The Liquid Lunch Project

There’s been a hiring problem in America.  Potential employees are getting more selective and employers aren’t asking the right questions.  Author of Healing Career Wounds, host of the Hire Power Radio Podcast, and self-proclaimed hiring geek, Rick Gerard is here to address that problem.  Rick attributes his success with finding more effective ways to do things to his stubbornness.   Where people used to compete for jobs, employers are now competing for new employees. Hiring has become a purely numbers game for the most part, but what really pulls people in might surprise you.  It used to be that people would switch jobs for better pay, now it’s all about a sense of fulfillment.  People are attracted and repelled by the values of a company.  Rick recommends spending time on the front end, via a phone screening, to make sure a candidate is a good fit. Make sure you’re asking questions that extract evidence of someone living up to your company’s core values.  Gain an emotional buy-in by letting them convince you why they want to interview.  What You’ll Learn: Why a company’s core values are so important. What questions employers should be asking potential employees. Why Rick wrote Healing Career Wounds and where you can buy it. What hiring tool Rick is currently working on and when it will be launched.   Favorite Quote: “The reason you’re not hiring people is because you have a sh*tty culture.” - Rick Girard   How To Get Involved: Find out more about Rick through the Website. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In his fifteen years as an entrepreneur, Brent has endured numerous setbacks and come to the realization that “hardships are the seedlings of joy.” Today's podcast features Brent Freeman, the Founder & President of Stealth Venture Labs. He is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging business to produce financial success and positive social impact. He launched the Stealth Impact Lab as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to teach the fundamentals of eCommerce, digital marketing, and MVP creation to young, underprivileged inner-city entrepreneurs in the United States. Brent was knighted by the Italian Royal Family, Casa di Savoia, in 2020 for his devotion to philanthropy and giving back. Digital marketing has become increasingly important and valuable in today’s world. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Brent lends his expertise to help Matthew and Luigi learn more about this field. He even talks about how he developed Stealth, his incredible journey with it, and the difference his enterprises are making in people's lives. Listen up if you'd also like to know how to avoid falling prey to pessimism and the key to becoming a resilient entrepreneur.   What You Will Learn: How Brent achieved enormous success by operating as a completely remote organization. What trends he is presently noticing in the digital marketplace. How he is giving back to society. What he has to say about Nonna Live, the first culinary school in the world to offer online instruction solely from real Italian grandmothers. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I felt like I was put here on this earth to do something great to make an impact in people's lives.” Brent Freeman   How To Get Involved: Find out more about Brent through the Website, or you may also connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Is it feasible to form a new habit in just twenty-one seconds? Blaine believes it's absolutely doable and would like to explain how in today’s podcast. “We're creatures of habit,” he says and then goes on to explain how you may create new habits to better your life, health, or even your business in just 21 seconds, and not 21 days! Blaine Oelkers is the sole Chief Results Officer® in the United States and a leading authority on Personal Implementation. He’s a lifetime entrepreneur as well as a TEDx speaker. Blaine feels God placed him on the planet to assist individuals in getting results in their lives and creating more space and time for the things they like to do. He’s well-versed in the habits that may lead to success and can help you create them fast and keep them for the rest of your life. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Blaine gives Matthew and Luigi a boatload of practical advice on how to leverage your mind's power to obtain what you really want out of your life. He goes over the powerful tools he's designed and how they may help small business owners and many others boost productivity. Tune in to learn how to step up your game and take your business to new heights by adopting some easy yet life-changing ideas.   What You Will Learn: Why Blaine believes it’s possible to create new, long-lasting habits in as little as 21 seconds. How he came to be renowned as America's only Chief Results Officer®. What actions you may take to break a bad habit ( if there’s any you need to quit right away). How you can get an hour's worth of stuff done in thirty minutes. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “There's a systematic way to take your thoughts and turn them into a physical reality.” Blaine Oelkers   How To Get Involved: Visit the Website or click here to learn more about Blaine and his work. He's also on LinkedIn and Instagram if you want to connect with him. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Now that the pandemic has gone, it's time to resume event planning. However, planning a successful event requires a significant amount of time and effort on your part, and you may be wondering how to go about it. What if you could hire a pro to manage everything for you with grace and ease?   Today, your guest is Shay Wheat, a Certified Event Producer™, as well as the Founder and CEO of Grace & Ease Productions, Inc. With the support of her crew, she puts on amazing events that will have your audience engrossed the entire time. As Luigi puts it at the show's start, “She’s going to gracefully ease us into the skill set needed to organize a successful event.” In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Shay takes Matthew and Luigi on a tour of the event planning world. She also walks them through “the five phases of events”, a wonderful marketing tool she’s introduced to help you scale your business and make more money. Be it a Virtual Live or In-person event, Shay and her team can help you create a memorable one for the attendees.   What You Will Learn: What sorts of events your firm may host and arrange. Why events are one of the best ways to scale your business. What kind of budget should small business owners expect when arranging an event. How to decide which type of event to focus on right now for the growth of your business. How to create a successful virtual event that keeps your audience engaged all the time. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I had in December one of our clients make $2.1 million from a three-day sales and enrollment event.” Shay Wheat   How To Get Involved: Find more about Shay through her Website, or connect her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Get instant access to The Five Phases of Events to Scale Your Business & Leverage Your Time Guide by clicking here. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

“The gig economy is now the current reality in America,” Luigi rightly observes. It’s a powerful disruptor in today’s labor market. In the show, Shahar explains how Stoke assists businesses in gaining access to the world's most flexible workforce - “the booming freelance economy”- allowing you to complete more work in less time.  Shahar Erez is the Co-Founder & CEO of Stoke, an on-demand talent platform that enables businesses to scale fast and efficiently via a hybrid workforce strategy. Working with independent contractors, freelancers, gig workers, and consultants may be financially, administratively, and legally taxing, but Stoke can help you get rid of all of them. Shahar just completed a successful exit from his company by selling it to Fiverr for $110 million. However, he still remains committed to the purpose of the company.  In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Shahar explains to Matthew and Luigi, what Stoke is all about, and how it may help you in adapting to the rapidly changing environment.“Many firms are still ignorant of how much efficiency and agility they may achieve by working with freelancers,” your guest says. He goes on to discuss how the growing trend of freelancing is impacting the economy and how you may benefit from it. If you want to keep up with the times and change the way your business operates, tune in.   What You Will Learn: What convinced Shahar that StokeTalent may not only be a business opportunity but also a necessity in the market. Why freelancing will continue to appeal to people as a viable alternative to the traditional 9-to-5 job schedule. How Shahar defines the mission of Stoke, and why COVID has expedited the purpose of the company. Why young millennials and Gen Zers are rejecting the present job model. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Today, change happens every six to twelve months, so if you don't adapt quickly, you run the danger of your firm being obsolete.” Shahar Erez   How To Get Involved: Visit the Website to learn more about Shahar and his enterprise, or connect with him on LinkedIn. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Have you ever driven over the Brooklyn Bridge and thought to yourself, “I wonder what this is worth?” Maybe. Maybe not. But for Bharat Kanodia, valuation is his specialization, which means he’s not only thought about it but also knows the answer.    Bharat Kanodia, Founder and Chief Appraiser of Veristrat LLC, has valued over 4,000 companies and assets worth $2.6 trillion and has appraised unique assets like the Atlanta Airport, Uber, and, yes - the Brooklyn Bridge. And on this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project Podcast, he’s giving Matt and Luigi a candid and transparent look at a critical skill for every small business: Valuation.    When it comes to assessing value, Bharat emphasizes the importance of sticking to the basics. “Any company is worth whatever it is worth for three things: growth, profit, and risk. There’s no rocket science to valuation,” he quips. “It’s people’s trust.” As Luigi suggests at the top of the episode, grab your legal pad and No. 2 pencil and get ready to take notes.    What You Will Learn: The three ways of valuing any company or asset Why building trust is king His investment thesis Favorite Quote: “It’s trust. It’s people knowing that they’re going to deliver whatever they say they’re going to deliver.” - Bharat Kanodia   You can check out more from Bharat Kanodia on his YouTube channel, “What’s It Worth,” where he breaks down 35 different types of businesses and how to value them.

The majority of people assume they’ll lose their competitive edge as they age. On the other hand, Julian believes that your biological age does not have to rise in tandem with your chronological age. He's here to tell you more about it and offer you some great tips on how to become “a superhuman” in both life and business. Julian Hayes II is an author, executive health consultant, and epigenetic atelier. He founded The Art of Fitness & Life, a firm dedicated to improving people's lives through health and wellness. He also hosts the Optimal Health For Busy Entrepreneurs podcast. The goal of the show is to bring health and business together or, more accurately, to highlight the already existent link. Julian shares with Matthew and Luigi how he helps entrepreneurs and professionals reverse the aging process, maximize their health, and upgrade their complete human system in this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project. Your guest believes it's time to align your physical and financial success so you may live a better, wealthier, and longer life.   What You Will Learn: What it means to eat well. Why sleep is so important for losing weight. How you may improve your cognitive skills And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I see a world where aging is a choice.” Julian Hayes II   How To Get Involved: Learn more about Julian by visiting his Website or connecting with him on LinkedIn. Click here to listen to his podcast. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

What if you knew you could achieve success simply by learning how to shift your mindset? That is something Ronny has learned from his own life. Adopting a winning mindset can help you transform your life. You might also begin to see challenges as opportunities rather than impediments. He's on the show to discuss how you go about achieving it. Ronny Leber is a communicator's dream. He is an Austrian legacy coach, keynote speaker, and stadium host. He’s worked live on stage in front of more than 5 million people around the world at major sporting events, corporate events, and seminars over the last, roughly two decades. Since COVID, he's been on television as an anchorman. He loves to entertain, inspire, and create magical moments for his audience. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Ronny offers some great tips for improving your communication with your clientele and the public at large. He’s also served as a trainer for Tony Robbins' seminars and workshops. In the show, he tells Matthew and Luigi about his unique experiences and interactions with high achievers like Tom Brady and Tony Robbins. Keep an eye out for all of the incredible moments that changed his life forever.   What You Will Learn: What it was like for Ronny to take the stage for the first time. How your mindset impacts your life. Why it's critical to form emotional connections with the people you work with. How to build emotional connection virtually. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “To me, success means being the person you were born to be.” Ronny Leber   How To Get Involved: Find out more about Ronny through the Website, or connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!  

Jessica began her career as a Wall Street attorney, overseeing the stock market. She resigned from her work to take charge of her life and live it on her own terms. Luigi rightly addresses her as “the poster child for pivoting and slaying.” She handled the pivot well enough, setting an example for others to emulate. Jessica Dennehy is now an entrepreneur, best-selling author, business strategist, and speaker. She’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs pivot their businesses and mindsets so they can achieve their objectives and enjoy the freedom that comes with success. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Jessica discusses with Matthew and Luigi how her firm, Pivot & Slay, assists other entrepreneurs in stepping outside of their comfort zones to discover their real selves and start taking the risks necessary for success. She also talks about how she went from law school to opening barbershops to mentoring business owners. She feels that if she can do it, so can anyone.   What You Will Learn: What freedom means to Jessica. Why she opted to leave her Wall Street career despite its success. How she maintains her composure in the face of adversity. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “No matter what life throws at you, your ability to adapt and evolve constantly is crucial to your success.”             -          Jessica Dennehy   How To Get Involved: Visit the Website to learn more about Jessica, or connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Click here to get a copy of her book on Amazon. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Success doesn’t come without failure and David knows this all too well. His LinkedIn profile looks to be a never-ending list of tech start-ups over the past two decades. Some have had a lot of success, while others haven't. He’s been a co-founder, early employee, or advisor at not less than nineteen Silicon Valley start-ups.   David Selinger was an early Amazon employee, reporting directly to Jeff Bezos. He considers himself a techie at heart, having founded multiple successful enterprises, including Redfin and RichRelevance. He’s now,  the founder and CEO of Deep Sentinel, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence-based home security. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, David tells Matthew and Luigi about his unique journey from Stanford to tech entrepreneurship. He discusses how he found work-life balance and why he now looks for meaningful employment rather than just making money. Your guest also talks at length about the future of AI and its impact on human life. Listen in for some true pearls of wisdom.   What You Will Learn: How AI is being used in David’s recent enterprise, Deep Sentinel. What made him decide to return to college after dropping out. How Deep Learning can help you work smarter, not harder. What kind of society does he want his children and future generations to inherit. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I want to perform meaningful work, whether I'm paid well or not at all.” David Selinger   How To Get Involved: Find out more about David through the Website, or connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter. Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca possess, between them, a treasure trove of insight and strategic advice for ambitious business owners. Get in touch with the guys at  ShieldAdvisoryGroup.  You can also connect with them on Instagram at  The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca, and Shield Advisory Group. Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!