Episode #83 - Conor Bollinger, Founder of Onyerleft and Professional Triathlete

Conor Bollinger, a triathlete and business professional, discusses his journey in the triathlon industry and the importance of balancing work, family, and hobbies. He shares funny sales stories and highlights the role of humor in his life. Conor also talks about his upbringing in a competitive sports environment and how it shaped his perspective on sports and life. He emphasizes the value of camaraderie, brotherhood, and having fun in sports. Conor also discusses his transition to focusing on triathlon and the creation of his Instagram account, On Your Left, where he shares comedic content related to the triathlon world. In this conversation, Conor Bollinger discusses his journey in the triathlon industry and the challenges of building a brand in a niche sport. He talks about how he started the Instagram account 'On Your Left' and how it grew into a successful brand with merchandise and a professional team. Conor also shares his thoughts on the value of pro athletes in the sport and the need for a media company to promote and support them. He emphasizes the importance of not taking oneself too seriously and having a perspective shift to prioritize what truly matters in life.

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Onyerleft Merch: https://onyerleft.store/
Onyerleft IG:   / onyerleft.triathlon  
Conor’s IG:   / conorbollinger  

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:00 Connor's Background and Family
07:16 Funny Sales Stories and the Importance of Sales
13:38 Humor in Triathlon and Content Creation
32:34 Bringing Awareness and Humor to Triathlon
35:45 From Instagram Account to Merchandising Business
39:26 The Challenges of the Triathlon Industry
43:14 The Value of Pro Athletes in Triathlon
54:30 The Need for a Media Company in Triathlon
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