The Liquid Lunch Project

Self-care is the key to happiness and success at work and in life. David is a firm believer in this. He places his well-being above everything else to ensure he stays motivated and meets his many responsibilities to the best of his ability. David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. He’s an adjunct professor at Columbia University, where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He's also an author, a podcaster, and a dedicated family man. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, David talks about his book, Decide & Conquer, a decision-making manual for both novice and seasoned leaders. He shares with Matthew and Luigi some of the anecdotes, tips, and tactics he covered in the book. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Meetup's CEO on how to operate a business, make sensible decisions, and foster a sense of community even in the face of a pandemic.   What You Will Learn: How Meetup works. What inspired David to write his book. How he kept his business afloat during COVID. Why transparency is important in leadership. What advice David gives to small business owners. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Surround yourself with people who disagree with you. The more disagreement you have, the better and smarter decisions you’re going to make.” David Siegel   How To Get Involved: Visit the Meetup Website for additional information, or connect with David on LinkedIn and Twitter. David's book may be found here on Amazon. You may also listen to his podcast 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!

As an entrepreneur, how do you choose between bootstrapping and venture capital, when it comes to funding your startup? Each comes with advantages and limitations. Erik knows a lot about it since he’s been running a venture-backed company for quite some time. He can help you compare the two and figure out which is best for you. Erik Fogg is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at ProdPerfect. The company fixes E2E software testing using Machine Learning and solid operational design, as well as automatically generating and maintaining E2E test automation by monitoring user journeys on web apps. Erik moonlights as a political author, business book ghostwriter, podcaster, and private equity and biotech consultant in his spare time. Your guest has a couple of books under his belt, as well as a podcast, a media company, and a venture-backed startup. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, he chats with Matthew and Luigi about all of his pursuits, including his keen interest in politics. Learn more about him by tuning in to the show.   What You Will Learn: What Erik has to say regarding the current political climate in the US. Why he chose the venture-backed route for his business. How founders and VCs can always stay on good terms. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I want to live each day as if it were the last.” -          Erik Fogg   How To Get Involved: Find more about Erik through the Website or you may connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter. Listen to his podcast 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!

“What got you into business as an entrepreneur is not what will allow you to scale your business to the next level,” Richard had this epiphany after one of his businesses had nearly killed him. Since then, he’s made it his mission to ensure that other entrepreneurs do not have to face the same challenges he did. To carry out his purpose, he co-founded Unleashed CEO. Richard Shaull is now the Chief Executive Officer and Head Coach of Unleashed CEO. He and his crew have helped hundreds of firms put in place the right systems and employees they need to expand swiftly. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Richard discusses with Matthew and Luigi how he helps entrepreneurs become “time-free CEOs” of successful, scalable businesses. As a business owner, you'll learn how to regain time freedom, streamline your processes, and grow your team with his amazing philosophy and techniques.   What You Will Learn: What the three essential functions are, of CEOs.  Why transparency and vulnerability are keys to their business success. How one should go about finding the right team for their company. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “The first and most important role of a CEO is to put together the right team that can carry the company's vision and mission forward.” Richard Shaull   How To Get Involved: Visit Richard's Website or connect with him on LinkedIn or Facebook to learn more about him. On his YouTube channel, you may view his numerous videos. 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!

“No one but you can stop yourself from being the most powerful person you can be,” Wiley says as he goes on to explain human nature. The Mind Ninja can help you figure out how to break free from your own limitations, allowing you to see a new world of possibilities. Wiley McArthur is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and Executive Business Coaching. He’s the best coach you'll ever have at getting your mind to work for you rather than against you. The author of 52 Mind Hacks with The Mind Ninja, can help you reclaim control of your mind and focus on things more positive in life right now. If you've hit a snag, feel stuck, or realize you're not living up to your full potential, it's never too late to turn your life around. You can reprogram your mind to give you the focus and dedication you need to create a life of absolute joy, abundance, and success. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Wiley digs deeper into the process, while also sharing his one-of-a-kind coaching program with Matthew and Luigi.   What You Will Learn: How to tap into the power of your unconscious mind. What you can do to quiet your negative inner voice. Why Wiley's book is a must-read for everyone. What simple steps you can take to get out of a funk. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “People spend more time planning their vacations than their lives, and they wonder why they don't get all they desire.” Wiley McArthur   How To Get Involved: Find more about Wiley through the Website, or you can connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn. Get a copy of 52 Mind Hacks with The Mind Ninja on Amazon. 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!  

To allow businesses to prosper in the Age of AI and automation, every department in every firm must undergo its own digital transformation. Glenn has an extensive background in finance. He’s on the show to tell all accounting and finance professionals how to use analytics and artificial intelligence as basic tools in modern finance.  Glenn Hopper is the Chief Financial Officer at Sandline. He has spent his entire career focusing on using technology to enhance processes, automate finance, and drive transformational change, with a particular emphasis on helping businesses grow from start-up to scale-up. He's the author of Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age, a book that'll take you from wondering what artificial intelligence(AI) is to lay out a plan for digital transformation. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Glenn explains to Matthew and Luigi how every finance leader can take advantage of the technological advancements that are transforming our society and use them to modernize finance operations. We live in an era of perpetual change, and if you don't adapt to keep up, you'll either be left behind individually or your company will suffer. Learn how to navigate the route to a successful digital transformation by tuning in. .  What You Will Learn: How automation is impacting modern finance. What drew Glenn to start a career in finance. Why he wrote Deep Finance. How to take your business from start-up to scale-up. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “If you don't adapt right now, then you're going to find yourself out of a job.” Glenn Hopper   How To Get Involved: To discover more about Glenn, connect with him on LinkedIn or go to the Website. Deep Finance: Corporate Finance in the Information Age, his book, is available for purchase on Amazon. 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!

Bryon went from being a slave of time to being in charge of his own life. The journey was not without its setbacks. Nothing, however, could keep him from achieving his purpose. Rather than letting the difficulties dissuade him, he forged on, determined to get to where he is now. Bryon Hough is the Chief Executive Officer at Children's Activity Management Incorporated. The company manages sports and recreation businesses, as well as children's activities including daycares and preschools. In addition, they provide full-service management, as well as consultancy and guidance to firms across the industry. Bryon has also worked as a successful soccer and gymnastics coach and has been active in all areas of the athletic industry since 1992. He speaks at length about the value of sports in the show. Bryon is always on the lookout for ways to make things better. As a result, his business is thriving. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, he discusses with Matthew and Luigi their operating procedures, marketing strategy, plans for the future, and other interesting facts. Your guest knows well how to manage a business in its highs and lows. You may discover it all by listening in.   What You Will Learn: What made Bryon want to start his own business. How important it is for children to participate in any form of activity. Why an organization must have standard operating procedures What challenges does he face when he’s working in different locations of the country. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I'll never believe we're doing a good enough job as it can always be better.” -    Bryon Hough   How To Get Involved: Learn more about Bryon through the Website, or connect with him on LinkedIn. Find more information about Children's Activity Management Inc. 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!

E-Commerce, NFTs, and Blockchains are some of the topics that are constantly front and center these days. It wasn't easy, but your hosts were able to locate someone competent in all three of these areas. Tim Thrush is on hand to share his expertise in this field. Tim is the Head of Product and Delivery, NFT, and Blockchain at Project M Group LLC. Prior to joining the E-Commerce space, he worked for Amazon Web Services (AWS). It’s undeniably his strong tech background and tenacity that helped him have a quick grasp of the latest technology and master the new skills. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Tim discusses his interesting backstory and present endeavors with Matthew and Luigi. He gets down to the nitty-gritty of this new, emerging technology, and how they’re impacting our future. In keeping with the mantra of “educating while entertaining,” your hosts offer a perfect show for you today.   What You Will Learn: What Tim's current top projects are. How NFT tokens work. Why NFTs will power the future of E-Commerce. How Blockchain is changing industries. How the Metaverse will change your life. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “There's no reason why anything you have in the physical world can't be represented, monetized, or commoditized on the blockchain.” -   Tim Thrush   How To Get Involved: You may connect with Tim on LinkedIn. Click here to learn more about his work, or look up Project M Group LLC 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!

Stacy knows what it's like to be in the depths of despair. She had gained over 100 pounds, her marriage was in shambles, she lost her corporate position, and above all, she had a terrible relationship with herself a few years prior. Everything seemed to be coming apart at the seams. Things, however, did not stay the same. Stacy experienced a significant transformation in her life and is now obsessed with supporting others in doing the same. Stacy Raske is a worldwide success coach, leadership trainer, and intuitive business consultant. She’s also a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, Iraq War veteran, badass biker chick, and authenticity alchemist. Luigi rightly refers to her as “the queen of multitasking.” In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Stacy discusses with Matthew and Luigi about creating healthy boundaries, working through imposter syndrome, balancing masculine and feminine energy, influential leadership, and other topics she specializes in. She also shares her incredible journey to empowerment in the show. Tune in to learn how to take back control of your life, stop ignoring and numbing your reality, and focus on the most essential connection you'll ever have...your relationship with yourself.   What You Will Learn: Why Stacy joined the Army. What she does every day to replenish her energy. How to become a truly impactful and influential leader. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “You have the power to take control of everything that you want to change in your life because you have control over the root of all of it, which is you.” Stacy Raske   Learn more about Stacy through the Website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Go here to find out more about her upcoming InFLOWential IMPACT Leadership Event. You may get a copy of her book on Amazon 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!

Donnie had an epiphany while learning the fundamentals of business at the outset of his career: “Most people fail at the first hurdle because they become fixated on the need for stacks of start-up capital in their firms,” he explains. “However, all they truly need is commitment, drive, and guts. Money should be the last thing on their minds.” He literally built a thriving home care services business with nothing more than a pad of paper, a pen, and an empty wallet. Donnie P., an entrepreneur, and native of Jeanerette, Louisiana, is currently in the cannabis business. He is also an author and a public speaker. His first business book, How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese, is aimed at helping people who have been in an industry for up to a year or are interested in beginning a firm but lack the necessary funds. The book offers five game-changing concepts for taking your business to the next level. Every concept has its foundation for training you to start and build your business with little or no money. With more than twenty years of experience in the business world, Donnie has seen the highs and lows of it, as he says, “I have opened businesses, closed businesses, made millions, and lost millions.” In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, he talks with Matthew and Luigi about his incredible journey. He also offers a lot of information on how to start and run a profitable cannabis business. Tune in to discover how to overcome any business barriers that are keeping you from succeeding.   What You Will Learn: Why Donnie transitioned from home health care to the cannabis industry. What he does to give back to the community. How to start a cannabis business successfully. Why Donnie values discipline more than anything else in his life. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Money isn't the measure of success. To me, success means helping others achieve their dreams.” Donnie P.   How To Get Involved: Find more about Donnie P. and his book called, How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese by clicking here. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. 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!

Dream Exchange is a new, cutting-edge stock exchange designed exclusively for small, medium, and growing businesses. They provide a platform for good-faith owners and investors to connect in “a controlled, fair, and ethical environment,” promoting development, innovation, and major economic progress. Joe Cecala is the Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange. They’re launching the United States' first venture stock exchange and the first minority-owned national stock exchange. Dream Exchange has put together a top-notch development team to build one of the world's most technologically advanced electronic stock exchanges. Joe is a visionary who is enthusiastic about bringing constructive, long-term change to society as a former military officer, a civil rights lawyer, securities lawyer, and CPA. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew, Luigi, and Joe discuss the most pressing concerns in the present condition of capital markets and how Dream Exchange plans to address these challenges. Joe and his committed staff like to see small businesses acquire the finance they need to expand and continue to be the country's primary source of employment. Your guest divulges a great deal of information on today’s show. Listen in to gain insight.   What You Will Learn: What Joe’s backstory is. Why he founded Dream Exchange. How it will help small businesses. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Investors will be able to empower innovators and fledgling enterprises in a way that has never been done before on this new stock exchange.” Joe Cecala   How To Get Involved: You can find more information about Joe and his Dream Exchange through the Website, or you can 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!