Business Lunch

Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about living intentionally and avoiding life's common regrets. The hosts challenge listeners with powerful questions that spark reflection on priorities, like how to spend your last day. They explore the balance between work and family, emphasizing the importance of making time for personal joys. Delving into financial planning, they highlight that money should serve your life goals, not dictate them. Tune in for insights on creating a meaningful legacy and the choices that lead to a life well-lived.

Explore the dynamic tension between founder mode and manager mode in business leadership. Discover the challenges of balancing innovation with effective delegation. Learn about the hybrid management model that blends vision and diverse perspectives. Dive into the concept of skip-level meetings for fostering open communication and trust. Understand the cyclical needs of a business and how effective founder engagement can empower employees. Gain insights on avoiding common pitfalls while nurturing company culture.

Get ready for a deep dive into the complexities of deal-making! The hosts discuss real-life business partnerships, exploring the crucial balance of equity distribution and partner contributions. Discover how to navigate potential conflicts and the importance of transparency. They also touch on the effectiveness of fractional executives and the challenges that arise with multiple stakeholders. Learn valuable strategies for aligning interests in partnerships and fostering growth through acquisitions.

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the critical role that metrics and scorecards play in managing and growing a business. They explore common pitfalls, such as tracking vanity metrics or setting unclear targets, and share insights on how to build a scorecard system that aligns with your business goals. By keeping it simple and actionable, they reveal how businesses can avoid overwhelm and achieve growth, all while holding teams accountable and driving performance. Whether you’re managing affiliates or refining sales processes, this episode offers practical, hands-on advice.Highlights:"Tracking vanity metrics is like driving with the wrong map—you’ll never reach your destination.""A great scorecard isn’t just about data; it’s about telling the story of your business.""A scorecard that’s always red is a clear signal: something needs to change.""Keep it simple: The fewer metrics you track, the clearer your business story becomes."Timestamps:00:00 - Tracking the right vs. wrong metrics01:13 - Ryan's water fast experience and its connection to reset habits03:48 - The impact of water fasting on health and mindset07:25 - The importance of downtime for leaders10:10 - The negative effects of tracking the wrong metrics13:30 - The challenges of onboarding affiliates19:11 - Avoiding common scorecard mistakes21:25 - Simplifying the scorecard-building process27:28 - The main purpose of scorecards 31:35 - Resources for building effective CEO scorecards CONNECT • 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:  / rolandfrasierpage  💼 LinkedIn:  / rolandfrasier   Subscribe to Roland Frasier 👉     / @rolandfrasierepic  Mentioned in this episode:Get Roland's Training on Acquiring Businesses!Discover The EXACT Strategy Roland Has Used To Found, Acquire, Scale And Sell Over Two Dozen Businesses With Sales Ranging From $3 Million To Just Under $4 Billion! EPIC Training

In a captivating discussion, John Assaraf, a motivational entrepreneur, and Maria Assaraf, a savvy business strategist, highlight the shift from knowledge-based roles to wisdom-based ones in the modern workplace. They explore how younger leaders can effectively engage experienced employees, emphasizing the need for mentorship and mutual learning. Fascinating insights include the evolving dynamics of age in business and actionable steps to foster inclusive environments that value both wisdom and innovation, proving that collaboration across generations is key to success.

Dive into the world of networking without the awkwardness! Discover the shift from transactional interactions to genuine relationships built on curiosity and kindness. Learn how a 'go first' mindset fosters authentic connections, even for introverts. Real-life examples highlight the art of asking questions and offering support. The conversation emphasizes being a good human over merely collecting business cards, showcasing how networking can genuinely uplift and enrich professional interactions.

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch with Roland Frasier! Today, we have an incredible guest—Sam Khorramian, a visionary entrepreneur and real estate mogul. Sam shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to building a multi-million dollar empire in the real estate industry. This episode is packed with actionable insights on scaling businesses, adopting a millionaire mindset, and leveraging massive action to achieve exponential growth. Sam also dives deep into the mindset shifts that propelled him to success, his biggest lessons in leadership, and how to approach risk and opportunity in business. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the game!Highlights:"Success comes down to taking massive action, not just thinking about it.""You don't need to be the smartest person in the room, just the one willing to work the hardest.""The biggest risk in business is not taking one.""To scale, you must let go of control and trust the process."Timestamps:01:45 - Sam's Early Beginnings05:30 - Taking Massive Action: Sam’s Key to Success08:15 - Millionaire Mindset: How to Think Big12:00 - Overcoming Fear in Business15:45 - Scaling Your Business: Tips from Sam19:20 - Trust and Delegation: Growing a Team23:00 - The Power of Relationships in Business26:45 - Navigating Risk and Opportunity30:10 - Leadership Lessons from Sam34:25 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways from SamCONNECT • 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:  / rolandfrasierpage  💼 LinkedIn:  / rolandfrasier   Subscribe to Roland Frasier 👉     / @rolandfrasierepic  Mentioned in this episode:Get Roland's Training on Acquiring Businesses!Discover The EXACT Strategy Roland Has Used To Found, Acquire, Scale And Sell Over Two Dozen Businesses With Sales Ranging From $3 Million To Just Under $4 Billion! EPIC Training

The discussion highlights the shift in private equity from financial engineering to valuing strong operations. Operators are becoming the key players in driving business growth. Emphasis is placed on the importance of operational efficiency over traditional finance strategies. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding valuable business deals and the role of skilled operators in enhancing company valuations. Finally, it explores the potential for entrepreneurs to thrive in this evolving market.

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into leveraging YouTube for business growth, highlighting strategies that avoid the typical creator grind. They discuss the importance of producing a 'pillar content' video that encompasses the essence of their message and using it as a lead generation tool. They also explore the efficient use of discovery ads to increase content reach without overwhelming content production demands.Highlights:"You don't have to post all the time, but you do have to do what they're unwilling to do, which is to spend some advertising dollars.""We're not purely dependent upon the algorithm to make sure if we ever pause, then it goes away.""It's truly amazing what can happen when you step out of the day-to-day.""If you're a business person, you're not a YouTuber, and you're not a creator, and you want to give YouTube a shot... what's the one piece of content you wish everybody saw before they talked to anybody in your sales team?"Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to YouTube Struggles and Strategies01:52 - The Merit of Consulting and Content Creation03:53 - Approaches to Social Media and Content Impact05:57 - Special Event Announcement: Get Scalable Live10:15 - Detailed Discussion on Content Strategy and YouTube12:43 - Deciding on Pillar Content for Business16:22 - Relaunching with Optimized Content20:00 - Driving Traffic with Discovery Ads22:24 - Analyzing Budget and Audience Impact25:28 - Sustaining Business through Strategic Ad SpendingCONNECT • 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:  / rolandfrasierpage  💼 LinkedIn:  / rolandfrasier   Subscribe to Roland Frasier 👉     / @rolandfrasierepic  Mentioned in this episode:Get Roland's Training on Acquiring Businesses!Discover The EXACT Strategy Roland Has Used To Found, Acquire, Scale And Sell Over Two Dozen Businesses With Sales Ranging From $3 Million To Just Under $4 Billion! EPIC Training

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, join Roland Frasier and his business partner Ryan Deiss as they unpack the insights and strategies from a recent equity consulting session. In this episode, they delve into their unique approach to consulting for equity, where they not only advise but also implement strategies for significant business growth. They discuss the importance of identifying and solving for the right problems, leveraging their extensive experience to help businesses achieve a substantial return on investment. Whether you're a business owner looking to scale or a consultant seeking to enhance your methods, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.Highlights:"Our goal is to provide at least ten times the return on investment for the companies we consult." "Much of successful consulting is about asking the right questions.""You can't read the label from inside the jar—that's why outside perspectives are crucial.”"If you're clear on the problem and someone's playbook can solve it, that's a perfect match." Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting04:44 - Explaining Consulting for Equity09:29 - Starting Points in Consultation16:07 - The Consultation Process: Listening and Understanding21:58 - Implementing Solutions: Discovery to Action26:59 - Managing Stakeholder Pushback and Resistance31:35 - Narrowing Down the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)36:21 - Understanding Levels of Customer Awareness40:57 - Business Strategy Adjustments and Recommendations44:38 - Conclusion: Summarizing Key Actions and StepsCONNECT • 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:  / rolandfrasierpage  💼 LinkedIn:  / rolandfrasier   Subscribe to Roland Frasier 👉     / @rolandfrasierepic  Mentioned in this episode:Get Roland's Training on Acquiring Businesses!Discover The EXACT Strategy Roland Has Used To Found, Acquire, Scale And Sell Over Two Dozen Businesses With Sales Ranging From $3 Million To Just Under $4 Billion! EPIC Training