# business lunch (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover business lunch. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why 75% of Founders Regret Selling (and How to Exit Without Losing Yourself)](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/why-75-of-founders-regret-selling-and-how-to-exit-without-losing-yourself) _2026-07-30 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode Of Business Lunch: A Hartford Financial study found that 75% of business owners regret selling their company. Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss have both lived it, and they get personal about what the wire does not fix: the identity you give up with the business, the buyer promises that rarely survive the close, and why more than half of sellers wind up swooping back in. Then the way… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/59933b72-fb98-4d25-8f83-db7c747c0d4d.mp3) ## [Dearly Beloved](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/dearly-beloved) _2026-07-26 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ "Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." You might recognize those lines as the opening of Prince's 1984 song, "Let's Go Crazy." In this classic pop song, Prince is making the point that life is short and we should make the most of it. Prince encourages us to celebrate the joy of living with the chorus, "Let's go crazy, Let's get nuts." Here in Baton… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/4fb927de-180f-4940-8ecd-b48e013194b7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [When to Let the Dumpster Fire Burn (and Why AI Is Breaking Hiring)](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/when-to-let-the-dumpster-fire-burn-and-why-ai-is-breaking-hiring) _2026-07-23 · Business Lunch_ Not every problem in your business is yours to fix. Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss break down how to tell a seasonal slump from a fire you actually started, why the easy and obvious moves matter most when the numbers dip, and how AI written resumes are quietly breaking hiring for small businesses. Plus the internal recruiter role they think every growing company is about to need. 0:00 Welcome back… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e1a659e-802b-4066-9ad1-b4f40de421e8.mp3) ## [Free Money & Fabulous Skin](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/free-money-fabulous-skin) _2026-07-19 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Laura Nichols never expected aesthetics to become her career. Originally from Lake Charles, Laura came to Baton Rouge to attend LSU and then spent the next decade working as an emergency room nurse before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner. Her first job as a nurse practitioner required a lengthy commute and 12-hour shifts, an arrangement Laura quickly realized wasn't sustainable… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/f9d763c4-a45e-4f42-a969-b48601592826/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [SEO vs AEO: What Every Business Needs to Know](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/seo-vs-aeo-what-every-business-needs-to-know) _2026-07-16 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: We explore the evolving landscape of search engine optimization (SEO) versus answer engine optimization (AEO), and how businesses can adapt their strategies to stay ahead in AI-driven search environments. They discuss practical tactics, the importance of evidence and authority, and how to leverage paid and organic channels effectively. Chapters: 00:00… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/698633b9-2c41-493d-9c08-373235ca6db1.mp3) ## [Let Me Know If I can Help You](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/let-me-know-if-i-can-help-you) _2026-07-12 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ It's no secret that Amazon and e-commerce in general has been eating retial stores' lunch. You've probably thought to yourself one time this week already - "Do I really have to go to a store to buy that? Couldn't I just order it online?" Well, yes, of course, you can order just about everything online, but it's just not the same as going into a store. Is it? So, if we agree on that, what exactly… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/53875012-df41-48d0-b851-b47f015a425e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Breaking Free from Founder Identity Debt](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/breaking-free-from-founder-identity-debt) _2026-07-09 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: We explore the concept of founder identity and how legacy identity debt can hinder business growth. They discuss practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming identity lag to scale effectively. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to founder identity and role evolution 00:30 The five stages of role evolution in business 00:58 Understanding identity lag and its… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/68ff741f-8521-4599-a42d-2217b6c02617.mp3) ## [Micro CEOs: The Future of Agile Business Teams](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/micro-ceos-the-future-of-agile-business-teams) _2026-07-02 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: This episode explores the myth of hiring A players, the concept of micro CEOs, and how to structure teams for maximum agility and profitability in the AI era. Ryan Deiss and Roland Frasier discuss the pitfalls of traditional hiring and the advantages of outcome-based roles. Chapters: 00:00 The A-Player Debate 02:52 Hiring Owners vs. A-Players 05:57 Understanding… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06c57b13-afe4-4997-815a-4a13b4b92c28.mp3) ## [Bucking The Trend In Baton Rouge](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/bucking-the-trend-in-baton-rouge) _2026-06-21 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ The media industry is having a rough decade. Newspapers are closing and local TV stations are being consolidated by distant owners. The advertising dollars that used to fund local journalism have mostly migrated to platforms that have no particular interest in what's happening in your neighborhood. But, along with a number of other trends you can probably name, Baton Rouge isn't following the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/167cba36-edee-4003-accc-b46d00ee9e2b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Unlocking AI's Potential: Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/unlocking-ais-potential-practical-strategies-for-entrepreneurs) _2026-06-18 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: We explore the latest in AI tools, how they're using them for content creation, research, and business automation, and share practical tips for integrating AI into your workflow. Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Parenthood and Business Challenges 02:59 Leveraging AI for Content Creation 05:57 Exploring AI Tools and Their Applications 08:51 Choosing the Right AI Tools… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/724fc73c-37d0-42ac-83ca-ec61822045e9.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3xKdS1O8Hw5f) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [HR Pickleball](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/hr-pickleball) _2026-06-14 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ When was the last time you started a new job? Do you remember what the onboarding was like? The paperwork, the benefits forms, the direct deposit setup, the login credentials that didn't work yet? Today there's a whole industry built around making that whole process way less painful - and my first guest today runs one of those companies, right here in Baton Rouge. Craig Broome is a Baton Rouge… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/fc8b1c59-baee-459d-aa85-b4630164848f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Snackable: How to Increase Your Business Valuation in the Final 180 Days](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/snackable-how-to-increase-your-business-valuation-in-the-final-180-days) _2026-06-09 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: We explore how business owners can maximize their exit multiples by focusing on clarity, positioning, and structure in the final months before a sale. It challenges the instinct to chase new revenue at the last minute and emphasizes the importance of risk management, revenue segmentation, and deal structuring. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Maximizing Exit… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b2ed5a0-b6da-454c-bf5b-9ee39399f2c2.mp3) ## [Down On The Fly Farm](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/down-on-the-fly-farm) _2026-06-07 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Here's a number that I keep coming back to. American restaurants throw away somewhere between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food every year. To put a price tag on it, that's about $162 billion in food costs that just disappear. That's before the restaurant makes a single dime. I've been thinking about that number since I started putting today's show together, because both of my guests have something… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/faf2fadd-b953-44aa-b4f7-b45e00e22b01/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [The 5 Shifts to Reach 7 Figures a Month (Part 2)](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/5-shifts-you-need-part-2) _2026-06-04 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: This episode features expert insights on transforming business profitability, increasing valuation, and strategic growth through proven systems and mental shifts. Learn how to leverage profit accelerators, build transferable value, and scale your business effectively. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Strategic Lunches and Success Secrets 00:46 Getting… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffe31e58-21c9-4f31-a931-396cb5996a90.mp3) ## [How to Give AI Eyes: Unlocking Visual Data in Videos](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/how-to-give-ai-eyes-unlocking-visual-data-in-videos) _2026-06-02 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: This episode explores the limitations of AI video summarization tools that rely solely on transcripts and introduces a groundbreaking method to give AI 'eyes' to process visual data directly from videos. Discover how combining visual and textual analysis can unlock precise insights from complex content, transforming productivity and data accuracy. Chapters: 00:00… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f756371-da70-4756-bd89-29ed57baf279.mp3) ## [The 5 Shifts to Reach 7 Figures a Month](https://businesslunchpodcast.com/the-5-shifts-to-reach-7-figures-a-month) _2026-05-28 · Business Lunch_ In This Episode of Business Lunch: We explore the five critical shifts entrepreneurs must make to scale their business to seven figures per month. Hosted by industry experts, it covers strategies for leveraging sales, increasing profits, and building transferable value without working more hours or sacrificing ownership. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Strategic Lunches 00:18 Host and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/76da5ee7-96c0-4010-b413-08697f441010.mp3) ## [Speed Food and Love](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/speed-food-and-love) _2026-05-17 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Miranda Albarez hosts this edition of Out to Lunch. If there's one thing that has consistently evolved as society has progressed over the millennia, it's the speed we do things. Every year, people's patience grows thinner and attention spans, smaller. And with the invention of these tiny computers that we keep in our pockets 24/7, we no longer take in life without first viewing it through the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/015351c5-2bad-4250-884d-b4490100d53e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Bikes and Buses](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/bikes-and-buses) _2026-05-10 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ There's a particular kind of business story that you can really only tell about Louisiana. It usually starts with somebody who barely had two nickels to rub together, an idea that almost nobody else took seriously, and a lot of stubbornness. It almost never starts in a glass tower in a major metropolis. It starts in places like a front yard near LSU. Or in a small office somewhere on the way to… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/00ea8aae-104c-4190-b2bc-b442012bb625/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Home Sweet Homes](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/home-sweet-homes) _2026-04-19 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ How many companies do you think are involved in building a single house? Take a guess. Five? Ten? Maybe twenty? Fifty-three. On average, fifty-three different companies touch a single home before anyone moves in - foundation crews, electricians, plumbers, pest control, lighting specialists, insurers. Karen Profita represents all of them. She runs the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/7a3d6283-9c0b-436c-840e-b42b016639a1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [The Don & Susan Show](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/the-don-susan-show) _2026-04-12 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ In Hollywood, power couples from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, icons like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, and Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, exemplified glamour both on and off the screen. At the pinnacle of their careers, these romantic couples were closely followed and adored by movie-goers, capturing the public's imagination during a Golden Age of film. Today,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/1ad84baf-9c1f-4468-bc17-b36900fc3da4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dE26DXSSE8MX) _2026-04-12 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [My Original Plan Was...](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/my-original-plan-was) _2026-04-05 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ There's a line I keep hearing from people who run small businesses in Baton Rouge. It goes something like: I didn't plan this. I was doing something else, I saw a gap, and I walked through it. Norisha Kirts Glover has a degree in mass communication and an MPA. She spent years in nonprofit fundraising in Washington, D.C. and California. In 2015 she walked through a door marked "commercial… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/34a35d5f-d6fd-4f4d-9f2d-b41e01602acf/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Tech Never Sleeps](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/tech-never-sleeps) _2026-03-22 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Think about the last time you showed your ID. Maybe at the airport, maybe at a bar, maybe somewhere you had to prove you were who you said you were. You pulled out a card. A piece of plastic. Maybe it was a little beat up. Maybe the photo was from ten years ago. There's a decent chance that if you live in Louisiana, you've also used a phone to do that. That digital driver's license on your phone -… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/ec7a5cc5-358f-4f6b-92cc-b41000ec8dc2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Apps Born In Baton Rouge](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/apps-born-in-baton-rouge) _2026-03-14 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ I'm Amy Irvin, host of Out to Lunch in Baton Rouge. I was a college student once. A long time ago. And like a lot of college students, I picked some of my classes based on the professor. Word of mouth, mostly. What my friends said. Whether the 8 a.m. course section was worth getting out of bed for or not. These days, there's a website that tries to do that systematically. You've probably heard of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/434d9268-75e6-4909-ba2e-b40b00be789e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [The Art of Camping](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/the-art-of-camping) _2026-03-08 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Think about the last time you visited a city you'd never been to before. Not for business - just to go. What made you decide to stay somewhere? What made you feel like the place wanted you there? Most of the time, we don't give a lot of credit to the people who set that stage. The campground owner who keeps a shuttle running at midnight so you can get back safely from the French Quarter. The art… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/2e65b7a3-cfe8-4fad-bdcb-b40200fb4ae6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Fake Video & The Real Thing](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/fake-video-the-real-thing) _2026-03-01 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Today's edition of Out to Lunch sits at the intersection of two big ideas: immersion and reach. One guest is building virtual worlds for the world's largest energy companies and the U.S. Air Force - right here in Baton Rouge. The other is shaping how millions of people around the globe experience the NFL - from a home office in Baton Rouge. Both guests grew up in Louisiana, both left, both came… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/af23b51d-b6bb-4fc6-941c-b3fb0154edef/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Beauty Guru](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/beauty-guru) _2026-02-15 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ A little wartime history: In 1940, at the start of World War II, approximately 12 million women were working outside the household in the United States, comprising about 25% of the female population. That number rose significantly during the war to over 18 million by 1945, as the U.S. government encouraged women in posters and commercial advertising to volunteer for wartime service in factories.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/150e7b8a-4ddb-4851-84f8-b3ee00f5567f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [O'Neal Audio Meets Albaledo Media](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/oneal-audio-meets-albaledo-media) _2026-02-08 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ If you listen to this show you've heard at the end of every episode the credits "today's show was engineered by J T O'Neal" and "photos were taken by Ian Ledo and Miranda Albarez." But do you know what that actually means? What is an audio engineer? What do photographers actually do that's different from what you do with your phone? On today's Out to Lunch we turn the mics on our production crew.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/ac41d279-189f-4c94-9a76-b3e7017ff1d9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Disco Dinosaur](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/disco-dinosaur) _2026-01-24 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ The disco era of the Seventies is characterized by a danceable "four-on-the-floor" beat, lush orchestration, synthesizers, and glamorous fashion, ultimately exploding into mainstream pop culture with hits, iconic clubs like Studio 54, and films like Saturday Night Fever , before fading by 1980. Filmed in 1977 , Saturday Night Fever was a critical and commercial success, helping to popularize disco… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/36be5429-824d-45d8-a655-b3d800f53660/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [More Than A Haircut](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/more-than-a-haircut) _2026-01-18 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Louisiana cuisine is famous for its bold, flavorful dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish touff e. Stemming from rich French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences, our world famous fare is illuminated primarily through Cajun and Creole traditions, using local seafood, smoked meats, rice, and spices for iconic meals. Take my favorite Louisiana dish, gumbo, for instance. There are… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/461c24e7-8f41-40a5-a82c-b3d30145a270/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Cutting Edge Doctors](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/cutting-edge-doctors) _2026-01-11 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Each year, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office grants hundreds of thousands of patents to people who embody what we sometimes refer to as "American ingenuity". These are folks who are creative problem-solvers, capable of out-of-the box thinking that leads to innovation. From Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs, American ingenuity has resulted in a host of innovations and inventions that most of us now… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/f2a525bb-5da9-4f26-bd3e-b3cc0127223e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5XzGREsbGNsi) _2026-01-11 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [I do](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/i-do) _2025-12-01 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Recent brides and their fathers who paid for the wedding won't be surprised to learn that the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is between $30,000 and $36,000, depending on the couple's choices, incuding the wedding location and number of guests. One of the major costs of any wedding is photography. In an image-driven society where pics of the most mundane activities are posted online for… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/d96668cb-c411-4ed2-af19-b39a010f5ea9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Where Good Friends Meet](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/where-good-friends-meet) _2025-11-16 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ There are a lot of things to plan for when moving to a new city: renting a UHaul, forwarding personal mail, driving the most efficient route to a new job. But few people plan for or even consider what perhaps is the most important aspect to a successful transition to a new city: making friends. Making new friends is hard in any city but especially so in small towns and cities where friends have… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/2423a9fb-3e6e-456d-8e66-b39300ff5259/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Yes And](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/yes-and) _2025-11-09 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Would you be surprised to learn that the top five degrees in demand in the US are in healthcare, technology, engineering, business, and mathematics? Probably not. But as AI is introduced into nearly every facet of the workplace, college admission managers and HR directors are increasingly pointing to the importance of soft skills, the personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that define how… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/01fbdff0-c0b4-4f8b-841c-b38a017d084c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [The Art of Giving](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/the-art-of-giving) _2025-10-19 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Imagine if you had a few thousand dollars to spend however you wanted? What would you do? A few of my friends might put a down payment on a house. Others would take a long-dreamed about vacation. Or buy an expensive piece of art. Most would give some money to their favorite charity. Yes, Americans certainly are generous with their money. In 2023, individuals gave $374 billion dollars, representing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/f8149969-e372-4182-8f1b-b377010b2ba2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Better Safe](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/better-safe) _2025-10-12 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ You've probably heard that public radio currently exists in an environment of less than zero public funding. "Less than zero" because when the Corporation for Public Broadcasting was disbanded, monies that had already been promised to public radio stations like WRKF were clawed back. Today, the only reason you're able to hear this conversation on Out to Lunch is because of the the actions of good… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/bae648c9-3bd3-4631-886e-b36f00f2609f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Mahjong](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/mahjong) _2025-09-20 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ In years past, formal dining rooms were used for Sunday dinner or holiday get-togethers, opportunities to cook a traditional meal, served on fine china, leisurely eaten among family or friends over a glass of wine. Today, estate sales are jam-packed with barely-used china no one wants because in most modern households meals are often fast-food or grabbed from the to-go counter and holiday meals… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/714e15c8-916b-4450-a732-b35b00ea4f16/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Drawing Conclusions](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/drawing-conclusions) _2025-09-14 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ By all accounts, it's difficult to land a job or even an interview right now. There's all kinds of reasons for that, including a stagnant labor market and sluggish hiring by cautious employers. Recent college graduates are bearing the brunt of what is one of the most challenging markets in years, with entry-level white-collar jobs being especially hard to secure. If you are unemployed and looking… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/7ab880ed-f428-4c03-8192-b35400e45588/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [The Autism Coffee Connection](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/the-autism-coffee-connection) _2025-09-07 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Since Starbucks opened its first store in Seattle in 1971, coffee shops have become a staple in nearly every city. In Berkeley, California there are approximately 59 coffee shops, resulting in one coffee shop for every 2,000+ residents, which is a higher ratio than Seattle. New York City has more coffee shops per capita than any other American city. When I read those numbers, I naturally thought… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/e76c1541-dd21-41d3-9103-b3480150c662/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Oil and Blood](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/oil-and-blood) _2025-07-27 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ The reasons people give for starting a business aren't all that surprising. Financial independence, pursuing personal passions, requiring a flexible schedule, or making a positive impact on the community often top the list. What's surprising is how many businesses start in garages. Many of America's most successful companies, including tech giants Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, and Microsoft, started in… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/cc3c8155-045b-4766-9fda-b32200d17595/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [One Bourbon One Coffee](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/one-bourbon-one-coffee) _2025-07-20 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ 95 percent of the world's bourbon is made in Kentucky. But that doesn't stop aficionados of the smooth amber-colored liquor from debating where the name bourbon originated. Among Louisianans, there's no question that bourbon got its name from the infamous street in the French Quarter in New Orleans. John Hampton has capitalized on both the proximity of Bourbon Street and our rich French Louisiana… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/47652ff8-1aee-4ae3-9a44-b31a016cda02/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Loupe Mesh](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/loupe-mesh) _2025-07-13 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Depending on your disposition for integrating technology into your work day, you believe AI is either a tool for increased efficiency and productivity. Or it presents challenges such as job displacement, the potential for bias and misinformation, and other ethical concerns. By the way, AI wrote that, which might foretell the end of my career as a writer and radio host. My two lunch guests today… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/89aa1b14-39d1-4cfa-b0dd-b313016e1986/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Ladies & Gentlemen](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/ladies-gentlemen) _2025-06-29 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ If you read the bestseller "Bowling Alone" in 2000 or are taking notice of wellness stories offering advice on how to reconnect with others IRL, you know that Americans are facing a crisis of loneliness. According to an advisory issued in 2023 by then U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, about one-in-two adults in America report experiencing loneliness, a condition that impacts mortality at a… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/7d25fcdc-9304-4325-8bac-b30700fb10d4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Based On A True Story](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/based-on-a-true-story) _2025-06-22 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Here's a plotline we're all familiar with, something from a novel or a movie. After years of good health, our heroine begins to feel less like herself. She feels sluggish and fatigued at work. She loses her appetite and can't sleep at night. She begins to worry. So she makes an appointment with her doctor and the recommended specialists, of which there are many. Yet, the medical diagnosis is the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/8428b764-8e88-4580-bd25-b2ff014e2dcf/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [On The Boulevard](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/on-the-boulevard) _2025-06-15 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ When you think back on your most memorable meal, what comes to mind? The company you kept? The exceptional wine list? An entre made up of the freshest Louisiana ingredients? Chef Barrett Meeks and Abney Harper are two Baton Rouge restaurateurs making memorable meals for locals with successful establishments located just doors apart from each other on Corporate Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Executive… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/1762c7aa-0378-4688-9f87-b2f800df35ae/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Daddy Daycare](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/daddy-daycare) _2025-06-08 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ We all know raising kids takes a village-but what if you're the one building that village? What if you're the one creating the spaces where children feel safe? Daycare Tessa Holloway is the Owner and Director of Kidz Karousel , a network of early learning centers with nine locations across South Louisiana. What started as a personal decision to save her children's daycare in Port Allen has grown… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/be1cbf56-364b-466e-b254-b2f100df768b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Meet The Hacketts](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/meet-the-hacketts) _2025-05-25 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Only a particularly hard-hearted human could see a dog or cat in trouble and not want to help. Maybe you'd share a post on social media. Or make a donation to a shelter, or a Go-Fund Me for a pet. But would you contemplate turning your back on your current career and dedicating your professional life to saving the lives of thousands of pets? That's what J.T Hackett did. (J.T's real name is… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/59ca35ba-6e74-4efa-b821-b2e001077ade/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Studyville Tigers](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/studyville-tigers) _2025-05-17 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Asking for help isn't always easy, but sometimes, it's the smartest thing you can do, especially when it comes to learning. Amanda Martin learned that firsthand as a parent. When her kids hit middle school, she started looking for academic support - something beyond worksheets and flashcards. She found that the tutoring landscape felt outdated and uninspired. So Amanda decided to build the kind of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/54173d1d-d512-442c-9a09-b2d0016befb5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Live Catfish With Boudin Balls](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/live-catfish-with-boudin-balls) _2025-05-11 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Food is culture. It's memory and identity. But turning tradition into innovation takes more than a good recipe. It takes creativity, grit, and a deep understanding of what people crave. Yvette Bonanno knows that well. She grew up in the Baton Rouge restaurant scene and that early exposure sparked a lifelong love for food. Today, she's combining that experience with cutting-edge food production as… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/c1462b9c-fcda-41f1-9e35-b2d4014fffb3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [Running Pathos](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/running-pathos) _2025-04-20 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Entrepreneurship can start in a lot of different ways. Sometimes it starts with a tiny idea that just grows alongside a community. Other times, it comes from a personal need-something you realize just isn't out there yet, and you decide to build it yourself. That's exactly what happened with Abbey Lovett. She's a mom of two who saw something missing in the Baton Rouge business scene: a flexible,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/f1a52a32-f58e-45ed-8ae1-b2c201254f6e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e) ## [From Rouge to Green](https://omny.fm/shows/its-baton-rouge-out-to-lunch/from-rouge-to-green) _2025-04-14 · It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch_ Baton Rouge is a city known for its strong sense of community. But it's also a city that's becoming more aware of the need to protect and enhance its natural environment. In a region where development has often meant the loss of green spaces, there's a growing movement to restore and care for what's left-especially its trees. Sage Roberts Foley is Executive Director of Baton Rouge Green , an… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6f223695-5557-4257-af8d-a9d40180081f/56b730ef-8d09-4319-b1b1-aad40145a160/65a1d7e2-201e-4f0d-b83b-b2b800fe31d9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=f5259088-fbb4-446c-a222-aad40145a16e)