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/