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What starts as an interview with a clean energy founder quickly turns into a powerful, honest discussion about the future. This episode is a deep dive into the question: Is It Irresponsible to Have Kids in a Climate Crisis? A Debate. The host shares his pessimistic view, while guest Yaron Ben Nun makes the case for fighting for a better future. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone grappling with the realities of the climate crisis. Check out the company: https://nostromo.energyBook 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 Goofy Conversation About a Serious Topic04:03 - From Jet Fighter Pilot to Clean Energy Founder07:49 - Our "Garage Startup" Story (But in a Stable)11:16 - How We Use Giant Ice Cubes to Store Energy14:48 - The Dangers of Taking a Startup Public Too Early18:07 - Why "No News is Bad News" for a Public Company21:38 - Why the Public Should Invest in Our Future25:19 - A Crazy Idea: Decarbonizing Coca-Cola's Bubbles28:34 - My Fear: The Planet is Dying31:54 - A Debate: Is It Irresponsible to Have Kids Now?35:07 - We Have 200 Years Left. Is That Enough?📈 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 is the metaverse really for? Early Google and OpenSea investor Martin Tobias has a simple but powerful thesis: AR is for Productivity, VR is for Fun: The Future of Work. In this deep dive, he explains why Augmented Reality (AR) will dominate enterprise tasks like troubleshooting, while Virtual Reality (VR) will solve remote culture with social experiences. Discover the use cases for each technology and what it all means for The Future of Work. Check out the company: https://incisive.vcBook 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 Early Google Investor's Bet on AR & VR03:36 - The Core Strengths of VR: Full Sensory Engagement06:52 - Why VR is the Future of Remote Work Culture09:43 - When Will VR Be Ready for Mass Adoption?12:47 - Why Apple's Entry Will Change Everything16:03 - AR for Productivity: The Meeting Context App19:12 - VR for Fun & Wellness: The Meditation "Trip"22:28 - Solving Enterprise Problems with VR Security25:48 - Why VR Socials Crush "Lame" Zoom Happy Hours29:11 - AR for Productivity: The Ultimate Troubleshooting Tool32:14 - The AR App That Will Replace YouTube Tutorials35:22 - Why Harley-Davidson Needs an AR Strategy38:41 - The Future of Headsets: Meta's Cambria vs. Apple📈 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.

Design Systems are used to create a standardized UI/UX, so setting one up early on will help your company make less mistakes and speed up releasing new versions. 00:00 - Opener 00:56 - Intro 02:39 - What is a Design System 03:35 - Parts of a Design System 09:05 - Prototyping 11:40 - Final Thoughts ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 To hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuildLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is actually happening in your brain during a psychedelic experience? This interview is a deep dive into How Psychedelics Rewire Your Brain's "Default Mode Network". Tyler Strause, VP of Product Development at a psychedelic research company, explains the science. Learn how the Default Mode Network—the part of your brain responsible for your sense of self—is quieted by psychedelics, allowing for new neural connections to form . This conversation explores how that biological process can lead to profound emotional breakthroughs and lasting resilience. 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 - The Coming Psychedelic Renaissance03:42 - A Journey from Caregiver to Psychedelic Researcher07:10 - How Psychedelics Make Problems Feel "Human-Sized"10:28 - Why We Should "Metabolize" Trauma, Not Just Integrate It13:46 - The Ineffable Nature of the Psychedelic Experience17:06 - Why It's Okay to Be Afraid (And How to Be Brave)20:24 - A Firsthand Account: The Earth "Breathing"23:34 - The Critical Choice: "Hold On" or "Let Go"26:49 - What is the Brain's "Default Mode Network?"30:06 - How Psychedelics Create New Brain Connections33:10 - A Sadness That Feels Good, A Joy That Feels Sad36:27 - The Crucial Difference Between Reacting and Responding39:44 - How to Act From Your "Highest Self"42:57 - The Art of "Doing Dangerous Things Carefully"46:13 - Why We Must Take Informed Risks49:25 - You Don't Have a Map, You Have a Flashlight📈 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 can an ancient martial art make you a better entrepreneur? For Ray Blakney, it’s all about The Kendo Philosophy of a 7-Figure Bootstrapper. In this deep dive, the successful founder explains how the discipline and long-term mindset of Kendo (Japanese fencing) are the secret to his success. Learn why there are no shortcuts to the top of the mountain and how this unique philosophy can transform your approach to building a business. Check out the company: https://livelingua.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 Peace Corps to 7-Figure Bootstrapper03:44 - The Secret to Becoming Fluent in Any Language06:18 - How Traveling The World Unlocks Business Ideas08:47 - "Seven Years to Seven Figures": Our Bootstrapping Story11:18 - How to Run a 150-Person Remote Team13:52 - Why You Need a Native Speaker to Learn Culture16:39 - The Language Learning Mistake Everyone Makes19:17 - Funny Travel Stories: When Your "Secret Language" Fails21:51 - Adventures in Morocco24:32 - My Camel Tried to Hurt Me27:07 - Why the Food in Gibraltar is Awful29:43 - The Kendo Philosophy for Entrepreneurs32:06 - How Kendo Perfectly Explains a Sales Funnel34:39 - The "Millionaire Next Door" Mindset37:12 - The Unsexy Habits of Real Millionaires39:48 - I Started a Chocolate Factory for the Price of a Car42:27 - The Truth About Manufacturing in China📈 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 the worst period of your life make you better at your job? For founder Paige Arnof-Fenn, navigating the loss of seven family members in six years forced a complete shift in her business strategy—and made her a better CEO. In this raw and powerful interview, Paige shares how personal tragedy taught her the "less is more" lesson that led to a more profitable and sustainable business. Learn how stepping back from the hustle can paradoxically make you a better CEO. Losing 7 Family Members in 6 Years Made Me a Better CEO. Check out the company: https://mavensandmoguls.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 Hardest Story I've Ever Told03:53 - A Tragedy Begins: 7 Deaths in 6 Years07:19 - The "Whack-a-Mole" Reality of a Family Crisis10:52 - A CEO's Deathbed Lesson: "Eat the Butter"14:24 - How a Crisis Reveals Your True Support System17:42 - The Counter-Intuitive Strategy That Grew My Business20:58 - Why "Less is More" Made Me a Better CEO24:36 - The Messy Truth About Estate Planning & Family Greed28:08 - The Full-Time Job of a Caretaker31:15 - Why Every Patient Needs an Advocate34:43 - Final Lesson: Hold Your Loved Ones Tight📈 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.

Recently, I was thinking of ways to make my team more engaged, and since I’ve been using VR for awhile, I thought it would be great to bring them together in a VR setting. This episode talks about our experience. 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – My Interest 04:21 – The Event 05:56 – Pros and Cons 08:20 – Final Thoughts ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 To hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuildLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder why you self-sabotage, even when you know what you should be doing? In this raw and vulnerable conversation, hypnotherapist Sara Raymond explains the fundamental reason: emotion always beats logic. Learn how emotional beliefs formed in childhood override our adult rational minds, leading to everything from founder burnout to the feeling of "never being enough". This is a deep dive into why emotion beats logic and the tools (like meditation and self-awareness) you can use to finally align them. A Hypnotherapist Explains Why Emotion Always Beats Logic. Check out the company: https://themindfulmovement.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 Emotion Always Beats Logic04:05 - The Emotional Mistake Founders Make When Setting Goals07:37 - Why Reaching Your Biggest Goals Can Feel Empty11:04 - The "I'm Not Enough" Belief That Drives Founders14:27 - How Your Childhood Controls Your Adult Life18:03 - A Raw Look at Founder Anxiety & Panic Attacks21:24 - Why Your Willpower is Doomed to Fail24:52 - A Tool to Bridge the Gap Between Emotion & Logic28:03 - My Experience Using Psilocybin for Mental Health31:14 - The Moment You Realize You Can Finally Change34:41 - The Hardest Part of Tapping Into Your Emotions38:23 - Your First Step to Mastering Your Mind📈 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.

2021 has been a really tough year with my divorce, the pandemic, and not launching my product yet. In this episode, I talk about what I’ve been through, where I am, and where I’m heading in 2022. 00:00 – Intro 00:56 – Beginning 03:15 – Goal Review 05:12 – How I lost the weight 09:48 – 2022 Goals 12:00 – Additional Goals 14:10 – Final Thoughts ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 To hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuildLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Hire Your First Virtual Assistant (A CEO's Complete Playbook). Feeling overwhelmed as a founder? This is your complete guide to hiring your first virtual assistant and buying back your time. Pavel Stepanov, CEO of a company with over 600 full-time VAs, shares his expert playbook. Learn the biggest mistake founders make when delegating, the exact interview questions to ask to find a great virtual assistant, and the secrets to building a successful long-term relationship. Stop doing everything yourself and learn how to effectively hire a virtual assistant today. Check out the company: https://myvirtudesk.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 - Are You Ready for Your First Virtual Assistant?03:25 - Step 1: How to Plan Your Delegation Strategy06:40 - Step 2: The Interview Questions That Reveal A-Players09:32 - Step 3: Onboarding and Contracting Your New VA12:33 - Step 4: Setting Boundaries and Expectations15:35 - The Secret to Keeping a Great Virtual Assistant18:45 - What Kind of Virtual Assistant Do You Actually Need?21:44 - How to Scale Your Team with More VAs24:38 - Final Advice from a VA Company CEO📈 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.