We Live to Build

Sean Weisbrot
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We Live to Build is the interview series for founders who are serious about building something that lasts. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Sean Weisbrot, the show features 300+ raw conversations with 7-9 figure founders and investors, the people who've actually done it and are willing to talk about what it really took. Every episode goes deep on networking, AI, fundraising, and the harsh realities of scaling a company. Subscribe to upgrade how you build. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. −2 D

    Why Everyone Secretly Hates "Networkers"

    Have you ever been to an event where the person you're talking to is just looking past you for their next "lead"?. In this episode, Charles Lee breaks down why treating human connection like a transactional sales funnel will ultimately hold you back. We explore how genuine business flows naturally from authentic relationships, why you need to stop asking boring questions like "what do you do?", and how to cultivate deep curiosity about others. Charles shares a story of how a free, rainy-day speaking gig led to a 15-year relationship with one of his biggest clients , and we discuss the psychology of eye contact, body language, and the dreaded "resting thinking face". Finally, we tackle the ultimate question every driven entrepreneur must ask themselves: when it's all said and done, how much is enough?. Check out the company: https://ideation.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - Business Flows From Relationships 01:18 - How One Free Panel Led to a 15-Year Client 03:42 - The Power of Genuine Curiosity 06:48 - Why Remembering Names and Details Matters 09:23 - Eye Contact and the "Resting Thinking Face" 11:13 - Public Speaking and Facilitation 13:02 - Expressing Gratitude to Your Network 14:55 - Why Sean Stopped Going to Networking Events 17:37 - Making a Lifelong Mentor in China 19:34 - What Matters Most & "How Much is Enough?" Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  2. −6 D

    Stop Wasting Money on Big AI Models (Do This Instead)

    Are your AI inference costs starting to eat into your startup's budget? In this episode, I sit down with Rob May to discuss the impending shift in the AI industry: moving from massive, expensive frontier models to optimized, task-specific workflows. Rob explains why using a massive model for a simple task is like paying an astrophysicist to balance your checkbook, and how routing requests to smaller models can significantly cut down on your token spend. We also dive into the realities of startup hiring, including why executives must network for talent months in advance and how "experienced" corporate hires can completely derail your early-stage systems. Finally, Rob shares his ultimate advice for founders: why cozying up to massive markets is the best way to de-risk your business. Check out the company: https://neuromatic.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get my brand new eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - Why Founders Must Network Before Hiring 03:45 - The $30,000 Corporate Hiring Mistake 06:20 - Selling to IT Professionals vs. Sales Teams 08:15 - The Alex Hormozi Free Content Strategy 10:50 - How to Reduce High AI Inference Costs 13:30 - Tasks vs. Models: The Future of AI 16:45 - Moving AI Workflows to Microservices 21:10 - The "Big Market" Secret to Entrepreneurship Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  3. 7 APR.

    The Secret ADHD Advantage Nobody Talks About

    Does having ADHD make you a better entrepreneur? Transformation artist and former actress Helen Millar believes her neurodivergence is actually her greatest superpower. In this episode, Helen reveals why the ADHD brain's high risk tolerance and elite pattern recognition give founders a massive edge in business. We explore how to trust your deepest intuition, why playing small is the most dangerous thing you can do, and why having the wrong support system is worse than having none at all. Helen also shares her wildly unorthodox approach to networking , and why she walked away from a successful acting career to maintain her integrity. Plus, we finally uncover the psychological truth behind "Resting Bitch Face" and why it’s actually a sign of intense, ADHD-driven deep listening. Check out the company: https://hearthealer.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get my brand new eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - The Secret ADHD Advantage 01:47 - Trusting Your Intuition & Playing Big 03:40 - Spotting Fake Support Systems 06:14 - The "Piss Up in a Brewery" Networking Guide 08:40 - How to Get Noticed When You're a "Nobody" 10:38 - The Art of Being Interested (Not Just Interesting) 14:06 - Don't Be a Slave to Your Business 16:56 - Why I Walked Away From Acting 18:12 - The Dark Side of Media Manipulation 21:50 - How to Become a Transformation Artist 26:54 - The Truth About "Resting Bitch Face" and ADHD 30:00 - Becoming a Master of Meaning Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. 3 APR.

    How One Free Mentor Made Me $15,000,000

    For our 300th episode, the podcast is officially rebranding to focus on business networking! To celebrate, I brought on my very first mentor, Meir Simhi. Years ago in China, Meir helped me realize my true value in networking, which eventually led to me generating $15 million in crypto fundraising sales.In this episode, Meir breaks down his new "Product Theory" and why asking "what to sell" is the wrong question. We deconstruct my new business idea (feeding your frustrations to your dog) and explore the true definition of a market. Check out the company: https://brandmasters.io ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - Episode 300 & The Business Networking Rebrand 02:37 - The Loneliest Part of Entrepreneurship 05:08 - Why Chasing Respect Repels People 09:02 - How Meir Mentored Sean in China 15:47 - The WeChat Course Failure 19:10 - How Networking Made Sean $15 Million in Crypto 23:51 - Why E-Commerce is Just "Commerce" Now 26:24 - "The Product Theory": How to Decide What to Sell 36:21 - Deconstructing Sean's "Dog Treat" Business Idea 46:55 - The 4 Axes of Defining a Market 54:26 - Why Shenzhen, China is the Future Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  5. 31 MARS

    Why "Self-Improvement" is Ruining You (And What to Do Instead)

    Are you obsessed with self-improvement? Mental performance coach and former Wall Street hedge fund manager Evan Marks argues that constantly trying to "fix" yourself actually takes you further away from who you really are. In this episode, Evan explains why he completely rejects "positive psychology" in favor of "opportunistic reality". He trains high-achievers to treat their negative emotions as data and be ready for chaos like a "jaguar in the brush". Check out the company: https://m1performancegroup.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - The Fear of Regret 00:26 - The Hardest Part of Being an Entrepreneur 01:21 - Reinventing Yourself at 46 03:06 - The Fear of Failure vs. Regret 04:39 - Wall Street Stress & Uncertainty 05:46 - Why Positive Psychology is Fluff 10:50 - Why Self-Improvement is Ruining You 12:10 - How to Build Trust and Be Vulnerable 13:35 - Gen Z, Masculinity, & Coaching the Elite 15:20 - Does Trauma Create High Achievers? 20:18 - The Pain of Denial & Ignorance 22:30 - The "Leaf vs. Root" Metaphor 23:51 - Losing Purpose After a Big Exit Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  6. 27 MARS

    Why VCs Really Reject Your Startup (The "No Conviction" Truth)

    What does it actually mean when a venture capitalist says they "don't have conviction" in your startup? Vaughn Crowe, an investor at MVP Capital , explains why VCs struggle to give founders honest feedback and what that dreaded rejection phrase really translates to. In this interview, Vaughn reveals how he sniffs out scammers versus real entrepreneurs by evaluating their true desire to build a big business. We discuss why having a massive advisory board at the pre-seed stage can be a major red flag , and whether founders should take a salary from their funding or bootstrap completely. Plus, he explains why leading your first VC meeting with a pitch deck is a fatal flaw and what you should do instead. Check out the company: https://nvpcapital.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - How VCs Spot Fake Founders & Scammers 03:37 - Should You Hide Competing Term Sheets from VCs? 09:30 - Why Advisory Boards are a Red Flag for Early Startups 17:54 - Should Founders Take a Salary? 21:50 - Do Founders Still Need VCs in the Age of AI? 24:26 - Why VCs Won't Give You Honest Feedback 30:00 - The Real Meaning of "I Don't Have Conviction" 34:30 - Never Open a VC Meeting With a Pitch Deck Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  7. 24 MARS

    Why Your Social Media Content Isn't Getting Subscribers

    Are you getting thousands of views on your YouTube Shorts but struggling to turn them into loyal subscribers or paying clients? Ben Pines, who helped scale Elementor from $0 to $100M ARR, explains exactly why your social media strategy is falling flat and how to fix it. In this live "workshop" style episode, Ben and Sean deconstruct Sean’s own content strategy. They discuss why AI has completely killed generic SEO content, why short-form video often leads to "empty views," and the secret to transitioning from a generic content creator to a highly paid trusted advisor. Ben reveals how to use the "Ezra Klein Method" to turn your content into a deep, problem-solving engine that naturally attracts your ideal audience. Check out the company: https://benpines.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - Why You're Getting Views but No Subscribers 01:45 - Deconstructing a Failing Content Strategy 03:40 - The Golden Rule of Content: What Pays the Rent? 08:35 - Why "Curiosity" is Killing Your Podcast 12:40 - How to Tie Your Content Directly to Your Business 18:00 - Why AI Has Ruined Generic SEO Content 19:25 - The "Ezra Klein" Method for Building True Authority 22:50 - Stop Pretending You Know Everything 26:30 - Flip the Script: Solve Client Problems Live 38:30 - The Truth About YouTube Shorts & Distribution 43:30 - Elementor’s $100M Lesson: You Need a Bigger Story Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 20 MARS

    The 150-Year Vision for Humanity

    What will human civilization look like in 150 years? Abdo John Hajj, partner at Type One Ventures, believes we are at the beginning of a deep tech supercycle that will transition humanity into a "Type 1 Civilization"—one that harnesses the full energy of its host star and becomes truly interplanetary. In this interview, Abdo explains why space is not just about rockets, but about building the infrastructure for abundance. We discuss why Tesla's Optimus robots will likely colonize Mars before humans do , the critical need for a "circular economy" in space (mining water for fuel) , and the geopolitical reality of who will enforce the law on the lunar surface. Check out the company: https://type1ventures.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ----------------------------------- 📈 WORK WITH ME ----------------------------------- ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call ▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship --------------------------------------------- 👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN --------------------------------------------- ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com --------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS --------------------------- 00:00 - Why Space is the Next Deep Tech Supercycle 02:20 - The "Space HoldCo" Strategy: Investing in Infrastructure 06:30 - Elon Musk: The Ultimate "Venture Operator" 08:35 - The Reality: Why Space Startups Need Government Contracts 12:35 - Star Trek vs. Star Wars: The Future of Civilization 14:15 - Geopolitics: Who Enforces Law on the Moon? 16:45 - Sending Tesla Bots to Build Martian Colonies 21:00 - The Next-Gen Space Station: Axiom Space 22:20 - Mining the Moon for Water & Fuel 27:00 - The Power of Vision & Systems Thinking Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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We Live to Build is the interview series for founders who are serious about building something that lasts. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Sean Weisbrot, the show features 300+ raw conversations with 7-9 figure founders and investors, the people who've actually done it and are willing to talk about what it really took. Every episode goes deep on networking, AI, fundraising, and the harsh realities of scaling a company. Subscribe to upgrade how you build. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Sean Weisbrot
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    303
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
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    © 2026
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    We Live to Build