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Podcast · 230 episodes

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by Roland Frasier · English

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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Stop Hiring Operators. Start Building Systems.Define “operators” and explain how entrepreneurs should stop defaulting to hiring a COO and instead build an operating system, clarify the B2Y outcomes, and hire the right level (project manager, ops…26 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
Unlocking Business Potential Through CreativityIn this episode of the Business Lunch podcast, host Roland Frasier explores the integral role of creativity across various business sectors.19 Mar 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
The Unexpected Power of a Dynamic Business Plan in Today’s Unpredictable MarketThe Unexpected Power of a Dynamic Business Plan in Today’s Unpredictable Market12 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
The Right Time to Hire a CEO: Secrets from Top EntrepreneursIn this episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss explore the nuances of CEO succession, the timing for hiring external leadership, and how founders can maintain their vision and…5 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
Defining the Health of Your BusinessIn this episode, Ryan and Roland discuss the best indicator of a business’s overall health, focusing on trend-based results instead of outdated numbers.26 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
The Smartest Businesses to Acquire NextA podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs sharing strategies, stories, and insights on achieving business success.19 Feb 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Amazon's Grocery Strategy: A New DirectionWeekly discussions with successful entrepreneurs sharing strategies, stories, and insights into achieving business success.12 Feb 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
The Death of the Task Economy: A New EraThe Death of the Task Economy: A New Era5 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Lessons from Failure: A Path to GrowthIn this episode, hosts Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier engage in a candid discussion about the importance of reflecting on failures to glean valuable insights for future success.29 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Building Your Individual Empire: The New Entrepreneurial ShiftThe podcast explores the journey of entrepreneurship through conversational insights from successful entrepreneurs.22 Jan 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Navigating the Challenges of 2025: AI as a Strategic Partner in BusinessIn this episode, Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, particularly focusing on the importance of decision-making, the integration of AI in business…15 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Why Smart Businesses Froze in 2025 and What Will Separate Winners in 2026In this episode of Business Lunch, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss reflect on the significant challenges faced in 2025 and the learnings that can be applied moving into 2026.8 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 21 chapters
How Behavioral Design Beats Willpower Every TimeIn this episode of Business Lunch, hosts Roland Frasier and Sarah discuss the concept that many business failures result from friction in systems rather than a lack of motivation.7 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 9 chapters
AI Is Fallible. Systems Aren’t (If You Build Them Right)In this episode of Business Lunch, host Roland Frasier discusses the critical role of protocols surrounding AI systems rather than solely focusing on the AI models themselves.19 Dec 2025 · 5 min
The CFO Reality Check Every Entrepreneur Needs: Leading Through the NumbersIn this episode of Business Lunch, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss the crucial intersection of entrepreneurial optimism and financial realism.11 Dec 2025 · 44 min
The Cash Flow Reality Check Every Business Owner NeedsIn this episode of the Business Lunch podcast, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Dice discuss the intricacies of managing business finances, emphasizing the importance of understanding cash flow and the…5 Dec 2025 · 59 min
Why the First One-Person Billion-Dollar Company Is Closer Than You ThinkIn this episode, Roland Frasier discusses how solo founders are leveraging extreme leverage through AI to build multi-million dollar businesses with minimal or no headcount.3 Dec 2025 · 16 min
The 90-Day Proof Pack: How PE Firms Engineer Instant ValueIn this episode of Business Lunch, host Roland Frasier discusses the crucial 90 to 100-day period following a private equity (PE) acquisition.27 Nov 2025 · 22 min
Identity Trust: Why 125 Years of Marketing Just DiedIn this episode of *Business Lunch*, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss delve into the transformative landscape of marketing, focusing on the paramount importance of trust in the customer journey.20 Nov 2025 · 37 min
Navigating Business Transitions: From Epic to ScalableSerial entrepreneur and business strategist18 Nov 2025 · 58 min
The Hidden Cost Of Dead BrandsIn this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Dice discuss the SEC lawsuit against entrepreneur Tai Lopez and the implications of his business model, which involves acquiring defunct retail brands.13 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Snack Time: How to Thrive in a Frozen Funding MarketIn this episode, Roland Frasier discusses the implications of the federal shutdown on small business financing, particularly the suspension of SBA loans.12 Nov 2025 · 18 min
The Embedded Influencer PlaybookIn this episode of the Business Lunch podcast, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss the evolving landscape of personal branding, emphasizing the importance of becoming an "embedded influencer" in…6 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Own the Upside: Why Consulting for Equity Beats Selling Time in the AI EraIn this episode, host Roland Frasier discusses the impact of AI on the value of time for knowledge workers.31 Oct 2025 · 17 min