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 money truly moves.

Discover the critical difference between vertical cash movement (profitability) and horizontal cash movement (timing). Learn how to calculate your "financial gap" to understand your true working capital needs, why gross profit is the only number that really matters for spending, and get key banking insights on how much debt your business can safely handle before you even talk to a lender.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: Let's Talk About Cash Flow & Your Business
• [01:00] - Cash Flow Mike on Why Money is an Energy You Attract, Not Chase
• [03:00] - The "Dumb" Business Owner: Not Unintelligent, Just Uninformed About Numbers
• [04:00] - The 2 Movements of Money: Vertical (Profit) vs. Horizontal (Cash Flow)
• [05:20] - Understanding the "Financial Gap" & Your True Working Capital Needs
• [07:15] - How to Calculate Your Financial Gap (Inventory + Collections - Payables)
• [09:45] - "Days to Bankruptcy" vs. A Forward-Looking Cash Plan
• [11:00] - Diagnosing Your Issue: Is it a Profitability Problem or a Cash Flow Problem?
• [13:30] - Why Gross Profit is the Most Important Number on Your Financials
• [15:00] - Key Banking Insights Before You Take on Debt (EBITDA Multiples & DSCR)
• [18:15] - The Urgent Need for Financial Education for Business Owners
• [19:30] - Mike's "Home Run Financial System" & How to Connect

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Learn more from Cash Flow Mike:

• Visit Mike's website to access his courses, app, and the "7-Minute Conversation" guide for analyzing financial statements: www.cashflowmike.com

Connect with Mike Milan:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowmike/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilan/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImCashFlowMike

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#CashFlowManagement #BusinessFinance #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusinessOwner #Profitability #WorkingCapital

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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 new perspective on the entrepreneurial journey with Darin's story of following passion through 15 different businesses. Hear Brandon's candid thoughts on LinkedIn strategy after his chat with Al, and most importantly, understand the critical shift happening in AI search from his discussion with Steven—and why it represents a "dot-com boom" level of opportunity (and risk) for your business right now.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome to the "Whupdate": This Week's Honest Recap
• [01:00] - Recap: Fuquan Bilal & The Real Estate Investor's Playbook
• [03:15] - How Fuquan's Son Inspired a Scalable Business Model
• [04:45] - The Key to Scaling Wealth: Empowering Others to Do the Work
• [05:15] - Recap: Darin Roberge's Inspiring Journey of Passion & Perseverance
• [07:30] - The Importance of Remembering Your "Why" When Facing Challenges
• [09:15] - Recap: Al Kushner & A Candid Take on LinkedIn Strategy
• [10:30] - The Crucial Lesson: It's Okay to Say "No" to a Tactic That Isn't for You
• [11:15] - Recap: Steven Schneider & The Future of AI Search
• [13:00] - Host's Urgent Warning: The Coming "AI Bubble" and Your Business
• [14:45] - Final Thoughts & A Call for Your Feedback

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#BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #AISEO #RealEstateInvesting #WeeklyRecap #BusinessGrowth

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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 for building authority and ranking in AI search results—and why AI "spray and pray" content tactics are doomed to fail. Steven breaks down the importance of starting with keyword and searcher intent before creating content, how to differentiate between top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel strategies to drive revenue, and how to use podcasts as powerful assets within your SEO framework.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: The Critical Merge of AI and SEO
• [01:10] - Steven Schneider on the New Wave of AI Search
• [02:15] - Learning from History: AI Search vs. Google in the Early 2000s
• [04:00] - The Opportunity for Small & Medium Businesses to Capitalize on AI Search
• [05:30] - How to Rank in ChatGPT & AI: Building Authority with Quality Content
• [07:00] - The Iceberg Analogy: Why Content Depth is Crucial for Authority
• [08:15] - Human-Written Content vs. AI "Spray and Pray" (Why Quality Always Wins)
• [13:00] - SEO Strategy First: Why Podcast Transcripts Alone Won't Rank
• [15:30] - How to Use Podcasts as a Valuable Asset Within Your SEO Content
• [17:00] - Driving Revenue: Top vs. Bottom of Funnel Content Strategy
• [20:00] - A Simple Research Method: Using AI to Think Like Your Customer
• [21:30] - How to Connect with Steven & Get a Free, Human-Done SEO Audit

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Steven Schneider & TrioSEO:

• Get a FREE, 100% human-done website SEO audit from Steven's team to see where you stand in the new age of search: https://trioseo.com/audit/

Connect with Steven Schneider:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schneis/

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#AISEO #SEOStrategy #ContentMarketing #ChatGPTSEO #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing

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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 prime real estate for keywords, the crucial (and often neglected) role of recommendations in building trust, and why native video is key to standing out. Al also lays out a practical 1-hour-per-week growth strategy, combining the power of LinkedIn Newsletters with a smart engagement routine to get you noticed by industry influencers and their audiences. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop guessing and start winning on LinkedIn.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: Time to Finally Figure Out LinkedIn!
• [00:55] - Al Kushner on Why Profile Optimization is Your First Step
• [02:00] - Using Your Headline for Maximum Keyword & Search Visibility
• [03:45] - The Most Overlooked (and Crucial) Profile Section: Recommendations
• [05:30] - How to Proactively Get Powerful Recommendations from Your Network
• [06:45] - Key Visibility Strategies: Newsletters, Groups & The Power of Video
• [08:30] - What Content Works Best on LinkedIn? (The 90/10 Educational Rule)
• [10:00] - The Practical 1-Hour-Per-Week LinkedIn Growth Plan
• [10:45] - Strategy #1: The High-Impact LinkedIn Newsletter
• [12:15] - Strategy #2: How to Engage with Influencers for Maximum Reach
• [15:00] - Using AI to Overcome Your Content Creation Challenges
• [17:00] - Al's Book: "The A.I. LinkedIn Advantage"
• [18:30] - How to Connect with Al Kushner & LinkedVantage

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Al Kushner:

• Visit Al's website to learn more about his LinkedIn growth strategies and his book, "The A.I. LinkedIn Advantage": www.LinkedVantage.com

Connect with Al Kushner:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-kushner/

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#LinkedInStrategy #LinkedInGrowth #PersonalBranding #SocialSelling #LeadGeneration #ThoughtLeadership

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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 challenge of a passion turning into "work" by evolving your interests and finding new outlets. Darin also dives into his unique model of blending his for-profit companies with a mission to help nonprofits, explaining how creating a larger purpose helps prevent burnout and makes business more fulfilling. This is a crucial conversation for any leader looking to build a sustainable and personally rewarding career.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: Business Transitions & The Entrepreneurial Journey
• [01:05] - Darin Roberge on His Path Through 15 Different Businesses
• [02:15] - Using Passion as Your Career's Guiding Compass
• [03:45] - The Inevitable Tradeoff: When Your Passion Becomes "Work"
• [05:00] - Strategy: How to Evolve Your Passions to Keep Them Fresh & Engaging
• [06:30] - Blending For-Profit Success with a Nonprofit Mission
• [08:00] - Why Helping Nonprofits (Zoos, Museums) Creates a Deeper Purpose
• [11:15] - A Unique Model for Helping Nonprofits Leverage Their Existing Assets
• [14:00] - Darin's Next Transition: Focusing More on the Nonprofit Side
• [16:00] - Burnout is the Ultimate Enemy: The Critical Need for Hobbies
• [18:15] - How Hobbies (Boxing, Guitar) "Reset" Your Brain for Better Business Performance
• [19:45] - How to Connect with Darin & His Motorworks Companies

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Darin Roberge & Motorworks:

• Visit the Motorworks Companies website to see the intersection of his passions for collector cars and nonprofits: https://motorwerkscompanies.com/

Connect with Darin Roberge:

• Linktree (for all his links): https://linktr.ee/DarinRoberge
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinroberge/
• Instagram: Search for "darinmotorwerks"

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#EntrepreneurialJourney #PassionDrivenBusiness #PreventingBurnout #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessTransitions #PurposeDriven

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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 biggest barrier holding entrepreneurs back from real estate, and how building know, like, and trust is essential for attracting investors. Fuquan also details his shift to a pooled capital fund and reveals the operational systems (like those from EOS and "Scaling Up") he implemented to manage growth effectively, emphasizing the importance of getting "better instead of bigger."

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Intro: Real Estate Investing for Busy Entrepreneurs
• [01:00] - Fuquan Bilal's 25-Year Journey: From Scratch to a Real Estate Fund
• [02:30] - The Biggest Barrier for New Investors: Overcoming Fear with Education
• [04:15] - Building the "Know, Like & Trust" Factor with Potential Investors
• [05:45] - The Strategic Shift to a Real Estate Fund for Scalable Growth
• [07:30] - The "You Can Do Anything" Moment: How His Son Sparked the Idea
• [09:00] - Navigating SEC Regulations & The Business of Raising Capital
• [11:00] - The Key to Sustainable Growth: Creating Operational Efficiency
• [12:15] - Implementing Proven Business Systems like EOS (Quarterly Rocks, L10 Meetings)
• [14:00] - The Leadership Journey: Surviving Market Crashes & Being a Continual Student
• [16:15] - Fuquan's Diverse Real Estate Portfolio Strategy
• [17:30] - How to Learn More & Connect with NNG Capital Fund

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Fuquan Bilal & NNG Capital Fund:

• Visit the NNG Capital Fund website to learn more about their investment strategy and schedule a discovery call: https://nngcapitalfund.com/

Connect with Fuquan Bilal:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fuquan.bilal.5/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuquanbilal/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuquanbilal/
• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fuquanbilal

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#RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #AlternativeInvestments #WealthBuilding #ScalingBusiness #RealEstateFund

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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 critical for long-term retention. Hear Brandon's urgent warning about the coming "AI Bubble" and get actionable advice from Jason Barnard on how to "educate" AI to control your brand's digital narrative. Learn from Corinne Auman about the overlooked strategic advantages of building an age-diverse workforce, and finally, draw valuable lessons from the ten-year entrepreneurial journey of Meeky Hwang on scaling a bootstrapped company and the power of peer masterminds.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome to the Weekly Update ("Whupdate")
• [00:50] - A Call for Your Feedback & How to Get Help
• [02:00] - This Week's Guest Lineup: An Overview
• [02:30] - Recap: David Forster on Systematizing Your Business
• [03:45] - The Critical Impact of Employee Onboarding on Long-Term Retention
• [06:00] - Recap: Jason Barnard & Claiming Your Brand in the New Age of AI Search
• [08:00] - Host's Warning: The "AI Bubble" is Coming – Why You Must Prepare Now
• [12:45] - Recap: Corinne Auman on the Under-Discussed Topic of Workplace Ageism
• [15:00] - The Strategic Business Advantage of a Multi-Generational Workforce
• [16:30] - Recap: Meeky Hwang's 10-Year Entrepreneurial Journey of Scaling an Agency
• [18:45] - The Universal Secret to Success: Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
• **[20:00] - Final Thoughts, A Retreat Invitation & Looking Ahead**

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#BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #AIinBusiness #TeamBuilding #WeeklyRecap #BusinessGrowth

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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 founder naivete.

Discover the "boring" but crucial secrets to their sustained growth: a disciplined focus on data, spreadsheets, and quarterly goal reviews to stay on track. Meeky also explores how their business model evolved from one-off projects to more profitable long-term maintenance contracts, and why they made the strategic decision to niche down and focus on enterprise-level clients, providing valuable lessons for any business owner focused on sustainable scaling.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Intro: A 10-Year Journey of Scaling a Tech Company
• [01:10] - Meeky Hwang on Her "Accidental" Path to Entrepreneurship
• [02:45] - Bootstrapped Beginnings: Leveraging Past Relationships & Navigating Non-Competes
• [05:00] - Overcoming Founder Naivete: The Things You Don't Realize You Don't Know
• [06:15] - The Critical Role of Peer Groups & Masterminds for Early Growth
• [09:00] - The "Secret Sauce" to Scaling: Boring (But Necessary) Data Tracking & Goal Setting
• [11:00] - How Quarterly & Annual Goal Reviews Keep the Business on Track
• [12:45] - Evolving the Business Model: From One-Off Projects to Profitable Retainers
• [15:00] - The Strategic Decision to Niche Down & Re-Focus on Enterprise Clients
• [17:00] - Long-Term Vision: Structuring Your Company as if You Intend to Sell
• [18:30] - How to Connect with Meeky & Ndevr

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Meeky Hwang & Ndevr:

• Visit the Ndevr website to see their work with enterprise-level clients and learn about their development approach: https://www.ndevr.io/

Connect with Meeky Hwang:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meekyhwang/

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#BusinessScaling #TechAgency #Bootstrapping #FounderJourney #WordPressDevelopment #BusinessStrategy

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Is an unexamined bias holding your business back? Corinne Auman, founder of Choice Care Navigators and author of "Keenagers," joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss ageism in the workplace—a pervasive issue affecting both young and older professionals. This isn't just a social topic; it's a strategic business conversation about building stronger, more resilient teams.

Discover how stereotypes about age can limit your hiring pool and why creating a multi-generational workforce is a competitive advantage. Corinne dives into how to recognize our own inherent age biases, practical steps to create "age-free" hiring processes, and the powerful research showing how your personal outlook on aging directly impacts your own health, longevity, and effectiveness as a leader. This is a crucial discussion for any business owner looking to foster a truly inclusive and high-performing culture.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Intro: Tackling the Overlooked Issue of Ageism in Business
• [01:05] - Corinne Auman on Defining Ageism & Its Impact in the Workplace
• [02:30] - The Mythical "Sweet Spot": Are You Ever the "Right" Age?
• [03:45] - The Strategic Strength of a Multi-Generational Workforce
• [05:30] - Acknowledging Our Own Bias: The First Step to an Age-Free Mindset
• [07:15] - How to Spot & Challenge Everyday Ageist Language
• [09:00] - Practical Tip: Creating an "Age-Free" Resume to Combat Hiring Bias
• [11:00] - How Your Personal View on Aging Directly Impacts Your Health & Longevity
• [14:15] - Marketing's Massive Blind Spot: The Economic Power of Older Consumers
• [16:45] - The "Keenager" Concept: Reframing 55-80 as Extended Middle Adulthood
• [18:00] - The Brain is "Use It or Lose It": The Danger of Retiring to "Nothing"
• [20:00] - Where to Learn More and Connect with Corinne Auman

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What do Google, ChatGPT, and other AI models say when someone asks about you or your business? Are you in control of that narrative? Jason Barnard, "The Brand SERP Guy" and founder of CaliCube, joins Harmonious at Lunch to discuss how to "educate" these powerful AI systems to present you accurately and authoritatively. This isn't traditional SEO; it's a new approach to online reputation management for the age of AI.

Discover Jason's powerful "Claim, Frame, and Prove" method for building a clear and consistent digital footprint that AI understands and trusts. He shares his personal story of transforming his own online identity from a "cartoon blue dog" voice actor into a recognized digital marketing expert, a journey that led to a multi-million dollar business. This is a crucial conversation for any business owner who wants to manage their online brand proactively and ensure they are visible to the right audience at the right time.

Chapters:

• [00:00] - Welcome: "Educating" Google & AI About Your Brand
• [01:10] - Jason Barnard on the New Era of Online Reputation Management
• [02:00] - The Key Difference: Traditional SEO vs. Brand SERP Strategy
• [03:30] - The "Claim, Frame, & Prove" Method Explained
• [05:45] - Building Credibility for Machines and Humans
• [07:00] - How AI Search Works & Why Your Digital Footprint is Crucial
• [09:00] - Jason's "Cartoon Blue Dog" Story: Solving His Own Brand Problem
• [11:15] - The CaliCube Process: Understandability, Credibility & Deliverability
• [13:45] - Your Website as the "Hub" for Your Brand's Facts
• [15:00] - The Surprising Importance of Reciprocal Links for Brand Confirmation
• [16:45] - Which SEO Rules DON'T Apply to Modern Brand Management
• [18:30] - Your First Action Step: Search Your Own Name in AI
• [20:00] - Where to Learn More & Access CaliCube's Free Guides

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