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.

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    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

  2. Sep 7

    Make Room to Build | AI, Business, and Finding Balance

    Four years of paperwork, finally organized in an hour. But what do you do with the time you get back? In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about using AI to take work off their plates and making sure the work they take on actually moves them forward. Jason shares how he used Codex to organize homeschool records and build a painting estimator, then breaks down the next steps for his painting business: systems, marketing, hiring, and earning customer trust. Jesse catches up on school, his Respiratory Tactician app, and the prototype he has been putting off because the next step feels intimidating. They also get into training as a mental reset, the courage to knock on doors, encouraging their kids to build something of their own, and staying present with the people around them when a project consumes their attention. Better tools can save time. Building a life still takes intention. 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 time back with AI 13:37 School, the app, and an intimidating prototype 15:32 Training as a mental reset 21:32 Building the painting business 29:11 Door knocking and earning customer trust 34:12 Encouraging the next generation to build 42:13 Paying attention to kids and online safety 45:08 Finding balance and being present 47:20 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.

    Make Room to Build | AI, Business, and Finding Balance

  3. Sep 1

    Worthy of the Name | Standards, Health, and Building the Work

    In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about the boring middle of building: the days that do not feel exciting, but still move the work forward. Jason breaks down getting his first licensed painting job lined up and using it as a real test run for estimates, systems, customer communication, and doing work worthy of the name on the business. Jesse talks through school, training, supplements, protein, and getting his body back under him while still balancing work, family, and building. They get into standards, personal core values, taking care of the machine, picking up the small responsibilities nobody sees, and why discipline has to show up in your work, health, family, and decisions. Built In Real Time. Building the vision, taking the hits, and documenting the climb. Intro/Outro music by Ryder X. Find him on Spotify. 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.

    Worthy of the Name | Standards, Health, and Building the Work

  4. Aug 24

    All the Hats | Getting Licensed and Building a Real Business

    Jason finally got the painting license, and that opens up the next phase: advertising, hiring, building backlog, and turning trade skill into a real business. In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk through the difference between owning your own job and building a company. They cover the contractor license process, choosing a business structure, paperwork and bonds, the pressure of hiring, payroll responsibility, marketing, and why a business emergency fund matters before you start bringing people on. They also get into listener feedback, explaining the process more clearly, and the health side of staying in the game: workouts, recovery, mobility, longevity, and using AI as a tool to keep goals in front of you. The takeaway: pick one thing you need to improve, start moving in any direction, and keep building in real time. 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.

    All the Hats | Getting Licensed and Building a Real Business

  5. Aug 17

    Do Hard Things | Discipline, Ownership, and Self-Reliance

    In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about flipping the switch after a funk, taking ownership, and getting back to doing hard things. They get into California licensing delays, NBRC frustrations, critical thinking at work, Ebola training, RESPTAC updates, building for new grads, workouts, Muay Thai, self-reliance, hunting, Red Dawn, and why discipline has to be rebuilt one decision at a time. The theme: stop waiting on broken systems, take responsibility for what you can control, and keep moving. 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.

    Do Hard Things | Discipline, Ownership, and Self-Reliance

  6. Aug 11

    Pick One Thing | AI, Business, and Discipline

    In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about AI moving from novelty into real work: app updates, workplace automation, government contract prospecting, LLC setup, and the paperwork that comes with trying to build something real. They get into the practical side of using AI as an assistant, from researching opportunities to helping with business setup, prompting, and prototype work. They also talk about the CRIT framework, why better context creates better output, and why AI only works when you can clearly explain the problem. The conversation turns honest around burnout, low energy, slipping workouts, bad sleep, and the small backslides that happen when discipline starts getting replaced by excuses. The call to action is simple: pick one thing you know you need to do today and attack it. Make the phone call. Get the workout in. Drink the water. Take the next step. 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.

    Pick One Thing | AI, Business, and Discipline

  7. Aug 3

    Sharpen the Blade | AI Income, Downtime, and Staying Ready

    In this episode of Built In Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about seeing the first real online revenue come in, building a Shopify storefront with AI, and using Codex/Claude to tighten systems, emails, product uploads, and the details that make a store work. They get into the pressure of customer expectations, operator mode bringing in another income stream, waiting on state paperwork, and how to keep momentum when the main path is stuck. They also talk about Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, confidence, composure, family fishing trips, teaching kids to push through frustration, and using AI for side quests like recreating a World War II family story. The theme is simple: when you hit downtime, do not sit still. Sharpen the blade. Improve your sleep, training, systems, skills, and mindset so you are ready when the next door opens. 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.

    Sharpen the Blade | AI Income, Downtime, and Staying Ready

  8. Jul 27

    Do It Anyway | Building Systems, Culture, and Legacy

    Jason and Jesse talk about what happens when you stop waiting for perfect and start building anyway. Jesse shares updates on the RespTac app, operator mode, the merch storefront, a new respiratory hub, and using AI to turn a hospital staffing process from nearly an hour into seconds. Jason breaks down his plan for rebuilding his construction business the right way this time. Slower growth, better clients, clear SOPs, intentional training, and a culture built around discipline, trust, quality, and something bigger than profit. They also get into fear of failure, mental overload, wasted time, chasing dopamine, surrounding yourself with the right people, and using what you have learned to build something that lasts beyond you. No fake guru talk. Just progress, problems, and lessons in real time. 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.

    Do It Anyway | Building Systems, Culture, and Legacy

  9. Jul 20

    It’s a Race | AI, Urgency, and Staying Ahead

    In this episode of Built in Real Time, Jason and Jesse talk about urgency, competition, and why AI is changing the timeline for everyone building something. They get into the pressure of having an idea and knowing other people are probably working on the same thing, using AI as a force multiplier, helping older generations keep building instead of quitting, and staying disciplined while projects are still messy and unfinished. They also talk through RESPTAC updates, operator mode, patent work, building systems, side missions, and the need to keep moving before the window closes. 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.

    It’s a Race | AI, Urgency, and Staying Ahead

  10. Jul 11

    Build Before You’re Ready | Self-Doubt, 75 Hard, and Taking the Shot

    In Episode 3, Jason and Jesse get honest about the discomfort of putting their work into the world—the negative self-talk, the fear that nobody is listening, and the temptation to quit before momentum has a chance to build. They revisit 75 Hard, balancing discipline with 12-hour hospital shifts, parenting, sleep, and real-life responsibilities. Jason shares his progress toward launching BRT Painting, while Jesse talks about growing RESPTAC, building with AI, and wondering whether he’s moving fast enough. The conversation ultimately comes back to perfectionism, resistance, and a simple lesson: build before you feel ready. Put it out, learn from reality, and fix the problems as you go. 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.

    Build Before You’re Ready | Self-Doubt, 75 Hard, and Taking the Shot

  11. Jul 6

    Do It Anyway | Discipline, Competition, and 75 Hard

    In this episode, Jason and Jesse get into the mindset of doing the hard thing anyway. They talk about competition showing up early through youth sports, learning to push through heat, discomfort, doubt, and self-defeat, and why mindset matters long before adulthood. The conversation shifts into discipline, personal standards, and how small daily choices either sharpen you or soften you. They also break down 75 Hard and Live Hard, what the program actually builds, why inconvenience is part of the point, and how discipline starts bleeding into everything else like work, fitness, parenting, business, and self-respect. This one is about not waiting until conditions are perfect. If it matters, do it anyway.  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.

    Do It Anyway | Discipline, Competition, and 75 Hard

  12. Jun 30

    Why We're Here

    There's gotta be more to this than getting up, punching the clock, barely making it, and watching the rest go to taxes. That's why we're here. This is episode one. We introduce ourselves, lay out the mission, and get into why we're doing this in the first place. A little about us. We're both Marine vets and respiratory therapists with about 14 years in. Jesse did two combat tours in Ramadi, came home, washed dishes during the 2008 crash, and worked his way into respiratory therapy. Now he's building Respiratory Tactician, a bedside app for clinicians that he taught himself to make. Jason did his tours, ran his dad's painting company, and is standing up his own painting business from the ground up. This show is for the people who want more than the daily grind. The ones putting in work in silence, fighting doubt and setbacks, betting on themselves when nobody else will. We're not at the top of the ladder. We're in the trenches with you, documenting the climb in real time. What we get into: Our story, the Marine Corps, and how we both landed in respiratory therapy The BRT mission and who this show is really for Jason on starting a painting business: licensing, tools, and what it actually costs to begin Jesse on building the Respiratory Tactician app from zero coding experience Why most people quit when it gets hard, and how to keep going Figure out your vision and bet on yourself 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.

    Why We're Here
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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.

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  • Creator
    Jason Perry & Jesse Vargas
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Built In Real Time
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