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Struggling to compete with big companies for A-players? This video reveals Why You Can't Hire Top Talent (And How to Fix It). In a candid conversation, serial entrepreneur Sean Siu and Anna Wong, Co-Founder of Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide, break down the real challenges small businesses face in today's hiring market. Learn the secrets to building an irresistible company culture on a budget , why "radical honesty" is your most powerful tool for retention , and how to manage the psychological challenges of a fully remote team. Whether you're hiring your first employee or scaling your team, this discussion provides actionable strategies for attracting and keeping the top talent you need to grow. Check out the company: https://few.communityBook 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 Startups Keep Losing the "Talent War"03:45 - A CEO's Secret to 1-on-1s That Build Real Trust 06:34 - The "VR Headset" Test: Creative Ways to Boost Morale 09:50 - The Loneliness Epidemic in Remote Work 13:20 - What is "Revenge Travel"? (And Why It Matters For Your Business) 16:35 - The Founder's System for Starting Over in Any Country 19:37 - How to Build a Business That Sets You Free📈 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.ai🎧 LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSIONSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68lykxIMOyofZNiWSF4vFxiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-live-to-build/id1531994765ℹ️ ABOUT THIS CHANNELThis channel is dedicated to providing actionable insights and strategies for leaders and professionals. We interview top performers and break down complex topics to give you the tools you need to gain a competitive edge in your career and business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you losing A-players and not sure why? The answer might be in the conversations you're not having. This video reveals The Secret to Keeping Your Best Employees From Quitting. From a founder who grew up in a community where people went to "jail, not Yale," Davis Nguyen shares the powerful lessons he learned on his way to the Ivy League and Bain & Company. Learn how to use exit interviews as a proactive tool for keeping your best employees by building a culture of feedback and growth. Check out the company: https://myconsultingoffer.orgBook 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 Your Best People Are Quitting02:49 - From "Jail, Not Yale" to an Ivy League Degree05:23 - How a $22,000 Medical Bill Forced Me to Start a Business08:16 - The Exit Interview: Your Secret Retention Tool11:10 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask When Someone Leaves13:51 - Who Should *Actually* Conduct the Exit Interview?16:39 - Why Your Developers Are Leaving (It's Not Just Money)19:29 - The Power of a "Trial Period" for Promotions22:08 - Why I Have an "Exit Interview" With My Ex24:58 - The Last Resort: How to Improve Your Culture27:53 - A CEO's Guide to 1-on-1s That Aren't About Work30:55 - Final Thought: Companies are Career Factories📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the silent struggle many leaders face but never talk about. This interview is a deep dive into The Secret Epidemic of Executive Loneliness. After battling his own depression and losing a friend to suicide, Nick Jonsson made it his mission to create a safe space for leaders . Learn about his journey and the power of peer groups to combat executive loneliness and build a true support system when you're at the top. Check out the company: https://nickjonsson.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 - It's Lonely at the Top06:39 - Why Most Networking Groups Fail08:07 - The Peer Group Where Selling is Banned11:33 - How a Strong Network Solves Problems16:40 - The Power of Cross-Country Connections19:51 - What Are Leaders *Actually* Worried About?21:44 - The Mindset of an Ironman CEO26:10 - Learning to Have Fun and Avoid Burnout29:15 - A Founder's Journey with Depression & Alcohol32:16 - "The Problem is Halved Once You Share It"34:05 - A Final Message for Leaders Who Are Struggling📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the complete playbook for scaling an e-commerce brand to massive success. In this interview, you'll learn How I Built an 8-Figure Business with 100% Affiliate Marketing. Supplement founder Cody Bramlett, who does up to $2M/month in revenue, breaks down his entire system. Learn how to create a high-converting offer, build a network of promoters, and master the metrics of affiliate marketing. This is a masterclass for anyone looking to scale with affiliate marketing. Check out the company: https://codybramlett.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 "Printing Money" Business Model02:40 - Front-End vs. Back-End: Where the REAL Profit Is06:12 - A Complete Guide to Getting Your First Affiliates11:21 - The Secret is Making Friends, Not Sales16:10 - The Onboarding Process: How to Keep Top Affiliates Happy22:25 - Key Metrics You MUST Understand (EPC, ECPM, etc.)29:10 - Why I Pay Affiliates Even When Their Campaigns Fail31:39 - From Hating My Job to Building an 8-Figure Brand33:34 - The #1 Mistake That Kills Most Offers40:52 - 3 Types of High-Converting Sales Pages📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most important question in crypto, but few have a good answer. This interview explores: What Happens to Your Bitcoin When You Aren't Alive Anymore? Kirobo COO Michael Pearl unveils his company's groundbreaking, non-custodial solution for crypto inheritance. Learn how their smart transaction technology allows you to create a decentralized will for your assets, ensuring they safely reach your loved ones without needing to trust a third party. This is a must-watch for anyone planning their crypto inheritance. Check out the company: https://kirobo.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 - What Happens to Your Crypto When You Aren't Alive Anymore?00:16 - A New Layer for the Blockchain: Smart Transactions03:57 - The Origin Story: Lost Funds & Untouchable Inheritance06:46 - "Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto": The Dangers of Custodial Platforms11:03 - How Our Non-Custodial Crypto Will Works15:51 - Can a Beneficiary Sabotage Your Will?18:31 - The Future: Using NFT Certificates to Trigger Payout23:03 - Beyond Inheritance: A "No-Code" Platform for Web326:45 - Automating Your Crypto Strategy (Stop Loss, Yield Farming)30:29 - Kirobo's Decentralized Business Model35:45 - Why a Token is Necessary for This Ecosystem42:08 - The Vision for a Full Crypto Asset Management System 📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it really possible to scale a business while living a nomadic lifestyle? This interview shows you How to Run a 90-Person Company While Traveling the World. Digital nomad CEO Michael Alexis shares his decade-long journey of building a 90-person company from countries like China, Australia, and the Canary Islands. Learn the secrets to managing a large remote team, the power of minimalism, and the story of how his business went to zero and relaunched in 24 hours. Check out the company: https://teambuilding.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 Dream: A Big Company & Total Freedom07:22 - From Unhappy Lawyer to Digital Nomad CEO14:51 - The Pandemic Pivot: From Zero Revenue to Relaunch in 24 Hours26:34 - The Hard Truth About Working While Traveling31:22 - How to Build a Global Network of Friends35:18 - My 10 Years Living Out of a 20-Liter Backpack44:57 - How I Manage a 90-Person Remote Team51:15 - A Remote CEO's Guide to Actually Fun Team Building54:53 - Final Thoughts on the Nomad Lifestyle📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a simple, terrifying threat that can drain your entire crypto wallet in seconds, and you've probably never even considered it. This video reveals The Clipboard Hack That Can Steal All Your Crypto. NFT founder Jason Rosenstein shares the true story of how a malicious Discord link gave a hacker access to a developer's entire clipboard history, allowing them to steal all his crypto. This is a critical security warning every crypto and NFT owner must watch. Check out the company: https://jasonrosenstein.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 - Welcome to the "Wild West" of NFTs01:48 - What is an NFT? (And Why It's More Than a JPEG)04:36 - "Money Grabs" vs. Real Projects06:59 - Who *Actually* Makes Money from NFTs?08:40 - A Look at the Top NFT Marketplaces10:42 - The REAL Utility: NFTs as Keys, Tickets, and Deeds14:12 - My Journey from "Crypto Art" to the NFT Boom16:25 - Why the Metaverse is Meaningless Without NFTs20:00 - The "Play-to-Earn" Future of Video Games27:39 - The Clipboard Hack: A Terrifying True Story32:31 - How to Protect Your Crypto: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets41:06 - Final Warning: You Are Your Own Bank 📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you stuck in a cycle of survival instead of growth? You might be trapped by a self-limiting worldview. This video is a guide on How to Escape the "Poverty Mindset" That's Holding You Back. CEO Glen Bhimani, who grew up poor and broke a 100-year cycle of family poverty, explains how the poverty mindset manifests—from employees turning down an $8,000 raise to a fear of learning new skills. This is your guide to escaping the poverty mindset for good. Check out the company: https://bpssecuritysa.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 Trapped in a Poverty Mindset?02:43 - My Story: Growing Up Poor & Going to Bed Hungry09:45 - The Mindset Difference Between Rich & Poor Kids11:56 - How to Break a 100-Year Cycle of Family Poverty14:38 - Teaching My 6-Year-Old Daughter to Thrive, Not Just Survive23:24 - The Harsh Business Lesson I Teach My Daughter40:32 - Why Being Taught to "Survive" Isn't Enough43:10 - The Poverty Mindset in Action: Turning Down an $8,000 Raise49:58 - You Can't Help People Who Won't Help Themselves📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your team constantly use "quick and dirty" fixes just to get things into production? This interview asks the tough question: Is Your Codebase a Hoarder's House? A Guide to Technical Debt. Scrum expert Angela Druckman uses a powerful analogy to explain what technical debt is, how it accumulates over time, and why it silently destroys startups. Learn how to avoid creating a digital "hoarder's house" and build a sustainable, maintainable product. Check out the company: https://angeladruckman.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 Silent Destroyer of Startup Projects01:31 - What is Scrum? (And Why It's "Reality Land")06:04 - Waterfall vs. Scrum: A Battle of Philosophies13:37 - The 3 Red Flags That Mean You MUST Use Scrum17:07 - "Green with Problems": The Lies of Traditional Project Management25:19 - The "Iron Triangle" That Forces Bad Decisions33:48 - What is Technical Debt?41:47 - Why Your Codebase is a "Hoarder's House"49:58 - You Have a Sick Cat on Your Sofa53:01 - How to Apply Scrum to Your Non-Tech Projects📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dream of venture capital often comes with a nightmare: losing your business. This interview shows you How to Raise Millions Without Giving VCs Control of Your Company. Fundraising expert Cecil Robles breaks down the power of Regulation A equity crowdfunding, a revolutionary way to raise millions directly from your customers and fans. Stop worrying about VCs controlling your board and learn how to fund your company on your own terms. Check out the company: https://raisecapital.ioBook 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 Powerful Alternative to Venture Capital03:28 - Product vs. Equity Crowdfunding: What's the Difference?05:25 - A Founder's Guide to SEC Fundraising Rules (Reg A vs. Reg D)09:05 - The #1 Reason to Avoid VC Funding: Retain Control12:11 - When is Your Startup Ready to Crowdfund?14:10 - The High Cost of Getting SEC Qualified17:27 - How Long the SEC Approval Process Actually Takes19:32 - The Power of Turning Your Customers Into Investors21:58 - The Big Mistake Most Crowdfunders Make25:22 - Why You Shouldn't Use WeFunder or Republic30:51 - My Strategy: Own Your Data, Own Your Investor Funnel34:29 - How NFTs Are Changing Startup Equity43:42 - Why Crowdfunding is a Revolution for Everyday Investors46:26 - Final Advice: Always Have a Fundraising Strategy📈 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.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.