1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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 emotional side of being a founder (and why that’s normal) The secret weapon difference between a CPA and a CFO And the tax strategy that legally makes five-figure bills disappear &amp;nbsp; Ready to dive deeper into one of the episodes mentioned? We’ve got you covered: Ep 221: Navigating E-Commerce’s New Challenges with Eric Youngstrom Ep 217: Building a Startup Is Ugly. Here's What Happens Behind the Scenes with Sahil Patel Ep 222: How to Own Your Idea: IP Moves That Actually Work with Austin Bonderer Ep 206: Bourbon, Branding &amp;amp; The Business of Food with Alex Sadowsky Ep 223: From Paperwork to Purpose: Launching a Nonprofit the Right Way with Missy Mastel Ep 205: Plan Like a Navy Commander, Win Like an Entrepreneur with Commander Mary Kelly Ep 228: Selling Your Business? Don’t Get Screwed (Financially or Existentially) with Eric Brotman Ep 207: CPA vs CFO: Are You Trusting the Wrong Financial Expert with Teresa Wagonseller Ep 225: How to Turn What You Know Into What You Sell with Stephene Marinaro Ep 208: How This CPA Turned Storage Sheds Into Tax-Free Wealth with Sean Graham &amp;nbsp; As Santa said, no one made the naughty list this year, but these guests?&amp;nbsp; They brought the 🔥. From startup resilience to real estate hacks to IP protection and AI wizardry, this is the entrepreneurial highlight reel you need before stepping into 2026. &amp;nbsp; 🚨 Like what you hear? Well, you’re in luck! We do a Weekly Recap video of the top news stories each week. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a drop. youtube.com/@Credit_Banc 🎧 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat. Our website Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible YouTube 📧 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. Available on Substack: https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: ➡️ @matthew.r.meehan➡️ @luigi_rosabianca, ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/ The Liquid Lunch Project https://theliquidlunchproject.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39564945/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/196989685