Ken Cox, president of Hostirian and host of the Clicks & Bricks Podcast explores the dual impact of the virus: how it brings about both biological changes and psychological warfare through country-enforced isolation. The conversation also delves into concerns about children's privacy as they unknowingly share data, and emphasizes the need for tools to safeguard metadata before sharing. He also talks about balancing capitalism and privacy poses challenges, and the potential misuse of data by both malicious and well-intentioned entities underscores the necessity for vigilance.00:00:00 - The Impact of Isolation and Privacy Concerns00:06:11 - The Manipulation of Mass Amounts of People00:11:36 - The Gap in Privacy and Metadata Stripping00:17:03 - Changes in Dating during COVID00:23:01 - The Challenges of Changing Eating Habits00:28:59 - Behavioral Programming and Labeling00:34:56 - Discovering My Heritage00:40:50 - Living off the Grid and Societal Challenges00:46:12 - Parenting an Autistic Child and Communication Challenges00:51:48 - Whittling away at the team's progressFollow Ken Cox:https://hostirian.com/@ClicksBricksPodcast----📈 Join our newsletter to learn more about entrepreneurship: https://newsletter.welivetobuild.com🎧 Become a Podcast Sponsor: https://tally.so/r/wkeeJd#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild #dataprivacy #data #datasecurity #digitalethics #pandemic #isolation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cary Sparrow is the founder and CEO of Wagescape.Sparrow shares insights about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the importance of brutally honest feedback, and the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing market. The focus is on building a replicable and predictable business model while fostering high-definition self-awareness within the team.00:00:00 - Importance of Brutal Honest Feedback and Removing Ego00:04:41 - Adapting to Evolving Market Expectations00:09:17 - Hiring for Curiosity and Resilience00:13:45 - Approaching Hiring Interviews00:18:28 - AI's Transformative Impact on Human Resources00:23:22 - The Need for Natural Language Processing Tools in Corporations00:27:58 - The Impact of AI on Creative Writing and Marketing Opportunities00:32:45 - The Fracturing of Truth00:37:16 - Building Alliances with Influencers00:42:03 - Excitement and Potential Concerns of the FrontierFollow Cary Sparrow:https://www.greenwich.hr/wagescape/----📈 Join our newsletter to learn more about entrepreneurship: https://welivetobuild.beehiiv.com🎧 Become a Podcast Sponsor: https://tally.so/r/wkeeJd#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild #businessgrowth #artificialintelligence #humanresources #datainsights #leadershipjourney #selfawareness #selfawarenessjourney #startupsuccess #learningfrommistakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Pierce, President of Integrated Information Systems Inc., shares insights from his diverse background including military service, pastoral work, and software development. He discusses his accidental entry into the computer field during military service, collaboration with defense contractors, and the challenge of retaining intellectual property rights. The conversation delves into the ethical complexities of military involvement and the pursuit of doing good for both the community and business.00:00:00 - The Default Position: Expecting Good from People00:04:06 - From Army to Computer Field00:08:23 - From Soldiers to Coders00:12:31 - Wrestling with Ethical Dilemmas00:16:47 - Subscribe and Like!00:21:02 - Ethical thresholds of honesty and transparency in various roles00:25:00 - Lack of Collaboration among Doctors in Healthcare System00:28:56 - Ill-equipped healthcare professionals and the need for self-education in critical moments00:33:03 - The Sacrifice of Intelligence for Technology00:37:05 - The Complexity of Data Processing and Human Deception00:41:26 - Inconsistencies at the Car Dealership00:45:22 - Expecting Good Out of People00:49:36 - Gratitude for SeanFollow Tom Pierce:https://i2s.us/----📈 Join our newsletter to learn more about entrepreneurship: https://welivetobuild.beehiiv.com🎧 Become a Podcast Sponsor: https://tally.so/r/wkeeJd#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild #militaryservice #intellectualpropertyrights #softwaredevelopment #intellectualpropertylaw #intellectualproperty #businessleadership #communityservice #militarylife #logistics #logisticsmanagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricardo Michel Reyes discusses AI's social impact, privacy concerns, and AI-driven art generation in a conversation. He is a co-founder and chief science officer of Erudit AI Inc., and also the technical board chairman of Billioneurons Capital, investing in AI for social welfare. We then learn how the Latin America's AI landscape is currently booming with enormous talent and promising startups.00:00:00 - The Potential of AI in Latin America00:03:14 - The Future of AI-Assisted Art Creation00:06:36 - The future of DIY technology and AI00:09:26 - The Risks of Copy-Paste Malware00:12:40 - Cybersecurity and Demonetization Concerns00:16:01 - Utilizing AI to Make Better Use of Talent in Latin America00:19:11 - The Challenges of Venture Building in Latin America00:22:27 - Overcoming Language Barriers for Entrepreneurs00:25:27 - The People-First AI Company00:28:37 - Training Dogs and Language Models00:31:47 - Meta and its Competitors00:35:12 - Microsoft's Marketing Stunt with Bing and Cortana00:38:14 - The Risk of Exploiting Privacy00:41:46 - The Changing Definition of Work and the Future of AI in Warfare00:45:14 - AI and Its Impact on Society00:48:28 - Implications of AI Religion00:51:31 - Interviews on AIFollow Ricardo Michel Reyes:https://www.erudit.ai/----📈 Join our newsletter to learn more about entrepreneurship: https://welivetobuild.beehiiv.com🎧 Become a Podcast Sponsor: https://tally.so/r/wkeeJd#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild #aiinnovation #artificialintelligence #dataprivacy #aiandart #futureofwork #aiinvesting #socialimpact #techtrends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Todd, the visionary CEO and founder of Influence Mobile, orchestrated a remarkable transformation, propelling his company from crippling debt to an astonishing revenue of nearly $70 million. With unwavering determination, he deftly steered through a series of challenges, emerging victorious from the tough times.00:00:00 - Pivoting to Partner with Facebook00:02:54 - Overcoming Debt and Financial Challenges00:05:48 - Rewarding Users for Viewing Ads00:08:32 - Overcoming Financial Obstacles00:11:23 - Taking Creative Action Through Adversity00:13:58 - Overcoming Obstacles in Business Growth00:16:40 - Facing Financial Risks in a Startup Business00:19:33 - Overcoming Financial Challenges and Learning Perseverance00:22:23 - Dealing with Legal Issues00:25:18 - Dealing with Controversy and Lawsuits00:28:12 - Persistence and Overcoming Debt00:30:59 - Finding Solutions and Making Positive Assumptions00:33:59 - The Importance of Asking Questions in Negotiations00:36:42 - Growing the Business and Adapting Roles00:39:39 - Retaining Employees and Motivating the Team00:42:26 - Importance of Building a Great TeamFollow Daniel Todd:https://www.influencemobile.com/----📈 We help businesses grossing over $5M USD annually optimize their costs so they can use their newly freed cash to fuel growth: https://welivetobuild.com🎧 Become a Podcast Sponsor: https://tally.so/r/wkeeJd#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taft Love, a former police officer and federal investigator, transitioned into sales and now leads sales teams at Dropbox. He is also the founder of a revenue operations consulting firm called Iceberg RevOps. In this episode, he discusses his journey from law enforcement to sales and his experiences in Korea.00:00:00 - Transition from Law Enforcement to Sales00:04:28 - From Cop to Sales Executive00:08:59 - White Collar Crime and Financial Scams00:13:10 - The Sophisticated Wholesale Business00:17:40 - Breaking Bad and the Reality of the Drug Trade00:22:21 - Living in China and Korea00:26:33 - People Are People00:31:13 - Finding Comfort in Home00:35:49 - Selling for Yourself vs. Selling for Others00:40:06 - Embracing New ExperiencesFollow Taft Love:http://www.icebergops.com----Sean Weisbrot sold $15M+ by 30. He has founded 5 companies, invested in 5 companies, and has advised dozens of companies.📈 Hire Sean to Advise: https://welivetobuild.com/advising🎯 Hire Sean to Hold you Accountable: https://welivetobuild.com/accountability 🗣 Hire Sean to Speak: https://welivetobuild.com/speaking💶 See if Sean is currently looking for new investments: https://welivetobuild.com/investing🤝 Want to meet like-minded entrepreneur?: https://discord.gg/welivetobuild🎧 Do you want Sean to be your next podcast guest? Email the team: [email protected]#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Foster, co-founder and executive chairman at Prodify, believes that AI will significantly impact product management. He thinks AI will replace some roles but make the best performers more valuable. However, he acknowledges that true creativity cannot be outsourced to AI.00:00:00 - The Impact of AI on Product and Teams00:03:00 - The Role of Data in Product Management00:04:23 - The Impact of AI on Product Management00:06:06 - The Value of Humans in AI-generated Content00:09:09 - Diminishing Product Teams and the Value of the Best00:15:00 - The Role of a Product Manager00:16:20 - The Strength of Human Ingenuity and Creativity00:17:37 - Using Chat GPT as a Product Manager00:18:10 - The Potential of Chat TPT Replication00:00:00 - The Limitations of AI Containment00:21:16 - The Hollow Shell of AI-generated Content00:21:27 - The Role of Product Managers in the Age of AI00:24:31 - The Future of Product Management00:27:42 - Empowering Leadership with AI Automation00:30:36 - The Value of Product Leadership and the Ramifications of AI on Product Management00:33:42 - The Limitations of AI in Product Management00:36:39 - The Limitations of AI Creativity00:39:37 - Embracing Technological Change00:42:38 - Trusting Your Judgement in Creativity and AIFollow Ben Foster:https://www.prodify.group/----Sean Weisbrot sold $15M+ by 30. He has founded 5 companies, invested in 5 companies, and has advised dozens of companies.📈 Hire Sean to Advise: https://welivetobuild.com/advising🎯 Hire Sean to Hold you Accountable: https://welivetobuild.com/accountability 🗣 Hire Sean to Speak: https://welivetobuild.com/speaking💶 See if Sean is currently looking for new investments: https://welivetobuild.com/investing🤝 Want to meet like-minded entrepreneur?: https://discord.gg/welivetobuild🎧 Do you want Sean to be your next podcast guest? Email the team: [email protected]#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Druckman, founder of the Druckman Company, discusses the importance of helping homeless youth avoid dangerous situations. She teaches and consults on project management using the Scrum methodology, working with various clients globally. Angela shares her motivation behind starting the business and her belief in the effectiveness of Scrum. She mentions the challenges of transitioning to online training during the pandemic. The company has a small team, including her daughter as the operations manager.00:00:00 - The Cycle of Homelessness00:02:02 - Introduction to The Druckman Company00:03:01 - The Inspiration Behind Scrum00:03:43 - Starting my own business and overcoming fears00:07:44 - The Motivation to Keep Going00:11:26 - Choosing which markets to dominate00:15:38 - The Costly Experiment with Athletic Event Advertising00:19:41 - Utilizing Quora and Reddit for Information Gathering00:23:24 - Learning from the School of Hard Knocks00:25:40 - Celebrating Wins and Revenue Presents00:27:16 - Donating to Important Charities00:31:13 - Supporting Pencils for Promise00:34:57 - Dealing with Losses & Maintaining Perspective00:38:32 - Investing and Emotional Decision Making00:40:00 - Starting the Day with a Routine00:41:48 - The Light Ritual before Bed00:42:10 - The Productive Power of Sleepy Time00:45:53 - Eliminating Distractions and Setting Word Counts00:49:52 - Finding Inspiration in Unusual Places00:53:30 - Trusting Others and Overcoming Procrastination00:57:31 - Trusting Yourself in BusinessFollow Angela Druckman:http://thedruckmancompany.com/----Sean Weisbrot sold $15M+ by 30.He has founded 5 companies, invested in 5 companies, and has advised dozens of companies.📈 Hire Sean to Advise: https://welivetobuild.com/advising🎯 Hire Sean to Hold you Accountable: https://welivetobuild.com/accountability🎧 Do you want Sean to be your next podcast guest? Email the team: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Beneke, owner of Westland Auto Sales, talks about his entrepreneurial journey that is focusing on his car dealership and real estate business. Mark discusses his motivation, challenges, and approach to running the businesses.00:00:00 - Creating a Space for Learning and Entertainment00:01:28 - The Impossibility of Simulating a Superintelligence00:02:56 - Building a Business in the Car and Real Estate Industry00:03:14 - Building a Multi-Floor Business Space for Tax Benefits00:04:23 - Seeing the Business Potential in Car Dealerships00:05:31 - High Risk Tolerance and Overcoming Fear in Business00:06:25 - The Challenges of Being a CEO00:09:44 - The Importance of Decision Making00:10:59 - Finding Joy in Personal Growth00:12:25 - Building a Better Community00:13:07 - Teaching Employees Financial Independence00:16:20 - Handling Losses and Finding Solutions00:19:26 - Firing and the Difficulty of Decision-Making00:22:48 - Anticipating Problems in Business00:23:33 - The Ripple Effects of Employee Issues00:24:45 - Difficulty in Finding Replacements00:25:26 - When Employees Make Their Own Decisions00:26:11 - Communication and Problem Solving within the Organization and Bottlenecks in the Business00:29:28 - Overcoming Bottlenecks in Business Growth00:32:59 - The Importance of Data Analysis and Relationship Building00:36:13 - Learning from my parent's experiences in business growth00:37:40 - Adapting to risk-taking and accommodating others00:39:02 - The importance of listening in business growth00:39:49 - The Importance of Listening and Understanding Others' Perspectives00:43:09 - The Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Care00:46:20 - The Benefits of VR and Self-Care Activities00:49:25 - Establishing a Daily Routine00:52:39 - The Importance of Listening and Understanding People00:55:49 - The Power of Empathy in Relationships and Business00:59:02 - The Illusion of Wealth and Happiness01:01:59 - Dealing with Losses as an Entrepreneur01:02:00 - The Cost of Living in Different Areas01:02:29 - The Impossibility of Simulating a Superintelligence01:04:19 - Starting and Managing Multiple Companies01:05:07 - Dealing with Panic Attacks and Company Growth01:08:05 - Creating a Community of Entrepreneurs01:11:04 - Connecting with Ordinary People01:17:11 - Delegating Tasks and Hiring New Employees01:20:07 - Embracing ImperfectionFollow Mark Benekehttps://www.westlandautosales.com/----Sean Weisbrot sold $15M+ by 30. He has founded 5 companies, invested in 5 companies, and has advised dozens of companies.📈 Hire Sean to Advise: https://welivetobuild.com/advising🎯 Hire Sean to Hold you Accountable: https://welivetobuild.com/accountability 🗣 Hire Sean to Speak: https://welivetobuild.com/speaking💶 See if Sean is currently looking for new investments: https://welivetobuild.com/investing🤝 Want to meet like-minded entrepreneur?: https://discord.gg/welivetobuild🎧 Do you want Sean to be your next podcast guest? Email the team: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Fuller, the founder and CEO of Matic Digital, discusses the impact of AI on jobs and businesses in the current climate. While AI can replace certain jobs, Fuller believes that the real power lies in leveraging AI to enhance existing skills and workflows.00:00:00 - AI in the Job Market00:03:26 - Job Losses Due to AI00:07:09 - Layoffs and Over-Resourcing00:10:34 - The Greedy Hiring Practices of Companies00:13:58 - The Pain of Working with Mark Zuckerberg00:17:27 - The Tricky Nature of Acquisitions00:20:46 - Building for the Long Haul00:24:23 - Overcoming Mental Blockers and Investing in People00:27:59 - Anxiety of Managing an In-House Team00:31:27 - Navigating Financial Responsibilities and Growth00:35:01 - The Challenges of Company Growth and Scaling00:38:45 - Leveraged Experience and Building the Team00:42:02 - Empowering Others for Company Growth00:45:25 - Scaling the Revenue Side without Increasing Employees00:48:40 - The Rise of Fractional CFOs and CEOs00:52:09 - Balancing Content Creation and Client WorkFollow Josh: https://www.maticdigital.com/---------------------Sean Weisbrot sold $15M+ by 30. He has founded 5 companies, invested in 5 companies, and has advised dozens of companies.📈 Hire Sean to Advise: https://welivetobuild.com/advising🎯 Hire Sean to Hold you Accountable: https://welivetobuild.com/accountability 🗣 Hire Sean to Speak: https://welivetobuild.com/speaking💶 See if Sean is currently looking for new investments: https://welivetobuild.com/investing🤝 Want to meet like-minded entrepreneur?: https://discord.gg/welivetobuild🎧 Do you want Sean to be your next podcast guest? Email the team: [email protected]#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild #BusinessStrategy #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.