Built In Real Time

Jason Perry & Jesse Vargas
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Built In Real Time is a podcast about getting better out loud. Jesse and Jason are two friends, two Marine vets, and two respiratory therapists who got tired of waiting for the right time to start, so we just started.We talk about the real stuff. Leadership, fear, faith, being a father, staying disciplined, and actually growing. Not from the top looking down, but from right in the middle of it, still figuring it out like everybody else. Jesse works the ER and ICU and builds on the side. Jason is out there starting his own painting business from the ground up. Same fight, different lanes, both of us building something real while the tape rolls.This is the new frontier. Walking into the unknown on purpose, getting uncomfortable, and becoming the men, fathers, and leaders we are supposed to be. No script. No filter. Just the work.Pull up a seat. Let's build.Find the show: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpodFollow: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/

  1. Nov 2

    Touch Some Grass | AI Tools and Life Beyond the Feed

    AI can clone a voice, make a product ad, and keep work moving while you are away from a laptop. But when does a useful tool turn into another place to get stuck? Jesse and Jason compare what is actually helping them build, from fantasy football recaps and RESPTAC ads to an AI assistant that keeps projects moving. They talk about a possible Spanish version of the podcast, BRT Painting picking up alongside hospital work, and what recognition looks like for respiratory therapists. Putting your work out in public also means getting things wrong, learning, and letting people see the process. Then comes the reminder behind the title: touch some grass. They get into fake online personas, attention traps, stepping back from outrage, and keeping a bigger goal in view. They close with faster business follow up, getting work done from a phone, and a first look at the thinking behind upcoming BRT merch. In this episode Voice cloning, translation, and making useful AI contentBuilding RESPTAC and BRT Painting around hospital shiftsLearning in public and staying accountableUsing social media without getting pulled into the feedAI agents, faster follow up, and upcoming BRT merchListen and follow Website: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6785786489 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033HdHj3KrFArKroLhPpFm RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2627453.rss Topic ideas: builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00  Intro 00:15  AI voices and translation 03:43  Fantasy football recaps and faster creation 06:23  AI ads and the quality bar 09:03  Learning the tool without living in it 11:02  Could the podcast speak Spanish? 13:36  AI assistants and BRT Painting updates 15:38  RESPTAC and being the airway specialist 19:57  Social media and the attention trap 24:06  Touch some grass and step back 27:48  Agents and a rapidly moving field 31:12  Catching leads between hospital shifts 34:10  BRT merch and fresh eyes Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    Touch Some Grass | AI Tools and Life Beyond the Feed

  2. Oct 26

    Stack the Odds | Accountability and the Cost of Comfort

    Friendly trash talk is turning into real accountability. Jesse and Jason open with training, rucking, and the group chat that makes skipping a workout harder. Then they check in on RESPTAC and BRT Painting and what it takes to build options while still working hospital shifts. From there, they get into the cost of staying comfortable. A job can be a stepping stone without being a dream job. Hard work needs a strategy. And the noise on a phone can pull your attention away from the life you are trying to build. The conversation gets personal about fatherhood, standing up for what you believe, and being willing to change your mind. They also address listener feedback and ask what you want to hear as the show finds its groove. In this episode Workout accountability and preparing for the Lost CoastSmall business progress and building more optionsCareer decisions, strategy, and the cost of comfortRage bait, groupthink, and thinking for yourselfThe example your kids see and room to growListen and follow Website: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6785786489 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033HdHj3KrFArKroLhPpFm RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2627453.rss Topic ideas: builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00  Intro 00:15  Training and accountability 02:57  Training without getting sidelined 06:00  RESPTAC and BRT Painting updates 07:56  Building options beyond the day job 13:10  A career can be a stepping stone 15:37  The cost of comfort 21:17  Unplugging from rage bait 24:31  Standing up when it is uncomfortable 32:29  The example your kids see 34:38  Changing your mind and growing 37:25  Thinking for yourself 41:03  Listener feedback and the next chapter Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    Stack the Odds | Accountability and the Cost of Comfort

  3. Oct 19

    Who's Running Who? | AI Agents, Real Work, and Staying Ready

    What happens when your new employee is an AI agent? Jesse walks through the team he has been testing for RESPTAC, from social posts and support tickets to planning the Lost Coast trip. Jason asks the practical question: is this saving time, or becoming another thing to manage? The conversation moves from digital copies of ourselves to the excitement and uncertainty around AI. Then it comes back to the work in front of them: keeping BRT Painting moving through a slower season, protecting their time, and staying ready for the next opportunity. They close with jiu jitsu, training with people you trust, workout accountability, and the reminder to keep showing up. In this episode Building an AI team without losing track of the workAutomating the small tasks and keeping the final sayThe line between useful tools and growing dependenceBusiness decisions during a slower seasonTraining, accountability, and staying in the fightListen and follow Website: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6785786489 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033HdHj3KrFArKroLhPpFm RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2627453.rss Chapters 00:00  Intro 00:15  Digital copies and the future of AI 05:19  Building a team of AI agents 08:49  Small tasks that give time back 13:06  Social content and keeping human approval 16:13  The AI tradeoff 23:44  Business in the slow season 25:38  Data, pricing, and staying independent 30:53  Choosing the next move 32:09  Training the body and the strategic mind 36:26  Getting better without getting broken 40:23  Accountability and staying in the fight Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    Who's Running Who? | AI Agents, Real Work, and Staying Ready

  4. Oct 12

    The Standard We Carry | Marine Corps Lessons and Building Forward

    Jesse and Jason look back at their Marine Corps years: joining up, going overseas, coming home, and the moments that made the work feel real. The stories lead to a conversation about discipline, respect, and the standard you carry long after you take off the uniform. Then they bring that mindset into the present. Jesse talks candidly about finding the right value for his RESPTAC tools and Field Notes. Jason shares ideas for showing the work on camera while he keeps BRT Painting moving through a slower season. They close on the practical challenge of staying ready and staying the course. Follow along Built In Real Time website BRTpod on YouTube Built In Real Time on Instagram Chapters 00:16  From enlistment to deployment 04:11  What it felt like to go 05:36  When Iraq became real 11:11  Coming home and choosing a path 14:00  Respect and accountability 18:24  The discipline that stays with you 19:55  Holding the standard 22:58  Building RESPTAC in public 25:01  Field Notes and finding value 28:18  Showing how the tools work 29:53  The value of showing up on camera 31:43  BRT Painting and staying ready Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    The Standard We Carry | Marine Corps Lessons and Building Forward

  5. Oct 5

    Stay Human | AI, Independence, and Real Work

    Jesse and Jason ask a question they cannot settle in one sitting: how do you use AI to move forward without handing over your judgment, relationships, or everyday life? They talk through the pull of convenience, the fear of becoming too dependent, and why practical skills and real human connection still matter. The conversation moves from the future of technology to the work in front of them. Jason shares his next steps for BRT Painting. Jesse looks at RESPTAC's better shirts, TikTok storefront, and the decision to test paid ads. They close with a challenge to step back, find the balance you need, and take action in the real world. FIND THE SHOW Listen and explore: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ Watch the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ CHAPTERS 00:16  The question about AI 03:19  Use the tool without being used 06:32  What actually scares us 09:15  Keeping the human side 10:16  Self reliance when systems fail 17:57  The cost of convenience 19:44  Real connection in an AI world 24:47  BRT Painting and the next move 27:10  RESPTAC, better shirts, and paid ads 30:57  What it takes to launch a brand 37:17  Rucking, balance, and getting outside Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    Stay Human | AI, Independence, and Real Work

  6. Sep 28

    The Long Haul | Training, Systems, and Staying Ready

    A weighted morning hike gets Jesse and Jason thinking about the Lost Coast trip ahead. The preparation brings up a bigger question: what changes when you set a goal that makes you show up before you feel ready? From trail gear and tide crossings, the conversation turns to the work of building in real time. Jason shares what he is learning as he adjusts BRT Painting's flyers, offer, and customer systems. Jesse talks about using AI without letting the screen take over the day. They also get into the difference between being good at a trade and building a business that can grow beyond your own labor. The thread connecting it all is the long haul. Train for the hard thing. Test the system. Keep the vision in sight, then take the next ten steps. Listen and explore: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ Watch the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Chapters 00:15  Training for the Lost Coast 06:35  Why a real goal changes preparation 10:15  Tides, rain, and staying ready on the trail 13:07  Finding balance with AI tools 17:04  Building the BRT Painting website 18:08  Reworking flyers and the customer offer 28:15  Learning the business side of a trade 30:19  The difference between owning a job and building a business 31:23  Testing systems before the customers arrive 43:35  Keeping the vision through slow progress Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    The Long Haul | Training, Systems, and Staying Ready

  7. Sep 21

    AI Content and Real Life | Building in Public

    AI content is everywhere. The hard part is making people care. In this episode, Jason and Jesse talk about turning AI ideas into content that is entertaining, useful, and grounded in real life. They get into action figures, short form video, AI tools, and the challenge of building a repeatable content system without losing the human side of the work. Jason shares updates from BRT Painting. Jesse talks through RESPTAC, Built In Real Time, and the projects he is putting into motion across more platforms. The conversation also covers routines, health, relationships, responsibility, slow results, and the decision to keep building before the audience catches up. IN THIS EPISODE • Making AI content entertaining • Finding the line between useful and ridiculous • Building a content system that can last • Keeping the painting business moving • Showing up when results are slow • Finding your why and staying in the fight CHAPTERS 00:00  Welcome to Built In Real Time 00:15  Making AI content entertaining 03:40  Finding the line between useful and ridiculous 06:40  Putting AI to work on real ideas 09:40  Building the BRT content system 12:40  Keeping the painting business moving 16:20  Showing up when results are slow 19:50  The responsibility of building something real 23:10  Learning from setbacks and staying consistent 26:30  Creating opportunities through relationships 29:50  What the next season of work looks like 32:50  Find your why and keep moving Find the show: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Watch the BRT Pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpod Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    AI Content and Real Life | Building in Public

  8. Sep 14

    AI Clones and Orange Flyers | Putting the Work Out There

    Jesse is building an AI version of himself. Jason is handing out bright orange flyers. Both are figuring out how to get their work in front of people. In Episode 12 of Built In Real Time, Jesse shares his plans to turn RESPTAC educational articles into short videos using an AI avatar, and why being honest about the technology matters. Jason catches up on the painting business, from new shirts and business cards to passing out flyers and reconnecting with a contractor who might send work his way. The conversation moves into affiliate links, building relationships, and the values behind the businesses. Jason shares the personal code he has written down, and the two work through what integrity means when the easy choice and the right choice pull in different directions. They also talk about identity beyond a job title, being useful to others, the example they set for their kids, and preparing for a Lost Coast backpacking trip that gives them something to look forward to outside of work. The challenge this week: write down what matters to you, pick a direction, and take a step you can follow through on. Find the show: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/ Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Built In Real Time 00:15 Getting back to building content 01:36 Building an AI avatar and keeping it honest 10:13 Affiliate links and the gear you already use 12:33 Orange flyers and finding painting customers 15:30 A handshake that could lead to the next job 19:58 Writing down your core values 25:04 Integrity when the decision gets difficult 30:00 Strength, service, and the legacy you leave 32:28 Identity beyond a job title 39:56 Preparing for the Lost Coast backpacking trip 45:58 Pick a direction and stay in the fight Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. If this one hit home, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to someone who's in the fight too. Got a story, a question, or a win to share? Email us at builtinrealtime.pod@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. Stay in the fight.

    AI Clones and Orange Flyers | Putting the Work Out There
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Built In Real Time is a podcast about getting better out loud. Jesse and Jason are two friends, two Marine vets, and two respiratory therapists who got tired of waiting for the right time to start, so we just started.We talk about the real stuff. Leadership, fear, faith, being a father, staying disciplined, and actually growing. Not from the top looking down, but from right in the middle of it, still figuring it out like everybody else. Jesse works the ER and ICU and builds on the side. Jason is out there starting his own painting business from the ground up. Same fight, different lanes, both of us building something real while the tape rolls.This is the new frontier. Walking into the unknown on purpose, getting uncomfortable, and becoming the men, fathers, and leaders we are supposed to be. No script. No filter. Just the work.Pull up a seat. Let's build.Find the show: https://www.builtinrealtime.com/Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@brtpodFollow: https://www.instagram.com/builtinrealtime/

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  • Creator
    Jason Perry & Jesse Vargas
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Built In Real Time
  • Show Website
    Built In Real Time

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