The Liquid Lunch Project

Ever heard a data scientist call real estate magic? That's exactly what happens when Silicon Valley smarts collide with multifamily investing, and this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project proves it. We're sitting down with Neal Bawa, the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, to decode how he built a $600M real estate portfolio by treating cities like spreadsheets, and why he believes most investors are lo...

Is AI going to save your business… or make you feel like you're still stuck in the second inning? This week, we bring a real convo about AI (not the buzzword nonsense). Mark Andrews pulls back the curtain on what AI actually is, what most businesses get wrong, and how entrepreneurs can stop being overwhelmed and start using AI for real business growth without selling their souls (or wallets) to te...

Want to invest in real estate without swinging a hammer or begging a bank? Matt and Lou sit down with Alex Martyn of SPG Capital to talk about how smart investors are bypassing Wall Street and making their money work in real estate through private lending. This episode is about the real engine behind flips and rentals: capital. Alex breaks down how his fund operates, why he pays investors monthly,...

Luigi couldn't make it to the mic this time… but don't worry, we had a special guest fresh off his sleigh: Santa Claus. That's right. After delivering toys across the globe, Santa himself dropped by to join Matt and help break down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. What's stuffed in the stocking: How to protect your brand from copycats Why profit isn't just about more revenue The emoti...

🔥 Was 2025 really overwhelming… or did we just scroll WAY too much? Matt and Lou slam through the weirdest year in business and culture, taking stock of inflation noise, AI mania, internet frenzy, hiring headaches, and what the hell actually moved the needle for entrepreneurs.  Part reflection, part roast, 100% Liquid Lunch energy. 🍸 Key Highlights: Inflation still there, but news made it freaki...

What if your future kid could hear from a grandparent who's no longer here? Not in a cheesy, preloaded card, but a real message, made just for them? This week, Matt grabs a digital drink with Jared Emerick, Founder & CEO of Emotiga, the company behind Kapsol, a platform that lets people record heartfelt messages today and deliver them years from now. Think wedding day notes from your late father,...

When was the last time the person approving your business loan picked up their own phone ? In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with Keith Costello, who built Locality Bank from the ground up, a tech‑forward community bank for real business owners. They dive into his "why," the nuts‑and‑bolts of launching a bank, the future of stable coins, and why the big banks aren't always the best choice for...

What's the real reason your business growth feels like you're carrying bricks uphill? On today's episode, Michael Walsh takes us behind the curtain of business growth, from "we're doing fine" to "we're doing great, but I'm drowning anyway." He walks through the hidden growth blockers (structures, people, manager vs. individual contributor), his "Freedom by Design" framework, and how to shift your...

What happens when a world‑class athlete trades the stage for the boardroom—and discovers the hardest competitor is the one in the mirror? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Nathalia Melo, former Ms. Olympia, to talk about her journey from gym floors in Brazil to global stages, and how that athletic mindset maps straight onto entrepreneurship, body image, hustle, and building a life that...

What if we told you the government owes you money…and you didn't even know it? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Julio Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, to peel back the curtain on how the tax code can actually become a tool — not a penalty — for entrepreneurs and real‑estate investors.  We talk about the game‑changer "big beautiful bill," why R&D tax credits matter...

What if your next coworker isn't human? What if it's a robot… and it's already cost‑effective? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Dr. Don Capener, a serial entrepreneur whose career jumps from streetwear to startups to scaling robotics companies. From founding a basketball apparel brand bought by Reebok, to leading a tech IPO during the dot-com boom, to now helping small and mid-size ma...

What if your next move isn't about hustling harder, but about rethinking how the ultra‑wealthy build, manage, and protect their wealth? In this episode, Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca sit down with Richard C. Wilson: veteran deal‑maker, capital‑raiser, and founder of the Family Office Club.  Richard pulls back the curtain on family offices: what they actually do, how they differ from "regu...

Is real estate dead? Or are we just in the hangover phase after cheap money?   In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project , Matt and Lou sit down with August Biniaz (founder & CIO of CPI Capital) to rip the lid off today's real estate climate. We go deep on how interest rates broke the model, how Canadian mortgages force you to "rematch" every five years, and why "build-to-rent" is catching heat....

If your lawyer makes you nervous to ask a question, you've already lost. Jeff Holman isn't your typical lawyer. He doesn't bill in six-minute increments, he doesn't hide behind legalese, and he sure as hell isn't trying to research something on your dime. Instead, he built Fractional Legal Team, a scalable model that gives founders legal backup before things blow up. Think of it like having a bada...

Money doesn't get complicated. People do. In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Scott Yamamura, a financial coach who's ditching Wall Street jargon for straight-up clarity. If you've ever felt behind, confused, or just plain bored when it comes to your money, Scott's got a wake-up call: you have more power than you think…but it's fading by the decade. He lays out his 3 financial epiphanies...

What's the cost of NOT locking down your brand? The moment you skip legal prep, you invite trouble. This week, Luigi sits down with Richard Gearhart, founder of Gearhart Law and IP guru, to break down how creators and businesses can shield their ideas BEFORE someone rips them off. We dig into trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and what happens when your content goes viral (or gets stolen). What y...

What if "retirement" is a trap, and what you really want is to graduate into something bigger? In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, to blow up old ideas about retirement, wealth, and what business owners should actually be doing today so they're ready for the future (whatever that looks like). Eric shares his start‑up origin story, explains how t...

What if your business functioned more like a tight‑knit sports team instead of a family? In this episode, Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca sit down with Joe Terry,  former NFL linebacker, Iron Man finisher (16x!), author of Surrender to Lead , and CEO of Culture Partners.  Joe breaks down how clarity, alignment , and accountability around purpose, strategy, and culture are the real levers fo...

Ever send an employee a whiskey… and get a genius idea instead of a hangover? In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project , Luigi is flying solo and sitting down with Doug Hall, an engineer turned P&G brand builder, systems-thinking evangelist, and the mad genius behind Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery.  Doug walks us through how he flipped corporate innovation on its head by using systems,...

What do you get when a service pro ditches the day job, builds a personal brand, and turns content into cash flow? A blueprint for any entrepreneur ready to level up. This week on The Liquid Lunch Project, Stephen Marinaro (known online as TheSalonGuy ) joins Matt and Luigi to talk about going from working in the business to working on the brand.  From starting as a stylist to growing a seven-figu...

What if the couch you buy today becomes Grandma's favorite 25 years from now? That's the audacious, sticky magic of Lovesac. In this episode, we break down how Shawn D. Nelson built Lovesac from a rogue college bean bag experiment into a publicly traded furniture beast…powered by patented modular "Sactionals" and a stubborn "Designed for Life" ethos that refuses to compromise.  No hype, just wild...

What if nonprofits could actually deliver 85% of donations straight to the mission, and ditch the admin sludge that holds them back? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with impact strategist Missy Mastel (CPA, CGMA), founder of Masstel Consulting. They unpack how nonprofits (and even for-profits) can streamline operations, leverage AI, and build purpose-driven cultures. Highlights include ad...

Guess what: your million-dollar idea isn't safe. Not unless you know the difference between a patent, a trademark, and a trade secret.  In this episode, Matt and Lou sit down with IP attorney Austin Bonderer to reveal the legal toolbox small businesses and startups need to protect what matters most: your ideas, brand, and secret sauce. They dive into patent basics, trademark headaches, global fili...

Is your e-commerce business ready for the next tariff hike? In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca sit down with Eric Youngstrom, CEO of OnRamp, to unpack the chaos and opportunities in today's e-commerce landscape. From brutal tariff hikes and supply chain nightmares to the rise of manufacturing automation and blockchain payments, Eric doesn't hold back....

Ever wonder why outsourcing projects fail, and how to make sure yours doesn't blow up in your face? In this episode, Matt an d Luigi sit down with serial entrepreneur Russell "Sean" Languedoc, founder of Outforce.ai . Sean pulls back the curtain on why most outsourced tech projects tank, how agency bait-and-switch happens, and why understanding cultural nuance is just as important as coding expert...