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 team ...
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Sean Weisbrot Podcasts
You’re gonna love this DAILY, commercial-free entrepreneur spotlight show. We feature CEOs and founders of 6-9 figure B2B companies. Agencies, coaches, consultants, and other leaders share not only their success stories - but their advice for business leaders focused on business growth. You’re going to hear real stories from real people all in 15-25 minutes time - perfect for your commute. On this podcast, your host, Josh Elledge encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but ...
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2299 - Building Software with Vibe Coding and Automation Strategies with We Live to Build's Sean Weisbrot
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How AI and No-Code Tools Are Transforming Business: Insights from Sean Weisbrot of We Live to Build Technology is evolving faster than ever, and businesses that don’t adapt risk falling behind. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Sean Weisbrot, Founder and CEO of We Live to Build, to explore how artificial intelligence and no-code tools a…
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2302 - How Mentorship Helps Leaders Surf the Waves of Business Change with Ardent Mentoring's Ryan King
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The Transformative Power of Whole-Person Mentoring: Lessons from Ryan King of Ardent Mentoring In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Ryan King, Co-Founder and CEO of Ardent Mentoring, a nonprofit organization that connects impact-driven entrepreneurs with faith-based mentors. Ryan shares how Ardent’s “whole-pe…
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2301 - Crafting Compelling Narratives By Making Your Brand’s “Why” Shine with A Good Reputation's Renee Frojo
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The Power of Purpose-Driven Storytelling: Expert Insights from Renee Frojo In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Renee Frojo, Founder of A Good Reputation and a leading brand storyteller and content strategist. Renee shares her journey from journalism to entrepreneurship and explains how purpose-driven storyte…
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The "AI-First" Content Strategy is Wrong. Do This Instead.
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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 fou…
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2300 - Building Greatness from the Garage with Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc's Marc Rodriguez
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Navigating Payroll and HR in the Cannabis Industry: Insights from Marc Rodriguez of Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc. The cannabis and hemp industries are growing rapidly but face some of the most complex compliance and regulatory challenges in business today. In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Marc Rodriguez, Co-founder and …
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2298 - A Five-Time Founder’s Insights on People, Systems, and Exits with JL Davis Enterprises' Josh Davis
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How to Scale and Exit Your Business the Right Way: In-Depth Insights from Josh Davis Many founders and CEOs find themselves caught in the day-to-day grind, unsure how to grow their business sustainably—or how to prepare for an eventual exit. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Josh Davis, five-time founder, Chairman and CEO of JL Davis En…
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2297 - How AI and Mobile Apps Are Redefining the Future of Shopify and E-Commerce with Domaine's Mac King
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Unlocking E-Commerce Success: Expert Insights on Shopify, AI, and B2B with Mac King of Domaine In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, success in e-commerce requires more than great products—it demands innovation, strategy, and adaptability. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Mac King, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Domaine,…
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Why Bootstrapping is a Slow Death for Ambitious Founders
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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 br…
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2296 - Guide to Building a Standout Personal Brand with Lauren Davis
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Mastering Personal Branding in the Age of AI: Insights from Lauren Davis In a world increasingly shaped by digital visibility and AI-driven search, personal branding has become a necessity—not a luxury. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Lauren Davis, Founder of Lauren Davis Creative, who shares her five-step framework for building an au…
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2295 - Essential LinkedIn Strategies for Meaningful Engagement with MAIA Digital's Shay Thieberg and Eli Igra Serfaty
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Mastering LinkedIn in 2024: Expert Strategies from MAIA Digital LinkedIn has become more than just a job-hunting platform—it’s now the go-to space for business growth, personal branding, and professional influence. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Shay Thieberg and Eli Igra Serfaty, co-founders of MAIA Digital, to discuss how individua…
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2294 - How Documented Processes Improve Onboarding and Performance with Sales Performance Team's Nicholas Loise
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How to Build a High-Performing Sales Team in a Founder-Led Business: Insights from Nicholas Loise For many small and midsize business owners, sales can be both the engine and the bottleneck of growth. Founder-led sales will only take a company so far before scalability demands process, structure, and leadership. In this episode, host Josh Elledge s…
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Never Show Customers Your Underpants (A Guide to AI Pricing)
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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 p…
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2293 - The Digital Transformation of the Construction Industry with PMWEB's Huw Roberts
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Navigating Digital Transformation in Construction: Expert Insights from Huw Roberts, CEO of PMWEB The construction industry is evolving at a critical pace—balancing traditional processes with the rise of AI, automation, and digital transformation. In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Huw Roberts, CEO of P…
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2292 - When Best Practices Become Bad Habits with Town Square Business Advisors' Matthew Person
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Building a High-Performance Workplace Culture: Insights from Matthew Person’s “Four I’s” Methodology In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Matthew Person, business strategist, M&A advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Town Square Business Advisors. Matthew shares his framework for building a high-perfor…
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2291 - Why Networking Should Feel More Like a Dinner Party and Less Like a Sales Pitch with Daniel Andrews
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Building Authentic Connections: Daniel Andrews on Friendship, Hospitality, and Low-Barrier Networking In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge talks with Daniel Andrews, serial entrepreneur, connector, and mentor, about transforming both personal and professional relationships through authenticity and intentional hospitalit…
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2290 - Empowering Business Owners to Embrace Technology with The Business Therapist's Dan Goodstein
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How Business Owners Can Scale and Thrive in the Age of AI: Insights from Dan Goodstein In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Dan Goodstein, Founder of The Business Therapist and President of IRPA AI, to explore how business owners can scale smarter and thrive amid rapid technological change. With years of …
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How I Get a 70% Reply Rate on LinkedIn DMs (CEO of an 8-Figure Agency)
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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-personali…
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2289 -Proven Strategies to Build Authority in Today’s Market with Red Fan Communications' Kathleen Lucente
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Building B2B Authority in the AI Era: Actionable Strategies from Kathleen Lucente of Red Fan Communications In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Kathleen Lucente, Founder and CEO of Red Fan Communications, to explore how B2B companies can build lasting authority and credibility in the AI-driven digital la…
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2288 - Simple Habits for Leaders to Achieve Meaningful Results Without the Overwhelm with Time Boss' Andrew Hartman
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Mastering Productivity: How to Treat Time Like Cash and Build Sustainable Success In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Andrew Hartman, Founder and CEO of Time Boss, to explore a transformative approach to productivity. Andrew challenges the traditional hustle mindset, advocating instead for sustainable fo…
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2287 - Using AI and LinkedIn to Supercharge B2B Lead Generation with Bill Rice Strategy and Kaleidico's Bill Rice
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Mastering B2B Lead Generation in the Age of AI: Expert Insights from Bill Rice In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Bill Rice, founder of Bill Rice Strategy Group and Kaleidico. Bill shares his expertise in B2B marketing, lead generation, and the evolving role of AI in shaping how businesses attract and conv…
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Why 80% of Leaders Are Dangerously Behind on AI
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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 man…
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2286 - Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit by Breaking Free from Limitations with KDCC International's Kara Duffy
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Realigning Your Business with Passion: Expert Insights from Kara Duffy In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Kara Duffy, CEO and Founder of KDCC International, who helps entrepreneurs and business owners realign their work with their passions and strengths. Kara shares how reconnecting with what you love can r…
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2285 - The Hidden Benefits of Bringing a Fractional CFO into Your Business with Rockbridge CFO's Laresa McIntyre
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When Is Your Business Ready for a Fractional CFO? Expert Insights from Laresa McIntyre As your business scales, the financial landscape becomes increasingly complex. Many founders find themselves overwhelmed by cash flow management, forecasting, and financial decision-making—realizing their passion alone isn’t enough to sustain growth. In this epis…
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2284 - Crossing the Road to Tax Savings with Pennywise Tax Strategies' Adam Williams
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Navigating the 2025 SMB Landscape: Proactive Tax Strategies and Expert Insights from Adam Williams Small and medium-sized business owners are facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, from rapid legal changes to AI-driven disruption. In a recent episode, Josh Elledge sat down with Adam Williams, author and Co-founder of Pennywise Tax Strategies, to …
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2283 - How One Veteran Overcame Self-Doubt to Achieve Business Success with Gary MacDermid
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Growth Through Acquisition: Lessons from Navy Veteran and Entrepreneur Gary MacDermid Entrepreneurship often requires both discipline and strategic vision, and few embody that combination like Gary MacDermid—a Navy veteran turned successful business acquirer, investor, and author. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledg…
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Is Your Work Ethic Secretly Sabotaging Your Business?
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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 overworkin…
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2282 - Social Media Advertising Uncovered: Insights from Mad Marketing House's Madison Hollimon
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Mastering Social Media Advertising in 2024: Expert Insights from Madison Hollimon of Mad Marketing House In the rapidly evolving world of social media marketing, staying ahead of platform trends, AI tools, and audience expectations is critical. In a recent podcast episode, Josh Elledge interviewed Madison Hollimon, CEO and Founder of Mad Marketing …
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2281 - The Future of Digital Ads: Reducing Carbon Emissions and Driving Results with Boa's Avril Tomlin-Hood
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Sustainable Digital Advertising: How Purpose-Driven Brands Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint and Boost Performance Digital advertising powers much of the online economy, but it comes with a hidden cost: a significant environmental impact. In a recent podcast, Josh Elledge spoke with Avril Tomlin-Hood, CEO & Founder of boa, a strategic sustainable d…
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