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Jun 11, 2024 · 20m · we-live-to-build

200 Episodes In and I Still Had No Idea What the Podcast Was For

Sean Weisbrot · 19m spoken
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In this reflective 200th episode of We Live To Build, host Sean Weisbrot pulls back the curtain on his entrepreneurial journey, sharing how he overcame startup failure, professionalized his podcast, and rebuilt his life and well-being as an expat in Portugal.

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Every chapter scored 0–10 on four independent dynamics. Hover any point for the reasoning behind the score. Sean holds 100% of the talking time here. How this is scored →

Sean as informed peer 0.0 Guest teaching 0.0 Guest disagreement 0.0 Sean pushing back 0.0
05100:0010:0020:000:57–4:23 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Podcast Origins, Startup Collapse, and Losing Direction This is a solo monologue segment where Sean reflects on the origins of the podcast and the collapse of his software startup Nerve. There is no interactive dynamic or dialogue.4:24–8:14 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Pivoting to E-Commerce Consulting and Show Monetization Sean provides a solo narrative detailing his transition into e-commerce consulting, upgrading production gear, and monetizing the show. Because it is a monologue, all interactive metrics are zero.8:14–12:01 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Leveraging Podcasts for B2B Networking and Authority Sean discusses leveraging podcasting for B2B client acquisition, reinvesting show revenue into paid advertising, and expanding his production team in a solo reflection.12:02–14:11 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Lisbon Living, Studio Goals, and Ergonomic Setup In this solo segment, Sean outlines his housing search in Lisbon, studio goals, and personal ergonomic setup following a past disc injury.14:11–17:40 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Portuguese Bureaucracy, Social Activities, and Dating Challenges Sean recounts navigating Portuguese residency and healthcare bureaucracy, engaging in social activities like table tennis and Mandarin dinners, and the challenges of the Lisbon dating scene.17:41–19:30 · Sean as informed peer 0/10 Rising Living Costs, Real Estate Realities, and Personal Health Sean concludes the solo episode discussing rising real estate prices in Lisbon, quitting sugar and caffeine, and looking ahead to upcoming interviews.0:57–4:23 · Guest teaching 0/10 Podcast Origins, Startup Collapse, and Losing Direction This is a solo monologue segment where Sean reflects on the origins of the podcast and the collapse of his software startup Nerve. There is no interactive dynamic or dialogue.4:24–8:14 · Guest teaching 0/10 Pivoting to E-Commerce Consulting and Show Monetization Sean provides a solo narrative detailing his transition into e-commerce consulting, upgrading production gear, and monetizing the show. Because it is a monologue, all interactive metrics are zero.8:14–12:01 · Guest teaching 0/10 Leveraging Podcasts for B2B Networking and Authority Sean discusses leveraging podcasting for B2B client acquisition, reinvesting show revenue into paid advertising, and expanding his production team in a solo reflection.12:02–14:11 · Guest teaching 0/10 Lisbon Living, Studio Goals, and Ergonomic Setup In this solo segment, Sean outlines his housing search in Lisbon, studio goals, and personal ergonomic setup following a past disc injury.14:11–17:40 · Guest teaching 0/10 Portuguese Bureaucracy, Social Activities, and Dating Challenges Sean recounts navigating Portuguese residency and healthcare bureaucracy, engaging in social activities like table tennis and Mandarin dinners, and the challenges of the Lisbon dating scene.17:41–19:30 · Guest teaching 0/10 Rising Living Costs, Real Estate Realities, and Personal Health Sean concludes the solo episode discussing rising real estate prices in Lisbon, quitting sugar and caffeine, and looking ahead to upcoming interviews.0:57–4:23 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Podcast Origins, Startup Collapse, and Losing Direction This is a solo monologue segment where Sean reflects on the origins of the podcast and the collapse of his software startup Nerve. There is no interactive dynamic or dialogue.4:24–8:14 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Pivoting to E-Commerce Consulting and Show Monetization Sean provides a solo narrative detailing his transition into e-commerce consulting, upgrading production gear, and monetizing the show. Because it is a monologue, all interactive metrics are zero.8:14–12:01 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Leveraging Podcasts for B2B Networking and Authority Sean discusses leveraging podcasting for B2B client acquisition, reinvesting show revenue into paid advertising, and expanding his production team in a solo reflection.12:02–14:11 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Lisbon Living, Studio Goals, and Ergonomic Setup In this solo segment, Sean outlines his housing search in Lisbon, studio goals, and personal ergonomic setup following a past disc injury.14:11–17:40 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Portuguese Bureaucracy, Social Activities, and Dating Challenges Sean recounts navigating Portuguese residency and healthcare bureaucracy, engaging in social activities like table tennis and Mandarin dinners, and the challenges of the Lisbon dating scene.17:41–19:30 · Guest disagreement 0/10 Rising Living Costs, Real Estate Realities, and Personal Health Sean concludes the solo episode discussing rising real estate prices in Lisbon, quitting sugar and caffeine, and looking ahead to upcoming interviews.0:57–4:23 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Podcast Origins, Startup Collapse, and Losing Direction This is a solo monologue segment where Sean reflects on the origins of the podcast and the collapse of his software startup Nerve. There is no interactive dynamic or dialogue.4:24–8:14 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Pivoting to E-Commerce Consulting and Show Monetization Sean provides a solo narrative detailing his transition into e-commerce consulting, upgrading production gear, and monetizing the show. Because it is a monologue, all interactive metrics are zero.8:14–12:01 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Leveraging Podcasts for B2B Networking and Authority Sean discusses leveraging podcasting for B2B client acquisition, reinvesting show revenue into paid advertising, and expanding his production team in a solo reflection.12:02–14:11 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Lisbon Living, Studio Goals, and Ergonomic Setup In this solo segment, Sean outlines his housing search in Lisbon, studio goals, and personal ergonomic setup following a past disc injury.14:11–17:40 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Portuguese Bureaucracy, Social Activities, and Dating Challenges Sean recounts navigating Portuguese residency and healthcare bureaucracy, engaging in social activities like table tennis and Mandarin dinners, and the challenges of the Lisbon dating scene.17:41–19:30 · Sean pushing back 0/10 Rising Living Costs, Real Estate Realities, and Personal Health Sean concludes the solo episode discussing rising real estate prices in Lisbon, quitting sugar and caffeine, and looking ahead to upcoming interviews.

speaking balance: gold is Sean, purple is the guest (3 minute bins)

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Sharpest disagreement ▶ 16:25 Solo reflection on dating struggles

In this solo monologue episode with no guest disagreement, the closest thematic tension is Sean outlining common frustrations with the local dating scene.

 Hardest push from Sean ▶ 14:30 Warning against moving without planning

Sean counters romanticized views of relocating to Portugal by cautioning listeners about the administrative red tape and bureaucratic hurdles.

 Biggest teaching moment ▶ 17:45 Real estate market reality check

Sean breaks down how Lisbon real estate prices exploded compared to five years earlier, pricing out many prospective buyers.

 Sean holds their own ▶ 8:25 Explaining B2B podcast lead generation

Sean shares his strategic framework for inviting prospective clients onto a podcast to build trust and generate business without aggressive pitching.
the scores for every segment, with the reasoning behind each
ChapterTopicSean as informed peerGuest teachingGuest disagreementSean pushing backWhy
Podcast Origins, Startup Collapse, and Losing Direction 0000 This is a solo monologue segment where Sean reflects on the origins of the podcast and the collapse of his software startup Nerve. There is no interactive dynamic or dialogue.
Pivoting to E-Commerce Consulting and Show Monetization 0000 Sean provides a solo narrative detailing his transition into e-commerce consulting, upgrading production gear, and monetizing the show. Because it is a monologue, all interactive metrics are zero.
Leveraging Podcasts for B2B Networking and Authority 0000 Sean discusses leveraging podcasting for B2B client acquisition, reinvesting show revenue into paid advertising, and expanding his production team in a solo reflection.
Lisbon Living, Studio Goals, and Ergonomic Setup 0000 In this solo segment, Sean outlines his housing search in Lisbon, studio goals, and personal ergonomic setup following a past disc injury.
Portuguese Bureaucracy, Social Activities, and Dating Challenges 0000 Sean recounts navigating Portuguese residency and healthcare bureaucracy, engaging in social activities like table tennis and Mandarin dinners, and the challenges of the Lisbon dating scene.
Rising Living Costs, Real Estate Realities, and Personal Health 0000 Sean concludes the solo episode discussing rising real estate prices in Lisbon, quitting sugar and caffeine, and looking ahead to upcoming interviews.

Statements from this episode (8)

Assertion Not checkable as stated
Over 200 CEOs Showed Interest in Nerv Through the Podcast
“By the time the company was forced to shut down, we had over 200 CEOs that really liked the podcast and were interested in trying.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 1:58
Insight
Naming a Podcast Separately From a Startup Preserves Founder Control
“When I started the podcast, instead of calling it the nerve podcast, I called it, we live to build because it was an extension of my personal interest of connecting psychology and entrepreneurship. And I had a feeling that if the company were successful and we…”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 3:17
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Sean Weisbrot Spent Nearly $1,000 Monthly Running His Podcast
“And as of the beginning of this year, I also started to monetize the podcast, which has been great because until now I've been spending almost a thousand dollars a month on the podcast and it costs a lot of money to run.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 4:56
Insight
Podcasting Serves as an Effective B2B Client Acquisition Funnel
“So if you're running a software based company, or if you're running a service based company, podcasts are a great way for you to be able to learn from your clients who are, you know, guests first, right? You bring them onto the show as a guest. And after you'v…”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 8:59
Opinion
Paid Ads Are the Only Way to Quickly Grow a Podcast
“And I have seen growth, but it's so slow that the only way to make it happen On a reasonable timeline is to advertise.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 10:18
Assertion Not checkable as stated
A Two-Bedroom City Apartment in Lisbon Now Costs Over $2,000 Monthly
“Where I'm living in the city, the kind of two bedroom, two bathroom apartment that I want to get is going to be over 2000 dollars a month, which is quite expensive for where I live.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 12:58
Opinion
Portuguese Residency via Local Employment is Harder Than as a Business Owner
“A lot of people come here and they want to find a job that is with a local company. And when you do that, your life is a lot more complicated with the government. They make it a lot harder and the process to get the residence permit is a lot longer.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 15:20
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Lisbon City Apartments Surged From Under €200k to Over €500k
“You know, the kind of place that I want to buy inside the city is five to 700,000, where five years ago it would have been like a 150. To 200,000.”
Sean Weisbrot Jun 11, 2024 ▶ 18:27
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