

Business Lunch
Roland Frasier
How much more successful would you be if you had lunch once a week with an insanely successful entrepreneur who shared their biggest secrets on how they think and achieve success? Well, now you can! Grab your seat at the table as successful entrepreneurs reveal their step-by-step strategies, fascinating stories, travel hacks and other delicious tidbits each week with serial entrepreneur/business strategist, Roland Frasier.
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May 17, 2024 • 31min
High-Impact Offers: Strategies for Sales Success
Entrepreneur and marketing expert Ryan Deiss discusses the importance of problem agreement in sales, adapting sales strategies during economic shifts, and understanding customer awareness levels. Insights on offer structures, sales motions, and optimizing value for successful conversions are shared.

May 14, 2024 • 31min
Balancing Real Estate and Business in Today's Economy
Discussion on challenges in real estate financing, market pricing, and securing loans, contrasted with abundant business deals. Insights on viable investment strategies in today's economy, focusing on the competitiveness in real estate and the allure of business acquisitions for growth.

May 10, 2024 • 34min
Dialing Down the Noise: A Guide To Strategic Content Creation
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch. In today’s episode, Ryan Deiss and I dive deep into some more nuances of content creation in today's digital age. We’ll talk about finding the balance between maintaining audience engagement and avoiding content fatigue. Join us for a fresh perspectives on managing your content strategy effectively without overwhelming your audience or yourself.Highlights:"If you're chasing everybody then you know, you're going to maybe even turn off your core audience""If you produce great content, then your audience will tell other people about it, and people will find you.""The whole way that you're missed is you're there, you leave, and then you come back again at some point."Timestamps:00:00 - Content Creation Challenges01:09 - The Downside of Overproduction in Content04:26 - Discussing Creator Burnout and Audience Fatigue07:53 - Practicality of Content Quantity vs. Quality09:18 - Lessons from Influencers on Audience Retention11:28 - Evaluating Target Audiences and Content Relevance16:22 - Strategy Shifts in Content Production20:31 - Creating Impactful Content Without the Grind26:26 - Benefits of Intermittent Content Release31:01 - Paid Promotion and Consistency in ContentCONNECT• 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!
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May 7, 2024 • 31min
Is Your Social Media Strategy Outdated? Why Engagement Isn't King (and What Actually Is)
Digital marketing expert Ryan Deiss discusses the changing landscape of social media, emphasizing the shift from engagement to private interactions. Insights on the impact of followers, content creation challenges, and the role of influencers. Tips on adapting strategies for success in the new social media era.

May 3, 2024 • 22min
Navigating the Remote Work Revolution
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Ryan Deiss shares his experiences and lessons from transitioning his company to remote work. Discover the strategies that helped me and him optimize team performance in a remote setting and the critical decisions that shaped their work culture. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of remote work or considering such a transition.Highlights: "Optimize for the team, not the individual. That's what a company has to do.""We had to tell everybody you're no longer allowed to come back into the office unless you're coming in here for a team meeting planning purpose.""We need to get back under the same roof occasionally because when we do, we get more work done in a couple of days than we would in a month just by being in the same room."Timestamps:00:00 - Remote Work Challenges03:40 - Discussing Dell's New Work Policy06:08 - The Efficiency of Remote Work vs. In-Person09:09 - Digital Marketer's Shift to Remote Work10:25 - Defining Company Policy on Remote Work13:27 - The Transition from Hybrid to Fully Remote15:52 - The Importance of Leadership Proximity17:48 - Maintaining Culture in a Remote Setting18:09 - Key Takeaways from Moving to Remote WorkCONNECT • 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!
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Apr 30, 2024 • 24min
Birkin Bags and Business: A Story of Luxury and Legal Drama
Explore the drama behind Birkin bags and the lawsuit against Hermès. Learn about luxury marketing, exclusivity, and antitrust issues. Unpack the secrets of luxury brand success and the challenges of being exclusive in a competitive market. Discover how brands define value through exclusivity. Dive into the lawsuit details and discuss the implications for business and marketing.

Apr 26, 2024 • 24min
From Passion Project to Profit: Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur
Ditch the cubicle, fire up your hustle! This episode of Business Lunch serves up a sizzling recipe for entrepreneurial success. Forget dry talks about perseverance – we're diving deep into the secret sauce of passion! Join us as we unlock the power of combining your burning desire with unwavering grit. Whether you're new to the business world or a pro looking to reignite the spark, this episode is here to help you overcome hurdles, turn your passion into profit, and stay fired up even when the going gets tough. Get ready for actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a healthy dose of "you-got-this" motivation!Highlights:"Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do.""Facing challenges is inevitable, but giving up is optional. It's your choice to rise and push forward.""Passion fuels perseverance, and together they can overcome the highest of hurdles."Timestamps:00:05 - Introduction to Passion and Perseverance02:15 - The Genesis of a Business Idea04:20 - First Challenges and Overcoming Them07:35 - The Role of Passion in Sustaining Momentum10:50 - Strategies for Staying Motivated13:45 - Learning from Failures17:30 - Building a Supportive Network22:10 - Key Milestones in Business Growth25:40 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs29:55 - Looking Forward: Future Goals and AspirationsCONNECT • 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!
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Apr 23, 2024 • 33min
From Side Hustles to Software Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Robin Alex
Welcome to a new epiosde of Business Lunch. In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Robin Alex, co-founder of High Level, an AI-powered all-in-one CRM platform. Discover how a childhood business enthusiast evolved into a software innovator, reshaping digital marketing for businesses. Robin shares his unique story from selling game servers to developing a platform that simplifies and enhances the way businesses interact with their customers. Tune in for inspiration, insights, and invaluable advice for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs!Highlights:“We've taken all the different software applications that most businesses need and use, and combined them into one place to make it super easy to use.""I always have something on the side, and I’m still going to try pursuing both. That's honestly what I did from that point on.""If you can really help a business grow, they want you to stick around forever."Timestamps:00:00 - The importance of choice in career paths.02:30 - Beginnings of Entrepreneurships03:49 - Family and Entrepreneurship 06:23 - Work-Life Balance07:40 - Shifting Expectations08:05 - Crisis and Opportunity09:58 - Transition to Corporate12:40 - IT Consulting and Digital Marketing15:20 - Longevity in Business RelationshipsCONNECT • 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!
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Apr 19, 2024 • 18min
Grow Big or Go Home: The Smart Acquisition Playbook
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch. In this episode, we’ll step into the fast-paced world of business acquisitions. Learn how to strategically identify and acquire companies that will supercharge your market share, multiply your product lines, and significantly enhance your customer value. Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out these proven acquisition strategies! Highlights:"You'll never run out of potential acquisition targets with the right strategy. It's an evergreen process that keeps on giving!" "Adding new products and services is one of the simplest ways to boost your lifetime customer value.""The classic McDonald's upsell, 'Would you like fries with that?', shows the power of smart, simple marketing strategies in action." Timestamps:00:00 - Conquer New Markets00:40 - Acquire Your Way to Dominance01:10 - Supercharge Audience01:50 - Build A-Team 02:30 - Maximize Customer Potential 03:10 - Market Intel (Amazon & Google Secrets) 04:50 - Elevate Enhance What You Sell06:15 - Tech-Fueled Growth 07:30 - Expand Beyond Your Core08:55 - Upselling Edge 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!
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Apr 16, 2024 • 12min
How to Own Your Traffic and Transform Your Business
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch. In this episode, we talk about media assets and how owning your traffic can radically transform your business landscape. Discover how to navigate the acquisition of companies that have already captured the attention of your ideal customer profile (ICP). Learn why owning media assets, like groups, social media presence, SEO pages, and more, can lead to substantial savings and give you a competitive edge by eliminating the middleman. Highlights:"It's better to own than to rent, especially when it comes to traffic.”"Owning your own media... means you get to decide who gets to see what, communicate directly with those people, and control who else gets access to those people.""If you can acquire those products, you acquire the audience of people that likes those products or services."Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Buying Businesses and Media Assets00:37 - Defining Media in Business Acquisitions02:38 - The Power of Owning Media vs. Paying for Traffic05:00 - The Concept of Z-Dollar Traffic and Media Ownership07:13 - Exploring SEO Pages and Buyer Keywords08:25 - The Value of Lists in Acquiring Targeted Audiences09:22 - Intellectual Property as Media Assets09:50 - Shows as a Platform for Zero-Dollar Traffic10:00 - Recap and Implications of Owning Media Assets10:24 - Identify Potential Media Assets to AcquireCONNECT • 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!
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