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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! On today’s episode, Ryan Deiss unpacks the full story behind his viral “retirement” post, a headline that unexpectedly ignited controversy, curiosity, and massive engagement. He shares the real reason behind DigitalMarketer’s major pivot, the behind-the-scenes chaos of a misfired email campaign, and the strategic follow-through that turned a happy accident into one of their most successful promotions ever. If you want to learn how to harness viral attention and turn it into real revenue, this episode is a masterclass in doing exactly that.
Highlights:
“I’m retiring from digital marketing and taking my company down with me.”
“It was a forcing function for me to finally stop doing what I always defaulted to.”
“We’re not training people anymore. We’re training AI.”
“The post was an accident. What happened after? That was strategy.”
Timestamps:
00:00 From 1999 to Now: A Marketing Journey
02:42 The Viral “Retirement” Post
05:00 The Unexpected Reactions
08:19 Why DigitalMarketer Had to Pivot
12:41 Email Chaos Behind the Scenes
15:00 Handling a Viral Moment in Real Time
20:00 Lessons From the Comments Section
24:06 What Ryan Would Do Differently Next Time
7:32 The 77% Opt-in Rate Town Hall
31:53 Retiring With a Final Offer
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Welcome to a New Episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the world of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity. They share insider strategies for selling your business, from understanding platform vs. tuck-in acquisitions to negotiating multiples and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you're a founder considering an exit, a business owner curious about private equity, or just looking to maximize your company's value, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
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Highlights:
"People don’t buy services, they buy better versions of themselves."
"You want to be the platform company, not the tuck-in acquisition."
"Private equity is fishing to avoid a process, don’t take the first offer."
"The more you prove you can acquire and integrate, the higher your multiple."
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
06:05 Facilitators Appreciation and Round Table Rumble
07:09 Discussion on Exits and Private Equity
08:57 Understanding Private Equity Deals
15:57 Negotiation Strategies and Mistakes to Avoid
27:06 Preparing for a Successful Exit
33:33 Maximizing Company Value for Acquisition
37:37 Current Market Trends and Multiples
41:27 Strategic Considerations for Selling Your Business
46:09 Navigating Acquisition Offers and Due Diligence
01:05:25 Connecting with Potential Buyers and Investors
01:07:50 Introducing Deanna Rogers and Closing Remarks
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this conversation, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss break down one of their favorite business strategies: using partnerships to scale without extra capital or risk. If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or marketer looking to grow your business faster (and smarter), this episode is for you. Roland and Ryan reveal how to create strategic partnerships that can exponentially increase your reach, resources, and revenue without spending a dollar more on ads or infrastructure.
Highlights:
“If you can’t write down the offer in a sentence, it’s probably not going to work.”
“The best partnerships solve a need for both sides.”
“Speed to implementation is everything.”
“You get further when you grow together.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:54 A Definition of Partnership Marketing
04:40 The Difference Between Affiliate and Strategic Partnerships
07:30 How to Identify the Right Partners
10:45 Crafting a Compelling Partnership Offer
15:10 The 9 Core Areas Where Partnerships Can Drive Growth
21:03 Example: Scaling a Software Business Without Spending a Dime
26:12 The Importance of Speed and Simplicity
31:30 Avoiding the Most Common Pitfalls
35:58 Final Advice for Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland and Ryan break down how different groups exploit the power of AI, emphasizing the contrast between 'one-shot answer' users and those who have interactive conversations with the technology. Drawing insights from thought leaders like Sam Altman and Stanford professors, they discuss the effectiveness of AI when used interactively, exploring how generational and economic divides influence AI utilization. This episode is essential for anyone wanting to maximize their productivity, learning, and business potential through advanced AI practices.
Highlights:
"The way you use AI says more about your future than your resume."
"Delegate and prioritize high-value time versus lower-value time."
"Most younger users expect a multi-step interaction with AI."
"Wealthy people value their time more and are comfortable delegating to AI."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Maximizing AI Effectiveness
01:57 The Role of Executive Function in AI Utilization
06:06 Statistics on AI Usage Across Generations
10:08 Delegation and Time Management with AI
18:07 Valuing Time: A Key to Success
22:36 The Value of Delegation and Outsourcing
24:08 Using AI to Save Time and Effort
27:25 Prompt Chaining and Expert Consultation
32:37 Ensuring AI Accuracy and Context
39:12 AI as a Business Partner
40:55 Engaging with AI for Personal Growth
41:29 Conclusion
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Join Roland Frasier and Ryan Diess as they dive deep into the current business landscape, exploring the surprising shift in consumer preferences towards stability, the challenges of technological innovation, and insights into market uncertainty. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, business owners, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of technology, consumer behavior, and business strategy.
Highlights:
"Stability is becoming the new luxury."
"We're experiencing the live development and evolution of AI through major competitors."
"Innovation is about buying back time and sanity."
"Lean into core features and enhance them as convenience enhancers."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:27 Discussion on Market Uncertainty and M&A Activity
05:38 The Shift Towards Stability in Consumer Preferences
07:59 Challenges of Keeping Up with Technological Changes
11:16 The Overwhelming Pace of Technological Innovation
13:15 Marketing Strategies in an Overwhelmed Market
16:12 Addition Through Subtraction: Focusing on Consumer Benefits
19:46 Simplifying Product Offerings and Reducing Complexity
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Join host Roland as he sits down with Richard Lindner, president of Scalable.co and DigitalMarketer.com, to explore how AI is transforming marketing education and business strategies. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business owners looking to understand how to leverage AI tools to streamline operations, create marketing assets, and stay ahead of technological disruption.
Highlights:
"We are almost universally over traditional training."
"How do we disrupt ourselves before someone else disrupts us?"
"AI is so much easier to train than a person."
"We want the client to have zero learning unless they want to."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 AI Business Transformation - Digital Marketer's Approach
04:38 Leads on Demand: AI-Powered Marketing Strategy
09:24 Pricing and Access to AI Marketing Tools
12:51 How Businesses Can Proactively Disrupt Themselves with AI
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier sits down with Richard Lindner to discuss the evolution of Digital Marketer. Entrepreneurs, marketers, and business owners will gain invaluable insights into adapting business models, overcoming challenges, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI.
Highlights:
"We don't train humans anymore. We train AI to work for humans."
"Define your company by the person you serve, not the product you sell."
"AI is changing at the rate at which the internet changed."
"If you can't buy it twice, you can't afford it."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:33 Professionalizing Internet Marketing
07:42 Challenges with Certifications
11:45 Exploring Software Development
16:26 Redefining the Target Audience
22:04 Licensing Intellectual Property
25:37 Returning to Community and Training
27:34 The Impact of AI on Marketing
31:12 Key Business Transformation Takeaways
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Join hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Diess as they dive deep into the complex world of international trade negotiations. This episode breaks down the current tariff situation, offering invaluable negotiation insights for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding high-stakes deal-making.
Highlights:
"Would you rather be right, or would you rather be rich?"
"It's just business."
"We're not here to start a trade war. We're here to get fair trade."
"If you can think longer term, you're probably gonna win."
Timestamps:
00:46 Setting the Stage: Understanding Trade Negotiations
02:19 The Calculus Behind Tariff Strategies
06:45 Bringing Difficult Parties to the Negotiating Table
11:33 The Importance of Credibility in Negotiations
14:58 De-escalating Emotional Tensions
18:50 The Art of Escalation and Brinksmanship
22:53 Running the Numbers: Scenario Planning
26:09 Flexible Positioning and Conditional Pullbacks
29:44 Managing Internal Communication
35:37 Long-Term Strategic Thinking in Negotiations
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive into a viral social media post about management strategies that sparked unexpected controversy. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or manager looking to understand how to handle viral content and leverage audience reactions, this episode is for you.
Highlights:
"Love me, hate me. Both are fine. Just pay attention in some way, shape or form."
"The world is lacking people with a truly unique point of view who are willing to defend it."
"If you're an entrepreneur, you are your company's best spokesperson."
"Attention is what everyone wants."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing the Viral Post
01:33 Ryan's Newsletter and Content Strategy
03:43 Viral Reach and Initial Reactions
06:12 Unpacking the Controversial Management Advice
10:29 Strategies for Handling Online Criticism
12:56 The Power of Standing by Your Unique Perspective
17:42 Personal Reflections on Viral Content
22:16 Marketing and Content Recycling Strategies
27:16 Leveraging Attention and Audience Feedback
35:24 Final Insights on Entrepreneurial Communication
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Roland Frasier and Ryan Diess dive into the fastest ways entrepreneurs can build wealth, focusing on strategic investments in existing, profitable businesses. They explore how to accelerate financial independence through smart, calculated business acquisitions.
Highlights:
"Let's make active investing cool again."
"If you're looking to retire in 15 years, here's how to do it."
"The best investment is going into a business that already exists with a proven track record."
"You can buy a $6.2 million business with only $125,000 out of pocket."
Timestamps:
00:00 Weather Banter and Personal Introductions
03:42 Disclaimer: Not Financial Advice
05:56 Basic Investment Strategies for Wage Earners
09:05 Entrepreneurial Investment Approach
12:21 Running the Numbers on Business Investments
20:50 Minority vs. Majority Business Investments
22:23 Ideal Characteristics of Business Partners
25:28 Strategies for Buying Out Burnt-Out Business Owners
27:16 Leveraging SBA Loans with Minimal Cash
29:43 The Most Effective Path to Financial Independence
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Welcome to another episode of Business Lunch! In today’s episode, Roland dives into one of the biggest reasons businesses fail to scale: hiring the wrong operators or not hiring them at all. He breaks down the key differences between COOs and CFOs, why founders are often terrible at operations, and how to stop building your company on a house of cards. If you’ve ever struggled with finance, HR, or finding someone who can truly run the day-to-day operations, this episode is for you.
Highlights:
“The COO role is the most misunderstood position in the company.”
“If you don’t have great HR, you don’t have a great company.”
“Finance is the GPS of your business. Without it, you’re driving blind.”
“Hiring a fractional CFO before you need one is like turning on headlights before it gets dark—it keeps you safe.”
Timestamps:
00:00 The Operational Blind Spot
01:38 COO vs. Integrator vs. Operator
04:57 The Real Job of a COO
07:21 Why Founders Suck at Ops
09:14 The CFO as Business Strategist
12:06 HR: The Most Undervalued Department
14:43 Don’t Wait to Hire a Fractional CFO
17:50 Delegation vs Abdication
19:46 How to Audit Your Org Chart
22:10 Final Thoughts on Scaling Smarter
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Welcome to another episode of Business Lunch! Hosts Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier dive deep into the current business landscape, exploring how entrepreneurs can navigate economic challenges using strategic thinking and AI technologies. Today's episode offers practical advice for businesses facing uncertain times.
Highlights:
"Keep rowing. We've got to stay in the game."
"AI is the motor that can propel businesses through this season."
"Don't build a new boat, optimize the one you have."
"If you do not embrace computing, the internet, AI, you will find yourself obsolete."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Flight Delay Experiences
02:50 Business Downturn Discussion
04:47 Entrepreneurial Survival Strategies
07:39 Avoiding Business Mistakes
12:00 Real-World Business Challenges
16:44 Leveraging AI for Efficiency
22:47 Reducing Client Workload with AI
27:39 How to Create GPTs
36:40 The Importance of Technical Adaptation
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Join Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss as they discuss tariffs as an opportunity, not a challenge, exploring how businesses can transform potential economic challenges into strategic opportunities. This episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating trade complexities, offering practical strategies for entrepreneurs to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an uncertain global marketplace.
Highlights:
"Don't let a good crisis go to waste."
"Friction creates opportunities."
"This is your competitive moment."
"Sometimes better terms are more valuable than better rates."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Personal Updates and Podcast Setup
02:22 Initial Tariff Conversation Begins
12:34 Impact on Digital Marketing Agencies
15:12 Supply Chain Redundancy Challenges
22:56 Tariff Engineering Strategies
27:50 Lessons from Pandemic and Economic Changes
30:40 Joint Ventures and Local Production
33:27 Marketing Bundling Techniques
41:12 Final Advice and Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the changing landscape of media, newsletters, and information consumption. They analyze a recent article about the newsletter era, discussing how AI, unique perspectives, and audience-centric approaches are reshaping how we consume and create content. The episode explores the challenges facing media businesses, the role of AI in content curation, and strategies for creating valuable, irreplaceable content.
Highlights:
"Create content that somebody doesn't want summarized because they want your point of view."
"If you can be summarized, you're pretty commoditized."
"We're getting away from the branded house into hyper-specific, hyper-individualized content."
"Nobody really wants to learn how to do something anymore; they just want it done."
"Define yourself by the audience you serve, not the products you sell."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 The Newsletter Era: A Media Transformation
07:38 Challenges in Current Media Consumption
11:49 The Rise of AI and Content Curation
15:12 The Importance of Personality in Media
19:25 Protecting Your Content in the AI Age
22:09 Beyond Email: Owning Multiple Communication Channels
25:08 Creating Irreplaceable, Unmissable Content
27:27 Levels of Information Consumption
29:45 Future of Media and Audience Engagement
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! Today, Roland and Ryan discuss the changing landscape of marketing and branding. In this episode, they explore how businesses can create meaningful connections with customers in an era of AI, economic uncertainty, and information overload. Learn why having a unique point of view and emotional resonance is more critical than ever for brand success.
Highlights:
"We are still going to do business with the brands that we know the most, that we like the most, that we trust the most."
"The tragic error that so many companies make is that they try to speak to everyone, and therefore speak to no one."
"Direct experience which informs a unique point of view shared by a worthy messenger."
"The highest and best use of a CEO at scale is being a spokesperson for their brand."
Timestamps:
00:26 Introduction
5:35 The Power of Experiential Marketing
6:43 Challenges in Modern Marketing
10:58 Changing Economic Landscape
14:16 Impact of Government Spending
16:38 Technological Disruption
22:26 Addiction and Consumer Behavior
28:45 Creating a Unique Brand Point of View
32:24 The End of Mass Market Brands
41:24 Elements of a Great Brand
43:44 Emotional Essence in Branding
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss explore an innovative "micro ownership" concept that allows teams to bid on improving specific business metrics. The strategy aims to inject entrepreneurial spirit into organizations by giving teams the opportunity to take ownership of key performance indicators, with potential financial rewards tied to their success.
Highlights:
"We wish that our employees acted more like owners."
"It's designed to create this result."
"Identify three to five key metrics that directly impact profit."
"How do we inject some entrepreneurial life into companies?"
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Micro Ownership
03:07 Discussing the Founders' Board Member's Idea
06:11 Employees Acting Like Owners
07:26 Identifying Profit-Impacting Metrics
10:15 Initial Thoughts and Potential Challenges
12:20 Developing a Bidding Mechanism
14:21 Bonus Distribution and Team Incentives
17:47 Potential Consequences for Not Meeting Goals
19:24 Maintaining Entrepreneurial Spirit in Growing Companies
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Ryan and Roland dive into the fascinating world of brand marketing, using Duolingo's recent "killing" of their mascot Duo as a springboard. They explore the nuances of rebranding, the power of storytelling in marketing, and discuss strategies for creating memorable brand identities - from founder-led campaigns to fictional spokescharacters.
Highlights:
"Most rebrands are astoundingly stupid. They're self-congratulatory."
"If you're going to do a brand change, at least have some fun with it."
"The founder is typically going to be the most effective key person of influence."
"Tell a story, not just an announcement."
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Personal Updates
04:27 The Duolingo Duo Death Story Begins
10:07 Marketing Strategies Behind the Mascot's Demise
17:57 Brand Changes and Earned Media
22:45 The Power of Founder-Led Campaigns
29:37 Celebrity Endorsements and Equity Stakes
31:20 The GEICO Model: Multiple Fictional Characters
34:58 Principles of Effective Rebranding
36:33 Predictions for Duo's Future
38:23 The Ultimate Goal: Brand Exposure
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the concept of "high agency" - exploring what makes certain individuals stand out in business, how to identify and nurture high agency behavior, and why it matters for organizational success. The conversation ranges from personal anecdotes about challenging workplace norms to a strategic discussion about building innovative teams.
Highlights:
"The only unacceptable thing is, 'That's just the way it's always been done.'"
"If you're butting heads with them because the status quo seems wrong to them, that's an opportunity, not a threat."
"I want everybody to know the reason that we do something, the why behind it."
"Most tests probably won't work better - that's the whole point of having a control."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:41 Defining "High Agency" Concept
09:03 Elon Musk as a High Agency Example
13:01 The Importance of Good Judgment
18:17 Personal Work Histories and Agency
22:23 Creating Environments That Foster Agency
28:50 Can High Agency Be Taught?
32:48 Balancing Testing and Control in Organizations
35:45 Conclusion
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch with Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss! In this episode, Ryan shares his time blocking strategy, which includes dedicated time for strategy, connecting with team members, deep work, and recovery. They discuss the pros and cons of time blocking and explore alternative approaches like "variable time blocking." This episode is a must-watch for all entrepreneurs.
Highlights:
"Time blocking is telling your time where to go instead of wondering where it went."
"If every hour of every day is blocked in, that's usually a sign that you're probably micromanaging, that you're probably doing too much of the work that your team should be doing."
"What gets measured, gets managed."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Explanation of time blocking
05:00 - Ryan's strategic time block
08:10 - Ryan's team member connection time block
11:18 - Ryan's deep work time block
14:32 - Roland's perspective on time blocking
20:00 - Ryan's flexibility with time blocks
22:13 - Suggestions for additional time blocks
25:00 - Roland's approach to becoming a more interesting person
29:44 - Importance of maintaining business relationships
32:52 - The need for a system to manage your time
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss strategies for managing overwhelm and maintaining high agency during challenging times, drawing from their personal experiences with issues like a moth infestation, car accidents, and the impact of external factors like tariffs and interest rates on their businesses.
Highlights:
"Overwhelm is not an acceptable state. I am the agent of change, and I am in control of making this happen."
"There are two types of people in this world: those who believe the world happens to them, and those who believe they happen to the world."
"Overwhelm is a state of hopelessness, and the solution to it is, hopelessness is not an option."
"Don't share this episode with somebody if they're in the midst of this, do go to them. Throw an arm around them and walk within this framework to help them."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:46 - The importance of maintaining high agency during challenging times
11:38 - Ryan's approach to helping people through difficult situations
15:45 - The value of creating an inventory of overwhelming tasks
22:06 - The importance of prioritizing and sequencing tasks
25:28 - The importance of actively seeking to confirm the impossibility of solutions
30:00 - The value of having a supportive partner or peer to navigate through challenges
34:02 - The choice to be someone who "happens to the world" rather than someone the world "happens to"
37:22 - The importance of providing support and not just offering solutions
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