Welcome to a New Episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, the hosts dive deep into what it means to live intentionally and avoid the most common regrets people face in life. From financial planning to life planning, they explore powerful questions like "What would you do if you had only 5 years left to live?" They also discuss the idea of balancing work with family, the importance of agency over your life, and how to create a legacy you can be proud of. Tune in to learn how to live with purpose and avoid looking back with regret.

Highlights:

"Are you living the life you want, or the one others expect?"

"Money should serve you, not the other way around."

"Happiness is a choice, but too many people forget that."

"If today was your last day, how would you spend it?"

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction and reflections on intentional living.

02:39 – Discussing the dangers of low agency and a life spent on autopilot.

04:51 – Reflection on life planning and the importance of pursuing passions.

09:06 – Question 1: "What would you do if you were set for life financially?"

16:55 – Question 2: "How would you live if you had 5-10 years left?"

24:08 – Question 3: "What would you do if you had only 24 hours left to live?"

28:36 – Exploring financial planning vs. life planning: Living with purpose.

31:14 – Reflecting on legacy and how to avoid common life regrets.

34:27 – Making financial decisions with the end in mind.

37:58 – Closing thoughts on living a balanced life and avoiding regret.

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, we dive into the intriguing dynamics between being in 'founder mode' and 'manager mode' within a business. Our hosts, Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier, engage in a rich discussion about the challenges and strategies of balancing hands-on leadership with the necessity of delegation as companies scale. They explore insights inspired by Paul Graham's article on 'founder mode' and share real-world experiences that highlight the importance of a hybrid approach to management and leadership.

Highlights:

"This is not a problem to be solved, this is a tension that needs to be managed."

"Nobody cares as much about the company as the founder that created it."

"A good founder is a coach to the people they are mentoring."

"If you implement just one or two key insights from any of our sessions into your business, you are bound to see a return on investment much higher than what we could ever charge for admission."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

04:26 - The scalability and the practicality of a hybrid management mode

07:25 - Maintaining company culture and the dangers of founder dependency

09:34 - The cyclic needs of a business from founder and manager perspectives

12:45 - Shifting from manager to founder mode

16:36 - Micromanagement VS empowering employees

19:15 - The concept and application of skip-level meetings

23:26 - When and how to conduct skip-level meetings effectively

27:11 - Avoiding common pitfalls during skip-level meetings

29:00 - Final thoughts

CONNECT

• Ask Roland a question HERE.

RESOURCES:

• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook

• Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the nuances of deal-making. They dissect a real-life business deal they're considering, discussing everything from potential conflicts with partners and how to handle equity distribution to the importance of strategic alignment in business ventures. Join them as they provide valuable insights that can help any business owner or entrepreneur looking to expand through acquisitions or partnerships.

Highlights:

"Opportunities to grow your business come in many forms, whether through acquisition or strategic partnerships."

"The potential conflicts and complexities in deals are what make discussing them so beneficial."

"Handling equity and understanding everyone's value add is crucial in any business deal."

"Every deal has its own challenges and alignment issues, especially when multiple partners are involved."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:58 - Setting the Stage

04:09 - Analyzing Deal Conflicts

08:11 - Strategic Alignments

12:01 - Discussing Partner Contributions

17:06 - Equity and Value Discussions

22:30 - Practical Examples

28:06 - Full-Time Commitment Challenges

34:49 - Closing the Deal

40:07 - Reflecting on the Deal's Complexity

CONNECT

• Ask Roland a question HERE.

RESOURCES:

• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook

• Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉 https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/

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