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Brock Painter
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If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it.

  1. 4d ago

    #95 He Ran 1,000 Miles Around a Track (Here’s Why)

    Start here → Build your Category of 1: https://categoryof1.co/ Episode 95 | He Ran 1,000 Miles Around a Track (Here’s Why) Mason Wright went from a 285-pound football player to running 1,000 miles around a track, all while using his platform to support single parents. This conversation explores purpose, resilience, identity, and what happens when your goals become bigger than yourself. 🔗Follow Mason: https://www.instagram.com/buffrunner/ 🔗Learn more about The Single Parent Project: https://www.singleparentproject.org/ https://www.instagram.com/thesingleparentproject/ 🔗Connect with Brock: https://www.instagram.com/brockpainterofficial/ _______________________ About The CO1 Show: If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    53 min

  2. Jun 8

    #94 I Failed My Last Race: Coming Back Stronger (Race Announcement)

    Start here → Build your Category of 1: https://categoryof1.co/ Episode 94 | I Failed My Last Race: Coming Back Stronger (Race Announcement) After getting pulled from a race and facing a panic attack, Brock shares what actually happened—and what it taught him about pressure, identity, and growth. This is a raw look at what it means to expand your capacity and face moments where you feel like you’re failing. Watch now to see what Brock is working towards next! 👀 🔗Connect with Brock: https://www.instagram.com/brockpainterofficial/ _______________________ About The CO1 Show: If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    22 min

  3. May 21

    #93 From Self-Improvement to Self-Healing (What Actually Works)

    Start here → Build your Category of 1: https://categoryof1.co/ Episode 93 | From Self-Improvement to Self-Healing (What Actually Works) Ben Checketts shares what it really takes to build a meaningful brand and life—from trusting your instincts and embracing steady progress, to redefining balance and learning to become more of who you already are. 🔗Connect with Brock: https://www.instagram.com/brockpainterofficial/ 🔗Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben.checketts/ 🔗Explore Rhone: https://www.rhone.com/ _______________________ About The CO1 Show: If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    46 min

  4. May 7

    #92 How to Make the Moments You Dream About Become Real

    Start here → Build your Category of 1: https://categoryof1.co/ Mitch Matthews shares how self-talk, obsession, and preparation create life-defining moments—and how to rebuild your identity when everything changes. This episode dives into confidence, resilience, and why your “excuse card” might be the very thing holding you back. 🔗Visit Flow Haus: https://www.flowhaus.us/ 🔗Connect with Brock: https://www.instagram.com/brockpainterofficial/ 🔗Follow Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/mitchmathews10/ _______________________ About The CO1 Show: If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    57 min

  5. Apr 23

    #91 From Busy to Focused: What Actually Scales a Business

    Start here → Build your Category of 1: https://categoryof1.co/ If you’re working hard but still feel stuck, this episode explains why. Brock Painter and Blake Erickson break down how bigger goals actually create more clarity, why most entrepreneurs stay trapped in their past results, and how focus—not effort—is what truly scales a business. This is a conversation about eliminating distractions, thinking differently, and building a future that actually pulls you forward. 🔗 Learn how to scale your business: https://scaling.com/ 🔗 Get the book - The Science of Scaling: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/719766/the-science-of-scaling-by-dr-benjamin-hardy-and-blake-erickson/ 🔗 Connect with Brock: https://www.instagram.com/brockpainterofficial/ 🔗 Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/theblakeerickson/ _______________________ About The CO1 Show: If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    39 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    #90: Kodiak 100 “I’ll Pass Out Before I Die” (What Happened Next)

    Brock goes fully unfiltered about his Kodiak 100—why his race ended at mile 30, how fear disguised as “hard work” led to overexertion, and the lesson that “the body expresses what the mind suppresses.” This isn’t about miles; it’s about who you come home as. Raw takeaways on faith vs. fear, training with intention, and turning a DNF into depth.  What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    54 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    #89: Jesse Itzler's Runningman Festival: Where 1,500 People Party and Push Limits

    Brock and Cam share their wild experience at Jesse Itzler's Runningmanan Festival—1,500 people in a Georgia field for the ultimate blend of party and performance. From getting blood drawn on a Ferris wheel to pickle eating contests, 2,000 sq foot sauna village, and running marathons on uneven grass in 90°F heat, this wasn't your typical race. Plus insights from MTV's Buried Life creator on making the impossible possible, Nike's mental performance coach on training your mind like a puppy, and why connection is the #1 factor for both longevity and better sleep. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    39 min

  8. 08/20/2025

    #88: How Being in the Right Room Can Transform Your Life

    Your environment shapes your reality—whether you know it or not. In this episode, we dive into the power of community, exposure, and high-performance circles in unlocking your true potential. Discover how surrounding yourself with the right people accelerates growth, raises standards, and transforms what you thought was possible. What's on your mind? Make it our next episode!

    22 min
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If you're done competing, done shrinking to fit a mold, and ready to stop letting someone else set the bar for your life, keep listening. Most people spend their whole life trying to be better than someone.  A Category of 1 spends their life becoming more of themselves. Your story. Your experiences. Your edge. We interview high performers and entrepreneurs who have done just that. Their stories and how they did it.

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  • Creator
    Brock Painter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The CO1 Show
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