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It's Baton Rouge: Out to Lunch

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OUT TO LUNCH finds Baton Rouge Business Report Editor Stephanie Riegel combining her hard news journalist skills and food background: conducting business over lunch. Baton Rouge has long had a storied history of politics being conducted over meals, now the Capital Region has an equivalent culinary home for business: Mansur's. Each week Stephanie holds court over lunch at Mansur's and invites membe... more

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CEO of Family Resource Group
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Amy Irvin
Host of Out to Lunch Baton Rouge

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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Q: So when a potential client or patient approaches you, what does an assessment look like, and are you offering individual services or a multidisciplinary approach to that patient?
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Q: Leigh, there's still a lot of skepticism about many of the wellness practices you specialize in. For instance, people not educated about the health benefits of hypnosis might still associate the practice with stage acts. Educating the public about your services must be a big part of what you do each day. But how do you convince someone to just give one of your services a try?
I rely on science and the growing body of research, frame the process as accessible and non-intimidating, and show tangible results through client experiences. I also emphasize the group-format option to lower cost barriers and provide a first-step experience that can lead to deeper engagement.
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Q: Brandon, how do you decide which magazines or media companies to purchase given your growth through acquisitions?
acquisitions are driven by the opportunity to serve through trusted relationships, a strong community footprint, and a platform that complements existing brands; geography is less important than the strength of the audience and advertiser relationships.
Ladies & Gentlemen
Q: What is the three-step process you discuss in your book and workshops?
Albert details Phase One (the can opener) where you surface unfulfilled goals and the hidden reasons that block them, Phase Two and Phase Three to help people move toward action, and emphasizes how mindset shifts unlock real change.
Ladies & Gentlemen
Q: How has Sweet Baton Rouge evolved from a t-shirt line for women to a broader Louisiana lifestyle brand?
Meredith describes starting with a simple product and gradually expanding to celebrate Louisiana culture, tightening focus on the Baton Rouge market, and leveraging online growth before opening a storefront.

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A Baton Rouge business program features conversations over meals with local leaders, founders, investors, and practitioners across entrepreneurship, technology, retail, healthcare, and media. Episodes spotlight practical lessons on growing service-based businesses, funding challenges, local industry policy, community partnerships, and the evolving role of AI and digital platforms in operations and marketing. Guests range from nurse-turned-practitioners and angel investors to chefs-turned-retailers, HR specialists, and tech founders, offering hands-on anecdotes about scaling with a local focus. The format consistently blends candid entrepreneurship discussions with actionable takeaways for listeners who are building businesses, advising clie... more

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