We Live to Build

Sean Weisbrot

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.

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    This Sales Test Revealed My #1 Weakness

    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 👀 Check out the company: https://advancedbusinessabilities.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🎧 If you prefer audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68lykxIMOyofZNiWSF4vFx iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-live-to-build/id1531994765 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company: https://welivetobuild.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    What If Creating Problems Is the Key to Business Transformation? (Ted Santos)

    To learn for free on Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SeanWeisbrot/ . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. What if the fastest way to grow your company was to create problems on purpose? In this episode, Sean Weisbrot sits down with Ted Santos, President of Turnaround Investment Partners, to explore how problem creation sparks business transformation, leadership growth, and innovation. We dive into why questioning everything you know is essential, how neuroplasticity rewires the brain for change, and why self-mastery is the foundation of effective leadership. Together, we challenge traditional views on education, change management, and chaos to uncover a new paradigm for organizational success. You’ll learn: Why CEOs should create problems to fuel transformation How questioning established paradigms leads to growth The role of neuroplasticity in problem-solving and innovation Why self-mastery matters for leadership in times of chaos How education conditions us to avoid the hard questions 👀 Check out the company: https://turnaroundip.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot   🎧 If you prefer audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68lykxIMOyofZNiWSF4vFx iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-live-to-build/id1531994765 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company: https://welivetobuild.com #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #welivetobuild #seanweisbrot This video was sponsored by Brilliant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.