Building The Blueprint Podcast
by Nick Batchelder
Thoughtful Conversations, Relatable Curiosity. We live in a world where publicized curiosity is left to industry professionals, millionaires, and highly followed public figures. Their perspectives and content are great, but I want to put a more fun and relatable spin on it. I create and share content everyday of myself and guests diving into fun and important life topics - talking about everything from confidence and professional development to the best flavor of Gatorade. If you're looking to grow and laugh, this is the show for you.New Episodes Out Every Thursday!
Episodes
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3 Tips To Help Your Crush Your Internship | Ep: 36 Building The Blueprint with Nick Batchelder
Today, Nick sits down to discuss the strategies that helped him get a full-time return offer after his 2025 summer internship at one of the largest global financial institutions. On this week’s episode, Nick discusses… Networking with a purpose Being the class TA Allocating your time wisely WATCH...
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The mindset shifts that separate good founders from great ones | Ep: 35 Building The Blueprint with Jake Weatherly
Today, Nick sits down with a truly successful entrepreneur and great guy. Jake Weatherly is the co-founder & previous CEO of SheerID - a company earning $65M in ARR, with 190 Employees, and having raised $100M from investors. On this week’s episode, Jake & Nick discuss… Passion vs.…
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Confidence Theory: Where It Comes From & How To Get It | Ep: 34 Building The Blueprint with Nick Batchelder
Today Nick dives into a new confidence theory he has been working on. Answering questions like; "what separates confident people from unconfident people?" This theory is a hybrid of Nick's original thoughts and concepts taken from the book Confident By Choice by Juan Bendaña, check out his book…
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5 Start-Up Lessons I Learned The Hard Way | Ep: 33 Building The Blueprint with Nick Batchelder
Today Nick dives into 5 lessons he's learned from his experience starting 2 businesses - a Coaching Program and Social Media App. These lessons are particularly aimed at entrepreneurs under the age of 25 looking to start their first businesses. On this week’s episode, Nick discusses... How we're...
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Everything you see was once a thought. Guard yours accordingly | Ep: 32 Building The Blueprint with John Merkus
Today Nick sits down with transformation specialist, speaker, and comedian John Merkus for a fast, funny, and practical conversation on how “everything begins with a thought.” From balancing reflection with action to handling overwhelm, rejection, and self-talk, John shares real tools you can use...
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How To Make What People Want | Ep: 31 Building The Blueprint with Nick Batchelder
Today Nick dives into pt. 1 of a 15-minute summary on a great pair of books written by NYT best selling author Jake Knapp. These books have rocked the business world, and offer key insight into how to make things people actually want. Tune in as Nick summaries the key teachings of the first book,...
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Posting Online: Handling Judgment, Consistency, and Building a Real Brand | Ep: 30 Building The Blueprint with Sadie Mordan
Nicks guest today is a fellow college student putting herself out there. She works hard to build a personal brand, do what she loves, and conquer the fear that comes with putting yourself online at such a young age. Beyond her status as a public relations & digital humanities student at the...
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Confidence Used To Come From Mastery; Now It Comes From Adaptability | Ep: 29 Building The Blueprint with Freeman Michaels
Nicks guest today is a transformational leadership coach, trainer, author, and speaker. He specializes in helping people unlock their authentic potential and develop genuine leadership presence. Freeman works with leaders across retail, government, finance, healthcare, hospitality, and education…
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I Have Not Met Any Successful Entrepreneurs Who Weren't... | Ep: 28 Building The Blueprint with Andrew Valencia
Nicks guest today is the co-founder of Qpoint, a successful start-up helping people gain complete visibility and control over there external services and data flows. Andrew has experience raising capital, investing, and networking like a motherfucker. His knowledge and experience in the world of...
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Drummer of The Rising Rock Band Verb8im | Ep: 27 Building The Blueprint with Tripp Repp
Nicks guest today has is one of the founding members of the rising rock/energy band Verb8im! Although just a college student in his everyday life, Tripp is pushing the limits has a musician and leader. He plays drums for Verb8tim, served as a Fraternity President, and is entering his senior year…
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Everyone Needs A Hobby Outside Work | Ep: 26 Building The Blueprint with Ashley Wagner
Nicks guest today has 15 + years of diverse experience in higher education, student development, and non profit programming. And is the current Senior Program Manager at the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, the largest provider of financial assistance to families of kids with cancer in the US. On...
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This Is What Makes A Great Storyteller | Ep: 25 Building The Blueprint with Casey Cornellius
Nicks guest today is the Founder and President of ForCollegeForLife, an organization loaded with dozens of professional speakers that help organizations all over the country be at their best. Casey himself has been a leading national voice on the topics of healthy masculinity and personal...
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My "Welcome To The Marines Moment" | Ep: 24 Building The Blueprint with Christian Tinoco Lopez
Nicks guest today is a former Marine who served his time as a Logistics Manager stationed in Okinawa Japan. In addition he recently earned his Master's in Accounting, has held many internships in the field of accounting, and is an incoming Investment Banker at Clearsight Advisors. On this week's...
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Internships & Pregames | Ep: 23 Building The Blueprint with Cameron Parnell, Kaden Meeker, and Luke Lennox
Nicks guests today are three of his best friends at the University of Oregon. They range in interests, personalities, and upbringings. Buckle in, because todays episode is a rambunctious one! On this week's episode, Cam, Kaden, Luke & Nick discuss... - Applying For Summer Internships - What…
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Super Fans Are The Best Marketing | Ep 1: 15-Min Summaries with Nick Batchelder
15-Min Summaries is a series where Nick summarizes his favorite self-help/business books, and today he's breaking down This Is Marketing by Seth Godin. Seth Godin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and marketing thought leader known for books like Purple Cow, Linchpin, and The Dip, which...
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How To Find The Career For You & Whether or Not Aliens Are Real | Ep: 22 Building The Blueprint with Lily Wong
Nicks guest today has a huge future ahead of her - particularly in the world of advertising. At just 22 years old she has already taken on multiple director and leadership roles in the profession, and is set to begin working at Sony Music this summer! On this week's episode, Lily & Nick…
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I Hit His Car, Then Did His Podcast | Ep: 21 Building The Blueprint with Alex Gray
My guest today is a rising leader and advertising professional. He's held roles as the President of Beta Theta Pi, Account Manager for the Allen Hall Advertising Team, Men's Resource Center Program Assistant, and Directors Assistant at GMS Media and Advertising. On this week's episode, Alex &…
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Don't Wait Around For Someone Else To Be Ready | Ep: 20 Building The Blueprint with Anabella Megard
My guest today has a very undervalued skillset in todays day in-age, balance! She is very smart, in phenomenal shape, builds strong relationships with others, and has fun while doing so. On this week's episode, Anabella & Nick discuss... - Knowing When You're Ready For A Relationship - Common…
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High School vs. College Me | Ep: 19 Building The Blueprint with Kaden Meeker
Listen in this week as Nick dives into the upbringing of guest Kaden Meeker. Kaden is the VP of Engagement on Oregon's Inter-fraternity Council, works at the Eugene Defy Gravity, and recently started a relationship with previous podcast guest Mia Ragland. On this week's episode, Kaden & Nick...
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I Know I'll Always Have Myself | Ep: 18 Building The Blueprint with Mia Ragland
Nick's guest today is one of the most important leaders on campus. She currently serves as the president of all sorority life here at the University of Oregon, a community of over +1500 woman. She is an advertising major, and a Women’s, Gender and Sexuality’s Studies Minor. Previously she was the...
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The Majority of Men Overanalyze Flirting | Ep: 17 Building The Blueprint with Krissy Desmond
Nick’s guest today is one of the coolest librarians you’ll ever meet. She's a junior here at the University of Oregon studying English and getting a political science minor. She's extremely lively, fun, witty, and has known Nick for two and a half years now. On this week's episode, Krissy & Nick...
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Authenticity Conveys That You're Confident | Ep: 16 Building The Blueprint with Jack Helsel
Nick's guest today may be the future President of the United States! Jack is the President of Nick's Fraternity here at the University of Oregon, Member of the UO College Democrats, an Extroverted and Charismatic Individual, and an Avid Lover of History. On this week's episode, Jack & Nick...
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Life After You Left For College | Ep: 15 Building The Blueprint with Jake Batchelder
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes special guest Jake Batchelder - 16 Year-Old High School Junior, Varsity Football Player, Aspiring SEC Football Head Coach, and Nick's Younger Brother! On this week's episode, Jake & Nick discuss... - What Is Was Like For Jake When Nick Left...
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Stop Thinking About Yourself | Ep 14: Building The Blueprint with Drew Manley
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Drew Manley - Previous Project Manager at the Oregon Consulting Group, Director of Consulting at the Oregon Blockchain Group, Technical Analyst at the Oregon Quant Group, Business Management Intern at Despark, and Career Peer Educator...
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If That's How You Identify, That's How You'll Act | Ep 13: Building The Blueprint with Aidan Machesky
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Aidan Machesky - VP of Risk on the Inter Fraternity Council, Water Park Manager, Psychology Undergraduate, and Future Teacher & Superintendent. On this week's episode, Aidan & Nick discuss... - The importance of identify and self-talk…
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Why 3.7 Is The Perfect GPA | Ep 12: Building The Blueprint with Ben Gilmour
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Ben Gilmour - The Oregon Consulting Group VP of Client Relations, UO Career Peer Advisor, Undergraduate Case Competitor, and Incoming Consulting Intern at EY! On this week's episode, Ben & Nick discuss... - Why Ben is so busy, and how...
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Improv Can Make You More Personable | Ep 11: Building The Blueprint with Ava Propstra
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Ava Propstra - VP of Recruitment on Oregon's Panhellenic Council, Previous Student Ambassador/University Tour Guide, and Retired Competitive Improver! On this week's episode, Ava & Nick discuss... - How improv shaped her fun and...
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What Most Get Wrong About D1 Football Players | Ep: 10 Building The Blueprint with Brayden Ganir
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Brayden Ganir - Equipment Manager for the University of Oregon Football Team, Sports Business Student, and Hawaiian Native. On this week's episode, Brayden & Nick discuss... - What it's like working for a top 5 collegiate football...
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3 Keys To Getting Someone To Like You | Ep 9: Building The Blueprint with KJ Horsley
On this week's episode, Nick welcomes guest KJ Horsley - Previous President of all Fraternity Life at the University of Oregon and Strategic Consultant at the Oregon Consulting Group. On this week's episode, KJ & Nick discuss... - The intricate dynamics of leading your peers - How people can…
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Hard Work Beats Talent | Ep 8: Building The Blueprint with Bryce Mayer
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Bryce Mayer - Senior Equity Analyst at the Oregon Investment Group, Business Honors Student, Previous Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley, and Incoming Investment Banking Intern. On this week's episode, Bryce & Nick discuss...…
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Rejection Is Redirection | Ep 7: Building The Blueprint with Emma Roensch
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Emma Roensch - A Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology Student, Previous President of all Sorority Life at the University of Oregon, and one of the most Extroverted and Friendly people I know. On this week's episode, Emma & Nick...
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The Power of Practical Delusion | Ep 6: Building The Blueprint with Grace Anderson
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Grace Anderson - Collegiate Senior studying Advertising and Sports Business, VP of Membership of Tri-Delta Sorority, and one of the most Optimistic Individuals I know. On this week's episode, Grace & Nick discuss... - How difficult it...
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Stories & Advice From A Young Entrepreneur | Ep 5: Building The Blueprint with Mason Ferre
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Mason Ferre - President of the Oregon Consulting Group, Founder of 4+ Businesses, and July AI Intern. On this week's episode, Nick & Mason discuss... - Our entrepreneurial experiences - Lessons from leadership - The importance and…
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How To Eat Healthier In College | Ep 4: Building The Blueprint with Lexi Miller
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes special guest Lexi Miller - University of Oregon Senior, VP of Engagement at the Oregon Consulting Group, Founder of LexBehavior, and Anthropologie Intern. On this week's episode, Nick & Lexi discuss... - How to eat healthier in college -...
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Greek Life Explained | Ep 3: Building The Blueprint with Cameron Parnell
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes special guest Cameron Parnell - Social Chair of Beta Theta Pi, Human Physiology Major, and one of the most Emotionally Intelligent college students Nick knows. On this weeks episode, Nick & Cam discuss... - Common misconceptions of Greek…
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Common College Challenges | Ep 2: Building The Blueprint with Del Lori
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Del Lori - Junior at Loyola Marymount University, International Relations Major, and We-Empower Inc Intern. On this weeks episode, Nick & Del discuss... - Common college challenges such as homesickness - Finding your career path…
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Tips For Developing Confidence & Charisma | Ep 1: Building The Blueprint with Xander Von Esmarch
On this episode of Building The Blueprint, Nick welcomes guest Xander Von Esmarch - Third Year Music Student, Podcast Editor, and one of the most Charismatic and Thoughtful individuals Nick knows. On this weeks episode, Xander & Nick discuss... - How they're finding their career paths…
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About this show
Thoughtful Conversations, Relatable Curiosity. We live in a world where publicized curiosity is left to industry professionals, millionaires, and highly followed public figures. Their perspectives and content are great, but I want to put a more fun and relatable spin on it. I create and share content everyday of myself and guests diving into fun and important life topics - talking about everything from confidence and professional development to the best flavor of Gatorade. If you're looking to grow and laugh, this is the show for you.New Episodes Out Every Thursday!
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