Jacob and Rohan bring together successful entrepreneurs, builders, startup founders, and creators who made decisions that went against the grain and didn’t let external judgments dictate their values. Influenced by the liberating spirit of childhood recess, this podcast aims to reignite that spark of freedom by sharing stories and ideas about how to live life on your own terms. You will learn creative strategies, insights, and frameworks surrounding business, entrepreneurship, productivity, decision-making, independent thinking, and personal growth.
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January 8, 20241 hr 7 min
The cheap dopamine trap, Kobe's mental contracts, living in bubbles, and setting personal values
Episode 88: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss self-contracts, cheap dopamine, value-based decisions, how to build bulletproof discipline, cultural norm realizations, and more.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support
October 18, 202334 min
The Art of Interviewing (with Danny Miranda)
Episode 87: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) speaks with Danny Miranda (@heydannymiranda) - the charismatic host of the Danny Miranda podcast. He has a whopping 400+ episodes under his belt with some of our era’s most disruptive thinkers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Robert Green, Iman Gadzhi, and Derek Sivers to name a few. Danny is someone who inspires you to think bigger and is living proof that you can do what you put your mind to with enough optimism and tenacity.
We speak about what it takes to be a great interviewer, the practical benefits of meditation, and jaw-dropping stories from Danny's podcasting journey.
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October 2, 202358 min
Post-college life
Episode 86: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss what they have taken away from their summers post-college. Speaking about business ventures, traveling, and other topics.
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September 26, 202334 min
Is Charisma something you're born with or something that can be learned?
Episode 85: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss what they learned form taking a course on Charisma and practical steps people can take to improve social interactions and become better communicators.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support
September 3, 20231 hr 7 min
Running a hedge fund from their college dorm room (with Noah Cox and Noah Jacobs)
Episode 84: Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speaks with Noah Cox (@ncox_78) and Noah Jacobs (@ovidysus) co-founders of Noahs Arc capital Management a stock-option-based hedge fund, and Ultima Insights a company using AI to automate investment research using LLMs, 10k analysis and neural networks. We discuss what it takes to run a hedge fund, what it takes to build a strong team and co-founder dynamic, and how fixing your own problems can be the catalyst to building a strong business.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com
August 28, 202341 min
Buying a $3 Million limestone mining business in college (with Tomas Louda)
Episode 83: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Tomas Louda (Tomas) an experienced CEO with over a decade of leadership and operational expertise in the business world. Known for his strategic planning skills, analytical mindset, and entrepreneurial vision, he has consistently contributed to the growth and expansion of companies throughout his career. His areas of focus include executive management, process improvement, contract negotiation, customer satisfaction, brand recognition, and technology-based solutions. We speak about buying a $3 Million limestone mining business and his current venture Valet Closet a business aimed at disrupting the self-storage industry.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comRohan's weekly newsletter --> thetuesdaytoast.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com
August 21, 202347 min
How curiosity fuels the best start-ups (with Armel Talla)
Episode 82: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Armel Talla (@ArmelWTalla) Co-Founder of Clips.ai - your AI assistant that works as an interactive video editor. We speak about building a company in college, how to find your passion, the importance of introspection, and much more. Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportRohan's weekly newsletter --> thetuesdaytoast.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com
August 14, 202353 min
Turning down a streaming contract with the NBA to pursue his dreams (with Destin Bell)
Episode 81: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Destin Bell. Destin's gamified fitness app Card.io ignites friendly turf wars-style competition by letting users claim the parts of town they walk, run or bike through. With $1 million raised and executives from MapMyRun and Strava aboard, Bell has secured partnerships with the NBA and others to strategically grow Card.io's 5,300 users across 385 cities and 65 countries. Destin was recently honored with the Forbes 30 under 30 Local 2023: Austin award. We discuss what it means to chase your dreams, why betting on yourself is important, and how to push through difficult times to reach your goals.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comRohan's weekly newsletter --> thetuesdaytoast.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com
August 10, 20231 hr 2 min
How to succeed as an angel investor (with Dheeraj Sanka)
Episode 80: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Dheeraj Sanka (Dheeraj) about his journey from founding a successful B2B SaaS business focused on bubble tea marketing to becoming a prolific angel investor. Tune in to hear insights on how he built several successful companies, the world of angel investing, and a breakdown of what he looks for in founders and entrepreneurs to invest in.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com
August 3, 202348 min
Being named the youngest Forbes 30 under 30 and getting acquired by Morning Brew (with Michael Sikand)
Episode 79: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Michael Sikand (@MichaelSikand). He's a co-founder of OurFuture: the #1 Source of business content for Gen Z, with 1B+ collective views and 1M+ subscribers. His brand was recently acquired by Morning Brew, and he was named the youngest Forbes 30 under 30 member in the media category at age 22.
Tune in to hear him speak about why you need to create a chip on your shoulder, how forging your own path can be difficult but rewarding, and much more.
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