Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the nuances of deal-making. They dissect a real-life business deal they're considering, discussing everything from potential conflicts with partners and how to handle equity distribution to the importance of strategic alignment in business ventures. Join them as they provide valuable insights that can help any business owner or entrepreneur looking to expand through acquisitions or partnerships. Highlights: "Opportunities to grow your business come in many forms, whether through acquisition or strategic partnerships."  "The potential conflicts and complexities in deals are what make discussing them so beneficial." "Handling equity and understanding everyone's value add is crucial in any business deal." "Every deal has its own challenges and alignment issues, especially when multiple partners are involved." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Setting the Stage 04:09 - Analyzing Deal Conflicts 08:11 - Strategic Alignments 12:01 - Discussing Partner Contributions 17:06 - Equity and Value Discussions 22:30 - Practical Examples 28:06 - Full-Time Commitment Challenges 34:49 - Closing the Deal 40:07 - Reflecting on the Deal's Complexity CONNECT  • Ask Roland a question HERE. RESOURCES: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook  • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE To learn more about Roland Frasier 👉  https://msha.ke/rolandfrasier/ Connect with me on social: 🎵 TikTok:  / rolandfrasier    📸  Instagram:  / rolandfrasier   📱 Facebook:a...