

We Live to Build
Sean Weisbrot
We Live to Build is the interview series for founders who are serious about building something that lasts.Hosted by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Sean Weisbrot, the show features 300+ raw conversations with 7-9 figure founders and investors, the people who've actually done it and are willing to talk about what it really took.Every episode goes deep on networking, AI, fundraising, and the harsh realities of scaling a company.Subscribe to upgrade how you build. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 12min
Technology is ruining your life with Sean Weisbrot | WLTB Podcast #13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.comLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2020 • 28min
How This CEO Uses 3 Daily Hacks to Run 10+ Brands
This conversation with Gresham Harkless, Jr. reveals how one CEO uses 3 daily hacks to run over 10 brands. These powerful CEO hacks improve your entrepreneur productivity and avoid burnout. (Hacks start at 16:01). We also dive deep into crucial topics for founders like how to delegate effectively. Discover the daily habits that help Gresham run over 10 brands, including using a gratitude journal, meditation for focus, and a unique creativity technique. This is a masterclass in mindset and strategy for any CEO who feels like a bottleneck in their own business.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - Meet the CEO Running 10+ Media Brands02:10 - The Mindset of a "Born Entrepreneur"11:00 - The Secret to Delegating Effectively (E-Myth)16:01 - CEO Hack #1: The 365 Gratitude Journal Habit18:04 - CEO Hack #2: Meditation for Founder Focus (Insight Timer)22:18 - CEO Hack #3: Using a Coloring Book for Business Breakthroughs25:16 - Finding Your "Blue Ocean Strategy" to Beat CompetitorsLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2020 • 32min
Shark Tank Reject Sued for $10,000,000 (Her Patent Didn't Protect Her)
What happens when your dream turns into a legal nightmare? This is the unbelievable story of a Shark Tank reject sued for $10,000,000. Lori Cheek's appearance on the show became a nightmare, and this video reveals how her patent didn't protect her from the brutal Shark Tank lawsuit that followed. We discuss her experience being rejected by all five sharks, the legal battle that followed, and the incredible entrepreneur resilience required to keep fighting. This is a must-watch for any founder who wants to understand startup legal issues and the real-world limits of patent protection.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - The Pitch That Led to a $10M Lawsuit01:40 - "You're Delusional": My Brutal Shark Tank Rejection07:41 - The Biggest Mistake I Made Before the Show17:33 - Why My Patent Didn't Protect Me From Lawsuits24:59 - Bouncing Back After a Public Failure29:00 - Lori's #1 Advice for EntrepreneursLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2020 • 45min
3 Geopolitical Risks That Could Destroy Your Business (US China relations)
How does an entrepreneur navigate geopolitical risks for business in 2025? This conversation with global risk expert Cenk Sidar is a crucial briefing on the major global shifts affecting your company. We provide a global risk analysis on everything from US China relations to the pros and cons of investing in Europe and doing business in Turkey. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a practical guide for founders to understand how international affairs will impact their bottom line and how the principle of "everything is connected" can be a strategic framework for success.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - The #1 Global Risk Facing Your Business Right Now02:57 - Pre-Election Jitters: How to Prepare Your Company07:37 - US vs. China: A Founder's Survival Guide13:28 - Is America Still the Best Place to Build a Business?17:18 - Europe & Turkey: A Geopolitical Risk Analysis for Investors36:03 - The "Everything is Connected" Framework for EntrepreneursLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2020 • 10min
Never compare yourself to others with Sean Weisbrot | WLTB Podcast #9
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.comLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2020 • 43min
The Outsider's Advantage: Spot Business Opportunities No One Else Sees
Discover the outsider's advantage and learn how to spot business opportunities no one else sees. This conversation explores the psychology of not fitting in and how you can turn that feeling into your greatest strength as an entrepreneur. In this deep dive with Mony Gueorguiev, an immigrant entrepreneur who built multiple successful companies, we break down how his multicultural background taught him how to sell better and gave him a unique entrepreneur mindset.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - The Painful Psychology of Not Fitting In02:15 - Turning Your "Weakness" Into a Business Superpower07:25 - The Multi-Lingual Advantage in Sales12:18 - Spotting Opportunities No One Else Can See19:25 - My First Big Break as an "Outsider"25:16 - The Mindset You Need to Succeed as an Immigrant FounderLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2020 • 27min
The Brutal Psychology of Being a Founder
What is the true psychology of entrepreneurship? This conversation reveals the brutal psychology of being a founder. We explore the true psychology of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur mindset, and what it takes to survive the journey. In this deep dive with Aaron Hsu, CEO of Blerp, we break down the mental game of building a company from the ground up, tackling artificial intelligence, and what it takes to keep going when you face challenges.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - The #1 Psychological Trap for New Founders01:43 - Is Your Ego Sabotaging Your Business?06:07 - How to Apply Maslow's Hierarchy to Your Startup14:19 - The Mindset That Prevents Founder Burnout19:34 - How to Keep Going When You Want to QuitLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2020 • 34min
Virtual vs Live Events: A Pro's Brutally Honest Opinion
What is the future of events? We break down the debate between virtual vs live events in this brutally honest opinion with MindTheProduct CEO James Mayes and we reveal the ugly truth about event planning in a post covid world. If you're in event management, this conversation will provide critical insights into how the industry is changing after the pandemic and how you can adapt your strategy for the future of work. We get brutally honest about what works and what doesn't.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------0:00 - The Ugly Truth About Post-Pandemic Events2:05 - Will AI Replace Event Planners?6:20 - Virtual vs Live Events: The Real Winner for 202512:01 - How MindTheProduct Reinvented Their Conferences19:40 - The Biggest Mistake Event Hosts Still Make27:40 - The Future of Work and Corporate Events30:30 - James Mayes's #1 Piece of AdviceLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2020 • 10min
4 actions that will make you happy with Sean Weisbrot | WLTB Podcast #5
Every day is just one leg of a long rollercoaster that doesn't want to let you off, so you have to learn to take care of yourself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Coronavirus Story 03:54 - New Normal 05:09 - 4 Ways to Take Care of Yourself 07:07 - Things you definitely should NOT do 07:45 - Final ThoughtsLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2020 • 10min
Turning a weakness into a strength with Sean Weisbrot | WLTB Podcast #4
It's important for any entrepreneur to be capable of, lest they desire to quickly crash and burn for forsaking the mantra to be a lifelong learner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com---------------------------🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - Intro 01:36 - What is weakness? 02:23 - Avoiding weaknesses is the first step to failure 03:45 - Acknowledging weaknesses is the first step to success 05:18 - How to turn your weakness into a strength? 06:09 - Tackle each weakness separately for the best results 06:54 - Your brain is a muscle 07:48 - Foot in the door theory 08:56 - Takeaways 09:24 - What to do nextLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


