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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.

Keith Smith, CEO of Me for You, discusses his journey into artificial intelligence (AI) and the creation of AI chatbots for celebrity creators. The conversation explores the intersection of AI, the creator economy, and monetization. 00:00 - The Inception of AI03:40 - AI in Fintech07:26 - From AI Chatbots to Creator Economy11:15 - Empowering Creators with AI15:04 - Ethical Considerations in AI Relationships18:30 - Training AI with Public and Private Data22:07 - Balancing Public Image with Personal Reality26:05 - AI's Role in Scaling Celebrity-Fan Engagement Authentically29:40 - Enhancing AI Conversations with Continuity33:27 - Feedback Loops in AI36:59 - Monitoring AI Conversations for Brand Consistency40:10 - Reflecting on Work-Life Balance and Regrets👀 Check out the company:https://m4u.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.

Tom Stevens is the founder of Tombot, an AI-driven robotic pet for the elderly. We discuss his inspiration behind creating robotic pets for individuals dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as a lot of the psychology around caretaking. 00:00 - The Emotional Journey of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia03:47 - Navigating Financial and Legal Challenges in Elderly Care07:49 - Assisted Living Decisions11:14 - The Psychological Effects of Parental Cognitive Decline15:17 - Navigating Healthcare for Aging Relatives18:40 - Storytelling in Family History22:32 - The Role of Responsibility and Purpose in Elderly Well-being26:14 - The Therapeutic Power of Pets in Managing Loneliness and Depression29:56 - How Humans Bond with Babies and Animals33:48 - Robotic Companions37:25 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Robotic Pets in Mental Health Therapy41:13 - Future Developments in Senior Care Technology and Safety Monitoring👀 Check out the company:https://tombot.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.

Mark Stouse is the Chairman and CEO of ProofAnalytics.ai, the only AI-native platform that enables GTM teams to plan, predict, prove, and pivot their investments in real time. In this interview, we discuss some of the hard truths about being a founder of a multi-million dollar company, and why he doesn't regret it for a second. 00:00 - The Importance of Staying True to Your 'Non-Negotiables' in Life04:26 - Confronting the Myth of 'Killing It' Every Day as an Entrepreneur09:04 - Embracing the Struggles and Reducing Suffering as a Startup Founder13:24 - Transitioning from Consulting to Founding a B2B SaaS Startup17:52 - Understanding Market Timing and Its Impact on Startup Success22:09 - The Role of Analytics in Forecasting Business Success26:04 - Navigating Funding Challenges and Cost Optimization for Startups30:48 - The Complex Dynamics of Investor Relationships and Startup Financing35:12 - Comparing the Risk Management of Entrepreneurs and Fortune 1000 CEOs39:35 - Growth vs. Sustainability43:33 - Adapting to Market Changes and the Increasing Need for Skilled Teams48:31 - Redefining Success👀 Check out the company:https://proofanalytics.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.

Alan Versteeg is the Global Chief Revenue Officer of Growth Matters International, which develops the Sales Leadership for companies. In this interview, we discuss the evolving landscape of sales, the role of AI, and the enduring significance of genuine human connections in the business world. 00:00 - The Serenity Prayer's Role in Lifelong Learning and Growth04:54 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Sales09:30 - Effective Prospecting14:02 - Sales Training Insights18:11 - The Human Element in Sales22:40 - Objection Handling in Sales26:49 - Sales as a Human Interaction31:10 - Data-Driven Sales35:17 - Selling with Noble Purpose39:17 - Embracing Lifelong Learning in Sales for Continuous Improvement👀 Check out the company:https://growthmattersintl.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.

Don Finley is the Founder of FINdustries, a Product Development agency that accelerates your business’s growth through the right level of technology. In this interview, we talk about what it's like doing business while dating, and how they are surprisingly very similar to one another. 00:00 - The Intersection of Joy and Business05:26 - Navigating Romantic Relationships as an Entrepreneur10:12 - Leveraging Dating Apps for Efficient Matchmaking15:30 - Cultural Differences in Dating: East vs West Perspectives20:51 - Exploring Situationships and Modern Relationship Dynamics26:25 - Life Lessons from International Relationships and Living Abroad31:33 - The Impact of Jealousy and Trust in Long-Term Relationships36:42 - Diversity in Dating: Embracing Different Cultures and Backgrounds41:58 - Investment Opportunities and Economic Growth in Poland47:23 - Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Relationships While Traveling👀 Check out the company:https://findustries.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.