Business Lunch

• Kicking the Hornet's Nest: Controversial Business Advice

  Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive into a viral social media post about management strategies that sparked unexpected controversy. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or manager looking to understand how to handle viral content and leverage audience reactions, this episode is for you.Highlights:"Love me, hate me. Both are fine. Just pay attention in some way, shape or form.""The world is lacking people with a truly unique point of view who are willing to defend it.""If you're an entrepreneur, you are your company's best spokesperson.""Attention is what everyone wants."Timestamps:00:00 Introducing the Viral Post01:33 Ryan's Newsletter and Content Strategy03:43 Viral Reach and Initial Reactions06:12 Unpacking the Controversial Management Advice10:29 Strategies for Handling Online Criticism12:56 The Power of Standing by Your Unique Perspective17:42 Personal Reflections on Viral Content22:16 Marketing and Content Recycling Strategies27:16 Leveraging Attention and Audience Feedback35:24 Final Insights on Entrepreneurial CommunicationCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/Connect with me on social:🎵 TikTok: / rolandfrasier 📸 Instagram: / rolandfrasier 📱 Facebook:

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• The Entrepreneur's Path to Financial Freedom

  Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Roland Frasier and Ryan Diess dive into the fastest ways entrepreneurs can build wealth, focusing on strategic investments in existing, profitable businesses. They explore how to accelerate financial independence through smart, calculated business acquisitions.Highlights:"Let's make active investing cool again.""If you're looking to retire in 15 years, here's how to do it.""The best investment is going into a business that already exists with a proven track record.""You can buy a $6.2 million business with only $125,000 out of pocket."Timestamps:00:00 Weather Banter and Personal Introductions03:42 Disclaimer: Not Financial Advice05:56 Basic Investment Strategies for Wage Earners09:05 Entrepreneurial Investment Approach12:21 Running the Numbers on Business Investments20:50 Minority vs. Majority Business Investments22:23 Ideal Characteristics of Business Partners25:28 Strategies for Buying Out Burnt-Out Business Owners27:16 Leveraging SBA Loans with Minimal Cash29:43 The Most Effective Path to Financial IndependenceCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/Connect with me on social:🎵 TikTok: / rolandfrasier 📸 Instagram: / rolandfrasier 📱 Facebook:

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• Why Your Business Can’t Scale Without the Right COO & CFO

  Welcome to another episode of Business Lunch! In today’s episode, Roland dives into one of the biggest reasons businesses fail to scale: hiring the wrong operators or not hiring them at all. He breaks down the key differences between COOs and CFOs, why founders are often terrible at operations, and how to stop building your company on a house of cards. If you’ve ever struggled with finance, HR, or finding someone who can truly run the day-to-day operations, this episode is for you.Highlights:“The COO role is the most misunderstood position in the company.”“If you don’t have great HR, you don’t have a great company.”“Finance is the GPS of your business. Without it, you’re driving blind.”“Hiring a fractional CFO before you need one is like turning on headlights before it gets dark—it keeps you safe.”Timestamps:00:00 The Operational Blind Spot01:38 COO vs. Integrator vs. Operator04:57 The Real Job of a COO07:21 Why Founders Suck at Ops09:14 The CFO as Business Strategist12:06 HR: The Most Undervalued Department14:43 Don’t Wait to Hire a Fractional CFO17:50 Delegation vs Abdication19:46 How to Audit Your Org Chart22:10 Final Thoughts on Scaling SmarterCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/Connect with me on social:🎵 TikTok: / rolandfrasier 📸 Instagram: / rolandfrasier 📱 Facebook:

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• Surviving the AI Revolution: Turning Headwinds into Opportunities

  Welcome to another episode of Business Lunch! Hosts Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier dive deep into the current business landscape, exploring how entrepreneurs can navigate economic challenges using strategic thinking and AI technologies. Today's episode offers practical advice for businesses facing uncertain times.Highlights:"Keep rowing. We've got to stay in the game.""AI is the motor that can propel businesses through this season.""Don't build a new boat, optimize the one you have.""If you do not embrace computing, the internet, AI, you will find yourself obsolete."Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:02 Flight Delay Experiences02:50 Business Downturn Discussion04:47 Entrepreneurial Survival Strategies07:39 Avoiding Business Mistakes12:00 Real-World Business Challenges16:44 Leveraging AI for Efficiency22:47 Reducing Client Workload with AI27:39 How to Create GPTs36:40 The Importance of Technical AdaptationCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/Connect with me on social:🎵 TikTok: / rolandfrasier 📸 Instagram: / rolandfrasier 📱 Facebook:

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• Navigating Trump’s Tariffs: The Art of Negotiation in a Changing Global Market

  Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Join Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss as they discuss tariffs as an opportunity, not a challenge, exploring how businesses can transform potential economic challenges into strategic opportunities. This episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating trade complexities, offering practical strategies for entrepreneurs to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an uncertain global marketplace.Highlights:"Don't let a good crisis go to waste.""Friction creates opportunities.""This is your competitive moment.""Sometimes better terms are more valuable than better rates."Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 Personal Updates and Podcast Setup02:22 Initial Tariff Conversation Begins12:34 Impact on Digital Marketing Agencies15:12 Supply Chain Redundancy Challenges22:56 Tariff Engineering Strategies27:50 Lessons from Pandemic and Economic Changes30:40 Joint Ventures and Local Production33:27 Marketing Bundling Techniques41:12 Final Advice and Entrepreneurial MindsetCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/Connect with me on social:🎵 TikTok: / rolandfrasier 📸 Instagram: / rolandfrasier 📱 Facebook:

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