Memes aren’t just internet humor—they’re powerful tools for driving attention, engagement, and even revenue. In this episode, Drewbie Wilson joins Brandon Gano to discuss how memes have evolved from simple jokes to dynamic marketing tools capable of shifting public sentiment and influencing purchasing behavior. From the science of “memetic transfer” to real-world examples of memes boosting profits, this conversation explores how business owners can integrate memes into their strategies to build ...
Jan 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 300
Feeling burnt out? Struggling to achieve work-life harmony? In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano talks with Erin Harrington, founder of Soul Values and creator of the Stress Less Blueprint, about how to retrain your brain to manage stress and find success. Erin discusses her own journey with burnout and how she developed the Stress Less Blueprint, a system of 10-minute daily practices that can help you: Achieve more with less stress Improve your clarity, creativity, and leadershi...
Jan 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 299
The Leadership Transition: Navigating the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano sits down with Steve Jefferys, founder of Make Your Shift, a leadership coaching firm. Steve, a former advertising executive, shares his personal journey of transitioning from individual contributor to leader and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. This episode explores the unique challenges faced by new leaders, including: The shift from control...
Jan 14, 2025•19 min•Ep. 298
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano chats with relationship coaching power couple Meredith and Craig Bennett, founders of Road of Life Coaching. They discuss the challenges that entrepreneurs face in their relationships and how a strong marriage can be the secret weapon to business success. You'll learn: The warning signs that your relationship is impacting your business (and vice versa) Why communication is key, and how to have daily check-ins that actually work How to overcome...
Jan 13, 2025•20 min•Ep. 298
Unlock Pricing Power: Stop Leaving Money on the Table In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano has a revealing conversation with Per Sjöfors, a renowned pricing expert who helps businesses unlock their true pricing potential. Per Sjöfors debunks the common pitfalls of traditional pricing strategies, like cost-based pricing and competitive benchmarking, revealing how these methods often leave significant revenue on the table. He emphasizes the crucial importance of value-based pricing...
Jan 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 296
Supercharge Your Business Growth: The Art of Impact Over Income In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano speaks with Rick Tamlin, a life coach and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to achieve success through the power of impact. Key takeaways you'll learn: The importance of leading with passion and purpose to cultivate a magnetic brand. How to infuse your interactions with positive energy to create a memorable impact on clients and employees. Strategies to recruit and re...
Jan 09, 2025•23 min•Ep. 295
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano chats with Chidi Egbujie, a business growth and tax efficiency expert who helps entrepreneurs achieve clarity, growth, and success. Key takeaways you'll learn: The importance of starting with a clear vision and goals for your business. How to overcome the challenges of underpricing your services. Why financial planning and data analysis are crucial for business growth. Practical steps to take to achieve your business dreams. Chidi Egbujie's Bi...
Jan 08, 2025•18 min•Ep. 294
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano interviews Jackson Calame, a visionary entrepreneur who teaches business owners how to achieve sustainable revenue growth and build a powerful legacy by becoming a Power Brand in their market. Jackson reveals his powerful 8-layer foundation for holistic and impactful revenue growth, a framework that can help you avoid the common pitfalls that lead most businesses to fail within ten years. Here are the key insights you'll gain from this episode...
Jan 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 293
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano chats with Michael Levitt, a certified NLP and CBT therapist, founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a media firm dedicated to addressing burnout and improving workplace culture. Michael discusses his personal experience with burnout and offers practical strategies to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and C-Level executives identify and combat burnout, cultivate a healthy work-life balance, and achieve optima...
Jan 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 292
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano chats with John Lamy, a seasoned leader, consultant, and strategic thinker who helps people improve their lives by reducing their alcohol consumption. The episode dives into how business owners can take action to combat the climate crisis. Key takeaways: Businesses can play a significant role in addressing the climate crisis by examining their values and incorporating environmental stewardship into their operations. Companies can start by calc...
Jan 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 291
Why Businesses Should Be More Alcohol-Aware In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano chats with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, an author, coach, and speaker who helps people improve their lives by reducing their alcohol consumption. Duncan discusses the negative effects of alcohol on business performance, productivity, and employee well-being. Key takeaways: Two-thirds of employees don't want work social events to revolve around alcohol. Moderate alcohol consumption (two drinks) can reduce ...
Jan 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 287
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, branding expert Kim Derrick Rozdeba dives deep into the five Cs of branding: Commitment, Construct, Community, Content, and Consistency. You'll learn how to use these powerful principles to craft a brand that resonates with your customers and fuels business growth. Kim Derrick Rozdeba's Bio: Kim Derrick Rozdeba is a strategic branding expert with over three decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. He's the author of two branding books, inc...
Jan 01, 2025•21 min•Ep. 291
Struggling to Find the Perfect Business Partner? Building a successful business often hinges on finding the right strategic partner. But where do you even begin? In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, host Brandon Gano chats with Gil Petersil, a networking pro who shares his top 5 hacks to find the perfect strategic partner and take your business to the next level. Gil's journey to becoming a networking guru began when he faced the challenges of moving to a new country with a different culture....
Dec 31, 2024•22 min•Ep. 289
Selling the Way Your Customers Want to Buy: How to Increase Revenue by Understanding Your Customers In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano talks with Kristin Zhivago, a business consultant who helps companies sell more by understanding their customers better. Kristin discusses her book, Roadmap to Revenue, and her process for interviewing customers to identify their desires, concerns, and questions. By understanding these factors, businesses can create marketing messages and sales ...
Dec 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 288
In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano dives deep into the psychology of goal setting with Terry Fossum, author of the multi-award-winning book "The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint for Success." Terry L. Fossum is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, a survival reality show winner, a highly successful businessman, and his TEDxTalk reached #2 in the world. His book "The Oxcart Technique" has helped people: Achieve business success Finally lose weight Save their marriages Overcom...
Dec 27, 2024•19 min•Ep. 286
Make Your Brand "Sticky": The Power of Brain Glue In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano delves into the psychology of branding with James I. Bond, author of the multi-award-winning book "Brain Glue: How to Sell Easier By Making Your Ideas Sticky." Key Takeaways: Discover how to make your brand and marketing messages more memorable. Learn how to leverage the power of metaphors, rhymes, and storytelling to capture attention. Understand the importance of creating a unique and compell...
Dec 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 286
Unleash the Power of Press Releases in Modern Marketing: How to Earn Media Attention and Build Brand Trust In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, host Brandon Gano dives deep into the world of press releases with PR expert Mickey Kennedy. Mickey, founder of eReleases, shares powerful strategies to help you leverage press releases to secure media coverage and build brand trust for your business. Key takeaways: The strategic use of press releases can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes....
Dec 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 284
Tap into the LinkedIn Goldmine: Uncover Hidden Profits in Your Business In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, host Brandon Gano dives deep into the world of LinkedIn with business growth expert Ann Carden. Ann, with over four decades of experience in business-building marketing and sales, shares powerful strategies to help you unlock hidden profits within your existing business using LinkedIn. Key Takeaways: How to identify hidden profit opportunities in your business (they're often right unde...
Dec 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 281
Rewire Your Mind for Success: Unlock Your Hidden Potential Struggling to achieve your business goals? Feeling stuck and unfulfilled? This episode of Harmonious at Lunch dives deep into the power of the subconscious mind and how to rewire it for success. Host Brandon Gano chats with Lucie Ptasznik, a renowned mindset coach, about unlocking your true potential and achieving your wildest dreams. You'll Discover: How your subconscious mind is holding you back from achieving your goals The importance...
Dec 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 283
Do You Want More Time and Less Stress? Master Delegation for Business Growth! Feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by tasks? Wish you had more time to focus on what truly matters in your business? This episode of Harmonious at Lunch tackles a common struggle for entrepreneurs and leaders: delegation. Our guest, Laura Watson, Founder and Lead Business Coach at Venture Coaching International, dismantles the myth of "If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself." In this episode, you'll dis...
Dec 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 282
You Don't Have to Die to Benefit From Estate Planning: Achieve Peace of Mind for You, Your Family, and Your Business with Powerful Strategies Tired of the "what ifs" when it comes to your business and personal affairs? This episode of Harmonious at Lunch dives into a topic most people avoid, but one that's crucial for your success: estate planning and end-of-life tasks. Your host, Brandon Gano, chats with Adam Zuckerman, Founder of Buried Work, about how to simplify these processes and achieve p...
Dec 19, 2024•18 min•Ep. 280
Fix Your Employee Problems Before They Start: Powerful Hiring Strategies to Build a Dream Team Struggling to retain top talent and keep your employees engaged? The problem might not be your employees – it might be your hiring process. In this episode of Harmonious at Lunch, Brandon Gano talks with Molly McGrath, Founder of Hiring and Empowering Solutions, LLC, about how to overcome common employee training challenges and build a team that thrives. You'll Discover: Why the traditional approach to...
Dec 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 279
Feeling stuck? This episode of Harmonious at Lunch will equip you with a powerful framework to unlock explosive growth in your business. Your host, Brandon Gano , chats with leadership expert Sharon Seivert, CEO of Core Coaching & Consulting . Sharon reveals a simple, 6-step process to harmonize your business and achieve success without sacrificing your well-being . In this episode, you'll learn: The secret sauce to business growth (hint: it's rooted in harmony!) How to identify your unique ...
Dec 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 278
Master the platform with proven strategies from LinkedIn expert Colin Hirdman! This episode of Harmonious at Lunch dives deep into LinkedIn Fast-Track: Learn how to grow your network, leads, and sales through LinkedIn. You'll Discover: The essential LinkedIn mindset for success (hint: it's not about selling!) Powerful audience-building hacks using events and connections How to craft engaging content that attracts your ideal clients The magic of LinkedIn Live Streams to build trust and generate l...
Dec 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 277
Increase Your Business Clarity by Playing in Your Imagination Key Takeaways: Imagination is a powerful tool for business owners to envision success. By entering a state of imagination, business owners can explore possibilities and solve problems. Customers care about the "why" behind a business and the experience they have. Guest: Brigham Blackham, Success Story Strategist Website: https://staybnbee.com/ Social Media: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tfp-connect/id6502848125 https://m.facebook.com/...
Dec 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 276
Struggling to convert presentations into paying clients? You're not alone. But what if you could use storytelling to captivate audiences and drive sales? Join Brandon Gano, host of Harmonious at Lunch, as he welcomes presentation expert Danny Brassell . Danny reveals his proven 4-step framework to crafting impactful presentations that get results. In this episode, you'll learn: The secret weapon that separates forgettable presentations from lead-generating powerhouses (it's not what you think!) ...
Dec 12, 2024•19 min•Ep. 274
In this episode, Brandon Gano chats with Jonathan Miller, CEO of Parsonex Enterprises, about the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a self-employed individual to a business owner with a scalable company. Key takeaways: Mindset shift: Building a business requires a shift from thinking "me and mine" to "we and ours." It's about creating a system and a team effort. Don't underestimate the challenges: Growing a business comes with its own set of hurdles, like employee management and unfore...
Dec 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 275
The episode "The Power of Storytelling in Business" of the podcast Harmonious at Lunch features Dan Grech, founder and CEO of BizHack Academy. Grech discusses the importance of storytelling in business and how it can be used to connect with customers and grow a business. The episode transcript reveals that Grech believes that storytelling is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with customers on an emotional level. He argues that businesses that can tell compelling stories about their pro...
Dec 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 272
Feeling trapped in the rat race? Dreaming of escaping the 9-to-5 grind and living life on your own terms? This episode of Harmonious at Lunch explodes the myth of a one-size-fits-all "fastest path to freedom" and equips you with a powerful framework to design your ideal life. Join Brandon Gano, your host, and Zach Oehlman, a successful entrepreneur and global citizen, for an insightful conversation that will help you: Uncover the Truth About Freedom: Is it all about money and mansions? Zach reve...
Dec 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 273
Feeling stuck with your blog? Struggling to attract readers and convert them into customers? You're not alone. But fret no more! This episode of Harmonious at Lunch unlocks powerful strategies from industry expert John Clemence to help your blog thrive. Who should listen? Business owners, entrepreneurs, and C-Level executives ready to take their blog to the next level. Key Takeaways: Craft Compelling Introductions: Hook your readers from the start! John offers tips for crafting introductions tha...
Dec 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 271
