Business Lunch

Roland Frasier
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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.

  1. -2 ДН.

    Why Smart Businesses Froze in 2025 and What Will Separate Winners in 2026

    In This Episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss reflect on the challenges and lessons learned from 2025, emphasizing the disappearance of confidence in business, the importance of profit over margin, and the transformative role of AI. They discuss the need for simplified processes, the significance of content as an asset, and the importance of building systems for predictability as they look ahead to 2026. Chapters 00:00 Year in Review: Reflecting on 2025 02:58 The Disappearance of Confidence 05:53 Economic Indicators and Market Behavior 08:56 The Shift from Trust to Proof 12:03 Profitability Over Margin Percentage 14:53 AI as a Team Member: A Paradigm Shift 18:07 Transformative AI Applications in Business 23:52 Leveraging AI Protocols for Efficiency 30:10 Implementing Systems for Business Success 35:03 From Momentum to Inevitability 38:44 Rethinking Business Events and Resources 42:21 Simplifying Processes for Better Performance Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉 Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: Build Your CEO Dashboard Get one report every week of the key metrics you need to know with the CEO Dashboard! CEO Dashboard

    46 мин.

  2. -3 ДН.

    How Behavioral Design Beats Willpower Every Time

    In This Episode of Business Lunch, Roland and Sarah dig into why most business failures aren't actually motivation problems—they're friction problems. They explore how accidental complexity in your systems quietly kills performance, why transparency in pricing beats "customized solutions," and how mapping out every step of a process reveals the hidden friction that's sabotaging adoption. Sarah pushes back on whether removing friction just accommodates laziness, leading to a nuanced discussion about intentional versus accidental friction. They cover real examples from CRM adoption to project management tools to sales processes, and debate when systems should adapt to people versus when people should adapt to systems. The core insight: if your strategy requires people to "try harder," your system is poorly designed. Includes practical advice on friction audits and why starting small beats trying to redesign everything at once. Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉 Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

    16 мин.

  3. 19.12.2025

    AI Is Fallible. Systems Aren’t (If You Build Them Right)

    In This Episode of Business Lunch, we unpack why the real power in AI isn’t the model itself—but the protocols wrapped around it. Even advanced AI systems still get things wrong 15–20% of the time, which makes unchecked automation a serious business risk. The winners aren’t chasing smarter models; they’re building structured decision systems that catch errors, manage leverage, and define when humans step in. We explore how companies use tools like RAG and multi-layer “triple-check” frameworks to dramatically reduce AI error rates, why stabilizing decision-making must come before accelerating it, and how operating leverage—done right—can either amplify profits or protect downside. The big takeaway: well-designed AI protocols are becoming a new form of intellectual property, increasing predictability, transferability, and valuation by creating true founder-independent businesses. In short, the future advantage isn’t faster AI—it’s better thinking systems. Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

    5 мин.

  4. 11.12.2025

    The CFO Reality Check Every Entrepreneur Needs: Leading Through the Numbers

    In This Episode of Business Lunch, join Ryan Deiss and I in this enlightening episode of Business Lunch, where they delve into the often overlooked yet crucial topic of accounting and finance. We discuss how entrepreneurial optimism can clash with the harsh realities of financial reporting. Learn how to navigate these challenges and foster a productive relationship with your CFO to ensure your company's financial health. Timestamps: 00:00 – Entrepreneurial Optimism vs. Financial Realism 01:36 – Why Accounting Reporting Shapes Company Culture 02:37 – Switching from Cash to Accrual Accounting 03:17 – When Financial Reports Become Depressing 05:41 – Fixing the Reporting Process 08:29 – Avoiding Obstacles: A Common Entrepreneurial Pitfall 09:54 – Support Your Team… or Change It 12:19 – Leadership’s Role in Financial Clarity 17:34 – Preparing for Exit & Upgrading the Finance Team 20:17 – Why Accounting Method Changes Can Distort Profit 27:03 – Restructuring Contracts to Fix Revenue Recognition 31:54 – Challenging Accounting Assumptions 37:15 – The Importance of Cash Flow Over Profit 40:54 – Don’t Let Accounting Wag the Dog 43:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: Build Your CEO Dashboard Get one report every week of the key metrics you need to know with the CEO Dashboard! CEO Dashboard

    44 мин.

  5. 05.12.2025

    The Cash Flow Reality Check Every Business Owner Needs

    In this episode of Business Lunch, we walk you through the ins and outs of managing business finances. We explain the potential pitfalls of keeping more than a month's worth of operating expenses in the account. We explain how that can lead to complacency and unnecessary spending. We also explain how business can cover unexpected events and tricky payroll situations, like those pesky months with three payroll cycles or prepaying for holidays. We go beyond the glamor of being an entrepreneur to the real details behind the scenes. Highlights: "We're very big on lifestyle and freedom and all those kinds of things. But it's also important to acknowledge that it's not a perfect situation very often." "There are times when things are absolutely amazing. And there's times when things could frankly be a hell of a lot better. And I think that's called life. I think that's called entrepreneurship" "If we're buying a business, I hate the agreement part. I love negotiation and strategy. But when it comes to reading a 75-page document, I just absolutely can't stand it." Timestamps: 00:00 - Operating Account Insight 01:15 - Personal Calendar Reflection 02:15 - Acknowledging Imperfections 03:15 - Loving Strategy but Hating Legal Work 06:52 - The Reality of Entrepreneurship 07:39 - Cyclicality in Business 08:54 - Handling Excess Profit 10:20 - Minimum Operating Reserve 10:37 - Importance of Operational Cash 10:44 - Prepaying Payroll Challenges Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: Build Your CEO Dashboard Get one report every week of the key metrics you need to know with the CEO Dashboard! CEO Dashboard

    59 мин.

  6. 03.12.2025

    Why the First One-Person Billion-Dollar Company Is Closer Than You Think

    In this episode of Business Lunch, we dive into extreme leverage—how solo founders are building multi-million dollar businesses with basically zero headcount. We break down the playbook: finding expensive problems, validating demand before writing code, and letting AI handle the execution. We also cover the risks, the new KPIs that matter, and the vision of one founder running a portfolio of micro businesses on a single AI-driven back office. Chapters 00:00 Building a Billion Dollar AI Company Alone 13:18 Leveraging AI for Business Solutions 13:45 Redefining Roles in the Age of AI Special Announcement After 5 years of teaching entrepreneurs how to build, buy, and sell companies, I'm retiring all Epic courses and educational content permanently. This isn't because they didn't work, thousands have built real wealth with these frameworks, but because AI, capital markets, and collaboration have changed the game. I'm shifting from teaching deals to doing deals. Want access to everything before it disappears forever? This is your last chance to grab 5 years of proven frameworks, strategies, and training materials before they're gone for good. See the full story and whats going into the vault here: Go to the vault Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: The Vault Special Announcement After 5 years of teaching entrepreneurs how to build, buy, and sell companies, I'm retiring all Epic courses and educational content permanently. This isn't because they didn't work, thousands have built real wealth with these frameworks, but because AI, capital markets, and collaboration have changed the game. I'm shifting from teaching deals to doing deals. Want access to everything before it disappears forever? This is your last chance to grab 5 years of proven frameworks, strategies, and training materials before they're gone for good. See the full story and whats going into the vault here: Go to the vault Retirement Vault

    16 мин.

  7. 27.11.2025

    The 90-Day Proof Pack: How PE Firms Engineer Instant Value

    In this episode of Business Lunch, we dive into the critical 90 to 100-day period following a private equity acquisition, emphasizing the need for rapid, auditable value creation. It outlines a strategic framework for CFOs, detailing tactical moves to achieve immediate financial impact while integrating lean thinking principles to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency. The discussion also highlights the importance of human behavior in executing these strategies effectively. Chapters 00:00 The Critical 90-Day Sprint 10:05 Strategic Framework for CFOs 18:37 Tactical Moves for Immediate Impact Special Announcement After 5 years of teaching entrepreneurs how to build, buy, and sell companies, I'm retiring all Epic courses and educational content permanently. This isn't because they didn't work, thousands have built real wealth with these frameworks, but because AI, capital markets, and collaboration have changed the game. I'm shifting from teaching deals to doing deals. Want access to everything before it disappears forever? This is your last chance to grab 5 years of proven frameworks, strategies, and training materials before they're gone for good. See the full story and whats going into the vault here: Go to the vault Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: The Vault Special Announcement After 5 years of teaching entrepreneurs how to build, buy, and sell companies, I'm retiring all Epic courses and educational content permanently. This isn't because they didn't work, thousands have built real wealth with these frameworks, but because AI, capital markets, and collaboration have changed the game. I'm shifting from teaching deals to doing deals. Want access to everything before it disappears forever? This is your last chance to grab 5 years of proven frameworks, strategies, and training materials before they're gone for good. See the full story and whats going into the vault. Retirement Vault

    22 мин.

  8. 20.11.2025

    Identity Trust: Why 125 Years of Marketing Just Died

    In this episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss the evolving landscape of the customer journey, emphasizing the importance of trust in modern marketing. They explore how traditional stages of the buying process are being replaced by a more fluid approach, where trust becomes the key driver of transactions. Through case studies and examples, they highlight the significance of identity trust, authenticity, and the role of founders as trust agents in building strong connections with consumers. The conversation also touches on the challenges and strategies for effectively engaging audiences in both B2B and B2C contexts. Chapters 00:00 The Death of the Traditional Customer Journey 02:51 The Role of Trust in Modern Marketing 06:09 Case Studies: Successful and Controversial Campaigns 09:05 Identity Trust: Connecting with Consumers 11:57 The Power of Authenticity in Advertising 14:56 Building Trust in B2B vs B2C 17:59 Actionable Strategies for Trust Building 20:47 The Importance of Founders as Trust Agents Special Announcement After 5 years of teaching entrepreneurs how to build, buy, and sell companies, I'm retiring all Epic courses and educational content permanently. This isn't because they didn't work, thousands have built real wealth with these frameworks, but because AI, capital markets, and collaboration have changed the game. I'm shifting from teaching deals to doing deals. Want access to everything before it disappears forever? This is your last chance to grab 5 years of proven frameworks, strategies, and training materials before they're gone for good. See the full story and whats going into the vault here: Go to the vault Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

    37 мин.
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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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    Roland Frasier
  • Годы выхода
    2018 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    205
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    © Copyright 2026 Roland Frasier
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    Business Lunch

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