Your Backyard Called. It Wants Rental Income.
In this episode of the Liquid Launch Project, host Matthew Armahan and co‑host Luigi Rosa Bianco sit down with ADU specialist Gil Weissman to unpack the surge of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across the United States, especially the West‑to‑East trend. Weissman explains that ADUs are independent, self‑contained living spaces on single‑family lots that can generate rental income or house extended family, and he details how California’s 2017 state law overrides local zoning and HOA restrictions, allowing units from 150 to 1,200 sq ft. The conversation also covers practical hurdles—permits, utility hookups, aesthetic guidelines, and the lengthy permitting timeline—while offering advice for owner‑builders and warning about contractor pitfalls.
Thou Shalt Know Thy Numbers. (Or Else.)
The post urges business owners to master core financial disciplines before scaling. It highlights ten "commandments" ranging from nurturing a strong FICO score and keeping clean books to planning capital ahead of cash‑flow stress and building a company that can...
Your Calendar Is Eating Your Brain. 🧠
The post warns that an overloaded calendar erodes executive cognition, especially when payroll, late payments, and constant interruptions arise. Chief Results Officer Blaine Oelkers shares habits to protect mental bandwidth, from balanced nutrition to pre‑work movement and strategic pausing. He...
Your Delivery Guy Might Be Your Brand Ambassador. (Sorry.)
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, hosts Matthew Armiehan and Professor Luigi Rosa Bianca interview Randy Vlasic, founder of LIWMI Logistics, a third‑party trucking brokerage. Randy explains how his firm connects shippers with carriers, navigates rising diesel costs,...
If It only Works when You Feel Motivated, It Does NOT Work
Entrepreneur Blaine Oelkers argues that lasting results stem from systematic routines rather than fleeting motivation. In part two of his series, he outlines practical steps to embed habits—keeping actions consistent, starting small, and tying them to existing cues. For business...
This Episode Will Make some of You Squirm...
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, hosts Matthew Meehan and Professor Luigi Rosa Bianca interview Dr. Thomas J. Powell, a constitutional law professor and founder of the Founder’s Office, which helps small‑to‑medium businesses raise capital and build sustainable...
Tax Deadline Tomorrow. But Is that the One You Should Be Worried About?
The IRS expects 164 million returns this season but had only received 88.4 million by March 27, highlighting a wave of last‑minute filing. The post draws a parallel, warning that business owners often wait until cash is tight or equipment breaks before seeking...
The Free Playbook Behind This Week’s Episode
In this episode of the Liquid Launch Project, host Matthew R. Mian and co‑host Luigi Rosa Bianco interview Yaren Ghosn, founder of Fractional Partners, about his publicly available "Clarity Playbook" for $2‑$20 million revenue companies. Ghosn explains that instead of the...
A Reality Check on Tariffs, Debt, and Growth From a Former Finance Minister
In this episode, former Chilean Finance Minister and LSE dean Andrés Velasco discusses the evolution of Latin American democracies, the decline of hyperinflation, and the limited impact of renegotiating NAFTA/USMCA on North American trade. He explains how Chile’s prudent fiscal policy—saving...
Your Brain’s Acting Like a Drunk Squirrel
Chief Results Officer Blaine Oelkers released a short guide titled “Taming Your Monkey Mind,” aimed at business owners who struggle with scattered attention. The piece outlines three practical steps—stopping mental battles, quickly capturing distractions, and building calming pre‑work habits—to restore...
Your Marketing Might Not Be the Problem...
In this episode of the Liquid Launch Project, host Matthew Meehan and co‑host Professor Luigi Rosa Bianca interview Dan Gretsch, a former Pulitzer‑winning journalist turned business storytelling strategist. Dan shares how being fired in 2013 forced him to reinvent himself,...
This Client Cut $47K/Month Overnight
A Credit Banc client was juggling nine short‑term loans and an open tax balance, resulting in roughly $56,000 of cash outflows each month despite steady revenue. The firm consolidated the debt with a $1.1 million term loan that also covered the...
TikTok Is Not Your Tax Attorney
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, host Matthew Mehan and co‑host Luigi Rosa Bianca sit down with former IRS attorney Pietro Canastrelli to demystify tax law and the role of tax attorneys. Pietro explains how his team helps...
The 3-Day Challenge that Could Change Your Life.
Matt and Luigi introduce a three‑day challenge based on Napoleon Hill’s Self‑Confidence Creed, distilling the classic "Think and Grow Rich" principles into a daily operating system. Participants read the creed each morning, write a Definite Chief Aim, spend 30 minutes...
The Smart Kids Who Got Labeled “Problem”
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, host Matthew Armahan interviews dyslexia researcher and entrepreneur Russell Van Brocklin, who shares his personal journey from being labeled a low‑reading student to developing a scalable, low‑cost intervention that teaches writing first...