Stop Chasing Shiny Objects. Just Nail The Basics.
Episode 70 of the We Live to Build podcast, hosted by Sean Weisbrot, titled "Stop Chasing Shiny Objects. Just Nail The Basics." was published on August 24, 2021 and runs 37 minutes.
August 24, 2021 ·37m · We Live to Build
Summary
The secret to massive growth isn't a crazy new idea. The real advice is to Stop Chasing Shiny Objects. Just Nail The Basics. In this interview, Freddie Laker, whose firm does over $2 million a month helping VC and PE-backed companies grow, reveals his core playbook. Learn why flawless execution of the fundamentals—like good CRM, marketing automation, and clear internal processes—is far more valuable than the next "innovative" tactic . This is a masterclass in building a sustainable, profitable business by focusing on what truly works. Check out the company: https://chameleon.coBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The $2M/Month "Turnaround Squad" for VCs03:31 - Our Business Model: Get Fired By Every Client06:19 - My Father, Richard Branson's Business Idol15:10 - From Failed Company to a Business With No Hierarchy21:04 - The Detail That Separates a $10k vs. $30k Hire23:54 - Private Equity is Just House Flipping for Businesses29:53 - How We Get Paid: Tying Fees to The Company's Exit32:53 - The #1 Mistake: Chasing Shiny Objects34:00 - The Playbook: Nail These 3 Basics for Massive Growth📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/reviewHow I Made $15M: https://welivetobuild.com/networkSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrotFollow Sean on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
The secret to massive growth isn't a crazy new idea. The real advice is to Stop Chasing Shiny Objects. Just Nail The Basics. In this interview, Freddie Laker, whose firm does over $2 million a month helping VC and PE-backed companies grow, reveals his core playbook. Learn why flawless execution of the fundamentals—like good CRM, marketing automation, and clear internal processes—is far more valuable than the next "innovative" tactic . This is a masterclass in building a sustainable, profitable business by focusing on what truly works. Check out the company: https://chameleon.co
Book a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory
👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrot
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot
Inquiries: [email protected]
🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The $2M/Month "Turnaround Squad" for VCs
03:31 - Our Business Model: Get Fired By Every Client
06:19 - My Father, Richard Branson's Business Idol
15:10 - From Failed Company to a Business With No Hierarchy
21:04 - The Detail That Separates a $10k vs. $30k Hire
23:54 - Private Equity is Just House Flipping for Businesses
29:53 - How We Get Paid: Tying Fees to The Company's Exit
32:53 - The #1 Mistake: Chasing Shiny Objects
34:00 - The Playbook: Nail These 3 Basics for Massive Growth
📈 WORK WITH ME
▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory
▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate
▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.ai
Leave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review
How I Made $15M: https://welivetobuild.com/network
Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot
Follow Sean on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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