1185: SPEED of execution, results, and profitability through PARTNERSHIPS, AI, and strategy w/ Jason Vazquez

Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jason Vazquez—an ex-Deloitte M&A strategist turned serial entrepreneur and startup ecosystem builder. Jason’s ability to go from ideation to profitability in record time isn’t just impressive—it’s a masterclass in execution. He shares how he launched a luxury men’s skincare brand, co-founded a full-service marketing agency, and is now scaling Founders Feed, a game-changing community platform for startups and investors in New York City. This episode is jam-packed with lessons on speed, partnerships, and building value-first businesses without waiting for permission.

💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business

• 🚀 Why speed of execution is a competitive superpower—and how to build fast without burning out
• 🤝 How to build powerful partnerships by aligning with others' incentives
• 💡 The secret to launching brands quickly: solve a real problem and provide immediate value
• 🏗️ Why most founders overcomplicate their business—and what really moves the needle
• 🌱 How entrepreneurship mirrors personal growth (and how to turn self-discovery into success)
• 🌍 How to scale community impact by creating platforms instead of competing
• 🤖 How Jason uses AI to work at the speed of a 100-person team

📝 About the Guest
Jason Vazquez is an entrepreneur and business strategist who has launched and scaled multiple ventures in a single year. With a background in M&A at Deloitte, he led multi-billion-dollar deals before transitioning into startups—founding a luxury men’s skincare brand and co-founding 1OneCreatives, a profitable marketing agency. He also launched Founders Feed, a networking hub for NYC founders and investors. Jason specializes in turning ideas into scalable businesses, leveraging partnerships, monetization strategies, and operational efficiency to drive smart, rapid growth.

🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Entrepreneurship isn’t something you force—it’s a natural next step in personal growth. If it’s driven by genuine curiosity and self-discovery, you can’t lose."

Key Takeaways from Jason’s Advice:
✔️ Start by exploring who you are in different situations—business will follow
✔️ Don’t build a business to escape something—build it to create something
✔️ The most sustainable ventures come from wonder, not fear

📢 Memorable Quotes

• “Don’t wait for permission. If what you’re doing creates value, go for it.” – Jason Vazquez
• “Your strengths will take you far—but your personal challenges will stop you dead in your tracks.” – Jason Vazquez
• “Business is just helping people as fast as you can. Everything else is noise.” – Jason Vazquez

💡 Actionable Takeaways

• ✅ Want traction fast? Focus on solving a real problem with a real person near you
• ✅ Use AI (like your own RAG-based GPT model) to strategize, analyze, and accelerate your workflow
• ✅ Instead of competing with others, align incentives and cross-pollinate value

🔗 Links & Resources

• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn
• Visit Fever’s Website
• Visit 1OneCreatives’ Website
• Visit Bold Reserve’s Website
• Follow 1OneCreatives on LinkedIn
• Follow Bold Reserve on LinkedIn