Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Podcast - Talking Small Business

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Successful business owners are good leaders. Running a business is all about leadership. How do you become a better leader? Learn from successful entrepreneurs and business owners how to lead your organization more effectively. That’s why we created Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!—Talking Small Business to help you succeed. Host, Andrew Frazier, The Business Growth Pro and CFO is Founder of The Small Business Pro University and has worked with over 1000 business owners and taught tens of thousands of people how to grow their businesses. Learn more at www.SBProU.com

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June 11, 2026Episode 241 hr 7 min

Scaling Gracefully: How to Grow 200%+ per Year Without Breaking Your Business with Houlie Duque

Scaling Gracefully: How to Grow 200%+ per Year Without Breaking Your Business is covered in this Podcast***************************************What does it really take to grow your business 200% year after year—without burning out, breaking your systems, or disappointing your customers? In this episode of Leadership Live at 8:05, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, sits down with Houlie Duque, CEO and founder of HomeschoolToGo Genius Lab, a K–12 project-based, personalized education company that has consistently grown over 200% annually.Houlie shares how she intentionally slowed down early on to deeply understand her customers’ real problems, then used that insight to build a scalable service and invest in technology, including an AI-powered curriculum engine. Together, Andrew and Houlie unpack:How to balance refining your product/service with pushing for growthWhat usually “breaks” as you scale—and how to plan for itWhy customer retention can be your strongest growth leverHow to read your business metrics and cycles so you don’t panic in slow monthsThe mindset shift from “running a small business” to “building something bigger”Whether you’re just starting out or already growing fast, this fireside chat will help you think more strategically about scaling in a sustainable, intentional way—so your business can grow without falling apart.Houlie Duque is the CEO and founder of HomeschoolToGo Genius Lab, a K–12 project-based, personalized education company for families who want more than standardized schooling. After 10 years teaching in prestigious educational settings such as Cambridge, Montessori, and Waldorf schools, Houlie saw firsthand how even “top” institutions struggle to unlock every child’s full potential. That realization, combined with becoming a parent herself, led her to create a new model that empowers families to provide highly personalized, real-world learning at home.Starting from scratch, Houlie has grown HomeschoolToGo Genius Lab more than 200% year over year by deeply understanding her customers, focusing on exceptional customer retention, and building scalable systems and technology—including an AI-powered agent that helps design individualized project-based curricula. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs and parents rethink education, raise free-thinking kids, and align learning with the skills needed to thrive in today’s world.LinkedIn: / houlie-duque-3a4bb1169 Website: https://www.homeschooltogo.org/

June 4, 2026Episode 231 hr 6 min

Making a Profit as a Non-Profit with Evan Frazier

Making a Profit as a Non-Profit is covered in this Podcast***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Evan Frazier on "Making a Profit as a Non-Profit." Discover how mission-driven organizations can build sustainable revenue, strengthen leadership capacity, and create strategic partnerships that fuel long-term impact. Learn how to balance purpose with performance, develop funding strategies beyond traditional donations, and build systems that position your nonprofit for lasting financial strength and community transformation.Evan Frazier began his career with a passion for leadership, service, and developing people to reach their highest potential. Over the years, he has built an accomplished career spanning corporate leadership, nonprofit management, and entrepreneurship. Today, he serves as President & CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute, where he leads efforts to develop and position senior-level talent for executive advancement.Prior to this role, Evan spent more than a decade as a senior executive at Highmark Health, strengthening community partnerships and strategic initiatives. His experience across sectors gives him a unique perspective on building strong leaders, resilient organizations, and lasting impact.LinkedIn: / evan-frazier-7609394a Website: https://taliinstitute.org/

May 28, 2026Episode 221 hr 8 min

Leading With Value: Turning Community and Content Into Revenue with Matthew Holman

Leading With Value: Turning Community and Content Into Revenue (Without Being Salesy) is covered in this podcast***************************************Join host Andrew Frazier and guest Matt Holman for a fireside chat on how to build a vibrant community that naturally drives revenue—without feeling like you’re constantly pitching. Matt will share how he grew a small meetup of solo marketers into an engaged, profitable community with events, a Slack group, and media, all by leading with value first. You’ll learn practical ways to:Make your community a place people want to show upTurn content, events, and relationships into revenueSell in a consultative, value-first way that feels good to you and your audienceIdeal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to grow their influence and income by better serving their community.Matt Holman is a community builder, marketer, and entrepreneur who turned a small meetup of solo marketers into a vibrant, revenue-generating community with events, conferences, a newsletter, a podcast, and an engaged Slack group. After serving as marketing director at a shipping tech company, he became a co-founder, leading marketing and growth for a bootstrapped software business focused on subscription e‑commerce, and later built a niche consulting practice around that expertise. Matt is passionate about creating spaces where operators can go beyond high-level theory, share practical insights, and help each other solve real, top-of-mind problems—leading with value, connection, and education.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/- Website: https://thesubscriptiondoc.com/

May 21, 2026Episode 211 hr 12 min

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Smart Funding Strategies for Small Business Owners with Oz Konar

Good Debt, Bad Debt: Smart Funding Strategies for Small Business Owners is covered in this Podcast***************************************Many small business owners approach debt with an employee or consumer mindset, which holds their business back. In this episode of Leadership Live at 8:05, Andrew Frazier and guest Oz Konar, founder of Business Loan Broker Blueprint, break down the difference between good and bad debt, how to choose the right funding type for your situation, and what to implement to borrow wisely instead of dangerously. You’ll learn practical ways to use funding to grow your business without digging a financial hole youOz Konar founded Business Loan Broker Blueprint, an education and funding platform that trains entrepreneurs to become business loan brokers and helps small businesses access the capital they need to grow. Drawing on his background in sales, alternative lending, and marketing, Oz has trained over 7,000 students and leads a team that supports both education and the back-end funding solutions. He focuses strongly on the smart use of debt, business credit, and practical funding strategies for small business owners.LinkedIn: / oz-konar Website: https://businesslendingblueprint.com/

May 14, 2026Episode 201 hr 8 min

Prescribing without a Diagnosis is Malpractice with John W. Kennedy

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/Prescribing without a Diagnosis is Malpractice is covered in this podcast, along with the following subjects:***************************************Join Andrew Frazier for an insightful conversation with John W. Kennedy on “Prescribing Without a Diagnosis is Malpractice.” Dr. Kennedy, a seasoned engineer, entrepreneur, and former CEO of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, will share why accurate diagnosis is critical before implementing business solutions. Together, they’ll explore how leaders and entrepreneurs can avoid costly mistakes by identifying root causes, applying strategic thinking, and building systems that drive sustainable growth and long-term success.John W. Kennedy, Ph.D. is the former CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), where he led the organization for over a decade, helping drive growth, innovation, and competitiveness across New Jersey’s manufacturing sector. During his tenure, NJMEP supported thousands of manufacturers and contributed billions in economic impact while expanding its reach and national leadership within the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership network.An engineer, entrepreneur, and former business owner, Dr. Kennedy brings more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering. He has held leadership roles across multiple companies and remains active in economic development, continuing to support industry growth through advisory and consulting work. LinkedIn: / john-w-kennedy-ph-d-08331013 Website: https://www.njmep.org/

May 7, 2026Episode 191 hr 9 min

Legal Game Plan for Growth What Business Owners Need at Every Stage with John Ursin

Legal Game Plan for Growth: What Business Owners Need at Every Stage is covered in this podcast, along with the following subjects:***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and John Ursin for “Legal Game Plan for Growth: What Business Owners Need at Every Stage,” a practical and empowering session designed to help entrepreneurs build a strong legal foundation from startup to exit. Andrew and John break down the essential legal strategies business owners need to structure properly, protect assets, safeguard intellectual property, minimize risk, and stay compliant while scaling. You’ll gain clear insight into choosing the right entity, strengthening contracts, navigating hiring and partnerships, and preparing for funding, acquisition, or succession—so you can stop reacting to legal issues and start implementing a proactive legal strategy that supports sustainable growth and long-term success.John Ursin is the Managing Partner and a senior corporate attorney at Schenck, Price, Smith & King LLP, where he also serves as Chair of the firm’s Management Committee. Known for his breadth of legal expertise, John brings decades of experience advising business owners, non-profits, government entities, and family offices on corporate governance, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, financing, and risk management. His transactional work spans substantial deals nationwide, while his rare litigation background includes first-chair representation in complex commercial, employment, insurance, and municipal cases—giving him a strategic edge in guiding clients through both preventative counseling and courtroom challenges. John also leads practice groups in Government Law, Land Use and Redevelopment, and participates in the firm’s Corporate, Insurance Defense, and Banking & Finance teams. A recognized leader in the legal community, he has been named to NJBIZ’s Leaders in Law list and repeatedly selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list. John combines legal acumen with deep business insight to help organizations at every stage of growth navigate legal complexities with confidence. - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-e-ursin-54327913b/

April 30, 2026Episode 151 hr 6 min

Don’t Get Duped by So-Called Marketing Experts Protect Your Cash, Demand Real ROI with Amber Gaige

Don’t Get Duped by So-Called Marketing Experts: Protect Your Cash, Demand Real ROI is covered in this podcast, along with the following subjects:***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Amber Gaige for “Don’t Get Duped by So-Called Marketing Experts: Protect Your Cash, Demand Real ROI.” In this eye-opening and approachable session, Amber shares how to spot red flags, ask smarter questions, and avoid costly marketing mistakes. You’ll learn how to cut through the noise, protect your budget, and build a clear, results-driven strategy that actually moves the needle — so you can invest with confidence and see real returns.Amber Gaige is a strategic marketing advisor, entrepreneurial coach, and founder of Far Beyond Marketing, a boutique consultancy helping business leaders simplify and strengthen their marketing. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in building clear, results-driven marketing systems for entrepreneurs and service-based businesses. Amber is also the author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, where she shares her practical Four C’s framework for sustainable business growth.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketing-strategy-coaching-ambergaige/- Website: https://farbeyondmarketing.com/

April 23, 2026Episode 171 hr 7 min

Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business with Hurley Fox

Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business is covered in this Podcast, along with the following subjects:- Refining your business model with clean financials and actionable data- Building CFO-level strategies to improve cash flow and stop profit leaks- Turning chaotic operations into scalable systems for sustainable growth***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Hurley Fox for a livestream on "Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business." Hurley, founder of Fox & Partners, an outsourced accounting team with CFOs and controllers, shares how clean financials, actionable data, and strategic insights turn chaotic operations into scalable, cash-generating businesses. Paired with Andrew's small business growth expertise, they'll explore refining your business model for smarter decisions, better cash flow, and sustainable expansion.Hurley Fox is the Founder of Fox & Partners, an outsourced accounting team providing bookkeepers, controllers, CFOs, and executive coaching to help businesses scale. Over seven years, his 14-person team has helped clients raise $10MM+ in capital, boost cash flow 200%+, and turn chaotic operations into profitable systems across real estate, construction, healthcare, IT, and more. A certified teacher, Hurley empowers CEOs to master their numbers for smarter growth decisions.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hurley-fox/ - Website: https://www.foxandpartners.com/

April 16, 2026Episode 161 hr 9 min

Accessing Private Equity for Your Business with Todd Billings

Accessing Private Equity for Your Business is covered in this PodcastJoin Andrew Frazier and Todd Billings on ‘Accessing Private Equity for Your Business.’ Discover how to unlock funding opportunities, understand what investors look for, position your company for private equity investment, and leverage capital to accelerate growth and long-term success.Todd Billings began his career in finance and wealth management, developing deep expertise in investment strategy and capital markets. Over time, he recognized a growing opportunity in distressed real estate and private capital, leading him to transition into large-scale investment and fund management. In 2010, he founded US Debt Ventures, a private equity firm focused on acquiring and managing real estate and mortgage assets. Today, Todd is known for his ability to structure investment funds, raise capital from high-net-worth investors, and help entrepreneurs and developers access the funding they need to scale their projects and businesses. With decades of experience and over $1 billion in real estate and mortgage transactions, he continues to mentor investors and business leaders on capital raising and private equity strategies.LinkedIn: / toddabillings Website: https://usdvcapital.com/

April 9, 2026Episode 151 hr 13 min

Managing Growth While Scaling with Gene Bohensky

Managing Growth While Scaling is covered in this Podcast, along with the following subjects:Keeping your operations, team, and cash flow in balance as demand increasesUsing systems, outsourcing, and virtual support to handle more work without burning outTracking the right metrics so you can make smart decisions while your business growsLinkedIn: / eugenebohensky Website: https://archerscontactsolutions.com/***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Gene Bohensky for an insightful conversation on “Managing Growth While Scaling.” Gene, CEO of Archers Contact Solutions, will share how to use virtual teams, lead-generation systems, and outsourcing to handle rising demand without overwhelming your operations. Together, Andrew and Gene will walk through practical ways to stay in control of your numbers, your team, and your time while your business grows.Gene Bohensky is the Co-Founder & CEO of Archers Contact Solutions, known as “The Outsource Coach & Lead-Gen Expert.” Gene has helped hundreds of business owners scale by providing expert virtual and executive support, strategic lead-generation, and operational outsourcing solutions.