{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d3ad1a963ae60011f9ff7f/6954ff814833761f1d2beb8c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Profitability is a Human Problem, Not a Math Problem","description":"<p>Why do talented new hires often destroy value instead of creating it? Matt Putra, founder of EightX and a fractional CFO for 8-figure brands, argues that \"profitability is a human problem,\" not a math problem. In this interview, he explains how misaligned teams create operational drag and how he helps companies save millions (like a recent $1.5M inventory win) by fixing communication rather than just tweaking spreadsheets. Matt and Sean also dive deep into the future of AI in business, debating whether we are heading toward a \"Utopia\" with Universal Basic Income or a total economic collapse. They discuss Sean's experience \"Vibe Coding\" a SaaS product using AI, the risks of buying a business versus starting one, and why an \"irrational belief in oneself\" is the most important trait for success. Check out the company: https://eightx.co</p><p><br></p><p>👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN</p><p>Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrot</p><p>LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot</p><p>Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>🕒 CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 - What is EightX? (CFOs for E-commerce &amp; CPG) </p><p>01:50 - Using AI to Predict Sales &amp; Analyze Sentiment </p><p>03:50 - Why Profitability is a Human Problem (Not Math) </p><p>10:20 - How \"Well-Meaning\" Experts Create Operational Drag </p><p>12:15 - Saving $1.5M by Optimizing Supply Chain </p><p>13:40 - Sean's \"Vibe Coding\" Story: Building SaaS with AI </p><p>17:20 - AI Utopia vs. Dystopia: Will the Economy Collapse? </p><p>21:50 - Buying a Business vs. Starting from Scratch </p><p>24:00 - The Risks of Acquisitions &amp; Operations </p><p>27:00 - The #1 Lesson: Irrational Belief in Yourself</p><p><br></p><p>📈 WORK WITH ME</p><p>▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/ai-startup-fundraising</p><p>▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate</p><p>▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.ai</p>","author_name":"Sean Weisbrot"}