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

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the critical role that metrics and scorecards play in managing and growing a business. They explore common pitfalls, such as tracking vanity metrics or setting unclear targets, and share insights on how to build a scorecard system that aligns with your business goals. By keeping it simple and actionable, they reveal how businesses can avoid overwhelm and achieve growth, all while holding teams accountable and driving performance. Whether you’re managing affiliates or refining sales processes, this episode offers practical, hands-on advice.

Highlights:

"Tracking vanity metrics is like driving with the wrong map—you’ll never reach your destination."

"A great scorecard isn’t just about data; it’s about telling the story of your business."

"A scorecard that’s always red is a clear signal: something needs to change."

"Keep it simple: The fewer metrics you track, the clearer your business story becomes."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Tracking the right vs. wrong metrics

01:13 - Ryan's water fast experience and its connection to reset habits

03:48 - The impact of water fasting on health and mindset

07:25 - The importance of downtime for leaders

10:10 - The negative effects of tracking the wrong metrics

13:30 - The challenges of onboarding affiliates

19:11 - Avoiding common scorecard mistakes

21:25 - Simplifying the scorecard-building process

27:28 - The main purpose of scorecards

31:35 - Resources for building effective CEO scorecards

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch with your host, Roland Frasier, featuring guests John and Maria Assaraf. Today, we explore the shift from knowledge-based to wisdom-based roles in the workplace, emphasizing the growing appreciation for experience in a tech-heavy environment. We'll discuss the dynamics of younger bosses leading more experienced employees and share strategies for fostering a culture of mutual learning and mentorship across generations.

Highlights:

"It is truly amazing what can happen when you step out of the day-to-day and spend just a little bit of time surrounded by other powerful business owners."

"Physiologically, 60 may be the new 40, but when it comes to power in the modern workplace, 30 is the new 50."

"We need actual wisdom around so the pendulum in some organizations is shifting back."

"We're equals in learning, and we're equals in getting things done."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:38 - Wisdom Work vs. Knowledge Work

06:50 - Tech and Experience in the Workplace

12:52 - Formalizing Mentorship Programs

18:52 - Implementing Mentorship Programs

25:38 - Hiring and Ageism

31:22 - Actionable Steps for the Audience

33:53 - Conclusion

CONNECT

• Ask Roland a question HERE.

RESOURCES:

• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook

• Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

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