connor sits down with the professional base jumper and wing suit World Champion, Espen Fadnes. At age 33 Espen quit his job to travel the world in search of the perfect flight. He ended up jumping off famous buildings and even flying under the arms of the Redeemer Statue in Brazil. Tune in to hear his story. Our IG: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Espens IG: https://www.instagram.com/espenfadnes/ The Perfect Flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naYOJFLgEE0

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob discusses the importance of where you grow up & who you grow up with. He then shares how to create your own community and the importance of doing so and what he's been attempting to do with VM.  Make It Happen Hoodie: https://venturementality.com/products/make-it-happen-hoodie Rate & Review:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-mentality/id1478874764

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob interviews Jeff Provenzano. Jeff is a professional Adeline junky (skydiver) who holds multiple world records, is a Redbull athlete, and was a stuntman in Ironman 3 and Godzilla. In this interview Jacob and Jeff discuss how he got into the sport and how it's transformed his life. Our new website: www.venturementality.com Jeff's Website: www.jeffprovenzano.com Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffprovenzano/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob discusses what made Steve Jobs great. He recaps, briefly, Steve Jobs life story as well as shares one of his most powerful quotes. Key take away: reflect on your life daily, then make changes. Check out the new Make It Happen Hoodie: https://venturementality.com/products/make-it-happen-hoodie

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with Mitch Thrower. Mitch is a 22x Ironman Triathlete who sold his company www.active.com for just north of $1 Billion, as well as he's an author and CEO of www.events.com.  Mitch and Jacob discuss how he got into Ironman, pushing past your perceived limits, and the correlation between athletics and business. Check Out Our New Website: www.venturementality.com Connect with Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/mitchthrower/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor discusses his interview with Jimmy DeCicco and then gets into the details of his trip to Denver, Colorado. While in Denver, Jacob crossed multiple items off his bucket list and truly lived life to the fullest. If you find any value in this episode, please share the link with a friend. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Make It Happen Hoodie Comes Out Oct. 19: www.venturmentality.com

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with the third Super Coffee Bro- Jimmy DeCicco. Jimmy is the CEO of Kitu Life which houses the Super Coffee brand as well as the oldest of the three DeCicco brothers. Super Coffee is now valued at $500M and has impressive investors including Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Super Coffee Code: oldestbrother20 Check Jimmy Out: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydecicco5/

In this reflective episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor reminisces over the past year and all of the things that have happened with VM since he started the podcast on September 18, 2019. Thank you to all of the amazing listeners who have supported and help us grow over the past year! New Hoodie Comes Out Oct. 19 on the VM Website: www.venturementality.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Host Jacob O'Connor and step-in co Host Jon Peterson travel out to Denver, Colorado to interview Eric Hinman. Eric is a 5x Ironman athlete who is sponsored by multiple brands. In this episode, we discuss Eric's lifestyle, traveling the world, and getting paid to live your best life.  Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ https://www.instagram.com/thejonpete/ Check Eric Out: https://www.instagram.com/erichinman/

In this brief episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob discusses why he's in Denver and what he's been up to thus far. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with Drew Hanlen. Drew is the founder of Pure Sweat, and an NBA trainer. He's worked with countless stars including Jayson Tatum, Brad Beal, and Zach LaVine. Jacob and Drew discuss Drew's basketball career, how he started working with such high level athletes, and what his day to day looks like. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Check Drew Out: https://www.instagram.com/drewhanlen/

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with successful entrepreneur Danny Dreyer. Danny is a high school dropout turned successful business owner. Danny is the Founder and CEO of Dixxon Flannel Company which is the number 1 flannel company in the world. In this episode, we discuss his upbringing, how he started Dixxon, and how his life has changed. Our Website: www.venturementality.com Check Out Dixxon: https://dixxonquality.com

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor discusses the temporary schedule change of the podcast for the next two weeks. He also discusses why having a bucket list is so important and what bucket list item he's about to cross off. If you got any value from this episode, please share it with two friends.

In this episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor discusses a book he recently read, "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. He shares David's inspiring story as well as key take aways from the book.  Website: www.venturementality.com Can't Hurt Me: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

In today's episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, host Jacob O'Connor sits down with successful SaaS entrepreneur Dan Martell. Jacob and Dan discuss failure, running a successful company, how to quit self sabotaging, and how to quit trading money for time.  www.venturementality.com Check Dan Out: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ https://www.danmartell.com