{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Santa\u2019s Naughty &amp; Nice List: LLP's Best Episodes of 2025","description":"Luigi couldn\u2019t make it to the mic this time\u2026 but don\u2019t worry, we had a special guest fresh off his sleigh: Santa Claus. That\u2019s 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\u2019s stuffed in the stocking:   How to protect your brand from copycats   Why profit isn\u2019t just about more revenue   The emotional side of being a founder (and why that\u2019s 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\u2019ve got you covered:   Ep 221: Navigating E-Commerce\u2019s 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\u2019t 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 \ud83d\udd25. 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; \ud83d\udea8 Like what you hear? Well, you\u2019re 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  \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat.   Our website   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Audible   YouTube   \ud83d\udce7 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: \u27a1\ufe0f @matthew.r.meehan\u27a1\ufe0f @luigi_rosabianca, \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/ ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196989685"}