The Liquid Lunch Project

Matthew Meehan, Luigi Rosabianca

After decades of experience on Wall Street, in finance and building teams of all sizes in multiple industries, Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca have a world-class understanding of what it takes to scale (and fund) a successful business. They are here to share a No-BS approach to what is involved in growing an empire. A note before you go any further: This show is only for those who want to grow. Every episode of this podcast is going to lay out actionable advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. We have fun here - but the fact remains that everything you want is on the other side of something difficult. This show will help you get to that other side.

  1. 2D AGO

    Trump Wants to Cap Rates, Florida Wants $50K to Let You In

    What happens when politics, credit cards, housing markets, and Florida border tolls all walk into one podcast? 🍸 In this episode, Matthew and Luigi attempt to make sense of: Trump's credit card rate cap Inflation versus liquidity Housing incentives and "portable mortgages" A bizarre Florida "toll tax" Small business tax realities Tell us: Should the government cap interest or shut the hell up? DM us or scream into the comments. 🔔 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don't miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don't explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right.   🎧 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: • Official site:https://theliquidlunchproject.com • Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquid-lunch-project/ • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ • Audible:https://shorturl.at/6j4vz • YouTube (full episodes + clips):https://www.youtube.com/@Credit_Banc   📬 Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: 👉https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/   💼 Need funding or working capital? If today's conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call here: https://shorturl.at/LwxsA   📲 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don't make it into the episode. • Matt Meehan:https://www.instagram.com/matthew.r.meehan • Luigi Rosabianca:https://www.instagram.com/luigi_rosabianca • The Liquid Lunch Project:https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/   💬 One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That's how this show grows.

    14 min
  2. FEB 4

    Masterminds, Time Traps, & What Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Growth

    If your business falls apart when you leave for vacation, congrats. You built a trap, not a company. This episode isn't another cheerleading session for overworked founders. Jake Isaacs joins Matt and Luigi to rip into why most entrepreneurs are exhausted, isolated, and low-key addicted to chaos.  From building real communities to training kids for capitalism early, Jake lays out how Gathering the Kings is more than a buzzword mastermind; it's a system for staying sane.   🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Why most entrepreneurs are the misunderstood "weirdos" of their families What a real mastermind is (spoiler: it's not coaching) How Generation Next teaches 6-year-olds to think like CEOs The 4 pillars every business owner must master How to hire a bookkeeper before your business bankrupts you Why entrepreneurs struggle to delegate (and how it kills growth) Why your spouse and kids should know your business goals The Family Mastermind Vacation (yes, it's a thing, and yes, you need it)   💡 Notable Takeaway: Time management is the number one skill an adult can hold. If you don't have it, your life is chaos.   👤 About our Guest: Jake Isaacs is the co-founder of Gathering the Kings, a mastermind for high-performing, family-focused entrepreneurs who want real growth without losing their minds, marriages, or Monday mornings. 🎧 Why Listen: Want to stop being the bottleneck in your business? Check out gatheringthekings.com and find your people.   🔗 Links + Stuff www.gatheringthekings.com Instagram Linkedin Facebook   🔔 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don't miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don't explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right.   🎧 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: • Official site:https://theliquidlunchproject.com • Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquid-lunch-project/ • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ • Audible:https://shorturl.at/6j4vz • YouTube (full episodes + clips):https://www.youtube.com/@Credit_Banc   📬 Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: 👉https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/   💼 Need funding or working capital? If today's conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call here: https://shorturl.at/LwxsA   📲 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don't make it into the episode. • Matt Meehan:https://www.instagram.com/matthew.r.meehan • Luigi Rosabianca:https://www.instagram.com/luigi_rosabianca • The Liquid Lunch Project:https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/   💬 One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That's how this show grows.

    34 min
  3. JAN 28

    How 40,000 Entrepreneurs Took Back Control of Their Time

    Question: What do you want to do with your life? If your planner doesn't have an answer, you're doing it wrong. This week on The Liquid Lunch Project, Matt & Luigi sit down with Jason VanDevere, founder of Goal Crazy Planners and author of Dream Driven, to talk about time, discipline, and why the old-school paper planner might be the ultimate productivity hack for entrepreneurs. Jason went from turning down the family empire (think: 5 car dealerships) to building his own path around purpose, passion, and parenting, all without losing his damn mind. 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Why digital to-do lists are a trap How a paper planner can help you take back control of your day The "expectations gap" and how it wrecks relationships Training your team (and your clients) to respect your time How to turn dreams into practical goals (and why most people get it backwards) Why time blocking isn't extreme—it's survival Building a business that supports your life (not the other way around)   💡 Notable Takeaway: You can either be a slave to your own schedule…or a slave to the demands the world throws at you.   👤 About our Guest: Jason VanDevere is the creator of Goal Crazy Planners, a coach, and author of Dream Driven. He helps entrepreneurs get clarity, reclaim their time, and chase big dreams without burnout.   🎧 Listen if you're…: ... juggling 19 things and still feel like you're dropping the ball. ... ready to finally draw some lines between business and life. ... tired of hearing "just use another app" as the answer.   🔗 Links + Stuff Grab Jason's free Life Crash Course at goalcrazy.com/course to figure out what the hell you actually want from your business and your life.   🔔 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don't miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don't explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right.   🎧 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: • Official site:https://theliquidlunchproject.com • Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquid-lunch-project/ • Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ • Audible:https://shorturl.at/6j4vz • YouTube (full episodes + clips):https://www.youtube.com/@Credit_Banc   📬 Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: 👉https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/   💼 Need funding or working capital? If today's conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call here: https://shorturl.at/LwxsA   📲 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don't make it into the episode. • Matt Meehan:https://www.instagram.com/matthew.r.meehan • Luigi Rosabianca:https://www.instagram.com/luigi_rosabianca • The Liquid Lunch Project:https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/   💬 One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That's how this show grows.

    28 min
  4. JAN 21

    What AI, Taxes, and Politics Mean for Real Estate

    Ever heard a data scientist call real estate magic? That's exactly what happens when Silicon Valley smarts collide with multifamily investing, and this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project proves it. We're sitting down with Neal Bawa, the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, to decode how he built a $600M real estate portfolio by treating cities like spreadsheets, and why he believes most investors are looking in the wrong places. Why Listen? If you're done with recycled real estate advice and want sharper thinking for your business and investments, hit play. Neal reverse-engineers markets, leverages depreciation as a financial weapon, and maps out where smart founders are moving before the headlines hit. Whether you're building your portfolio or scaling your small business, this is a perspective that pays off. 🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How a 50% tax rate pushed Neal from tech into real estate The power of depreciation for small business owners How Neal ranks 1,000+ cities using 5 key data points Why Idaho Falls > LA (yep, really) What job growth and income trends reveal about market timing Where Millennials and Gen Z are moving with intention How political policies shape profitability What AI means for real estate, jobs, and future-proof investing 💡 Notable Takeaway: Artificial intelligence is mankind's greatest achievement and its greatest threat. 👤 About Our Guest: Neal Bawa blends tech, data science, and real estate to help investors find cash flow where others see risk. He's the founder of Multifamily University, known for its zero-hype webinars and the Location Magic model used by over 75,000 investors. 🔗 Links + Stuff Grocapitus Multifamily University 🔔 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don't miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don't explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right. 🎧 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: • Official site: https://theliquidlunchproject.com • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquid-lunch-project/ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ • Audible: https://shorturl.at/6j4vz • YouTube (full episodes + clips): https://www.youtube.com/@Credit_Banc 📬 Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: 👉 https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ 💼 Need funding or working capital? If today's conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call here: https://shorturl.at/LwxsA 📲 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don't make it into the episode. • Matt Meehan: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.r.meehan • Luigi Rosabianca: https://www.instagram.com/luigi_rosabianca • The Liquid Lunch Project: https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/ 💬 One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That's how this show grows.

    40 min
  5. JAN 14

    Building Smarter Businesses with AI (Not Just Chatbots)

    Is AI going to save your business… or make you feel like you're still stuck in the second inning? This week, we bring a real convo about AI (not the buzzword nonsense). Mark Andrews pulls back the curtain on what AI actually is, what most businesses get wrong, and how entrepreneurs can stop being overwhelmed and start using AI for real business growth without selling their souls (or wallets) to tech bros.   🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: AI isn't some magic brain. It's pattern prediction on steroids ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg Most companies screw up AI because they don't know why they want it Bad data = bad results; cleaning data is where the real value starts You don't need a $2M custom AI. You need direction and purpose Early adopters will crush competitors while skeptics get left eating dust AI fatigue is real — but smart use = more time, more focus, more revenue   💡 Notable Takeaway: There is a test and learn and trial mentality… and you need to leave your comfort zone.   👤 About our Guest: Mark builds AI that humans can actually use. He's helped big companies and scrappy startups turn confusing tech into clear business results. From baseball analogies to real-world workflows, he breaks AI down in a way that makes you say, "Okay, now I get it."   🎧 Why Listen: You want a business that wins tomorrow? Hit play. This episode gives you a clear-eyed look at what AI really does and how to make it work for your team.   🔗 Links + Stuff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwilliamandrews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealmandrews 📞 Want help prepping your business for growth or sale? Hit us up at https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/call-with-credit-banc-pod 🎧 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat. Our website Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible YouTube 📧 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. Available on Substack: https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: ➡️ @matthew.r.meehan ➡️ @luigi_rosabianca, ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/

    36 min
  6. JAN 7

    How to Make Real Estate Money Without Buying Property

    Want to invest in real estate without swinging a hammer or begging a bank? Matt and Lou sit down with Alex Martyn of SPG Capital to talk about how smart investors are bypassing Wall Street and making their money work in real estate through private lending. This episode is about the real engine behind flips and rentals: capital. Alex breaks down how his fund operates, why he pays investors monthly, and what makes a good borrower (hint: it's not newbies watching HGTV). 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: How SPG Capital funds real estate deals without bank red tape What makes private lending a killer strategy for passive investors Why speed, trust, and monthly payments matter more than ever How self-directed IRAs are unlocking access to real estate for everyday investors Why 50‑year mortgages might not be as scary as they sound 💡 Notable Takeaway: It's just gonna come down to the same thing. People who own assets will get farther ahead. 👤 About our Guest: Alex Martyn is the founder of SPG Capital, a private real estate fund based in Philly. He funds residential loans for fix‑and‑flip and value-add investors, while offering monthly payouts to private capital partners. A former flipper turned fund manager, he's all about speed, trust, and returns.   🎧 Why Listen: If you're a business owner, investor, or side hustler thinking about real estate, this episode gives you the playbook on new mortgage strategies, alternative funding hacks, and why Florida might be your next move.   🔗 Links + Stuff SPG Capital LinkedIn   📞 Want help prepping your business for growth or sale? Hit us up at https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/call-with-credit-banc-pod 🎧 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat. Our website Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible YouTube 📧 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. Available on Substack: https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: ➡️ @matthew.r.meehan ➡️ @luigi_rosabianca, ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/

    34 min
  7. 12/31/2025

    Santa's Naughty & Nice List: LLP's Best Episodes of 2025

    Luigi couldn't make it to the mic this time… but don't worry, we had a special guest fresh off his sleigh: Santa Claus. That's right. After delivering toys across the globe, Santa himself dropped by to join Matt and help break down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. What's stuffed in the stocking: How to protect your brand from copycats Why profit isn't just about more revenue The emotional side of being a founder (and why that's normal) The secret weapon difference between a CPA and a CFO And the tax strategy that legally makes five-figure bills disappear   Ready to dive deeper into one of the episodes mentioned? We've got you covered: Ep 221: Navigating E-Commerce's New Challenges with Eric Youngstrom Ep 217: Building a Startup Is Ugly. Here's What Happens Behind the Scenes with Sahil Patel Ep 222: How to Own Your Idea: IP Moves That Actually Work with Austin Bonderer Ep 206: Bourbon, Branding & The Business of Food with Alex Sadowsky Ep 223: From Paperwork to Purpose: Launching a Nonprofit the Right Way with Missy Mastel Ep 205: Plan Like a Navy Commander, Win Like an Entrepreneur with Commander Mary Kelly Ep 228: Selling Your Business? Don't Get Screwed (Financially or Existentially) with Eric Brotman Ep 207: CPA vs CFO: Are You Trusting the Wrong Financial Expert with Teresa Wagonseller Ep 225: How to Turn What You Know Into What You Sell with Stephene Marinaro Ep 208: How This CPA Turned Storage Sheds Into Tax-Free Wealth with Sean Graham   As Santa said, no one made the naughty list this year, but these guests?  They brought the 🔥. From startup resilience to real estate hacks to IP protection and AI wizardry, this is the entrepreneurial highlight reel you need before stepping into 2026.   🚨 Like what you hear? Well, you're in luck! We do a Weekly Recap video of the top news stories each week. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a drop. youtube.com/@Credit_Banc 🎧 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat. Our website Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible YouTube 📧 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. Available on Substack: https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: ➡️ @matthew.r.meehan ➡️ @luigi_rosabianca, ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/

    23 min
5
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236 Ratings

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After decades of experience on Wall Street, in finance and building teams of all sizes in multiple industries, Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca have a world-class understanding of what it takes to scale (and fund) a successful business. They are here to share a No-BS approach to what is involved in growing an empire. A note before you go any further: This show is only for those who want to grow. Every episode of this podcast is going to lay out actionable advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. We have fun here - but the fact remains that everything you want is on the other side of something difficult. This show will help you get to that other side.