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Have you ever held your breath while updating a WordPress site, praying it doesn't crash? This video is for anyone who is tired of wordPress plugins breaking your website? Webflow expert Uros Mikic explains why the constant fear of broken updates and security holes from WordPress plugins is a sign you need a new platform. Learn about Webflow, the all-in-one solution that eliminates the biggest headaches of WordPress. Check out the company: https:/flow.ninjaBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The Nightmare of WordPress Plugins02:40 - Why Webflow is the New WordPress08:16 - The Painful Truth About Migrating to Webflow11:25 - How Webflow Frees Your Marketing Team from Developers15:25 - How to Learn Webflow for Free (Webflow University)18:12 - The "No-Code" Myth: What You Actually Need to Know23:12 - Webflow's #1 Challenge: GDPR Compliance29:34 - The Real Cost of a Professional Webflow Site32:22 - Why You Shouldn't Hire Webflow Devs on Upwork36:15 - A CEO's Guide to Investing in Your Team42:42 - The Debate: Remote vs. In-Office Culture52:23 - The Sign It's Time to Hire an Operations Manager📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The digital world is facing a security crisis, and the clock is ticking. This interview with cybersecurity expert Dr. Eduardo Rocha explains Why All Encryption Will Be Obsolete Within 10 Years. Learn how the rise of quantum computing threatens to break every password, secure message, and financial transaction we rely on . This is a critical look at the biggest threat to our digital lives and the race to build a quantum-resistant future. Check out the company: https://globaldots.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The Coming Security Apocalypse00:56 - A Day in the Life of a Security Analyst02:51 - Understanding Today's Common Cyber Attacks05:55 - What is a "Zero-Day" Exploit? (like Log4j)06:43 - The Future is Passwordless: Biometrics & Identity08:00 - Can Your Fingerprint Be Stolen?11:36 - Is Blockchain the Future of Digital Identity?14:58 - How Spyware Like "Pegasus" Steals Your Data15:36 - The Endless "Cat and Mouse Game" of Cybersecurity17:01 - The Existential Threat of Quantum Computing18:09 - How Long Until Quantum Breaks Everything?19:30 - An Expert's 70-80% Confidence We'll Be Ready25:51 - Using AI for Both Hacking and Defense28:19 - Final Warning: Nothing You Say Online is Safe Forever32:22 - Is It Possible to Be Optimistic?📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could your team's desire to be "nice" be its biggest weakness? This interview explains How a 'Nice' Company Culture Leads to Bad Products. Design agency CEO Dennis Lenard breaks down how the fear of upsetting people creates groupthink, stifles critical feedback, and results in failure. Learn the secrets to building a company culture that values honesty over harmony and avoids this deadly trap. Check out the company: https://interface-design.co.ukBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - When Being "Nice" Becomes a Weakness02:18 - A Design CEO's Perspective on Innovation04:19 - Why Innovating is So Unbelievably Hard05:37 - What is Groupthink? (And Why It Happens)08:02 - The #1 Cause of Groupthink: The Desire Not to Upset People15:16 - The Danger of Compromise and "Good Enough"22:19 - How to Build a Culture That Encourages Brutal Honesty32:13 - Are You "Optimizing a Thing That Shouldn't Exist?"42:04 - The Radical Culture Where "Your Feelings Are Your Problem"44:00 - Why the Right Thing to Do Often Feels Bad📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of the wildest founder stories you will ever hear. It’s the story of How We Faked a Factory to Win a $1.2 Billion Government Contract. With just four days until a government inspection, Omri Shafran had no factory, just a 5,000 sq ft office. From renting a tent and hiring workers off Facebook to pitching his dream in an empty Sam's Club, this is the ultimate story of audacity and landing a massive government contract that launched a $150M business. Check out the company: https://texaslogisticservices.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode 100: The Craziest Founder Story Ever Told01:58 - From Israeli Navy SEAL to Serial Entrepreneur03:49 - Spotting the Pandemic Opportunity in Dec 201906:09 - The Path to a $1.2 Billion Government Contract12:03 - "We Have 4 Days to Build a Factory We Don't Have"16:01 - Pitching Our Dream in an Empty Sam's Club18:26 - From "Faking It" to Building a REAL Factory in 90 Days22:06 - The Pivot to "Meta Health": A Vision for the Future25:06 - The "Nespresso Model" for Hospital Technology29:16 - We Don't Care About Gloves, We Care About Data30:50 - Smart Toilets & AI Thermometers: The Future is Now33:37 - Why I Love Building a Business in Texas37:45 - Our Mission to Hire Refugees & Veterans📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you scale from a single startup to a portfolio of companies? This interview is a masterclass in How to Build and Manage a 15-Company Business Empire. Founder Irakli Litanishvili shares his unique strategy for empowering leaders with equity, his ruthless 3-year rule for shutting down unprofitable ventures, and the management system he uses to oversee his entire business empire. Check out the company: https://mirai.flightsBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The Mindset of a Portfolio Founder03:43 - From Charter Broker to Aviation Mogul07:17 - How "Ferry Flights" Can Make Private Jets Affordable10:44 - Selling an Experience, Not Just a Flight14:17 - My View: Private Jets Should Be Transportation, Not Luxury17:31 - How I Manage My 15-Company Business Empire20:57 - My 3-Year Rule for Shutting Down Unprofitable Ventures24:20 - Building an "Uber for Private Jets"27:59 - The Future: Sharing, Not Owning, a Private Jet31:23 - Are Electric Airplanes Ready for Takeoff?34:59 - Clean Energy's Inconvenient Truth38:23 - A Final Word for Entrepreneurs📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many men want to support their female and marginalized colleagues but are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This interview with Ray Arata is A Man's Guide to Being an Effective Ally at Work. With over 15,000 hours of experience in men's work, Ray provides a clear playbook on how to listen without defensiveness, use your privilege to elevate others, and become a truly effective ally. This is a must-watch for any man who wants to be a better leader and colleague. Check out the company: https://rayarata.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Why Men Are Hungry for This Conversation03:37 - The "Man Box": Unwritten Rules That Need to Change06:47 - Toxic Masculinity in TV Shows like "Succession"10:05 - The First Step: Identifying the "Pain" in Your Culture13:24 - A Leader's Role When Allegations Arise16:37 - The Unspoken Truth About Male Victims of Abuse19:50 - Why Your Silence Is Complicity23:07 - How to Create Psychological Safety for Your Team26:30 - The "Tale of Two Companies" Exercise for Male Leaders29:39 - An Ally's Superpower: Connecting Your Head & Heart32:50 - Understanding and Using Your Privilege for Good35:56 - A Final Call to Action for Men📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do so many change initiatives fail? According to top CEO coach Erika Andersen, it's because leaders don't have a plan for the people side of change. This video is A 4-Step Playbook for Leading Your Team Through Change. Learn the four critical levers—Understanding, Priorities, Control, and Support—that will help you guide your employees through the difficult process of transformation . This is the definitive guide for leading your team through change. Check out the company: https://proteus-international.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - "Change Capable": The Most Important Skill for Leaders03:15 - Why You Must "Practice What You Preach"07:22 - Why Our Brains Are Biologically Wired to Resist Change12:40 - The "Change Arc": Shifting Your Team's Mindset18:10 - The Leader's Playbook for Change Begins19:05 - Step 1: Give Understanding & Be Transparent21:30 - Step 2: Clarify What ISN'T Changing24:02 - Step 3: Give Your Team Control & Choices27:15 - Step 4: Give Support (And Why Listening is Key)31:50 - The Biggest Mistake CEOs Make During a Reorg35:18 - Final Thought: You CAN Rewire Your Brain for Change📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you take a company from a simple concept to a massive exit? Serial entrepreneur Rom Lakritz (with a $250M exit and $150M IPO) has a simple framework that explains The 4 Stages of a Startup (From Idea to IPO). In this masterclass, he breaks down the goals, obstacles, and the CEO's evolving role in each phase: Idea, Customer Discovery, Customer Validation, and Customer Creation. This is a must-watch roadmap for the 4 stages of a startup. Check out the company: https://sayanchor.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - A Founder With a $250M Exit & $150M IPO03:51 - Stage 1: The Idea (The 4 Rules for Success)07:08 - Obstacles & Opportunities of the Idea Stage10:18 - Stage 2: Customer Discovery (The Pre-Seed)13:35 - Obstacles & Opportunities of Customer Discovery16:50 - Stage 3: Customer Validation (The Seed)19:52 - The 5 Components of Product-Market Fit23:03 - Using Psychology to Build a Better Product25:58 - The Tension Between Flexibility & Simplicity29:15 - Stage 4: Customer Creation (The Series A)32:30 - The CEO's Evolving Role in Each Stage35:47 - The CEO's #1 Job: Building "Machines"38:37 - The Most Important Trait for Any Entrepreneur📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it actually take to get a psychedelic drug approved by the FDA? In this interview, A Drug Development Expert Explains the FDA's Psychedelic Trials. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Linda Strause breaks down the entire "long and arduous" process. Learn about the pre-clinical requirements, the different phases of human testing, and what the FDA looks for before approving a new medicine. This is a rare, insider's look at the future of psychedelic trials. Check out the company: https://psly.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - An Insider's Look at Psychedelic Drug Development03:37 - A Personal Tragedy That Changed My Career07:02 - Why Psychedelics Are Following the FDA Pathway10:28 - The FDA Approval Process Explained by an Expert13:37 - How to Read a Drug's "Package Insert"17:00 - Pre-Clinical: The First Step in Any Drug Trial20:26 - How Psychedelics "Rewire" Your Brain's Neural Connections23:43 - Psychedelics vs. SSRIs: A Side Effect Comparison26:48 - The Problem with Being on Multiple Medications30:09 - Why We Have Cannabinoid Receptors in Our Brains33:27 - The Future of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy36:35 - "Adult Use" vs. "Recreational": A Key Distinction39:36 - Will Psychedelics Ever Be Approved Without Therapy?43:02 - The Most Important Thing to Understand in Any Industry📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you prepared for the tax implications of a successful funding round or exit? This interview with founder Patricia Recarte reveals The Tax Secret Every Founder Needs to Know. Learn the simple holding company structure that can save you a fortune on capital gains taxes, a crucial piece of advice for any founder. We also cover the realities of underestimating timelines and the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid teams. Check out the company: https://kadonetworks.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - From Investment Banking to First-Time Founder03:42 - The Real Motivation Behind Starting a Company06:51 - Why You Need a "Rainy Day" Financial Cushion09:56 - Expectation vs. Reality: It Always Takes Longer13:02 - The Relief of Firing Yourself from Product Management16:09 - How to Pay Your Global Team with Wise19:09 - The Challenge of Hiring in Spain vs. the USA22:13 - The Tax Secret That Can Save Founders a Fortune25:14 - The International CEO Lifestyle28:02 - Are Offices Done For? A Debate on Remote vs. Hybrid Teams31:11 - Using VR for Remote Team Culture34:11 - How to Give Benefits Without Traditional Insurance36:57 - The Tech Stipend Every Remote Worker Deserves📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.