Harmonious at Lunch

Using AI to manage health markers so you can perform better in your business. In this candid solo talk, our host shares how he used Gemini AI to analyze his lab results and craft a personalized diet plan—leading to a 30-day drop from LDL 179→97 and blood pressure 159/95→117/80, plus a lower A1C. If you’re a busy founder or executive, this episode shows how AI can support smarter daily decisions without adding complexity, cost, or e...

How do you challenge a stale, high-cost industry when you're a startup? Michael Leung, founder of The Flo Group, joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail his plan for disrupting the hearing aid market. Driven by his own personal experience with a degenerative eye condition, Michael is building a business around an affordable, non-invasive alternative: open-ear bone conduction headphones with built-in amplification.

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Are your sales growing but your bank account isn't? This paradox of being "revenue rich but cash poor" is a silent threat that puts many 7- and 8-figure businesses on the path to failure. Ken LaCroix, founder of Insightful Partners, joins Harmonious at Lunch to explain this dangerous financial situation. He draws a critical line between traditional accounting (looking backward) and the forward-looking finance strategy t...

Think you need a massive ad budget to scale your business? Think again. Kasim Aslam, who has built five 7- and 8-figure companies, joins Harmonious at Lunch to reveal the counterintuitive framework behind his 15-company portfolio: solve for traffic first, and never pay for it as a business model.

This conversation detours from a simple hiring discussion into a masterclass on opportunity identification. Kasim argues that traffic is t...

Is generative AI a viable tool for high-level executive coaching, or just a sophisticated search engine? Brandon Held joins Harmonious at Lunch to demonstrate how he's moved beyond standard AI limitations. He has programmed and built his own custom GPT, embedding his unique life coaching methodology directly into the model. This isn't about generic prompts; it's a guided experience designed to function like a conversati...

How do you effectively lead a large team when you've never shaken their hands or shared an office? What are the non-obvious mistakes that cause remote teams to fail? Carmen Williams, who went from being a socially awkward child to the leader of a 125-person remote team, joins Harmonious at Lunch to deliver a masterclass in virtual leadership.

This conversation is essential for entrepreneurs and executives looking to scale their ...

Are your sustainability efforts a drain on your P&L with no clear return? For most companies, vague environmental claims and complex reports fail to connect with customers, resulting in wasted investment. This episode confronts that reality head-on, presenting a tangible strategy to turn your environmental initiatives into a powerful marketing engine that boosts sales and brand loyalty.

Amory Csiky Alvarez, the 18-year-old found...

Do you end your week feeling busy but not productive, wondering where your time actually went? In this special weekly update, Harmonious at Lunch host Brandon shares a powerful method to get an honest, data-driven look at your schedule. He provides a step-by-step, screen-share demonstration of how he uses AI—specifically Anthropic's Claude—to perform a detailed time audit directly from his Google Calendar and other connected ap...

Is it possible to be a top-tier business owner AND a present parent? USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rob Finlay joins Harmonious at Lunch to dismantle the myth that you must sacrifice one for the other. Having built and sold four companies while raising four children, Rob shares his raw journey from being what he calls “Fat Rob”—where business stress physically manifested—to reclaiming his health and family t...

Is chronic procrastination, perfectionism, or a crippling sense of imposter syndrome stalling your business momentum? You're not alone, and it's not just a matter of willpower. Dr. Albert Bramante (Talent Agent, Psychology Professor, & Author of 'Rise Above the Script') joins Harmonious at Lunch to dissect the real psychological roots of self-sabotage that hold entrepreneurs back.

This episode offers a practical ...

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of 'prompt engineering,' trying to get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT? What if the secret to better output isn't the prompt, but the way you think?

Russell Van Brocklen (The Dyslexia Professor) joins Harmonious at Lunch to share a powerful problem-solving framework that he originally developed to help dyslexic students achieve extraordinary academic gains. He demonstrates how ...

Is your team composed of diverse thinkers or are you accidentally hiring people who approach problems exactly like you do? This common leadership blind spot can lead to major strategic errors.

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, investigative journalist and creator of the AREA Method, returns to Harmonious at Lunch to detail her five "Problem Solver Profiles." She explains how everyone defaults to one of five styles—the Adventurer, Dete...

Ever walk out of a networking meeting feeling like you were just a walking dollar sign? In this solo episode, Harmonious at Lunch host Brandon gets brutally honest about a recent encounter that highlights the biggest problem in modern business networking.

If you're tired of transactional conversations that go nowhere, this is a must-listen. Brandon breaks down why a 'sales-first' approach guarantees you won't be reme...

How does the first hour of your day dictate your success as a leader? For many business owners, the morning is a frantic rush. This episode challenges that norm with Michael Klassen, co-founder and host of the 5AM Podcast. With a deep background in broadcast television and media production, Michael joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail why a purposeful morning routine is a non-negotiable strategic asset for any executive.

We go beyond...

Is your current marketing strategy built on a foundation that's quickly becoming obsolete? Award-winning author and TV producer Aurora Winter joins Harmonious at Lunch to explain why traditional SEO is losing its grip and what business leaders must do to stay visible. The new trifecta for authority? A presence on Amazon, dominance on YouTube (the world's #2 search engine), and a powerful story that ensures you're found ...

Think you need a massive cash injection from VCs to succeed? Fractional CFO and former investment banker Stan Sukhinin joins Harmonious at Lunch to argue that for most businesses, capital is NOT the primary problem. He reveals the dangerous myth that drives founders to chase funding before they have a viable business model, a trap that often leads to failure.

Stan unpacks the two real reasons most companies struggle: a lack of custo...

Why do so many high-achievers credit their success to one strikingly simple habit? Veteran real estate investor and mentor Dennis Henson joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail the single most effective action for achieving long-term professional and personal growth. After mentoring hundreds of successful students, he identified the one common denominator: the daily habit of reading positive material aligned with your primary goal.

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Are you busy, or are you productive? In this weekly update, Harmonious at Lunch host Brandon Smith gets transparent about how a simple scheduling request exposed major cracks in his own productivity system. He shares the candid story of discovering his automated AI lead generation "robots" had been silently broken for five weeks, potentially costing the company significant revenue opportunities.

This episode is a real-world ...

Are you running a high-revenue business but still feel broke at the end of the month? You're not alone. This is a common symptom of a broken financial system, not a broken business.

Debbie Deknight of Right Way Profits joins Harmonious at Lunch to break down the Profit First cash management system, a method designed to end the cycle of high revenue and low (or no) profit. Discover why the traditional "Sales - Expenses = Prof...