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In this podcast, Glenn Akramoff discusses working with his son in their business, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the father-son dynamic. They explore resistance to change in the workplace and the benefits of transitioning to electronic submissions for business efficiency. The duo shares insights on embracing digital transformation and automating workflows to streamline operations.

Christy Pretzinger is the Owner and CEO of WriterGirl, a 20+ year old content creation agency in the US. In this interview, we talk about how you can be kind to your stakeholders without getting taking advantage of. 00:00 - Challenges of Marriage and Parenting03:55 - Exploring Self-Worth and Expressing Love07:39 - Navigating Divorce and Single Parenthood11:16 - Embracing Kindness and Authenticity14:50 - The Power of Empathy and Vulnerability18:27 - Kindness as Business Culture22:28 - Balancing Professional Responsibilities with Personal Values26:58 - Empowering Others30:48 - Leveraging Kindness as a Strength34:30 - Meaningful Work and Growth38:04 - Cultural Balance in Organizational Success41:55 - Incorporating Mindfulness and Empathy into Team Dynamics👀 Check out the company:https://writergirl.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.

Joe Rare is the founder and CEO of multiple 8 figure companies, and heavily invests in real estate. In this interview, we talk about understanding asset classes before investing in them, as well as his founder's journey and developing passive income. 00:00 - Understanding Passive Income04:25 - The Reality of Living Costs08:22 - Active vs Passive Income12:39 - Learning from Investment Mistakes16:49 - Financial Planning for Retirement21:14 - Cultural Perspectives on Wealth25:42 - Cost of Living29:49 - Real Estate Investment & Market Dynamics33:29 - Trusts and Asset Protection37:25 - Wealth Transfer During Economic Crises41:48 - Creating Passive Income45:58 - Embracing Failure & Passive Income👀 Check out the company:https://level9virtual.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.

Greg Sobiech is the Founder and CEO of DELVE, a performance marketing agency. In this interview we talk about how Greg consumed copious amounts of caffeine and how it affected him and his business, how Sean consumed weed for years before quitting and now also consuming caffeine instead, and how Greg drinks far less caffeine to maintain a healthier lifestyle. 00:00 - From Weed to Coffee03:35 - Unsustainable Path07:05 - Vietnamese Coffee Delight10:39 - Reflecting on Personal Habits14:30 - Coffee's Role in a CEO's Life18:04 - Evolution from Operator to Leader21:23 - Mindset Shift for Entrepreneurs24:43 - Embracing Defined Roles28:30 - The Importance of Role Clarity32:03 - The CEO's Journey35:40 - Letting Go of Control39:06 - Finding Your True Calling👀 Check out the company:https://delvedeeper.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.

Chris Mercer is the founder and CEO of Measurement Marketing, a firm that helps companies figuring out what marketing steps to measure, how to measure them, and how to use all that data once it's being measured. In this interview we talk about failure, and why it's so important to embrace failure in a way that propels you forward instead of pushing you backward. 00:00 - Embracing Failure as an E-commerce CEO04:37 - The Power of Belief in Overcoming Challenges09:16 - Strategies for Handling Setbacks in Business13:08 - Rethinking Success and Failure17:24 - Leveraging Podcasts for Networking21:16 - Journey from E-commerce to Consulting25:33 - Creating Impactful Content30:00 - AI and Human Creativity in Podcasting34:49 - Growing a YouTube Channel39:19 - Connecting Podcast to E-commerce Expertise43:19 - Generating Leads47:41 - Being Open to Being Wrong 👀 Check out the company:https://measurementmarketing.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.

Brittney Fairweather is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of TRX Capital, a real estate lending firm. In this interview we talk about authenticity, what it's like being a mother and an entrepreneur, how she engages her clients and her children, if her children work in her business, and much more. 00:00 - Starting a Fund for E-commerce Brands03:38 - Overcoming Financial Audits06:47 - A Woman's Journey in Real Estate Lending09:44 - Challenges Faced by Minority Women-Owned Companies12:50 - Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship15:59 - Including kids in Business19:02 - Authenticity in Business22:13 - Setting Boundaries for Work-Life Balance25:11 - Negotiating Pricing and Valuing Your Services28:17 - Building Long-Lasting Client Relationships31:03 - Investing in Diverse Ventures34:29 - Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio👀 Check out the company:https://trxcapital.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.

Juha Berghall is the CEO and Co-Founder of ONEiO, a high-tech company focused on automating traditional enterprise integration tasks. In this interview we talk about the Psychology of environment vs upbringing in creating entrepreneurs, as well as different educational systems, societal systems, and political systems. 00:00 - European Approach to Global Companies02:32 - Finnish vs American Education05:14 - Project-Based Learning in Finland07:46 - Challenges in Classrooms10:09 - Finnish Education System12:40 - Relevance of College Education14:43 - Healthcare and Education17:23 - Social Safety Nets in Finland19:48 - Financial Pressures and Quality of Life22:18 - Universal Basic Income24:55 - Lobbying in the US27:27 - Balancing Economic Growth with Happiness and Well-being👀 Check out the company:https://oneio.cloud✅ 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 Judelson is the Founder and CEO of First Principles Catalyst, a product agency that sources, vets, and grooms expert product talent. In this interview we talk about product, building great products, finding great product talent, and much more! 00:00 - Balancing Business and Specialty03:38 - The Power of Incremental Learning06:58 - From Family Business to IT Development10:29 - Building Boundaries for Success in Client Relationships13:36 - Coaching for Startup Growth17:14 - VC vs. Bootstrapping: A Founder's Dilemma20:46 - Pathways to Quick Growth24:03 - From Government Job to Entrepreneurship27:19 - Pricing Models and Customer Psychology30:46 - Service Tiers and Customer Satisfaction34:15 - Productivity and Memory37:26 - Leveraging Tools for Business Efficiency 👀 Check out the company:https://firstprinciples.la✅ 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.

Carl Lundberg is the CEO of Gerald Edelman, a British firm that helps companies grow, acquire, and sell. In this interview we talk about preparing to sell your brand and the Psychology that goes into making your brand sexy enough for someone to want to buy it. 00:00 - Meeting Deadlines in Business03:21 - Identifying and Valuing Potential Acquisition Targets06:26 - Negotiating Acquisitions09:55 - Search Funds and the Role of a Searcher CEO12:59 - Understanding Enterprise Value in M&A16:16 - How to Determine the Right Multiple for Business Valuation19:52 - Exploring Revenue Multiples in Different Industries23:24 - Management Buy-Ins27:00 - Maximizing Business Value Before Selling30:12 - Creating a Win-Win Situation in Business Sales33:25 - The Significance of Due Diligence from a Buyer's Perspective36:44 - Efficient Deal-Making👀 Check out the company:https://geraldedelman.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.

Oshri Cohen is the Founder of RedCorner, a Fractional CTO service for pre-seed to series-A startups and traditional SMBs. 00:00 - The Struggle of Building a Consulting Business04:02 - A Journey in Tech Entrepreneurship08:14 - Lessons on Cash Flow and Business Resilience12:02 - Innovating: A Startup's Challenge15:53 - Amazon and the Evolution of HP19:57 - Shutting Down a Business and Starting Over23:59 - Corporate Misfit27:53 - From Director of Engineering to Fractional CTO31:51 - Launching a Consulting Firm35:46 - Systematization in Business39:36 - A Strategy for Sustainable Profitability43:07 - Mastering Sales and Pricing Strategies👀 Check out the company:https://redcorner.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.