Jake Youngblood on Being an Irrational Optimist, Acquiring eCommerce Brands, and Slonking Raw Eggs

On episode #16 of the STICK TALK podcast, the boys sit down with Jake Youngblood to talk about what it means to be an irrational optimist, partnering with the former CFO of Goldman Sachs on a venture, investing in eCommerce brands, and slonking raw eggs live on camera. Jake is the founder of Irrational Optimists, a community where people can make real connections, get real advice, and do real business. IO offers something that’s hard to find on the internet today, a band of brothers and sisters you can lean on. Outside of IO, Jake is the owner of a portfolio of eCommerce brands. Away from work, Jake spends time flaneuring in South Beach (he’s basically the mayor of that city), slonking raw eggs, and bringing energy to every room he steps into. Time stamps:

00:00:00 - An Unorthodox Intro 00:02:18 - Building Genuine Relationships and Fraternity Life 00:06:38 - From High Ticket Closing to Asset Acquisition and Consulting with a Finance Veteran 00:12:45 - Relationship Building in the Real Estate Industry 00:14:40 - The Value of Giving and Genuine Relationships 00:16:40 - Entrepreneurship as the Vehicle for Pursuing Life's Extremities 00:20:33 - Creating a Community of Irrational Optimism for Young Entrepreneurs and Beyond 00:22:36 - The Optimal Day: Work, Exercise, and Social Interaction 00:26:50 - Documenting Jake's Journey as an Irrational Optimist 00:28:50 - Excitement and Positivity in the Face of Negativity 00:30:57 - The Power of Irrational Optimism and the "Stockdale Paradox" 00:32:59 - Balancing Irrational Optimism and Reality Checks 00:34:59 - Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability in Communities 00:36:57 - Meeting Logan Paul and Being Authentic 00:38:58 - Moving to Miami with LogFitz 00:40:59 - Tips for Meeting People and Building Relationships in a New City 00:43:02 - Making Friends in Miami and Comparing California to Florida 00:45:04 - Adventures in California vs Florida Culture Clash 00:51:40 - Raw Egg Slonk 00:54:01 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Extreme Sports 00:56:02 - Surviving the Waves: Life Lessons from the Beach 00:58:07 - Bucket List: Skydiving and Private Pilot License 01:00:12 - Aspirations to Become a Private Pilot and Mountain Climber 01:02:11 - Monetization Models and Prioritizing Value for the Community 01:04:15 - Building a Strong Business Foundation and Mindset 01:06:18 - The Power of Positive Mindset 01:08:35 - Being True to Yourself and Trying New Things 01:10:48 - Chasing the Dream of Space Colonization