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Mark Musselman, founder of MX5 Consulting, shares insights into his journey from a multi-generational family business to bankruptcy and ultimately becoming a successful consultant. He emphasizes the value of asking good questions and using silence as an effective tool in consulting. 00:00 - The Power of Asking Good Questions03:31 - Bankruptcy and Loss of Identity07:05 - The Stress of Business Failure10:28 - Reinventing Yourself in Business13:37 - Removing Barriers in Organizations16:56 - The Power of Storytelling and Inquiry20:09 - Effective Questioning for Consultants23:18 - The Power of Curiosity and Asking Questions26:45 - Applying Skills to Personal Relationships30:07 - Commitment and Authenticity in Business33:16 - The Sales Process: Giving Time to Decide36:26 - Personal Conversations and Relationship Building👀 Check out the company:https://mx5consulting.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.

Vikram Chalana, the founder and CEO of Pictory, discusses his journey in AI, the role of AI in content marketing, concerns about deepfakes, and the future of AI. 00:00 - Evolving with a Growth Mindset03:19 - The Limitations of AI in Replacing Humans06:35 - The Battle Against Deepfakes09:49 - The Complexity of AI Explanation13:02 - The Future of AI in Transportation16:11 - The Potential of AI in Quantum Systems19:08 - The Thrill of Creating and Investing22:05 - Building Infrastructure for AI Companies25:00 - Scaling Challenges and Lessons Learned28:16 - The need for change31:44 - The Importance of Taking Risks and VCs Starting Companies34:54 - Finding Balance and Enjoying Nature37:55 - Happiness in Connections and Community👀 Check out the company:https://pictory.ai✅ 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.

Darwin Shurig is the Founder and CEO of Shurig Solutions Inc, a 7-figure executive recruiting firm in the US. We talked about the challenges of talent management and the importance of hiring for culture fit in this interview. He emphasizes the need for aligning talent with the company's mission and long-term goals. 00:00 - The Stress of Being an Executive04:03 - Hiring for Culture Fit07:48 - Hiring for Growth and Employee Appreciation11:41 - High Risk Employees and Career Growth15:31 - Longevity of Employees and Making Decisions19:35 - Improving Efficiency at the Dental Office23:27 - The Importance of Making Hard Decisions in Business27:15 - Costly Hiring Mistake31:10 - Concerns about Employee Loyalty35:19 - The Impact of Stress on C-Suite Executives39:10 - Going from Six to Seven Figures in Business42:59 - The Importance of Understanding Your Purpose👀 Check out the company:https://shurigsolutions.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.

Austin Netzley is the Founder and CEO of 2x, which helps startups scale their businesses. We discuss our experiences with panic attacks as entrepreneurs and the importance of addressing stress in the business world. 00:00 - The Most Important Lesson in Life02:46 - Overcoming Stress and Adversity05:19 - The Wake-Up Call for Change08:09 - The Physical Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety10:43 - The Pressure of Success and Doing It All Yourself13:34 - Managing anxiety and finding balance16:21 - Managing Anxiety in Business18:54 - The Benefits of Ice Baths and Beating the Lizard Brain21:36 - Stepping outside of your comfort zone24:12 - Treating Your Body as an Asset26:57 - Finding Balance and Enjoying the Outdoors29:34 - Key Stressors: Financial, Time, and People32:01 - Focusing on What Matters👀 Check out the company:https://2x.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.

This episode was recorded in 2022. Chameleon Collective now grosses well over $4M per month as per our last time speaking with Freddie Laker! 00:00 - Firing Best Friends06:19 - The Structure of Chameleon Collective12:33 - Recognition and Reward at Chameleon Collective18:29 - Motivation and Fear24:45 - The Pain of Loss and Friendship in the Workplace31:11 - Learning from Mistakes and Growing as an Entrepreneur37:20 - The Valuable Lesson from a Painful Business Experience43:21 - Morning Routine and Productivity Techniques49:13 - Personal Growth in Entrepreneurship55:19 - Appreciation for the Support👀 Check out the company:https://chameleoncollective.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.

Sherry Shannon-Vanstone had a successful career in STEM, starting with early exposure to math and encouragement from family and teachers. She worked as a cryptologic mathematician for the NSA, faced gender barriers, and successfully built sales channels in Asia. 00:00 - Early STEM Career Influences05:44 - Choosing Your Battles as a Female Professional11:25 - Overcoming Challenges in the Workplace in Asia Pacific17:17 - Working with Blackberry23:01 - Building a Team with Authority28:41 - The Challenges of IPOs and Market Timing34:40 - Lessons Learned from Selling Stock Options40:10 - Evaluating the Risk of an Acquisition45:17 - The Power of Female Investors✅ 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.

Diva Diaz, a global speaker and facilitator of access consciousness, discusses the challenges of working with neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and understanding differences. 00:00 - Dealing with Perfectionism and Self-criticism06:02 - Understanding and Accepting Differences12:00 - Overcoming Self-Judgment and Criticism17:35 - Overcoming self-doubt in sports22:54 - Overcoming Perfectionism and Self-Doubt28:42 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations of Stress34:14 - Being Kinder to Yourself39:55 - Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity45:18 - Finding What Works for You50:37 - Simplicity is Key✅ 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.

Jeffrey Hayzlett, the CEO of The C-Suite Network, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes and challenges as avenues for growth. He discusses the impact of learning from others, the diversity of his career, and the global reach of his ventures. 00:00 - The Nature of Learning and Making Mistakes05:43 - From the Medical School to Selling Pheasants11:23 - Mentors and Learning from Others16:36 - The Toll of Lockdowns and the Cost of Pandemics22:19 - The Importance of Organization and Time Blocking27:50 - Delegating and Prioritizing Tasks33:22 - Ensuring Favorable Direction for Shareholders38:57 - The Challenges of Being Part of a Public Listed Company44:37 - Empowering Young Girls50:01 - The Quest for Knowledge✅ 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 #welivetobuildqtOI2JW0CJpqrg21L0pP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Cox, president of Hostirian and host of the Clicks & Bricks Podcast explores the dual impact of the virus: how it brings about both biological changes and psychological warfare through country-enforced isolation. The conversation also delves into concerns about children's privacy as they unknowingly share data, and emphasizes the need for tools to safeguard metadata before sharing. He also talks about balancing capitalism and privacy poses challenges, and the potential misuse of data by both malicious and well-intentioned entities underscores the necessity for vigilance. 00:00 - The Impact of Isolation and Privacy Concerns06:11 - The Manipulation of Mass Amounts of People11:36 - The Gap in Privacy and Metadata Stripping17:03 - Changes in Dating during COVID23:01 - The Challenges of Changing Eating Habits28:59 - Behavioral Programming and Labeling34:56 - Discovering My Heritage40:50 - Living off the Grid and Societal Challenges46:12 - Parenting an Autistic Child and Communication Challenges51:48 - Whittling away at the team's progress👀 Check out the company:https://hostirian.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.

Cary Sparrow is the founder and CEO of Wagescape. Cary shares insights about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the importance of brutally honest feedback, and the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing market. 00:00 - Importance of Brutal Honest Feedback and Removing Ego04:41 - Adapting to Evolving Market Expectations09:17 - Hiring for Curiosity and Resilience13:45 - Approaching Hiring Interviews18:28 - AI's Transformative Impact on Human Resources23:22 - The Need for Natural Language Processing Tools in Corporations27:58 - The Impact of AI on Creative Writing and Marketing Opportunities32:45 - The Fracturing of Truth37:16 - Building Alliances with Influencers42:03 - Excitement and Potential Concerns of the Frontier👀 Check out the company:https://greenwich.hr/wagescape✅ 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.