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Venture Mentality

Venture Mentality

By Jacob O'Connor

18 year old High School student and entrepreneur Jacob O'Connor interviews and discusses how to achieve high levels of success with top entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and high performers.
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David Meltzer- Impacting Over 1 Billion People

Venture MentalityJan 26, 2020

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23:17
The Final Episode (New Podcast: Real Conversations)
Jan 21, 202205:17
George Hood- Setting 13 World Records
Nov 25, 202025:14
Andy Lewis- Performing at the Super Bowl

Andy Lewis- Performing at the Super Bowl

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/
Nov 18, 202025:29
Rick Crandall- Climbing 58 Mountains after Age 64

Rick Crandall- Climbing 58 Mountains after Age 64

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
Nov 11, 202024:02
Schedule Change & Other Important News
Nov 05, 202003:03
Espen Fadnes- Traveling the World in Pursuit of the Perfect Flight
Nov 03, 202019:44
The Importance of Community

The Importance of Community

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
Oct 29, 202007:52
Jeff Provenzano- Professional Skydiver & Redbull Athlete
Oct 27, 202029:00
What Made Steve Jobs Great
Oct 22, 202007:01
Mitch Thrower- 22x Ironman, Successful Entrepreneur, & Philanthropist

Mitch Thrower- 22x Ironman, Successful Entrepreneur, & Philanthropist

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.

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Connect with Mitch: www.instagram.com/mitchthrower/
Oct 20, 202024:46
My Trip To Colorado & Living Before You Die
Oct 15, 202015:18
Jimmy DeCicco- Quitting Wall Street to Start Super Coffee
Oct 13, 202021:22
Venture Mentality 1 Year Reflection
Oct 08, 202012:47
Eric Hinman- Travel, Ironmans, & Living Your Best Life
Oct 06, 202024:41
Update from Colorado
Oct 01, 202004:29
Drew Hanlen- Working with Jayson Tatum, Brad Beal, & Other NBA Stars
Sep 29, 202026:38
Danny Dixxon- Starting the #1 Flannel Company in the World
Sep 22, 202026:12
Live Out Your Bucket List

Live Out Your Bucket List

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.
Sep 15, 202009:05
The Story of David Goggins
Sep 10, 202013:15
Dan Martell- Quit Trading Money for Time
Sep 08, 202027:10
Why You Need to Travel
Sep 03, 202006:35
Jeremy Neves- The 7 S's of Success
Sep 01, 202023:39
Jeff Hoffman-Working with a $21 Billion Company & Doing What You Love

Jeff Hoffman-Working with a $21 Billion Company & Doing What You Love

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob sits down with serial entrepreneur and International speaker Jeff Hoffman. Jeff has worked with Priceline.com/Booking.com which is now valued at $21.4 billion as well as he's bestselling author and Hollywood film producer. Jeff and Jacob discuss starting a business in the early days of the internet and the importance of doing what you love.

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Check Jeff Out: drivingforce.mykajabi.com/jeff-hoffman-speaks
Aug 25, 202021:28
Know What It Is You Want
Aug 20, 202010:45
Paul Richardson- Gymshark Executive
Aug 18, 202025:58
What is Your 2 Year Plan?
Aug 13, 202011:50
Andy Frisella- A Regular Guy Who Created Supplement Superstores, 1st Phorm, & 75 Hard

Andy Frisella- A Regular Guy Who Created Supplement Superstores, 1st Phorm, & 75 Hard

In this special edition of the Venture Mentality podcast, Jacob heads over to 1st Phorm to interview Andy Frisella. Andy is a serial entrepreneur (Founder of Supplement Superstores, 1st Phorm, etc), top podcast host, & author among other things. In this in depth interview, we discuss Andy's journey, the purpose of 75 hard, & how to develop a strong mindset. Our Info: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/ Andy's Info: https://www.instagram.com/andyfrisella/ https://andyfrisella.com
Aug 11, 202039:13
How I Landed an Interview with Andy Frisella
Aug 06, 202009:52
How to Slow Cognitive Aging
Jul 30, 202010:32
Joe De Sena- Creating Spartan Races
Jul 28, 202017:35
The Universal Problem: Time
Jul 23, 202010:54
Jimmy Rex- The Master of Networking

Jimmy Rex- The Master of Networking

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Rex. Jimmy is a realtor who has sold over 2,000 homes in the past 15 years; but, even more impressive than that is his networking skills and ability to maintain relationships. Tune in to hear how he makes new connections and how to throw the ultimate party. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/?hl=en Jimmy's Instagram & Book: https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/?hl=en https://whereyouareheading.com/coming-soon
Jul 21, 202022:46
Are the Right People in Your Life?
Jul 16, 202010:15
Sam Bakhtiar- Living the American Dream
Jul 14, 202020:02
What is the Venture Mentality?
Jul 09, 202009:01
Oliver Trevena- Actor, Producer, & Investor
Jul 07, 202022:19
Why You SHOULD Day Dream
Jul 02, 202010:32
Jay Harris- Broadcasting, ESPN, & Sportscenter
Jun 30, 202021:37
The Truth about Social Media
Jun 25, 202010:41
Jake DeCicco- Super Coffee: #3 Coffee Brand in the US

Jake DeCicco- Super Coffee: #3 Coffee Brand in the US

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with middle brother, Jake DeCicco. Jake is a one of the 3 brothers who founded Super Coffee. In this episode, Jake and I talk about being on Shark Tank & growing Super Coffee to the #3 coffee brand in the nation. https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/jakedecicco/?hl=en https://shop.drinksupercoffee.com
Jun 23, 202024:24
Chris Pronger- 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & HOF Hockey Player
Jun 19, 202029:45
The Future of VM & Schedule Update
Jun 17, 202008:43
Trent Shelton- Live without Regrets
Jun 15, 202021:34
Nick Santonastasso- The Body Builder that "The Rock" asked to Meet
Jun 12, 202025:38
A Mindset for Success

A Mindset for Success

In today's Wednesday episode of the Venture Mentality podcast, I sit down with my old facilitator Ms. Jamie Matthews and we discuss entrepreneurship at a young age, the advantages to it, and how to cultivate a mindset for success. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture.mentality/?hl=en Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-mentality/id1478874764
Jun 10, 202017:05
Dean Graziosi- Living Easy is the Hard Way
Jun 08, 202023:35
Kent Clothier- The Time is Now
Jun 05, 202022:26
What is Culture?
Jun 03, 202010:44
Jarrod Glandt- Million Dollar Skills
Jun 01, 202021:47
Michael Lane- Working with Tom Brady, Tony Robbins, Tom Bilyeu, etc
May 29, 202022:44