Business Lunch

Roland Frasier
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Business Lunch

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Beyond Expertise: Hiring Leaders for Growth

    Welcome to a new episode of the Business Lunch podcast! In this episode, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the complexities of hiring for executive leadership roles, particularly when you're unfamiliar with the specific function of the role. They discuss practical strategies for identifying and recruiting top talent, leveraging both traditional search firms and AI tools to define roles and refine hiring processes. Whether you're scaling up your business or just starting, this episode offers valuable insights into making strategic hires that align with your company's growth objectives. Highlights: "If you achieve any level of scale, you're going to have to hire people that are truly exceptional at those functional roles that you're not good at."  "The very first thing is to determine what is the actual need in the organization and then document what does the person who is going to fill the need look like."  "A good search firm is going to help you significantly."   "You need to tap an outside expert if you don't know anything about the role."   Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction to Executive Hiring Challenges 01:01 - Welcome and Recap of Recent Activities 01:17 - Post-Event Fatigue and Personal Anecdotes 02:02 - Challenges of Attending a Music Festival Post-Business Event 03:59 - Transition from Personal Recap to Business Discussions 05:11 - Detailed Discussion on Hiring for Unknown Roles 08:09 - Identifying Business Needs and Role Requirements 11:18 - The Value of Leveraging Search Firms and AI in Hiring 15:00 - Discussing Cultural Fit and Defining the Hiring Process 20:00 - Effective Interview Techniques and Utilizing AI for Questioning CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  a...

    47 min

  2. OCT 4

    How to Live Without Regret: Life, Money, and Choices

    Welcome to a New Episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, the hosts dive deep into what it means to live intentionally and avoid the most common regrets people face in life. From financial planning to life planning, they explore powerful questions like "What would you do if you had only 5 years left to live?" They also discuss the idea of balancing work with family, the importance of agency over your life, and how to create a legacy you can be proud of. Tune in to learn how to live with purpose and avoid looking back with regret. Highlights: "Are you living the life you want, or the one others expect?" "Money should serve you, not the other way around." "Happiness is a choice, but too many people forget that." "If today was your last day, how would you spend it?" Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and reflections on intentional living. 02:39 – Discussing the dangers of low agency and a life spent on autopilot. 04:51 – Reflection on life planning and the importance of pursuing passions. 09:06 – Question 1: "What would you do if you were set for life financially?" 16:55 – Question 2: "How would you live if you had 5-10 years left?" 24:08 – Question 3: "What would you do if you had only 24 hours left to live?" 28:36 – Exploring financial planning vs. life planning: Living with purpose. 31:14 – Reflecting on legacy and how to avoid common life regrets. 34:27 – Making financial decisions with the end in mind. 37:58 – Closing thoughts on living a balanced life and avoiding regret. CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  a...

    41 min

  3. OCT 1

    Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode: Striking the Right Balance

    Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, we dive into the intriguing dynamics between being in 'founder mode' and 'manager mode' within a business. Our hosts, Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier, engage in a rich discussion about the challenges and strategies of balancing hands-on leadership with the necessity of delegation as companies scale. They explore insights inspired by Paul Graham's article on 'founder mode' and share real-world experiences that highlight the importance of a hybrid approach to management and leadership. Highlights: "This is not a problem to be solved, this is a tension that needs to be managed."  "Nobody cares as much about the company as the founder that created it."  "A good founder is a coach to the people they are mentoring."  "If you implement just one or two key insights from any of our sessions into your business, you are bound to see a return on investment much higher than what we could ever charge for admission."  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction  04:26 - The scalability and the practicality of a hybrid management mode 07:25 - Maintaining company culture and the dangers of founder dependency 09:34 - The cyclic needs of a business from founder and manager perspectives 12:45 - Shifting from manager to founder mode 16:36 - Micromanagement VS empowering employees 19:15 - The concept and application of skip-level meetings 23:26 - When and how to conduct skip-level meetings effectively 27:11 - Avoiding common pitfalls during skip-level meetings 29:00 - Final thoughts CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  a...

    40 min

  4. SEP 27

    Equity, Conflict, and Opportunity: A Strategic Partnership Breakdown

    Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the nuances of deal-making. They dissect a real-life business deal they're considering, discussing everything from potential conflicts with partners and how to handle equity distribution to the importance of strategic alignment in business ventures. Join them as they provide valuable insights that can help any business owner or entrepreneur looking to expand through acquisitions or partnerships. Highlights: "Opportunities to grow your business come in many forms, whether through acquisition or strategic partnerships."  "The potential conflicts and complexities in deals are what make discussing them so beneficial." "Handling equity and understanding everyone's value add is crucial in any business deal." "Every deal has its own challenges and alignment issues, especially when multiple partners are involved." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Setting the Stage 04:09 - Analyzing Deal Conflicts 08:11 - Strategic Alignments 12:01 - Discussing Partner Contributions 17:06 - Equity and Value Discussions 22:30 - Practical Examples 28:06 - Full-Time Commitment Challenges 34:49 - Closing the Deal 40:07 - Reflecting on the Deal's Complexity CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  / rolandfrasier   📱 Facebook:a...

    43 min

  5. SEP 24

    The Power of Simplicity in Business Metrics

    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 metrics 01:13 - Ryan's water fast experience and its connection to reset habits 03:48 - The impact of water fasting on health and mindset 07:25 - The importance of downtime for leaders 10:10 - The negative effects of tracking the wrong metrics 13:30 - The challenges of onboarding affiliates 19:11 - Avoiding common scorecard mistakes 21:25 - Simplifying the scorecard-building process 27:28 - 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, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  a...

    35 min

  6. SEP 20

    Generational Dynamics: Seasoned Insights for Young Leaders

    Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch with your host, Roland Frasier, featuring guests John and Maria Assaraf. Today, we explore the shift from knowledge-based to wisdom-based roles in the workplace, emphasizing the growing appreciation for experience in a tech-heavy environment. We'll discuss the dynamics of younger bosses leading more experienced employees and share strategies for fostering a culture of mutual learning and mentorship across generations. Highlights: "It is truly amazing what can happen when you step out of the day-to-day and spend just a little bit of time surrounded by other powerful business owners." "Physiologically, 60 may be the new 40, but when it comes to power in the modern workplace, 30 is the new 50." "We need actual wisdom around so the pendulum in some organizations is shifting back." "We're equals in learning, and we're equals in getting things done." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:38 - Wisdom Work vs. Knowledge Work 06:50 - Tech and Experience in the Workplace 12:52 - Formalizing Mentorship Programs 18:52 - Implementing Mentorship Programs 25:38 - Hiring and Ageism 31:22 - Actionable Steps for the Audience 33:53 - Conclusion CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  / rolandfrasier   📱 Facebook:a...

    39 min

  7. SEP 17

    The Secret to Authentic Connections (For People Who Hate Networking!)

    Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland and Ryan dive into the world of networking—something that many dread but is crucial for business success. They discuss the difference between transactional and relational networking, the importance of curiosity, and how to build genuine connections without feeling forced or awkward. You'll hear real-life examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how even self-proclaimed introverts can become great networkers by leading with curiosity and kindness. Highlights: "Good networking isn’t strategic, it’s curious." "The best way to approach networking is from a ‘go first’ mindset." "True networking is about being a good human, not about collecting business cards." "Networking isn’t for sale—don’t cheapen your connections by making them transactional." Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction to Networking 02:00 — Why Most People Hate Networking 05:10 — Transactional vs. Relational Networking 08:20 — Curiosity Over Strategy 10:45 — Networking for Introverts 14:00 — Creating Opportunities for Others 17:15 — The Power of Being Generous 20:30 — Building a Trustworthy Network 23:45 — Leveraging Super Connectors 28:30 — Final Thoughts: Becoming a Great Networker CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  / rolandfrasier   📱 Facebook:a...

    33 min

  8. SEP 11

    Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with Sam Khorramian

    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 Beginnings 05:30 - Taking Massive Action: Sam’s Key to Success 08:15 - Millionaire Mindset: How to Think Big 12:00 - Overcoming Fear in Business 15:45 - Scaling Your Business: Tips from Sam 19:20 - Trust and Delegation: Growing a Team 23:00 - The Power of Relationships in Business 26:45 - Navigating Risk and Opportunity 30:10 - Leadership Lessons from Sam 34:25 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways from Sam CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  / rolandfrasier   📱 Facebook:  / rolandfrasierpage   💼 LinkedIn:a...

    39 min
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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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  • Creator
    Roland Frasier
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Roland Frasier
  • Show Website
    Business Lunch

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