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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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com
🕒 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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ℹ️ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
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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