Building With Bruno is a real, unfiltered look at what it actually takes to build a business from the ground up.
Hosted by entrepreneur Jared Bruno, this podcast brings you conversations with founders, operators, and brand builders at every stage—from those just getting started to those who have scaled multi-million dollar companies and beyond.
No fluff. No theory. Just real stories, real lessons, and real strategies.
Each episode dives into:
• How businesses actually get started
• The mistakes, failures, and pivots along the way
• What it takes to grow, scale, and lead
• Marketing, branding, and sales that actually work
• The mindset required to keep going when things get hard
You’ll hear firsthand what’s working right now—not what sounded good in a book five years ago.
Whether you’re building your first business, trying to break through your next level, or just obsessed with entrepreneurship, this podcast is designed to give you practical insight you can actually use.
This isn’t about overnight success.
It’s about showing up, putting in the work, and building something real.
Because at the end of the day—
it’s built, not given.
Episode 4: Taking Risks, Building Businesses, and Betting on Yourself
In Episode 4 of Building With Bruno, I sit down with Ray Garcia, entrepreneur and owner of Lucky Tiger Game Rooms. We dive into his journey into business ownership, the lessons learned along the way, the risks that come with entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build and grow a successful operation.
Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking for motivation to take the next step, this conversation is packed with real-world insights, honest experiences, and practical advice from someone who's been in the trenches.
Topics include:
Starting and growing a business
The realities of entrepreneurship
Risk, reward, and decision-making
Leadership and managing people
Lessons learned from business ownership
What's next for Lucky Tiger
🎙️ Hosted by Jared Bruno — veteran, former law enforcement officer, business owner, and founder of Big T's Custom Apparel and Zero Hour USA.
#BuildingWithBruno #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #Leadership #LuckyTiger #Podcast #TexasBusiness #VeteranOwned #BusinessGrowth
23 Apr 2026
Episode 3: This Is Where Most People Quit
Most people talk about starting a business.
Oscar Lopez actually did it.
In this episode, I sit down with Oscar Lopez, a former law enforcement officer who didn’t just “make the leap”—he built it from the ground up.
He started with a hot dog cart… working events, figuring it out in real time.
Now he’s taking on his biggest move yet—remodeling a historic building in Cameron, Texas to open his own brick-and-mortar: 1864 Grill.
This is what building actually looks like:
– Starting before you feel ready
– Taking risks without guarantees
– Figuring it out as you go
If you’ve ever thought about starting something… or you’re already in the grind—this one’s for you.
👇 Follow the journey. New episodes weekly.
13 Apr 2026
Episode 2: He Built an AI Hunting App From a Deer Stand… | GameSTALKR
What started as an idea sitting in a deer stand is now becoming a powerful AI-driven tool for hunters.
In this episode of Building With Bruno, I sit down with Cody, founder of GameSTALKR, to talk about how he turned a real problem in the field into a tech solution designed to help hunters identify deer, track movement, and make smarter decisions—especially on shared land.
We dive into the moment the idea clicked, the process of building an app from scratch, and how AI is starting to change the way people approach hunting and land management.
This episode is about more than hunting—it’s about solving real problems, taking action, and building something from nothing.
If you’re into entrepreneurship, tech, or the outdoors, you’ll get a lot out of this one.
Follow Building With Bruno for more conversations with people building real businesses.
Keywords:
AI hunting app, deer hunting, whitetail hunting, hunting technology, startup story, entrepreneurship, business podcast, outdoor podcast, GameSTALKR
10 Apr 2026
Episode 1: Building a Real Estate Brokerage From Scratch | Jeff Mirabelle
What does it really take to build a business from the ground up?
In Episode 1 of Building With Bruno, I sit down with local realtor and founder of Orso Realty, Jeff Mirabelle, to talk about what it looks like to step out on your own and start building something real.
Jeff is in the early stages of launching his brokerage—currently growing his team, developing systems, and figuring it out in real time. This isn’t a “look how successful I am” conversation… this is about the messy middle.
We get into:
The decision to go out on his own
The reality of building a brokerage from scratch
Early challenges with growth, recruiting, and structure
What most people don’t see about entrepreneurship
Why betting on yourself is worth it
If you’re building a business—or thinking about it—this is the kind of conversation you don’t hear enough of.
No fluff. No highlight reel. Just real people building real things.
Follow along as I document my journey building Big T’s and Zero Hour, while learning from others doing the same.
👇 Connect with Jeff:
https://www.instagram.com/orsorealty/ (https://www.instagram.com/orsorealty/)
https://www.facebook.com/OrsoRealtyOfficial (https://www.facebook.com/OrsoRealtyOfficial)
https://www.orso-realty.com (https://www.orso-realty.com)
👇 Follow me:
https://linktr.ee/buildingwithbruno (https://linktr.ee/buildingwithbruno)
👇 Powered By:
Zero Hour - Patriotic Apparel
https://www.zerohourusa.com (https://www.zerohourusa.com)
Big T's Custom Apparel
https://www.gobigts.com (https://www.gobigts.com)
31 Mar 2026
Episode 0: Why I’m Starting This Podcast
This is where it starts.
In Episode 0, I break down who I am, how I got here, and why I’m launching the Building With Bruno podcast.
I’m not coming from a place of “I’ve made it.”
I’m in the middle of it.
I talk about:
Buying Big T’s and what that journey has really looked like
Where the business is today (~$600K) and the push toward $1M+
The challenges—sales, systems, and figuring things out in real time
Why I started Zero Hour and what it represents
And why I think there’s a gap in content around real, unfiltered business building
This podcast is about documenting the journey, having real conversations with other builders, and learning as we go.
If you’re building something—or thinking about it—this is for you.
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