{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"America was the ultimate startup","description":"Big idea. No safety net. Shaky money. Brutal odds. A giant competitor. And founders who were not just risking cash\u2026they were risking their necks. Literally In this special 250th anniversary episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca look at America\u2019s founding like a business launch. The Declaration of Independence becomes the mission statement. Washington becomes the operator under pressure. Franklin becomes the closer. And the whole thing becomes a crash course in risk, debt, ownership, cash flow, and building something that lasts.   \ud83c\udf78 What you'll hear in this episode: Why America\u2019s founding looks a lot like a startup What entrepreneurs can learn from Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton Why cash flow keeps big ideas alive When debt helps\u2026and when it eats the business Why \u201cindependence\u201d means nothing if someone else controls your customers The danger of relying on one platform, bank, or payment processor Why smart founders build systems that outlast them What business owners should be building for the next 250 years   This is not your high school history class. It\u2019s American history through the eyes of business owners, founders, and anyone trying to build something bigger than next month\u2019s bills. Listen now, follow The Liquid Lunch Project, and share this episode with a founder who needs to stop chasing short-term wins and start building like they mean it.     \ud83d\udd14 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don\u2019t miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don\u2019t explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right.     \ud83c\udfa7 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: \u2022 Official site: https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com \u2022 Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-liquid-lunch-project\/ \u2022 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ \u2022 Audible: https:\/\/shorturl.at\/6j4vz\u2022 YouTube (full episodes + clips): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Credit_Banc     \ud83d\udcec Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy\u2026without the noise. Subscribe here: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com\/     \ud83d\udcbc Need funding or working capital? If today\u2019s conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. \ud83d\udc49 Book a free 15-minute call here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3dh9vy86   \ud83d\udcf2 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don\u2019t make it into the episode. \u2022 Matt Meehan: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthew.r.meehan \u2022 Luigi Rosabianca: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luigi_rosabianca \u2022 The Liquid Lunch Project: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/     \ud83d\udcac One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That\u2019s how this show grows.    ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"