

The Liquid Lunch Project
Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca
After decades of experience on Wall Street, in finance and building teams of all sizes in multiple industries, Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca have a world-class understanding of what it takes to scale (and fund) a successful business. They are here to share a No-BS approach to what is involved in growing an empire.
A note before you go any further: This show is only for those who want to grow.
Every episode of this podcast is going to lay out actionable advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. We have fun here - but the fact remains that everything you want is on the other side of something difficult. This show will help you get to that other side.
A note before you go any further: This show is only for those who want to grow.
Every episode of this podcast is going to lay out actionable advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. We have fun here - but the fact remains that everything you want is on the other side of something difficult. This show will help you get to that other side.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 42min
Ep 20: Denise Swick- How To Turn Your Real Estate Business Into A Gold Mine
If you are looking to make the best possible deal from a transaction when you're buying or selling a property, listen to your guest, Denise, in this podcast episode. She can give you the best plan of action with her prolonged 32 years of experience in the real estate world. Your hosts have invited an expert in today's show to share her unique perspective about real estate and how it can be turned into a profitable business. Denise Swick is consistently selling 100+ homes per year with her expertise in this field. She is now a nationally recognized real estate broker at Denise Swick & Co. and also a best-selling author. Working with honesty and integrity, she makes sure to give every client she deals with “unforgettable results” at the end of the day. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew, Luigi, and Denise discuss a lot of interesting facts that give you an in-depth knowledge of this industry. Denise shares many of the strategies she implements to take her business to the next level. Tune in to know why selling your house is no more a daunting task if you choose to work with a true professional. What You Will Learn: How Denise makes the home selling process a pleasant experience for her clients. What unique perspective she has about real estate. What challenges she faced in the industry. Why it’s cheaper to own a house than rent it these days. And much more! Favorite Quote: “Why most real estate agents and salespeople fail is, they don’t know how to talk to people. You can put all the technology in the world to scale your business, but if you don't have good sales skills, nothing else would matter.” - Denise Swick How To Get Involved: Find Denise through her Website or you can connect with her 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!

Sep 20, 2021 • 32min
Ep 19: Gary Roberts- Breaking The Stigma Around CBD
Do you still believe in the myths surrounding ‘hemp’, ‘CBD’, and ‘cannabis’? If you do, Gary is here to ensure not everything you know about them is true. He brings into view the misconceptions about the world of hemp and talks about some of its best features in this podcast episode. After being a firefighter for 17 years and losing his daughter to opioids, Gary wouldn’t have thought of starting a business with the hemp products until he discovered their amazing medicinal value. Gary Roberts is now the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based around creating and selling high-quality CBD products that work to treat both the body and the mind miraculously. He also launched his podcast Good Dudes Grow intending to educate people about the benefits of this plant-based medication and dispel the stigma associated with it. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew, Luigi, and Gary discuss some outstanding therapeutic properties of these plant-based products and their holistic approach to cure your body and mind. Luigi rightly points out to Gary saying, “Pharmacology is treating the symptom and not the disease, and you've educated us today on how your products can treat the disease.” Tune in to find out what great impact they have created in the present world and what more there’s in store for the future. What You Will Learn: Why Gary started his CBD company and what sort of challenges he faces in the industry. What CBD does to heal your body and bring it back to its normal functioning. How Gary wants to make a difference in the lives of firefighters and first responders with this plant-based medication. Why listening to his podcast will never fail to amaze you. And much more! Favorite Quote: “Success in my eyes is the excitement of seeing people change their perspectives and getting cured through this plant-based medication.” - Gary Roberts How To Get Involved: Find Gary on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram. You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their Website, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram. To listen to his podcast episodes click 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!

Sep 13, 2021 • 28min
Ep 18: Patrick Bolanos - Live The Length And Width Of Your Life
What impact do you want to leave on this planet? Patrick thought about this wondering, “if he should just remain another f**king human living on this planet or be somebody that would leave a lasting legacy”. A good thought led him to do a lot of good things for the world. Patrick Bolanos is now the co-owner of Trailer King Builders, a thriving food truck company helping entrepreneurs launch their mobile food business. Being passionate about baseball and wanting to fulfill several kids’ dreams, he also co-founded a baseball academy. He stands strong support for many underprivileged children of Nicaragua, helping them with baseball equipment and finding them opportunities to sign with Major League Baseball. The host of the Working For A Dream podcast shares many inspiring stories in his show. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew and Luigi have invited a “dream builder” to their show today. Patrick is happy to make a difference in other’s lives and it’s never only the money at the end of the day that makes him fulfilled. From hitting rock bottom to making a meaningful life, he has a story worth sharing with you all. Tune in now for here you have a guest with a lot of good “infectious energy” to transmit to you and drive you to the right action. What You Will Learn: How Patrick started his business in the food truck industry and thrived in it. How an upbringing in a third-world country contributed to his inner strength. What’s the secret to scaling custom products. Why investing in yourself can change your life for the better. And much more! Favorite Quote: “When people ask what keeps me up at night, I say it’s making sure that we provide a quality product, and that customer at the end of the day feels like they got their value from us.” Patrick Bolanos How To Get Involved: Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can find out about his business through the Trailer King Builders Website 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!

Sep 6, 2021 • 30min
Ep 17: Jason Muccioli - A Sustainable Future for Our Planet
With millions of electric vehicles set to hit the road, what will happen to the batteries when they are no longer in use? Jason saw this problem over the past few years, when luckily he found Li-Cycle working at its best to solve the issue. They are a lithium-ion battery recycling company with an innovative and sustainable approach to fulfill their purpose. Jason Muccioli is e-Mobility Manager at Li-Cycle. He is a Product Manager with more than 11 years of experience in engineering, purchasing, and strategy with a focus on electric vehicles. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Jason shares with Matthew and Luigi his interesting journey with a shift in his career and a lot about the industry, committed to making a cleaner planet. Jason gives every piece of information to reveal their unique approach to solving the global battery recycling problem. Tune in for yet another interesting podcast episode to make your day. What You Will Learn: How Li-Cycle makes unparalleled recovery of the critical materials from the batteries and reintroduces them back into the supply chain. What environment-friendly approach they have taken on. What changed over the last few months with the company going public. Why Jason is happier to switch into his current role in the job. And much more! Favorite Quote: “Li-Cycle has a unique approach. We don't put anything in the landfills, we have very little air emissions. It's a much more sustainable approach, rather than basically burning off the battery.” - Jason Muccioli How To Get Involved: Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here. Find out all about Li-Cycle through their Website 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!

Aug 30, 2021 • 41min
Ep 16: Tomas Keenan – Say “No” To Being An Average
From running a 7-figure business to shutting that down and then shifting with his family from NYC to Dallas, Texas, to find a better life, it cannot be an ordinary man’s story. Tomas did this all and is here to share what made him make a move like that. Tomas Keenan is now the COO of Break Free Academy. He is also a business coach, a public speaker, a bestselling author, and the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. His excellent communication skill has helped countless business owners from varying industries succeed in their business. Tomas lets out his extraordinary journey from being a custom car audio installer to becoming a COO of a company to Matthew and Luigi in this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project. Your hosts are impressed with Tomas’s massive moves along his journey to create a space of fulfillment for him. When it comes to crushing your goals, daring to think BIG is one of the most significant steps to it, and here is a podcast episode helping you to do so. What you will learn: What life-altering event made Tomas realize he was not living up to his potential. Why shifting with his family to Dallas had been one of his best decisions. How Break Free Academy offers life-changing opportunities to people. And much more! Favorite Quote: “I got a couple of core values, but the biggest one for me is I refuse to be an average.” -Tomas Keenan How to get involved: Meet Tomas and know everything about him through his Website here, or you can get social with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Break Free Academy on LinkedIn 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!

Aug 23, 2021 • 35min
EP 15: Julie Traxler and Corey Harris — Keeping Up Pace With Small Business
When it comes to scaling up small businesses, SB PACE is a great team to work with. With the pandemic wreaking havoc on small business owners, Julie and Corey step up with effective tools to help you launch, operate and grow your business. Julie Traxler and Corey Harris are the Founders of SB PACE, a business startup consulting company. The duo, with their complementary skills, makes the most of their partnership in work. They also run a podcast called BizQuik, availing sound business advice for entrepreneurs tired of their daily grind. Seriously? Now What?! A Small Business Guide to Disaster Preparedness is an Amazon bestseller written by the SB PACE team. The book is an ideal one to guide you to build your business strong enough “to withstand the challenging times”. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, it’s worth witnessing the foursome committed to a common goal that is, “how to make small business owners grow their businesses”. Matthew and Luigi interrogate Julie and Corey on their, business dealings, services, partnership, core values, long-term objectives, future dreams, and more to fill the conversation with nuggets of information. Tune in to grow BIG with your small business. What you will learn: What fabulous partnership led Julie and Corey to set up a “one-stop-shop” in their business. How Julie and Corey work on any disagreement to bring up a peaceful settlement. Why do they customize their approach in their dealing with every individual client? What SB PACE 2.0 looks like with its future dreams. And much more! Favorite Quote: “What does success look like to me? Honestly, I would say consistent forward progress and happiness.” — Julie Traxler How to get involved: Find everything about Julie and Corey through their Website 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 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!

Aug 16, 2021 • 36min
EP 14: Drewbie Wilson - From Rock BottomTo A Multi-Million Dollar Sales Career
When it comes to being a good salesperson, people tend to overcomplicate it by following multiple ways, hardly creating results. Drewbie has a simple way to it as he says, “I truly believe that sales come down to two things- its confidence and empathy.”These had been the secret superpowers for him to pave his way to success. His success story encompasses a lot more to make him stand out from the crowd. From working at a cigar store to becoming the Vice President of Break Free Academy, a multi-million dollar consulting company, all it needed from his end was his integrity, relentless effort, and humility to serve others at his best. Be it his weight loss program, early childhood issues, drugs, or career, Drewbie attacked the problems head-on and thrived. He is the author of the best-selling book Crushing the Day and an incredible host of the Crushing the Day podcast. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Drewbie Wilson jams in a session with your hosts, Matthew and Luigi, letting out step by step his magnificent journey to make it to the top and all it needs to make a mark in life. With his core belief to live with a servant’s heart, he strives to motivate people who are ready to commit to becoming the best version of themselves. He breaks down all the complex formulae to get you a clear roadmap to success in this episode. What you will learn: What Break Free Academy offers to people. How success is all about your own perspective to it and not to be judged by others. Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with people you admire who add value to your life. How Drewbie’s motto of serving others and providing value benefited him in the long run. And much more! Favorite Quote: “I always want to be focused on helping other people become successful because I know that the more success I bring to the people around me, the more success I will find within my life.” - Drewbie Wilson Connect with Drewbie: Website Crushing The Day Book Crushing The Day Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Instagram How to Get Involved: 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 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!

Aug 9, 2021 • 5min
EP 13: Matthew Meehan & Luigi Rosabianca - Scaling Your Business With Tax- Credits
How do tax credits help you efficiently scale your business? What makes you eligible to claim for it? Luigi masters the knowledge and answers your queries in this episode. He explains it, saying, “Tax credit is an incentive the IRS gives us if we meet certain protocols, which allows us to reduce our corporate tax liability burdens.” Large corporations to small business owners can use the opportunity to reduce their corporate tax liabilities with the availability of tax incentives. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Mathew and Luigi take up this topic, intending to not only spread awareness but bring clarity to many business owners. Luigi brings to light every ins and outs of tax credits and their benefits to help small business owners understand the utility of tax credits and discover which ones are relevant to their enterprise. Tune in to gain insight into this. What you will learn: What different kinds of tax incentives are granted by the IRS. Why small business owners are suffering, and why they aren't aware of tax credits. How tax credit programs can benefit small business owners. And much more! Favorite Quote: “There are a tremendous amount of grants, incentives, tax incentives out there. It’s just a matter of finding the right ones that fit your company's profile.” -Luigi Rosabianca How to Get Involved: 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 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!

Aug 3, 2021 • 35min
EP 12: Bradley Roth – Communication Is The Key To Make Or Break Relationships
How often are you actively spending time looking to improve your relationships? Has it ever occurred to you that communicating effectively keeps good relationships making you more productive in your daily activities? Whether it’s in business or marriage, a long-term healthy relationship needs equal effort, care, and nourishment as it needs in building successful entrepreneurship or good health. But what do you need to implement to work out relationships and evolve? Bradley Roth helps high-performing entrepreneurs with practical tools resolving relationship issues with their spouse with mastery. He moved from the digital marketing space to a stunning host of ‘Not Most People Podcast’ for people following the unconventional. From a ‘Mr. Stage Fright’ in his early life to a sensational podcast host is an enthralling journey that will blow your mind. Bradley is hugely successful in his relationship with his fiancé for the last six years, albeit there was a clash in ideologies and misunderstanding at the beginning until they knocked down the hurdles one at a time with deep understanding, communicating, and taking effective means to overcome. They are planning to get hitched soon and enjoy an extraordinary partnership. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Mathew, Luigi, and Bradley engage in a gripping conversation about relationship dynamics, what it means to have effective communication, how communicating solves issues to the core, and many more tools into making relationships work out in the long run. Hold your breath and listen to this podcast for what it needs from your end to take your relationship to the next level. What you will learn: Why communication is the key to all problems and what kind of communication helps to make progress in relationships How Bradley found his niche in the realm of podcasts. How he helps with effective tools entrepreneurs running multimillion-dollar businesses What builds up resentment in relationships, and what it needs to take proper care. And much more! Favorite Quote: “It’s easier to communicate at the surface level than communicating those uncomfortable conversations, where there are a lot of conflicts and things in the past may be to unpack and stuff like that. But that’s where the biggest challenge is, and that's where the biggest reward and progress is made, as well.” Bradley Roth Connect with Bradley: The Not Most People Podcast LinkedIn Instagram How to Get Involved: 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 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!

Jul 26, 2021 • 37min
EP 11: Zachary Babcock – A Dark-Side Dude Into A Mastermind
What is life like after being in prison? Transitioning from prison to the mainstream of life was not easy, though Zach was much committed to it. Out of prison, he collaborated with people trying to get a job but had always been pulled down and considered an ‘ex-convict turned entrepreneur”. Zachary Babcock is now the Host and Founder of ‘Underdog Empowerment Podcast, helping entrepreneurs and underdogs use podcasts to build their brand, audience, dominate their industry and take their business to the next level. Within a wink of an eye after launch, his podcast became a top-rated one on Apple. He now rubs his shoulder with multi-millionaires and other delegates, having a real intimate conversation, building relationships, and contributing to each other.He has also taken stand to transform lives of men freed from prison bounce back. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Mathew, Luigi, and Zach engage in a riveting conversation, digging deep into Zach’s fascinating life story, hurdles, and his phenomenal journey into making a successful entrepreneur. Tune in to listen to an awe-inspiring, authentic life account, acknowledging, ‘everything is possible for a willing heart!’. What You Will Learn: What challenges Zach had faced as a child, as a convict, and as a struggler trying to get back to the mainstream of life. How Zach started his career in Podcast, what made him passionate about his new journey. What “baggage” he had been carrying for decades and how he freed himself of that. Why it is essential to have a set of core values in life and your decisions to be in alignment with them. And much more! Favorite Quote: “I'm really intentional about what type of content I consume. I want to consume legit stuff and not fake garbage.” Zachary Babcock Connect with Zach: Website Apple Podcast LinkedIn How to Get Involved: 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 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!