Business Lunch Roland Frasier

In this episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss the mass layoffs happening at major tech companies and the opportunities and lessons to be learned from them. They explain why businesses are so reactive to changes in the economy, how the layoffs are reflective of the correction and recession, and the potential opportunities for smaller companies. Lastly, they discuss the potential of the newly unemployed to create their own businesses or switch to other jobs.
It’s certainly running some hot takes on this episode. So be sure to bring an umbrella! Tune in to hear how to make the most of the current economic climate and what this could mean for the future.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
1:31 - Layoffs happening in big tech companies
2:30 - Roland's initial take on the mass layoffs
6:27 - This is what happens when companies FOMO-ed
7:15 - What was the ROI in the previous mass hiring?
8:28 - Why do rising interest rates create the dynamic of mass layoffs?
13:19 - Peloton as an example
14:55 - Twitter: Laying off employees does not mean they are less effective
16:30 - Big techs are following the example of Twitter
19:51 - Will your business continue to grow even if you cut the workforce by 50?
22:50 - The laid-off smart people will launch new businesses
23:30 - Another controversial hot take
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Let us join Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss in today’s episode to discuss how The Scalable Impact Framework could be used to ensure your business’ scalability. The hosts discussed how to leverage growth to have greater business momentum!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
01:19 The three things that you have to do in order to scale
06:04 More than 60% of INC 500 companies are out of business 5 years later
07:01 How to leverage growth
20:44 Great businesses have momentum
29:45 How to not be the dancing bear
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ask Roland and Ryan a question HERE.
RESOURCES:
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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 today’s episode, the hosts reveal how to navigate your business through the Clarity Compass. The Clarity Compass is the tool to use for you to move closer to your business goals and objectives. They also tackled why the scalability of business decision-making is among the key factors for success.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
01:55 Reed Hastings stepping down as the Co-CEO of Netflix
06: 32 Things to think about to maintain a true legacy in your business.
11:18 Four areas of Clarity Compass
21:36 Best tool to help people stay on track
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ask Roland and Ryan a question HERE.
RESOURCES:
7 Steps to Scalable workbookGet my book, Zero Down, FREE
Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Business Lunch? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
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 today’s episode, Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier reveal their approaches to navigating a merger deal. Whether you’re the buyer or seller, recognizing your “why” is key to making the deal work. They also touch on crucial factors to consider before saying yes, such as cultural alignment, a plan B in case of poor outcomes, withholding confidential information, and having healthy pessimism as an entrepreneur.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
01:24 An Emerging Trend in M&As And The Parties Involved
04:00 The Most Important Thing To Consider In A Merger Deal
05:23 Cultural Misalignment Kills Most Deals
09:50 Project The Post-Integration Outcome And Set Intermediate Steps
13:44 A Wake-Up Call For Having Unrealistic Optimism
16:12 Document the Deal and Keep Confidential Information
21:22 Just A Little Doubt Means The Deal Isn’t Worth It
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More Resources:
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
Join The Rise Nation Mastermind with Ryan Deiss, Roland Frasier, and Daymond John HERE. Your business must be at least $1M a year in revenue.
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 today’s episode, the hosts share their personal techniques for effective calendar management. While entrepreneurs can either have a stringent or flexible daily schedule, balancing it out can be a challenge. They also talk about the different types of work to consider when time-blocking, how your morning routine sets you up for success and being clear on when you accept and refuse work.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
00:15 A Jam-Packed Schedule Isn’t For Everyone
02:23 How Roland Lives By The Calendar
05:30 Why Ryan Has One Calendar For Business And Personal Stuff
06:50 The Fastest Way To Deal With Invites
08:56 Uninterrupted Flow State Work Should Be Scheduled
15:42 An Empty Calendar Can Be A Red Flag
21:55 Whatever You Do, Your Calendar Must Optimize It
25:35 Know Your Weekly Top Three Tasks And Your “Chocolate Cake” Work
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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 today’s episode, hosts Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier discuss the best indicator of a business’s overall health. Although having different ideas, the common thread is observing trend-based results rather than dated numbers. They also talk about the importance of deeply understanding the growth capacity of a business before acquiring it and achieving the balance of having free distributable cash and future investment in R&D.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
03:16 A Question Entrepreneurs and Investors Are Not Asking
08:13 Roland’s Number One Business Health Metric And How To Find It
11:20 Ryan’s Number One Business Health Metric And How To Find It
15:45 Your Core Investment Strategy May Not Work
18:42 Where You Stand Now Can Change Tomorrow: The Unpredictability Of The Market
20:09 The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
22:16 Growable Isn’t The Same As Scaleable
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More Resources:
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