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Nick Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Narrative.io, which helps companies acquire and monetize data efficiently. 00:00 - Introduction03:17 - The Challenges of Being a CEO and Building a Successful Company06:14 - The Salty Founder Mentality and Quitting09:16 - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Pain in Business12:24 - Cold vs Hot Weather Preferences & Fear of Ceasing to Exist15:39 - Mistakes in Product-Market Fit and Cloud Optimization18:36 - Hacking AWS Costs and the Importance of Efficiency21:50 - The importance of buying brand keywords and how I spend my days as a CEO24:50 - Jack of All Trades, Master of None28:03 - Dreams of Unplugging and Traveling to Patagonia31:21 - The Importance of Disconnecting and Asking for Help34:38 - Running a Company and Seeking Advice👀 Check out the company:https://narrative.io✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elina Furman is the founder and CEO of Kahlmi, a wellness brand focused on babies and children whose mission is to demystify and educate families about the importance of a regular massage practice. 00:00 - Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Alina Furman03:44 - Balancing Work and Motherhood Without Support07:02 - Postpartum depression and the challenges of parenting10:39 - The Primacy of Women in Childcare14:09 - Parenthood and Fluidity17:43 - The Dilemma of Having Children in Modern Society21:17 - The Challenges of Marriage and Parenthood24:59 - Maintaining Identity Beyond Motherhood28:22 - The Importance of Work-Life Balance and Holistic Wellness Practices31:48 - The Importance of Massage for Calming and Bonding with Pets, Babies, and Children35:16 - Teaching Children Meditation and Mindfulness with Technology38:40 - The Importance of Support Networks and Delegation in Family and Business Life42:14 - Entrepreneurship as a Marathon and Balancing Life and Family👀 Check out the company:https://kahlmi.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mathieu Sneep is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Tablevibe, a platform which helps restaurants sell directly to online customers and deliver food. They are headquartered in Singapore, and have so far raised over $1.5M USD. 00:00 - Introduction to Tablevibe with Matthew Sneep03:34 - Sales Strategies for a Remote First Business07:10 - The Importance of Job Titles in Asian Culture10:24 - The Challenges of Opening Multiple Markets from Afar13:50 - Product Market Fit in Singapore, Philippines, and Australia but not the Netherlands17:15 - Infrastructure, Biking, and Grocery Shopping Habits in Europe and America20:39 - Lessons Learned From Scaling a Business in Asia24:10 - Entering the Philippine Market and Lessons Learned in Starting a Business27:33 - The Importance of Separating Work and Personal Life30:43 - The Cost of Expensive Business Mistakes👀 Check out the company:https://tablevibe.co✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anders Lillevik is the founder and CEO of Focal Point, which helps modern enterprises manage their procurement processes. They recently raised $5.5M in seed funding in August 2022. 00:00 - Understanding Procurement and Supply Chain Management03:33 - Complexities of Procurement and Basic Mistakes to Avoid06:42 - Structured Procurement Processes09:54 - Due Diligence in Procurement and International Trade13:06 - Ensuring the Qualifications and Certifications of Companies16:06 - The Cost of SOC 2 and ISO Certifications19:16 - Auditing and Procurement in Business Operations22:20 - Developing Code: Belt and Suspenders25:34 - Server Optimization and Seed Money in Startup Growth28:41 - The Fluctuating Length of B2B Sales Cycles31:45 - Configurable Procurement Software and the New Wave of Configurable Software34:47 - Pushing out the Old and Letting the New come in with AI37:47 - Managing Procurement with AI and Machine Learning👀 Check out the company:https://getfocalpoint.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sebastian Carlsson is the Co-Founder and COO of Syntage, a B2B platform that allows access to Mexican business data. 00:00 - A Discussion on Curiosity and Entrepreneurship as Expats03:42 - From Corporate Banking to Mexico City: My Career and Life Journey07:17 - Building on Top of Government Data to Facilitate Data Sharing in Mexico11:13 - The Power of Curiosity in Career and Life Choices14:38 - Components of Culture in the Best Countries to Live In17:55 - Making Friends Across Cultures and Countries21:15 - Cultural Differences in Making Friends Abroad24:43 - Social Mobility for Expats in Asia and the Lifestyle in Europe28:19 - The Different Types of Curiosity and its Roots31:52 - The importance of a curious upbringing and exposure to diverse perspectives35:09 - Thinking Outside the Box in Entrepreneurship and the Importance of a Global Perspective38:32 - Focusing on the Domestic Economy in Startup Expansion42:01 - The Relationship between Trust and Access to Information45:21 - The Relationship between Public Trust and Availability of Information👀 Check out the company:https://syntage.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euan Cameron is the founder and CEO of Willo, a platform which allows companies to hire PEOPLE, not CVs, through an awesome process involving video. In this episode, we will talk about his dyslexia and my ADD, and how we’re handling (or not handling) this blessing and curse. 00:00 - Overcoming Adversities as an Entrepreneur with ADHD and Dyslexia03:39 - Struggling with Undiagnosed Dyslexia in School06:47 - Dealing with ADD and gifted classes10:02 - From Diagnosis to Success: Overcoming Dyslexia's Challenges13:15 - Role Models and Coping Mechanisms for ADD and Dyslexia16:31 - Adaptive techniques for dyslexia and ADHD19:51 - Managing Dyslexia while Running a Business23:00 - Organization and Coping Mechanisms26:15 - Microdosing Mushrooms for a Peaceful Mind29:18 - The Benefits of Microdosing Mushrooms for Cognitive Issues and ADD32:11 - Dyslexia & Hiring: How Neurodiverse Issues are Overlooked in the Job Market35:27 - Limitations of the traditional hiring process and the need for innovation.38:26 - Using Willow to Hire Employees and Improve Company Culture41:37 - Introducing and Demonstrating the Willow.Video Platform44:31 - Daily Self-Appreciation Reminder👀 Check out the company:https://willo.video✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Niddel is the CEO of MIT45, an ecommerce brand that sold nearly $75M USD worth of Kratom products in 2022.He’s also the President and CEO of South Sea Ventures, a private equity fund, and he sits on the board of directors for several other companies. 00:04 - Growing your company from 5 million to 80 million in gross revenue03:08 - Entrepreneurial Journey: From Failure to Success with Kratom06:07 - Risks and addiction potential of Kratom09:10 - Transparency in Manufacturing with COAs and GMP Compliance12:13 - Sterile Food Production and Consumer Trust15:32 - Efficient Systems and Processes in Business Growth18:27 - Tightening Credit Processes and the Importance of Accounting Principles21:21 - Firing Gracefully and Understanding Employee Growth Goals24:12 - Changing Out the CFO: How to Handle Transitions and Find Expertise for Growth27:13 - Improving Culture and Operations to Drive Revenue Growth30:05 - From Employee Training to Manufacturing Acquisitions33:00 - The Four Aspects of Business Growth and Decentralization35:51 - Making decisions without all the information38:47 - The Diverse Perspectives of Partners in a Venture & Potential Exit Strategies41:45 - Employee-Centric Business Model and Benefits44:40 - Prioritizing Employee Health and Efficiency in the Workplace50:12 - Alignment in Business and Life53:07 - Traveling and Thinking Differently56:09 - Following Ryan Niddel's Entrepreneurial Journey👀 Check out the company:https://mit45.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Frechtling is the CEO of Boltive, which helps brands protect their end users from malicious, offensive, and surveillance media.00:00 - Introduction03:33 - The Scale of Trading User Data and New Privacy Laws in California and Virginia07:07 - Compliance with new data privacy laws10:23 - Mapping Data Flows and Protecting Against Malware13:53 - Personal Experience with Predatory Advertising and Data Leakage17:15 - The Intersection of Privacy, Safety, and Law Enforcement on the Internet20:38 - Technology, Privacy, and National Security: The Dangers of Unfriendly Countries24:25 - The Negative Effects of Chinese Social Media Promotion Outside of China27:49 - Privacy in the Era of Tracking and Cookies31:02 - The Collision of Hyper Targeting and Data Protection34:28 - The Dangers of Neuralink and the Importance of Device Security👀 Check out the company:https://boltive.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Schillebeeckx is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Handprint, a platform designed to help companies manage their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Social and Governance efforts. 00:00:00 - Introducing Simon, founder of Handprint00:03:40 - Creating a Positive Impact with Handprint00:07:18 - Linking Business KPIs to Positive Impact through Automation00:10:58 - Strategic Philanthropy in Creating Public Value00:14:28 - How to Ensure Transparency and Ownership for Customers00:17:55 - Blockchain for Proving Impact Accountability00:21:28 - Proof of uniqueness in blockchain-based solution for funding public projects00:25:00 - Communicating Organizational Realities and Narratives00:28:36 - The Concept of Competitors in Impact Integration Companies00:32:12 - The Challenge of Hiring a Diverse Team00:35:54 - Balancing Harmony and Diversity in a Team00:39:25 - Importance of Setting Organizational Culture and Hiring for Diversity00:42:53 - Removing oneself from decision-making weaknesses00:46:30 - Putting Culture First in the Hiring Process00:49:52 - The CEO's Job and Building Relationships with Team Members00:53:13 - The Risks of Imposing a Specific Cultural Approach to Employee Relationships00:56:37 - Cultural Differences in Communication and Hierarchy in the Workplace01:00:09 - Owning Up to Mistakes as a Learning Organization01:03:30 - Learning from Mistakes and Seeking Advice from a Network of People👀 Check out the company:https://handprint.tech✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaibhav Tiwari is the Founder and CEO of Buildpan, a platform that helps companies developing iOS and Android applications to continuously build, develop, and get user feedback.00:00 - Introduction: Buildpan and the Problem with App Development03:44 - The Journey of Raising Funds and Internal Operations07:34 - Establishing a Global Presence Outside India11:08 - The Cost of Living in Dubai vs. India vs. Other Countries14:43 - Continuous Development and Integration, and Bug Prevention with Buildpen18:11 - AI in Software Development and the Future of No-Code Tools21:59 - The Future of No-Code Platforms25:12 - The Frequency of Application Updates and Build Pan's Solution to Dependency Issues28:55 - Importance of Onboarding and Bug Reports32:21 - Overcoming User Resistance and Raising Funds for Your Product35:53 - Entrepreneurship as a Marathon not a Sprint👀 Check out the company:https://buildpan.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.