Harmonious at Lunch

Are you leaving money on the table every year by treating tax season as just a once-a-year event in April? For most business owners, the answer is a resounding yes. It's not about what you make; it's about what you keep.

Tax expert and host of the Tax Savings Podcast, Mike Jesowshek, joins Harmonious at Lunch to demystify the tax code. He argues that tax planning isn't about finding sketchy loopholes—it's about legal...

Is the $1.3 trillion in bank-issued credit card debt weighing down business owners a legitimate obligation, or is it based on a systemic banking fallacy? Tommy Kilpatrick, an author and entrepreneur with a background in accounting, joins Harmonious at Lunch to present a startling claim: your bank-issued credit card debt may not be a real debt at all.

After being left with $85,000 in credit card debt from a business deal gone wrong, ...

Is your content getting lost in the sea of AI-generated noise? In an era where everything is starting to sound and look the same, your greatest competitive advantage isn't a new tool—it's your people.

Phil Treagus-Evans, founder of Giraffe Social Media and author of an Amazon bestseller, joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail his potent "Human-First Marketing" approach. He argues that B2B and B2C are misnomers; all busi...

Are you constantly busy but feel like your business isn't moving forward? In this solo episode, the host of Harmonious at Lunch shares a critical business concept from Kevin O'Leary that radically changed how he manages his time and focus: Signal vs. Noise.

Discover the simple framework used by top performers like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk to identify which tasks actually contribute to growth (the "signal") and wh...

What if you could hit $1M in revenue working just 15 hours a week? For most entrepreneurs, that's the dream. For Chris Miles of Money Ripples, it was the reality that forced a critical decision. He joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail his journey from a national ballroom dance competitor to a marathon-running entrepreneur who achieved a staggering 79% profit margin as a solopreneur.

But this isn't just a success story. Chris ...

Why do some business owners consistently hit an income ceiling, no matter how hard they work? According to money and mindset expert Pericles Rellas, it's not about strategy—it's about your internal "Financial Thermostat." For over 25 years, Pericles has helped leaders see how their relationship with money is a direct mirror of their relationship with themselves, creating subconscious limits on their earnings and suc...

Most leaders make one critical error when it comes to their team: they assume trust is a given. Roy Reid, an expert in organizational trust, joins Harmonious at Lunch to explain why this assumption is detrimental to your company's culture, retention, and bottom line.

In this conversation, Roy breaks down his evidence-based framework for turning trust from a fragile emotion into a robust leadership operatin...

Are you drowning in repetitive tasks that keep you from focusing on growth? Systems and automations coach Joe Casabona joins Harmonious at Lunch to demonstrate how entrepreneurs can reclaim their time and create more space in their lives. He reveals that his own podcasting automations save him over 10 hours a week, a system any business owner can model.

This episode provides a practical roadmap to implementing...

How do you decide which business ventures to scale and which to simply maintain? Serial entrepreneur Jeff Peterson, who has built a 7-business empire from the ground up, joins Harmonious at Lunch to share his incredible journey and strategic insights. Starting from a one-man upholstery shop, Jeff explains his "yacht vs. bass boat" theory of business potential and why real estate became his ultimate vehicle for wealth.

Discov...

Are you a business owner trapped in the exhausting "feast or famine" cycle of constantly juggling sales and fulfillment? Lesle Lane, a third-generation photographer with 30 years of experience running Studio Thirteen, joins Harmonious at Lunch to share her powerful story of resilience, burnout, and strategic transformation. She discusses the immense mental health burden of being the primary producer and rainmaker in a creat...

Is your established business leaving money on the table by not mastering direct-to-consumer channels like Amazon? Joshua Lee, founder of First Light Studios, joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss how legacy brands can successfully scale into the competitive world of e-commerce. He addresses the common fears that hold owners back—from cannibalizing wholesale relationships to the complexity of online logistics and pricing.

Discover Jos...

Is your business profitable on paper but constantly struggling with cash in the bank? Mike Milan, better known as "Cash Flow Mike," joins Harmonious at Lunch to demystify business financials and help owners stop being "dumb" about their numbers (which he defines as being uninformed, not unintelligent!). With a track record of building 14 companies, Mike shares his powerful, real-world framework for understanding how...

This week on the Harmonious at Lunch recap, host Brandon Gano provides his candid, behind-the-scenes take on four wide-ranging conversations. He brings you the highlights and his honest thoughts on episodes with Fuquan Bilal, Darin Roberge, Al Kushner, and Steven Schneider.

Discover the powerful mindset needed to build passive wealth through real estate investing with Fuquan, and learn why empowering others is key to scaling. Get a ...

Is your business prepared for the next evolution of search? Steven Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of TrioSEO, joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss the critical merge of AI and SEO. He explains why the rise of Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, and other AI search platforms presents a massive opportunity for businesses that adapt, similar to the early days of Google.

Discover why deep, high-quality, human-written content is the new cornerstone ...

Struggling to make LinkedIn work for your business? Al Kushner, an award-winning author and LinkedIn Growth Strategist, joins Harmonious at Lunch to demystify the platform and provide a clear, actionable playbook. He moves beyond basic profile tweaks to share the strategies that actually drive visibility, build authority, and create meaningful business connections for entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

Discover why your headline is ...

How do you build a successful career that stays aligned with your passions without leading to burnout? Darin Roberge, an entrepreneur who has navigated about 15 different businesses, joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss his journey of constant evolution. From the music industry to the high-end collector car world, Darin shares how he has used his passions as a compass for his career transitions.

Discover how to handle the common cha...

Looking for alternative income sources to grow your wealth without creating another job for yourself? Fuquan Bilal, founder of NNG Capital Fund, joins Harmonious at Lunch to share his 25-year journey in real estate investing. From starting with individual deals to raising over $50 million and managing a diverse portfolio, Fuquan breaks down the path to scalable success.

Discover why he believes a lack of education—not capital—is the...

This week on the Harmonious at Lunch recap, host Brandon Gano dives into the essential takeaways from four powerful conversations with expert guests. After a call for listener feedback on future topics, Brandon breaks down the week's strategic themes, covering everything from operational systems to the future of AI search.

Discover the impact of a structured employee onboarding process with David Forster and why it's critica...

What does it really take to build and scale a tech agency from the ground up, without outside funding? Meeky Hwang, CEO & Partner at Ndevr, joins Harmonious at Lunch to share her ten-year journey of bootstrapping a successful WordPress development agency. She discusses her "accidental" start to entrepreneurship, navigating early challenges like non-competes, and the vital role peer masterminds played in overcoming found...