Built For More with Jacob O'Connor

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Oct 2026

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We are all built for more. This podcast helps you on that journey with tactical advice and lessons from some of the most successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and high performers in the world, such as: The Co Founder of Netflix, Co Founder of Under Armour, Andy Frisella, Chris Pronger, Dan Fleyshman, Olympic / Pro athletes, CEOs, etc. Hosted by 24 year old entrepreneur and ultra-marathon runner Jacob O'Connor.

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October 19, 202626 min

#227 How To Manage Your Fear & Build Your Capacity

In this episode, I discuss an important framework for managing your relationship with fear and ultimately overcoming it. I also discuss the concept of a "Capacity Check" and how to improve the amount of focused work you can consistently do. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

October 12, 20261 hr 6 min

#226 Greg LaVecchia: Building a Billion Dollar Business (Co-Founder of Bloom) | Rewind

Greg LaVecchia is the CEO and Co Founder of Bloom Nutrition. Greg and his wife, Mari, started Bloom shortly after college. Today Bloom is one of the fastest growing supplement and energy drink companies, valued at over a billion dollars. In this episode, Greg shares how he built Bloom, how he handles stress, routines / frameworks he uses to win in life, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor Greg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greglav/

October 5, 202646 min

#225 When Life Gets Tough, The Path, & 75 Hard (Q&A ft. Jon Peterson)

What do you do when life gets tough? Who do you become in those moments? What do you do when you've realized life isn't going to plan? When do you pivot? Jacob and Jon attempt to answer these questions in this Q&A episode of the podcast, where the questions are submitted by you -- the listener. Have a question you want us to discuss next time? Submit a question or video jacob@618ventures.io with the subject line: BFM Q&A Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

September 28, 202630 min

#224 7 Lessons From 7 Years of Podcasting (Numbers and stories I've never shared)

On July 19th, 2019, I recorded my first podcast episode. It took me until September of 2019 to upload it. It was bad. The journey has been crazy since deciding to upload it. In this episode, I dive into 7 lessons from 7 years of podcasting. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

September 21, 20261 hr 4 min

#223 Human Performance Expert: You're Not Sleeping Enough - Todd Anderson

Todd Anderson is a human performance coach and founder of Dream Recovery, a company built around turning sleep into a tool for better health and performance. With over a decade in health, wellness, and human performance, Todd has worked with major brands and helped thousands of athletes — including NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympic-level competitors — unlock better recovery and peak performance through sleep optimization. He's also a sought-after speaker for companies and sports teams, blending science-backed insights with hands-on techniques like cold plunge and heat therapy, and hosts the "Beat the Heat" podcast.Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddanderson42_/?hl=en Dream Recovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dream.recovery/?hl=en

September 14, 202645 min

#222 Reject Average: A Live Podcast with Bill Poston

Bill Poston is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who's spent over thirty years building and growing companies. Currently he runs his family's investment firm backing startups and real estate. He also runs The Launch Box, and if that wasn't enough he also runs a resort management company in Belize, including the private island Royal Belize. On top of all that he is a philanthropist and was just named Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Wichita State's Barton School of Business. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor Bill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billposton/ Bill's Blog: https://bill-poston.com/

September 7, 202643 min

#221 Harvey Lewis: He Ran 450 Miles in 4 Days

Harvey Lewis is an elite ultramarathon runner known for his world-record-setting performances, like running 450 miles in 4.5 days and winning the Badwater 135 ultramarathon. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveylewisultrarunner/?hl=en

August 31, 202640 min

#220 How To Get In The Right Rooms, Focus, & 75Hard

In this episode, my business partner, Jon, and I answer questions submitted by the listeners. If you have questions you'd like to submit, message me on Instagram @ jacoboconnor Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

August 24, 202651 min

#219 Josh Payne: Selling His Company For $80 Million

Josh Payne is a successful entrepreneur who sold his last company for $80 Million. Now, he's an investor, entrepreneur (he started another company!), ironman and ultramarathon athlete. In this episode, we discuss a critical 8 year period in his life leading up to starting the company, the roller coaster of emotions he experienced after selling, the value difficult physical challenges has brought to his life, and much more. Please share the show with a friend: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832⁠ Jacob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor⁠ Built For More Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod⁠ YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor⁠ Josh's Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnpayne/⁠ Josh's Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jnpayne/⁠

August 17, 202615 min

#218 Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

This quote was brought to the front of my mind by Jim Schuette (Building a $100M+ Hospitality Group). This incredibly fundamental adage is the unlock for achieving great things in your life. Please share the show with a friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor Built For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor