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

Today's episode is about the side affects of having negative people in your life, how to get them out of your life, and the benefits of having positive people around you. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Adam Totounji. Adam is the Founder & CEO of the media marketing agency, Mogul Insider. He is also the host of the podcast, Mogul Insider, where Adam has interviewed worldwide known experts. Adam and I discuss why he got into business, why he started his podcast, how to cultivate and develop professional relationships, as well as goal setting.

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2020 is a New Year and an opportunity to change not only how you view yourself but others as well. Check out this episode to find out how!

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Yan Stavisski. Yan is a 25 year old entrepreneur who is known for "travel hacking" (using reward points to get free flights). Yan has visited an astounding 41 countries! In this episode, he talks about his journey and how he overcame $82k in credit card debt as well.

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Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Stephen Campolo. Stephen is the founder of Flx Body Fitness. After losing 100lbs naturally, Stephen has helped thousands of other people do the same with his 12 week program. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Jessica Mclaren. Jessica is a member of Arete Syndicate, a school teacher, and founder of Discovery Self Development. We discuss Jessica's journey and some possible adjustments or solutions to make within the education system.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Sam Bencheghib. Sam is a young entrepreneur who's running across America (From New York to California) to raise awareness for pollution and encouraging people to reduce their carbon footprint. We discuss why he's doing it, the mental and physical aspects of the run, and what it's like to stand for something. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Jason Mayden. Jason is the former global design director for Nike as well as head of design for the Jordan Brand. Jason has designed shoes for superstars such as: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jordan. Jason and I discuss his journey, the importance of remaining child like, and daring to chase your dreams.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Angela Bradford. Angela runs her own financial brokerage and is an Arete Syndicate Member. We discuss not only her entrepreneurial journey, but also her personal story as well. Angela is battling MS and hearing her story was truly inspiring.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Brian Breach. Brian is a jack of all trades entrepreneur; from rapping to going viral online. Brian and I discuss the Tedx Event he spoke at, his story, how he went viral, and what to do when your back is against the wall. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I interview Olivia Arezzolo. Olivia is a sleep specialists that has been able to impact people with her deep insights and advice on sleeping. Olivia and I discuss common sleep scenarios and how to overcome them.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Kenny Hamilton. Kenny has lived an extraordinary life; from serving in the Navy, to being Justin Bieber's body guard, to running a Marketing and Management Company. Kenny and I discuss his personal journey, his relationship with Justin, and what it's really like being an entrepreneur.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I interview Brady Silverwood. During this interview, Brady was actually in the desert in Arizona as we were recording. Brady is a 23 year old entrepreneur who is running across America to inspire himself and others while also raising money for charity. He started in Pennsylvania and is now in Arizona, less than 400 miles from his finish line. We discuss his journey, why he's running, and what he's learned from this experience. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Alex Spinoso. Alex is the Owner of Cell Spark Regenerative Centers, Co founder of PC Thredz, and Co Owner of Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, as well as member of the elite Arete Syndicate group. Alex and I discuss his journey, cell regeneration, how to handle failure, and insights into the Arete Syndicate group. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Justin Su'a. Justin is the mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays professional baseball team. Justin has worked with some of the most impressive athletes in the world, coaching them on their mindset and how to get to the next level. We discuss Justin's story and how to change your mentality. 

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Jordan DeCicco. Jordan is 24 year old CEO and Founder of Super Coffee; a healthier form of coffee that tastes better than your typical cup of Joe. Jordan and I discuss how he started the company, how he's scaling it, and his plans for the future.

Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Dillon Kivo. Dillon is a 25 year old entrepreneur who is absolutely killing it. Dillon is a published author, Tedx Speaker, and founder of Kivo Daily. We discuss how to develop a mentorship, the importance of serving others before asking for anything, and Dillon's new company, Kivo Daily.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Joel Gonzalez. Joel is the Founder and CEO of the Impact Players Tour- a movement, business seminar, and life altering event. Joel and I discuss his drive to impact others and his story. Joel was mentored by Grant Cardone for 7 years before starting a new entrepreneur movement with some of the biggest names including Grant Cardone and Ed Mylett. 

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Alex Quinn. Alex is the 20 year old CEO and Founder of the St. Louis based tech company Disruptel. Alex and I discuss how he drained his college fund into this company, what he does, and the future of his company.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Dee Murthy. Dee is the Co Founder of Menlo Club, Five Four,  Young&Reckless, New Republic and Grand AC. Dee is also the host of the Group Chat Podcast and the Deetour Podcast. Dee and I discuss some of his first ventures, the role of discipline in entrepreneurship, and how to handle failure. 

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Ross Chaifetz. Ross is the director of Venture Capital at the Chaifetz group and the Director of Strategy at ComPsych Corportation. Ross and I discuss his journey, the emergence of the Midwest as an entrepreneurship scene, and the importance of personal development.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Mat Wilson. Mat is a public speaker, digital marketer, and founder of the digital marketing agency Einstein Marketer. Mat and I go in depth about his journey, company, and the importance of goal setting. We discuss how to set a goal and then work towards it.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Alex Lombard. Alex is the founder of Vision Wall Inc. and Co Founder of the digital agency Invigor8. Alex is an Instagram influencer in the inspiration niche. His accounts have touched countless lives and continue to inspire over a million people. Alex and I talk about his journey, the role persistence plays in success, and how to grow a personal brand.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Kevin Hekmat. Kevin is a talent manager, corporate speaking agent, and the founder of Say Something Entertainment. Kevin shares his journey, including a 3 month solo hike in Asia and spending 10 days in a silent meditation. 

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Manuj Aggarwal. Manuj is an author, podcast host, investor, and Founder of TetraNoodle. Manuj and I discuss the importance of mindset, the steps needed to change your mindset, and how to fund raise your Start-Up.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with JR Garage. JR is a 20 year old YouTuber and Car enthusiast. JR and I discuss how he got started in business and how to grow your own successful YouTube Channel. 

Today on Venture Mentality I sit down with Steve Orosco. Steve started as a broker on Wall Street but left Corporate America in 2009 to pursue Mixed Martial Arts fighting. Steve and I discuss his journey, the importance of following your dream, and his company Smash Global. 

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with Jeramiah Solven. Jeramiah is a former 75th Ranger Regiment Officer who is now an entrepreneur, author, and performance Coach. Jeramiah and I discuss the importance of mental toughness and adapting to change. 

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast, I sit down with 20 year old entrepreneur and podcaster Andrew Crider (also known as Apple C(r)ider). Andrew and I discuss his top 100 business podcast Young Smart Money and how to build and grow a successful podcast. We also discuss finance and some financial moves that could help you!

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with 20 year old entrepreneur and top 100 business podcast host John Danes. John runs a marketing agency called 99 Media as well as a podcast called The No Excuse Show. John and I discuss his journey, what his day to day looks like, as well as the importance of self awareness and mental health.

Today on the Venture Mentality Podcast I sit down with the Day Trading Guru Ricky Gutierrez. Ricky is a 24 year old entrepreneur who runs a successful YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers and makes on average $1,000 a day from Day Trading while running multiple other businesses. Ricky and I discuss entrepreneurship, his journey, and Day Trading.

Today I sit down with Real Estate Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Best Selling Author Andy Dane Carter. Andy has amassed over $500 million in Real Estate Sales. Andy and I discuss Real Estate, financial freedom, and the importance of "winning the morning".

Today on Venture Mentality I sit down with the mental performance coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team and best selling author Ben Newman. Ben shared a lot of great insights about the power of your burn (passion) and the power of believing in yourself and what you're doing. 

Today on Venture Mentality I sit down with Ashwin Jacob. Ashwin is a a creative strategist, life enthusiast, and founder of the company New Hollywood. At a young age Ashwin took a chance on himself and moved to LA with $500 and a leaking air mattress; now he's a successful entrepreneur. He had a lot of great things to say about handling failure and overcoming stress and anxiety. 

Today on Venture Mentality I sit down with Alan Stein. Alan goes in depth about what it takes to perform on a professional level, specifically the NBA. We also touch on the importance of having the right habits and how they will effect you.

Alan is a professional speaker, podcaster, and author. Alan spent 15 years working with some of the highest performing athletes on the planet.

Today on Venture Mentality I talk with Joel Brown about what it's like to run a successful online company (Addicted2Success); both the good and the bad. Joel goes in depth about how he stays positive and handles the challenges life throws his way. He also shares some of his amazing experiences podcasting has brought him.

Joel Brown is the founder and CEO of the online motivational company: Addicted2Success. Addicted2Success.com has reached over 62 million views since it was created and has 660,000 followers on Instagram.

Today on Venture Mentality I sit down with Jason Goldberg to discuss his amazing journey and the difference between finding your passion and finding what makes you come alive. Jason offers many personal examples of both his struggles and success throughout his life.

Jason is a comedian, entrepreneur, life coach, Tedx Speaker, and best selling author. After weighing 320 pounds in college and struggling both mentally and physically, Jason made a change; he lost the weight and flipped his mentality. Jason has generously created a link to get a free copy of his best selling book "Prison Break" for all Venture Mentality listeners. You can find the link below.

18 year old entrepreneur Jacob O'Connor goes in depth with the motivational guru Freddy Fri. They discuss Freddy's rough childhood filled with death, abuse, and drugs. Freddy shares how he became involved with gangs and drug dealers, and how he ended up as one of the top motivational speakers in the world today.

Freddy is a certified Eric Thomas Speaker and is the voice of some of the top YouTube channels such as: Motiversity and Team Fearless. His speeches have amassed millions of views and his story has changed countless lives.