The Lean Team Dilemma: AI, Efficiency & Business Value
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner take a look at the current trend of running businesses with ultra-lean teams, the role of AI in operational efficiency, and the real impact these choices have on business value and potential for acquisit…
From Cash Crunch to Cash Flow: Expense Optimization Tactics
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, hosts Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner dive deep into a practical framework for optimizing business expenses—perfect for founders, business owners, and financial leaders. Whether you’re facing a cash flow crunch or simply want to boost your botto…
The Loyalty Illusion: Why Points Don’t Create Love
Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss break down the “loyalty illusion”—why points and perks often backfire, how spreadsheet thinking killed customer love, and a practical framework to audit or rebuild a program that actually increases retention, spend, and referrals.
What you’ll learn
Why “loyalty penalt…
The Subscription Trap: Why Recurring Revenue Isn’t Always King.
In this episode of the Business Lunch podcast, Host Roland Frasier and guest Richard Lindner break down the subscription trap and why recurring revenue isn’t always the ultimate solution it’s made out to be.
From the outside, subscription models look like a dream: predictable cash flow, higher valu…
The Collapse of the Funnel: How Trust Now Drives Every Purchase
In this episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss explain how the classic four-stage buying journey has collapsed into one moment—and why trust is the lid that keeps prospects “popping” in your pot. They unpack three forms of trust—Identity, Competence, and Proximity—with sharp wins …
The Bottlenecks Billionaire Playbook: How the World’s Richest Build, Scale, and Keep Their Fortunes
In this week’s episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss continue breaking down the “Bottlenecks” framework—the 11 proven playbooks that billionaires use to grow, protect, and multiply wealth.
From AI-driven acquisitions to tax-optimized exits, this conversation dives into the strate…
The Bottlenecks Billionaire Playbook Pt. 2: Secrets to Scaling Wealth Without Losing Control
Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss crack open the 2025 Forbes 400 and spot a seismic shift: 71% are now self-made, the cutoff is a record $3.8B, and the newest entrants aren’t entertainers or app celebrities—they’re infrastructure builders (data labeling, energy export, freight platforms, drive-thru for…
Own the Upside: Why Consulting for Equity Beats Selling Time in the AI Era
AI isn’t just speeding up your work—it’s collapsing the market price of your time. In this urgent episode, we trace how the hourly model took over (from artisans to Taylorism to the FLSA), why it systematically funnels surplus value to owners, and why AI is about to accelerate that transfer for con…
Navigating the Challenges of 2025: AI as a Strategic Partner in Business
In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, discussing the importance of making tough decisions, the role of AI in business strategy, and the lessons learned for the upcoming year. They emphasize the need for operational exce…
Amazon's Grocery Strategy: A New Direction
In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner discuss Amazon's recent strategic shift in the grocery sector, focusing on the closure of Amazon Fresh and Go stores while expanding Whole Foods. They explore the implications of this move, emphasizing the importance of market ex…
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