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AI, Disruption, Sales, and the Path to Success as a Small Business
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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive into the real challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses today, cutting through the marketing spin of industry reports. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, marketer, or anyone interested in practical strategies for growth, customer acquisition, and leveraging AI, this episode is for you. Tune in for candid insights, actionable advice, and a few laughs along the way.
Highlights:
“I’ve never once in my entire life heard a small business owner use the word ‘resilience.’”
“If your offer is confusing, it’s not going to work, simplicity wins right now.”
“AI is the single biggest disruptive event any of us have ever experienced.”
“Let people buy the way they want to buy.”
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 – Salesforce Report: Hype or Help?
03:57 – Do Business Owners Really Say ‘Resilience’?
05:14 – AI Adoption: Fear of Losing the Human Touch
07:38 – What Are the Real Top Challenges?
11:07 – How Macroeconomics Impact Sales
15:23 – Simplifying Offers for Better Results
17:41 – Creating a ‘Happening’ to Re-Engage Customers
21:05 – AI-ifying Your Business: Pivot or Perish
28:04 – Acquisitions: The Private Equity Playbook for SMBs
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/
Connect with me on social:
Mentioned in this episode:
Join Roland & Ryan at Get Scalable Live
If you’re a founder, CEO, or operator running a 7- or 8-figure business, Get Scalable Live was built for you. This is not your typical business event. It’s 3 days of hands-on strategy, real-world frameworks, and next-level networking with the smartest operators in the game. 🗓 November 18–20, 2025 📍 San Diego, CA 🎉 Hosted by Ryan Deiss, Roland Frasier, and Richard Lindner 🎧 As a Business Lunch listener, you get 25% off your ticket. Use code LUNCH at checkout.
373 episodes
Manage episode 497787202 series 2467485
Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive into the real challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses today, cutting through the marketing spin of industry reports. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, marketer, or anyone interested in practical strategies for growth, customer acquisition, and leveraging AI, this episode is for you. Tune in for candid insights, actionable advice, and a few laughs along the way.
Highlights:
“I’ve never once in my entire life heard a small business owner use the word ‘resilience.’”
“If your offer is confusing, it’s not going to work, simplicity wins right now.”
“AI is the single biggest disruptive event any of us have ever experienced.”
“Let people buy the way they want to buy.”
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 – Salesforce Report: Hype or Help?
03:57 – Do Business Owners Really Say ‘Resilience’?
05:14 – AI Adoption: Fear of Losing the Human Touch
07:38 – What Are the Real Top Challenges?
11:07 – How Macroeconomics Impact Sales
15:23 – Simplifying Offers for Better Results
17:41 – Creating a ‘Happening’ to Re-Engage Customers
21:05 – AI-ifying Your Business: Pivot or Perish
28:04 – Acquisitions: The Private Equity Playbook for SMBs
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/
Connect with me on social:
Mentioned in this episode:
Join Roland & Ryan at Get Scalable Live
If you’re a founder, CEO, or operator running a 7- or 8-figure business, Get Scalable Live was built for you. This is not your typical business event. It’s 3 days of hands-on strategy, real-world frameworks, and next-level networking with the smartest operators in the game. 🗓 November 18–20, 2025 📍 San Diego, CA 🎉 Hosted by Ryan Deiss, Roland Frasier, and Richard Lindner 🎧 As a Business Lunch listener, you get 25% off your ticket. Use code LUNCH at checkout.
373 episodes
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