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He Presented from the Hip on Stage and Invented a World First in 90 Days
What does it actually take to back yourself when the whole world seems to doubt you? In this episode, Sean sits down with Travis McGregor, a technology pioneer working to reinvent how the world handle...
She Woke Up One Morning and Knew She Had to Buy A $50M Company
What does it actually take to back yourself when no one else believes in you? In this episode of We Live to Build, Sean sits down with Stacie Shifflett, a self-taught entrepreneur and subject matter expert in federal government procurement and acquisition, who shares the raw story of orchestrating a
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Who Are We Marketing to When 90% of White Collar Jobs Are Gone?
What happens to marketing, consumer culture, and the businesses built around them when AI eliminates 90% of white collar jobs? In this episode, Sean sits down with Zachary Rischitelli to explore how networking, relationship-building, and human connection are becoming the most durable competitive adv
His Former Boss Later Became His Employee
What does it really take to break through a revenue plateau and build a business that outlasts your mistakes? In this episode, Ephraim Ebstein, an MSP entrepreneur who scaled past seven figures, shares the hard lessons he learned the long way. You will hear how developing financial literacy with the
I Bought 3 Companies, here’s the #1 Leadership Lesson I Learned
Entrepreneur Scott Meier evaluated over 100 businesses before deciding to acquire three unique brands under one roof: Budsies, Petsies, and Stuffed Animal Pros. But instead of applying a ruthless corporate "roll-up" strategy, Scott chose to become a steward of an artisan-driven brand. In this episod
Why Credible Investors Are Actually Killing Startups
Have you ever received terrible advice from a "successful" investor or mentor? In this episode, Igor Taber explains why taking advice from VCs who built companies a decade ago might actually destroy your startup. Because the market has drastically changed, relying on outdated experience makes these
Borrowed Trust: Why Strangers Wire Money Before They Know You
What if a complete stranger could wire you money before they even know your name? In this episode, Sean sits down with referral growth expert Bill Cates to explore the psychology behind why trust borrowed from one relationship can instantly open doors in another. Bill breaks down why referrals are not just the icing on the cake but the cake itself, explaining how a warm introduction cuts through t
30 Years Exposed Him to Every Networking Context - His Conclusion Surprised Me
If you've ever felt drained, exhausted, or frustrated by traditional networking events, you aren't alone. In this episode, Davide Cannarozzi explains why showing up to a random event without a clear strategy is a massive waste of your time and energy. He reveals why the most elite networkers treat relationship-building like being a diplomat or a spy—using intense planning, research, and flashcards to connect with the right people.
What Matters Most and How Much Is Enough
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.
Why the 7th Biggest Player in a Huge Market Beats the Winner in a Small One
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.
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I've known Sean for a few years, and he's a really great man who's helped me tremendously. I love listening to his podcast because I get to know more about him and his businesses, and the guests businesses are really fascinating too!
Sean is an excellent host! His passion to bring entrepreneurs together shines through his work. We truly are #strongertogether and shows like this help foster connection.
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