We Live to Build is the raw, no-fluff interview series for high-performance founders and CEOs who are scaling 5+ figure businesses and want to grow faster without burning out.
Hosted by serial founder and angel investor Sean Weisbrot, each episode delivers tactical conversations with battle-tested operators, unpacking the mental models, systems, and automation strategies that drive sustainable success.
If you're obsessed with scaling smart, optimizing for mental resilience, and building teams and products that don’t rely on your constant presence, these interviews were recorded for you.
Expect honest talk about leadership, delegation, AI tools, cost reduction, psychology, and how to stop being the bottleneck in your business.
We’re not here to inspire, we’re here to equip.
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We Live to Build is the raw, no-fluff interview series for high-performance founders and CEOs who are scaling 5+ figure businesses and want to grow faster without burning out.
Hosted by serial founder and angel investor Sean Weisbrot, each episode delivers tactical conversations with battle-tested operators, unpacking the mental models, systems, and automation strategies that drive sustainable success.
If you're obsessed with scaling smart, optimizing for mental resilience, and building teams and products that don’t rely on your constant presence, these interviews were recorded for you.
Expect honest talk about leadership, delegation, AI tools, cost reduction, psychology, and how to stop being the bottleneck in your business.
We’re not here to inspire, we’re here to equip.
Subscribe and upgrade how you build.
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Jeff Archibald is one of the lucky few who was able to sell his agency, and now he advises other agency owners. In this interview, he reveals what he would do differently if he had to start his agency all over again. We break down the critical mistakes most founders make, starting with the failure to set revenue goals and reverse-engineer a plan to meet them. Jeff explains why being too risk-averse and not reinvesting a portion of revenue into promotion hindered his agency's growth. He also shares the powerful 3-tier proposal method he adopted that transformed his pricing strategy by removing the fear of overpricing , and explains why you must proactively plan for your company's future instead of just reactively hiring when you get busy. This is a masterclass in building a sellable agency the right way. Check out the company: https://www.jeffarchibald.ca
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00:00 - Thing #1: Reverse-Engineer Your Revenue Goals
02:28 - Why "Making Money" Isn't Enough to Survive
08:17 - Thing #2: Reinvest in Promotion From Day One
10:06 - Thing #3: Build Strategic Partnerships Intentionally
15:10 - Thing #4: Master The 3-Tier Pricing Proposal
21:40 - The Psychology of Price Anchoring
24:01 - Thing #5: Proactively Plan For Growth (Stop Reactive Hiring)
28:18 - The Hard Truth About Your Identity After an Exit
29:53 - Recovering From Founder Burnout
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Everyone is talking about an "AI-First" content strategy, but it's the wrong mentality, and it's killing your founder authority. In a world drowning in noise, you don't need to be everywhere; you need to be "undeniable where it counts." This interview with Ethan Monkhouse, founder of Naviro, breaks down the new rules for building authority as a founder. We explore why quality content is a hundredfold more important than quantity and how to use AI as a co-pilot for the heavy lifting, not as a replacement for human creativity. You'll learn the fatal flaw in most AI content tools and the framework for a content funnel that attracts your ideal customers without turning you into just another "supplier." Check out the company: https://naviro.ai
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Be Undeniable Where It Counts
01:36 - Quality vs. Quantity in the Age of AI
02:01 - Why The "AI-First" Mentality is Wrong
02:30 - AI is The Co-Pilot, Not The Pilot
04:09 - The Big Flaw in AI Content Tools
05:48 - Building Your Content Funnel Framework
08:36 - Why Your Content Must Be Evergreen
12:24 - The #1 Mistake That Gets You Marked as a "Supplier"
14:19 - Content Attracts, The Funnel Sells
22:51 - Your LinkedIn Profile is a Landing Page, Not a Resume
24:22 - The Most Important Lesson of My Life
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For many ambitious founders, bootstrapping is a slow death. After building a profitable, high seven-figure SaaS company for 10 years, Sameer Narkar realized his self-funded model was no longer enough to win. In this interview, Sameer explains why the AI revolution is forcing successful bootstrapped companies into raising funds to move faster. He breaks down his decision to seek investment after a decade of profitability, why he believes thinking about an exit is a distraction from building a great product, and how he plans to use the new capital to "buy growth" by investing in experienced sales teams and partnerships rather than burning cash on ads. Check out the company: https://konnectinsights.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Why I'm Abandoning My 8-Figure Bootstrap Business
00:35 - The AI Arms Race Demands Speed
02:42 - Fundraising With No Plan to Exit?
04:28 - Is a "Lifestyle Business" a Bad Thing?
08:20 - How $15M Changes a Profitable Company
09:50 - The "Spend $110 for every $100 Earned" Growth Model
12:01 - Why We Invest in Partnerships, Not Google Ads
15:20 - Why We're Hiring Expensive, Experienced Sales Vets
18:10 - Our Content Strategy: Case Studies & Industry Reports
23:05 - The Hardest Part of The Bootstrapping Journey
27:57 - The Most Important Lesson After 10 Years as a Founder
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Are you making the #1 mistake in AI pricing? Many founders are using their old SaaS pricing model, but for AI, that’s a huge error. As pricing expert Dan Balcauski explains, it’s like showing customers your “underpants”, and it’s killing your sales. In this guide to AI pricing, Dan breaks down why the game has changed. Unlike traditional SaaS, AI products have significant variable costs and unpredictable customer value, creating a new set of challenges for founders. We explore the psychology of value-based pricing, how to choose the right pricing metric, and the strategies companies like Google and OpenAI are using to price their AI tools. Check out the company: https://www.producttranquility.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Why Your SaaS Pricing Model is Obsolete
02:05 - The Value vs. Cost Dilemma of AI
03:20 - Foundation Models vs. AI Applications
07:15 - Why AI Product Prices Are So Inconsistent
11:15 - The Power of Long-Tail Distributions in Pricing
17:05 - The Problem with Capped "Unlimited" Plans
19:10 - Why AI Companies Are Hardware Constrained
24:30 - The 2 Axes of a Smart AI Pricing Strategy
28:00 - The #1 AI Pricing Mistake: Showing Your "Underpants"
31:30 - The Psychology of Value-Based Pricing
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How do you get a 70% reply rate on LinkedIn DMs? In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Lullo, CEO of the 8-figure sales development agency Alleyoop, who shares his exact method for filling his sales pipeline every single day. Gabe unpacks the hard truths about modern sales, explaining why most LinkedIn outreach is just noise and how hyper-personalized voice notes can get you a 7x higher response rate. He also breaks down his "calls and content" strategy, why prospecting for one hour daily is more effective than batching it once a week , and the critical difference between being a founder and being a CEO. Check out the company: https://alleyoop.io
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The #1 Rule for a Full Sales Pipeline
01:10 - Why Daily Prospecting Beats Weekly Batching
06:15 - Founder vs. CEO: Why You're Not Who You Think You Are
09:30 - My Secret to a 70% Reply Rate on LinkedIn DMs
11:00 - Why LinkedIn Voice Notes Get 7x More Replies
15:00 - The "Doctor" Method of Selling
23:30 - "Calls & Content": The LinkedIn Growth Strategy
25:15 - How to "Build in Public" When You Have Zero Customers
29:10 - A 3-Step Plan for LinkedIn Prospecting
31:25 - The One Thing I Wish I Started 13 Years Ago
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A shocking statistic reveals that 80% of leaders are dangerously behind on AI, and the window to catch up is closing fast. Most are trapped by day-to-day "urgent" tasks, ignoring the "important" work of AI adoption that will determine their company's future. In this episode, executive coach and founder of NewPo, Arielle Lechner, explains why so many leaders are failing to integrate AI and provides a clear roadmap to get started. We discuss how AI is transforming industries like executive coaching with tools like custom GPTs, how to automate workflows to save countless hours, and why you need to start thinking of AI as the most powerful assistant you've never hired. Check out the company: https://newpo.io
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Shocking Stat: 80% of Leaders Are Ignoring AI
02:25 - The "Urgent vs. Important" Trap Killing Your Business
05:05 - Will a Custom GPT Replace Your Executive Coach?
07:20 - How to Create a "Digital Twin" of Your Favorite Experts
11:00 - The AI Workflow That Saves 20+ Hours of Work
15:00 - A Coach's Secret to Delivering More Value with AI
20:15 - Building Your Personal "Digital Twin" in ChatGPT
28:30 - The "All or Nothing" Mindset
33:05 - The #1 Thing Most People Know They Should Do (But Don't)
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What if your "great" work ethic is secretly sabotaging your business? It's a tough question, but one every founder needs to confront. The toxic hustle culture sold by Silicon Valley isn't just unhealthy, it's often unprofitable. In this episode, Personal Growth Advisor Brad Farris joins me to dismantle the "grind" mindset. We explore why overworking kills the creativity needed for breakthroughs , and how things like sleep, exercise, and hobbies are actually critical tools for productivity and sustainable success. If you're an entrepreneur chasing growth without burning out, this conversation will shift your entire approach to work. Check out the company: https://anchoradvisors.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Hustle Culture Lie Pushed By VCs
02:15 - Why Grinding Kills Your Creativity
04:00 - The Biggest Threat to Your Business Is Your Own Health
07:30 - How "Doom Scrolling" Destroys Your Sleep & Productivity
11:25 - A Growth Advisor's 3-Step Calendar Audit
15:10 - The "Who Not How" Principle to Stop Drowning in Work
21:40 - Why Hobbies Like Archery & Golf Are Business Tools
27:00 - Using Meditation to Find Quiet in the Chaos
30:22 - The Most Important Lesson of My Life
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Why stop building a startup from scratch when you could just buy a profitable business instead? For many entrepreneurs, acquiring an established company is a faster and more direct path to success. In this interview, Neel Bhargava, Founding Partner of the private equity firm NB Group Investors, unpacks his playbook for entrepreneurial investing. He explains the real differences between private equity and the venture capital world , how he raises capital on a deal-by-deal basis , and the unique investment themes he's currently pursuing, from youth enrichment to end-of-life care. If you're a founder tired of the startup grind, this conversation will show you an alternative path to building your empire. Check out the company: https://nbgroup.us
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Is Private Equity the "Smart" Entrepreneurship?
02:20 - Forget a Fund: The Deal-By-Deal Capital Model
04:10 - The REAL Difference Between PE & Venture Capital
06:30 - When The Investor Has To Become The Interim CFO
08:48 - His Investment Thesis: Youth Enrichment & End-of-Life Care
11:20 - How AI is Shaping Modern Investment Strategy
15:00 - Why Building Relationships is 90% of The Job
19:25 - The Hardest Part of Buying a Profitable Business
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Ever wonder how someone bought an $8M/year company with only $5,000? Gary Shelton did just that, and in this interview, he reveals his exact model. Gary is "The Coaching King," having acquired, scaled, and sold 12 different businesses over the last 50 years, each hitting 8-figures per year. He explains why mindset is the #1 reason most entrepreneurs never hit $1M a year in revenue and shares the lessons he learned from his mentor who built the first black-owned billion-dollar company. If you want to learn how to acquire businesses with little of your own money, build systems that allow them to run without you, and develop the perseverance to succeed, this conversation is for you. Check out the company: https://goshelton.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - "Life is Quick, Man."
01:34 - The REAL Reason Businesses Fail to Hit $1M/Year
03:42 - The Money Lesson My Grandfather Taught Me at Age 4
06:35 - My First Million-Dollar Business Acquisition
08:29 - The #1 Thing That Gives a Business REAL Value
11:19 - How I Bought an $8M/Year Company With $5,000
14:48 - "I'm Not Betting The Farm Unless The Crops Are On Fire"
17:22 - The 2 Things to Look For When Buying a Business
22:20 - The Hardest Part of Being an Entrepreneur
30:45 - "I Don't Work. I Do What I Love."
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Are you accidentally destroying your team with a "Hero Leader" mindset? Many leaders believe their job is to be the primary problem-solver, but this approach can secretly sabotage team performance and create a massive bottleneck. This is the "Hero Leader" Delusion. In this interview, executive coach Dr. Carla Fowler (MD, Ph.D.) breaks down the psychology of leadership and reveals how even well-intentioned leaders stifle growth. We explore the critical differences between strategic thinkers and action-takers, why leaders must stop "putting out fires," and how to truly empower your team to achieve breakthrough results. If you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or founder, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about building a high-performing team. Check out the company: https://thaxa.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The "Hero Leader" Delusion That's Killing Your Business
01:46 - The Psychology That Separates Good vs. Great Leaders
03:29 - Are You a Strategic Thinker or an Action-Taker?
06:38 - Why Your Team Communication Is Silently Failing
08:03 - An Executive Coach's Role Isn't to Solve Your Problems
14:22 - The "Spider-Man" Complex That Disempowers Your Team
19:43 - Why You Are The Biggest Barrier To Your Team's Growth
32:34 - The One Question Every Effective Leader Needs to Ask
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Why do billionaires subtract? It’s a powerful mindset that separates the ultra-successful from everyone else. In this dense masterclass on productivity, Todd Hagopian, who runs a $90 million business division, breaks down the wealth framework he learned from a billionaire: poor people add, rich people multiply, and billionaires subtract. He explains why you must ruthlessly focus on your "profit per minute" and eliminate the 80% of tasks that are wasting your time and mental energy. You'll also learn his "mind-blowing" SEO strategy to generate thousands of high-authority backlinks from evergreen content. Check out the company: https://playerone.sppx.io
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Poor People Add, Rich People Multiply, Billionaires Subtract
02:05 - The 80/20 Rule Is Deeper Than You Think
03:04 - How Jeff Bezos & Google Used Subtraction to Win
05:08 - The #1 Metric: Are You Maximizing Your "Profit Per Minute?"
07:18 - Your Social Media Is Gone in a Month. This Is Forever.
10:31 - My SEO Strategy for 3,000+ High-Authority Backlinks
16:01 - The "Karelin Method": Why You Must Train Differently to Win
18:18 - Why You Must Think Like a Billionaire From Day One
23:24 - The 3 Levers of Results: Activity, Efficiency & Focus
25:27 - My Trick to Stop Sending (and Receiving) Useless Emails
26:50 - How I'm Building My Brand with a Business Fiction Trilogy
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The New B2B Buyer Doesn't Want to Talk to You. Nearly 60% of B2B buyers are now millennials who grew up online and expect a seamless, self-service experience. In this interview, B2B expert David explains why personalization and a frictionless, multi-channel journey are the keys to winning over the modern buyer. Learn how to blend digital self-service with a strategic sales team, why your business may be "dead in 24 months" without AI, and his 6-month rule for making new hires. Check out the company: https://www.saltboxmgmt.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The New B2B Buyer Doesn't Want to Talk to You
01:49 - Why Millennials Are Driving This Change
05:59 - Why You Still Need Sales Reps (For Complex Deals)
11:17 - The NEW Job of a B2B Sales Rep
13:18 - How AI is Already Replacing Sales Reps
15:03 - "Your Business Will Be Crying in 24 Months Without AI"
20:15 - How to Balance New Initiatives vs. Client Work
25:36 - The 6-Month Rule for Making a New Hire
29:34 - The Most Important Lesson: Change is the Only Constant
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Do you know Why AI Makes Your Website MORE Important, Not Less? While AI agents seem to be replacing everything, your website is the one place you control your message and the primary "repository of information" that large language models use to learn about your business. In this interview, domain broker Jeffrey Gabriel explains that without a well-written website, AI models can't easily find, understand, or prioritize your business over competitors. Learn why your site is the essential "home base" you need to succeed in the age of AI.
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Guest: Jeffrey Gabriel, Founder of Saw
Website: https://saw.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Are Websites Obsolete in the Age of AI?
01:40 - The Truth About Domain 'Squatters'
06:54 - How I Sold a Domain Name for $13 Million
07:57 - The Hardest Part of Being a Domain Broker
09:58 - Why I Fire My Clients
16:20 - The Business Cycle of a Domain Broker
18:10 - The 86-Day Average Sale Time for a Domain
22:30 - The Risky Business of Domain Financing
25:54 - How We Use AI in Our Own Operations
27:01 - The Two Most Important Things I've Learned in Life
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Every founder needs to hear this: A Bad Investor is Worse Than No Investor. Before you start chasing venture capital, you must understand the risks. In this interview, M&A expert Scott Kelly explains why bootstrapped founders of seven, eight, and even nine-figure brands often love their lives, while many VC-backed founders are miserably stressed. We break down the cautionary tale of FanDuel, whose founders got "little or nothing" after raising hundreds of millions, versus MailChimp, whose founders kept 98% of the proceeds from their exit after bootstrapping. This is a must-watch for any entrepreneur deciding how to fund their business.
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Art of Finding the Right Partner
03:29 - The #1 Thing Founders Must Do Before Starting
06:27 - The VC Trap: Chasing Fundraising vs. Building a Business
08:13 - Quantity vs. Quality of Life: A Founder's Choice
11:04 - The Warning: MailChimp (Bootstrap) vs. FanDuel (VC)
13:40 - M&A is Sexy, But It's an Art
16:48 - The Dirty Secret of VC Due Diligence
21:49 - Why a Bad Investor is Worse Than No Investor
25:12 - Why I Love Bootstrapped Founders
28:01 - Start With The End in Mind
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This channel is dedicated to providing actionable insights and strategies for leaders and professionals. We interview top performers and break down complex topics to give you the tools you need to gain a competitive edge in your career and business.
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I took a sales ability test, and this sales test revealedmy #1 weakness. The results showed that in a sales context, I have a tendency to believe that talking is more important than asking good questions.
In this unique episode, sales expert Mike Irving, founder of Advanced Business Abilities, analyzes my live test results, breaking down my strengths (like being a "Hunter") and my opportunities for growth (like "Discernment" ). We explore why everyone is in sales, whether they know it or not, and how understanding your personal traits can make you a more effective communicator.
00:00 - Taking a Sales Test on a Live Podcast
01:00 - Why Everyone is in Sales (Even If You're Not a Salesperson)
02:50 - My Overall Results: The Good News
05:50 - A Surprising Weakness: "Knowing How to Deal With People"
07:50 - My #1 Weakness: The "Questioner" Trait
10:05 - Why I Subconsciously Talk More Than I Ask
14:35 - The Key to Success: Understanding "Discernment"
20:45 - My Unexpected Strength: The "Hunter" Trait
24:00 - My Secret Weapon: A High "Not Nice" Score
29:30 - Key Takeaways & How to Improve Your Own Sales Skills
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What if the biggest obstacle to your company's growth isn't the problems you can't solve, but the ones you aren't creating? This counterintuitive idea is the key to radical business transformation. In this episode, Sean Weisbrot sits down with Ted Santos, President of Turnaround Investment Partners, to explore why leaders must stop solving problems and start creating them on purpose. We dive into how this strategy sparks true innovation, rewires the brain for change through neuroplasticity, and why self-mastery is the foundation of effective leadership. This conversation challenges everything you know about chaos, change management, and organizational success. Get ready to discover a new paradigm for growth. Check out the company: https://turnaroundip.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Why CEOs Who Don't Create Problems Should Be Fired
02:55 - The Steve Jobs Method: Inventing a Problem to Change the World
05:58 - Sponsor: Brilliant.org
08:03 - The Simple (But Radical) First Step: Question Everything
13:00 - Why Your Need for the "Right Answer" is Killing Innovation
17:58 - The Difference Between "Thinking" and "Having Thoughts"
22:25 - How Tragedy Taught Me to Rewire Brains with Neuroplasticity
27:01 - Why Giving The Solution Is The Worst Way to Lead
30:14 - The Ultimate Leadership Skill: Self-Mastery Over Chaos
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Most AI-generated content is easy to spot, and journalists are hitting 'delete' the second they see it. So, what are the tell-tale signs, and how do you avoid them? I sat down with Curtis Sparrer, a PR expert and founder of Bospar, to find out. He reveals The #1 Mistake in AI-Generated Content (And How to Fix It): using AI as your final draft instead of your first. We discuss why AI will reward human quirkiness, the rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and why you need to create AI-friendly blogs and FAQs to stay discoverable. This is an essential guide for any marketer or creator using AI for their content. Check out the company: https://bospar.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction: Making Your Brand Discoverable to AI
01:10 - What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
02:20 - Can You Buy Your Way into an AI's Favor?
04:50 - Why AI Still Struggles with Video Content
07:15 - How to Make Your Content More "AI-Friendly"
09:45 - The Power of an AI-Friendly FAQ Page
11:40 - The "Tells" of AI-Generated Content (And Why Journalists Hate It)
12:40 - The #1 Rule: AI is Your First Draft, Not Your Final Draft
14:30 - Why You Must Ditch the Fluff & Be Concise
17:00 - The Future of AI: Personalized Memory
21:20 - The "Race to the Bottom" in AI Content
27:45 - Final Lesson: Never Believe You've Figured It All Out
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We've all heard the phrase "The Customer Is Always Right," but what if following that advice is secretly burning out your team and killing your business? I sat down with Borja Cuan, CEO of Four15 Digital, who learned this lesson the hard way. He shares his powerful story of why he now believes "The Customer Is Always Right" is a Destructive Lie, and why he made the controversial decision to prioritize his employees over his clients. We also dive into the psychology of resilience, how to handle bad news like a CEO, and the cultural differences in business communication. This is a must-watch for any leader tired of sacrificing their team's well-being for unreasonable client demands. Check out the company: https://four15digital.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Hardest Part of Being a Business Owner
02:57 - The Hard Truth: Is Resilience Innate?
04:08 - How My Leadership Style Had to Evolve
07:32 - Why I Put My Employees Before My Clients
13:50 - Cultural Differences in Business Communication
16:36 - My Personal Story with a "Sociopath" Boss
23:22 - The #1 Job of a Leader: Employee Happiness
26:45 - Setting Boundaries with Disrespectful Clients
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What is the AI toolkit that top e-commerce founders are using to scale their brands? It's a mix of proprietary and public tools that automate everything from product research to marketing. I sat down with Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Holdings, who has built multiple seven and eight-figure e-commerce brands. He shares his 8-Figure E-commerce Founder's AI Toolkit, including specific tools for copywriting (Claude), video ads (HeyGen & Synd.io), and image generation (Sora). We also dive into his counter-intuitive business philosophy: successful brands don't sell products, they sell data to AI engines. This is a must-watch for any e-commerce entrepreneur looking for the right tools to grow. Check out the company: https://voltagedm.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction: Why AI is Essential for E-commerce
00:37 - How We Use AI to Enhance Our Brands
01:24 - The #1 Truth of E-commerce: Sell Data to the AI
02:12 - Our 8-Figure E-commerce AI Toolkit
03:25 - The AI Tools We Use for Copy, Images, and Video Ads
06:35 - How We Use AI to Run Virtual Focus Groups
11:11 - Why I Build Brands Instead of Selling Courses
16:43 - My Mission: Hiring Veterans & My Fighter Pilot Story
28:53 - Final Lesson: Fail Up, Don't Fail Out
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Everyone talks about the risks of owning Bitcoin, but what if the real danger is not owning it at all? I sat down with Frank Hepworth, founder of the crypto consultancy Yieldschool, who helps high-net-worth individuals navigate the digital asset space. He makes a powerful case for Why Not Owning Bitcoin is Your Biggest Financial Risk, arguing that as the best-performing asset class on the planet, having zero exposure is a massive gamble against its long-term success. We also dive into the predictable nature of crypto cycles, a portfolio strategy to potentially 10x your money, and the pros and cons of Bitcoin ETFs versus self-custody. This conversation is a
must-watch for any investor who is crypto-curious. Check out the company: https://yieldschool.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction: Crypto is The Best Performing Asset
01:45 - Why You're "Risk On" By Having 0% Crypto
02:30 - The Game Theory of Bitcoin's Finite Supply
04:00 - "Intelligent Exposure": Beyond Just Bitcoin
05:20 - Bitcoin ETFs vs. Self-Custody: The Pros & Cons
08:55 - The #1 Issue That Worries New Crypto Investors
11:00 - Are You Serious Enough to Succeed in Crypto?
15:10 - The Crypto Cycles Are "Super Predictable"
21:20 - Why "Don't Time The Market" is Bad Advice for Crypto
23:20 - A Portfolio Strategy to 10x Your Money
26:45 - Final Lesson: Don't Make Assumptions
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