In a world hyper-connected by technology, we are experiencing a massive loneliness epidemic and wandering through business "connection deserts". Today, we're joined by Paul Jones, founder of Bridgio, who transitioned from guiding whitewater rafts in Jackson Hole to architecting B2B communities. Paul reveals how to capture the electric "bus ride back" energy of shared adventures and apply it to professional networking. We explore why traditional virtual happy hours fail, how shared niche inter...

Building Go-to-Market Communities People Actually Want to Join w/ Paul Jones (Part 2) - Ep. 10

Everyone sees the most visible part of a founder’s journey: the outcome. But the truth is that few understand the mindset, pressure, and discipline behind it.This podcast explores the deeper system behind business and life. The beliefs, habits, and decisions that shape growth long before the numbers appear.Through thoughtful conversations, Jarome McKenzie sits down with founders, operators, and thinkers who have built meaningful things. Together they explore the moments that shaped them, the pressure that forged their discipline, and the mindset behind their success.Jarome approaches each episode as both a builder and a student. He learns alongside the audience while weaving each guest’s insights into the frameworks he uses with founders and leaders.The result is an honest exploration of business, leadership, and intentional living. A look at how great builders think, make decisions, and design lives that matter.