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Allison Hartsoe is the CEO and Founder of Ambition Data, which helps companies use customer data to make better decisions about how they attract and retain customers.00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Get to know Allison03:03 - Learn more about your customer base12:02 - Importance of providing content14:10 - Strategies to get referrals22:21 - How to use data to grow your company31:14 - Future of data analytics34:18 - Retention vs Loyalty37:09 - Follow up with Allison👀 Check out the company:https://ambitiondata.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.

Emily is the CEO and Co-Founder of Froged, a Spanish startup focused on helping companies improve customer onboarding and retention while reducing churn rate.00:00 - Guest Introduction 02:10 - Get to know Emily05:13 - Get to know Emily's company09:47 - Investor funding in Spain11:41 - Getting investors to invest22:57 - Challenges of being a woman in the Tech world27:59 - Changes that can be made in the investment world30:59 - Follow up with Emily👀 Check out the company:https://froged.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.

Mike Dragan is the founder and CEO of Streams Live, which is taking advantage of smartphones, 5G, and AI to push the boundaries of shopping.In this fascinating talk, we started discussing what it was like to be an entrepreneur born and raised in the European Union, but who straddles the EU and the US physically and professionally.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:00 - Get to know Mike and his company02:43 - Raising funds in EU04:57 - Building a business in Europe10:12 - Expanding in EU and its potential in the future14:28 - Governments investing in the local industries21:57 - How does investments look like in EU26:51 - Do you really need outside funding?29:30 - Having a plan and being adaptive32:27 - Future of technology and other industries39:57 - Follow up with Mike👀 Check out the company:https://streams.live✅ 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.

Susan Blanchet is Founder/CEO of Origen Air, which produces genetically mastered air purification solutions.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:50 - Get to know Susan05:07 - Her challenges being a lawyer 14:31 - Being a single mom with multiple jobs18:31 - Building her company and overcoming past traumas22:40 - Gender discrimination in the workplace26:53 - Standing up for yourself31:49 - Follow your dreams36:22 - Follow up with Susan👀 Check out the company:https://origenair.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.

Sam Starns is the owner of S Photography, which provides couples with the opportunity to elope. Her book Elope Your Life was released in November 2020.00:00 - Guest Introduction01:55 - Get to know Sam03:29 - Sam's bad wedding experience04:37 - Starting her company and its challenges12:33 - Important lessons Sam picked up14:53 - Company growth and future plans17:17 - Work-Life Balance18:48 - More insights from Sam20:57 - Follow up with Sam👀 Check out the company:https://samstarns.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.

Kevin Geary is the CEO of DigitalGravy, which specializes in websites and SEO.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:23 - Get to know Kevin04:04 - Different types of websites08:28 - Different website frameworks11:21 - Common page contents and features 15:41 - Footer and its role16:48 - SSL Certificates18:26 - What are responsive websites?19:19 - Search Engine Optimization24:57 - Local and Global SEO27:32 - What is domain authority?30:06 - Long tail keywords32:25 - Summary of SEO35:42 - Optimal length for content38:16 - DIY vs hiring a website specialist47:42 - Why hiring a website agency is better 50:17 - Follow up with Kevin👀 Check out the company:https://digitalgravy.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.

Karl Shallowhorn is the President of Shallowhorn Consulting, which offers custom-made, clinically-based training and organizational development centered on behavioral health.Karl struggled with addiction for a long period in his life, and it made him want to help others deal with their mental health so they can get past their own addictions.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:17 - Karl's History07:56 - Why entrepreneurs are prone to substance abuse10:47 - Drinking habits in Asia13:08 - Healthy alternatives to deal with stress16:47 - Signs of addiction and recognizing them19:27 - Tools that can help with your problem22:40 - Dealing with the stigma and overcoming it 27:24 - Preventing addiction31:57 - Having a support network36:52 - How to talk to people with issues 40:11 - Eliminating the stigma43:46 - Follow up with Karl👀 Check out the company:https://shallowhornconsulting.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.

Dr. Graeser is the Founder/CEO of KISS Platform, which not only provides services as a patent agency, but also provides a suite of AI-based tools that assist in competitive intelligence.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:10 - Getting to know Dr. Graeser03:21 - Patent battles04:53 - What is a patent?06:50 - Types of patents07:38 - Patents in different countries09:21 - Applying for a patent in the US12:53 - Applying yourself vs with an agent15:59 - How long before your patent gets approved17:14 - Pros & Cons of getting a patent20:34 - What is the right time to file a patent?21:59 - Patent Trolls23:44 - Patent Strategy25:23 - KISS Platform27:52 - How patent systems adapt to change30:57 - Patents in different industries33:05 - AI & patents36:28 - Patent licensing37:59 - Important life lessons39:46 - Follow up with Dr. Graeser👀 Check out the company:https://kissplatform.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.

Justin Renken is the Senior Brand Manager at Ark.io Blockchain ecosystem.00:00 - Guest Introduction02:26 - Get to know Justin06:56 - What is Blockchain?08:41 - Pros and Cons of Blockchain17:39 - Problems with public address and private keys21:15 - Pros and cons of blockchain for businesses27:16 - Final thoughts about Blockchain30:24 - Bitcoin and Ethereum36:39 - Uses of cryptocurrencies45:55 - Follow up with Justin👀 Check out the company:https://ark.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.

Adam Robinson is the Co-Founder/CEO at GetEmails, an email-based retargeting software. 00:00 - Guest Introduction01:40 - Get to know Adam04:22 - How Adam got into entrepreneurship10:00 - Starting his company17:09 - Less is sometimes better21:59 - Validating and testing business ideas39:52 - Important lessons Adam has learned45:32 - Follow up with Adam👀 Check out the company:https://getemails.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.