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Sam Sherman is the Co-founder of Socium Media, a direct response digital marketing agency serving 8+ figure brands.In this interview we talk about how being married and becoming a father changed how he sees himself and his role within his company, as well as why he chose to focus on ecom and what it's like working with large brands.00:00 - Starting an E-com Focused Digital Marketing Agency03:32 - Employee Benefits07:04 - Balancing Financial Decisions10:43 - Building a Referral-Based Clientele14:24 - Niche Focus vs. Broad Service 18:03 - Adapting to Changes21:49 - Leveraging Meta's Advantage Plus Campaigns25:00 - Human Connection vs Algorithmic Advertising28:15 - Technical Expert to Leadership Roles31:30 - Profit First vs. Investor Pressure35:15 - VC Funding to Valuing Privacy40:12 - Value of Mentorship👀 Check out the company:https://sociummedia.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 To 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.

Tom Rutledge is the Founder of RDMS, a consulting firm that focuses on restaurant operators. In this interview, we talk about franchising, small businesses, how difficult restaurants can be to manage, and much more. 00:00 - Insights from a Hospitality Group Owner03:26 - Franchising in Hospitality06:57 - Small Business Accounting10:11 - Building a Business Foundation13:36 - Reality of Contractual Obligations16:57 - Understanding Franchise Costs and Marketing Spend20:05 - The Challenges of Operating a Franchise23:29 - Restaurant Management Agreements26:40 - Accounting as a Tool for Growth30:00 - Building Relationships in Business33:08 - Time Management and Accountability36:06 - Maintaining Work-Life Balance👀 Check out the company:https://rdmsgroup.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.

Kyle Kuderewski is the Operations Manager of Webstreet, an Empire Flippers offshoot that allows investors to purchase shares in private web-based entities such as e-commerce, SaaS, and service agencies, and actively manages the portfolio until an exit. In this interview, we talk about how Webstreet functions, becoming an angel investor, the different kinds of investments that exist, and much more. 00:00 - Fractional Investing03:20 - SPV and LLC Investment Models06:58 - Investor Incentives10:25 - Strategic Financial Management13:47 - Diversifying Portfolio17:04 - Opportunities in E-commerce and Content Marketing20:23 - Digital Real Estate Investments23:55 - Who Invests in Online Businesses?27:08 - The Role of Operators30:26 - Maximizing Value through Private Exits33:25 - Due Diligence36:21 - Designing a Life You Enjoy Through Smart Investing👀 Check out the company:https://webstreet.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.

Yasir Drabu is the founder and CEO of Taazaa Inc, a custom software development firm. In this interview, we talk about the desire for humans to make things better and why that is, and what drives us to build companies, and much more. 00:00 - Religion and Society in Shaping a Better World03:39 - Personal Philosophy07:26 - Ethical Considerations11:05 - Software that Solves Real Problems14:40 - College Projects to Life-Saving Medical Software18:07 - Family Values and Entrepreneurial Spirit21:55 - AI and Quantum Computing25:55 - Climate Change and Clean Energy29:42 - Dystopian Potential of AI33:34 - Parenting and Work-Life Balance37:22 - Meditation and Mindfulness41:16 - Honesty, Respect, and Resilience👀 Check out the company:https://taazaa.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 Saxena is the founder of BetterCommerce, an all-in-one, scalable, and reliable cloud-based ecommerce platform designed for small to medium businesses. We talked about why entrepreneurs feel the need to leave the world better than how we found it. 00:00 - Meaningful Relationships in Adulthood03:32 - Questioning Work-Life Balance07:11 - From Salary to Learning and Growth10:57 - Tough Childhood to CEO14:24 - People Over Profit17:42 - Considering the Sale of a Business and Its Impact20:55 - Prestige of Industry Lists24:20 - Running a Family Business27:47 - Balancing Customer Satisfaction with Employee Well-being31:09 - Empathy and Quality Relationships34:32 - Overcoming Hardship38:01 - Finding Happiness👀 Check out the company:https://bettercommerce.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.

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.