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To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/Why Founders Can’t Outsource Fundraising: Leadership, Financing, and Crowdfunding Reality is covered in this video.***************************************In this episode of Leadership Live at 805 – Talking Small Business, Andrew Frazier is joined by marketing agency founder and crowdfunding strategist Justin Starbird to unpack a hard truth: you can’t outsource leadership in your financing process.Together, they explore why so many business owners misunderstand what it really takes to raise capital—whether through crowdfunding or traditional debt financing—and what separates the few standout campaigns from the many that quietly fizzle out. Justin shares lessons from campaigns that helped raise over $23 million in 18 months, including one of the largest equity crowdfunding campaigns of 2025 at $5.7 million, and explains why that kind of success requires founders to be deeply involved every single day.You’ll learn:• Why the belief that an agency or advisor will “raise the money for you” is so dangerous.• What successful founders actually do during an active raise—and how much time it really takes.• How audience building and authentic storytelling drive funding outcomes, especially in B2B, med-tech, and hard-tech.• The parallels between equity crowdfunding and debt financing, and why both demand hands-on leadership from the owner.• A practical playbook for business owners thinking about raising capital in the next 12–18 months.If you’re a small business owner or founder considering a raise—or just trying to better understand how financing fits into your growth strategy—this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a clearer roadmap for leading your next move.Justin Starbird is the founder and CEO of a B2B marketing agency specializing in marketing for med-tech, healthcare, life sciences, and other regulated industries. Over the past 18 months, his team has helped support crowdfunding campaigns that raised approximately $23 million, including one of the largest equity crowdfunding campaigns of 2025 at $5.7 million.He is also the creator of the TAG Awards and Business to Business Innovation Awards and produces 19 podcasts focused on business growth, innovation, and leadership.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinstarbird/• Website: https://www.aebligroup.com/Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. *****************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: / @smallbusinessprouniversity • Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: / andrewfrazier • Facebook: / andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/The Price is Right… or Is It? Common Pricing Mistakes is covered in this video.***************************************In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by behavioral economist and CEO of Decision Alpha Etinosa Agbonlahor to discuss common pricing mistakes that can leave small business owners overworked, underpaid, and wondering where the profit went.Together, they explore the mindset issues behind chronic underpricing, the risks of copying competitors' prices, the limitations of cost-plus pricing, and the hidden impact of discounts and "friends & family" deals. Etinosa shares practical insights based on behavioral economics to help business owners better understand customer-perceived value and build more sustainable pricing strategies.You'll learn:• Why business owners may struggle to price their value confidently.• Why relying on competitor pricing can limit growth.• How cost-plus pricing can still leave you undercharging.• How discounts can affect your profitability.• Ways to align your pricing with the real value you deliver.If you've ever wondered whether your prices are truly right—or suspect you're leaving money on the table—this conversation will help you identify common pricing mistakes and think more strategically about your pricing.Etinosa Agbonlahor is a behavioral economist and CEO of Decision Alpha, a behavioral pricing firm that helps businesses improve pricing for growth, traction, and stronger perceived value. With over a decade of global experience across the U.S., Australia, Africa, and the U.K., she has shaped pricing, engagement, and customer-behavior strategy for major financial institutions and venture-backed startups. Her work has been featured in MarketWatch, Morningstar, and other leading platforms.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etinosasere/Website: decisionalpha.coResources from Etinosa Agbonlahor / Decision Alpha📘 Behavioral Pricing PlaybookPractical strategies for understanding how customers value what you offer:https://playbook.decisionalpha.co🤖 Stress-Test Your Pricing Strategy with FredReceive tailored pricing recommendations in minutes:https://fred.decisionalpha.coEvery Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow.***************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: /@smallbusinessprouniversity• Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: /andrewfrazier• Facebook: /andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/How to Grow in a Sustainable Way is covered in this video.***************************************In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by Gene Bohensky, CEO of Archers Contact Solutions and known as "The Outsource Coach and Lead-Gen Expert," to discuss practical strategies for growing a small business in a sustainable way. Growing a business isn't simply about getting bigger—it requires the right systems, processes, and support structure to maintain efficiency, profitability, and control.Together, Andrew and Gene explore how entrepreneurs can build scalable systems, improve operational efficiency, and use outsourcing to support growth without becoming overwhelmed. They also discuss how business owners can work strategically on their businesses, maintain quality, and create a foundation that supports long-term growth.You'll learn:• How small business owners can build sustainable, long-term growth.• The importance of systems, processes, and operational efficiency when scaling.• How outsourcing and strategic support can help business owners grow without burning out.• Ways to build a business that maintains quality, profitability, and control as it grows.Whether you're looking to grow your client base, improve your operations, or build a business that can thrive for years to come, this conversation provides practical insights for creating sustainable growth without scaling too quickly or losing operational control.Gene Bohensky is the CEO of Archers Contact Solutions and is known as "The Outsource Coach and Lead-Gen Expert." He has helped hundreds of business owners scale by providing expert virtual and executive support, strategic lead generation, and operational outsourcing solutions.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenebohensky/Website: https://archerscontactsolutions.com/Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow.*****************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: /@smallbusinessprouniversity• Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfrazier/• Facebook: /andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/Before You Use AI: Legal & Compliance Checkpoints Every Founder Needs is covered in this video.***************************************In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by Chief Compliance Officer, Deputy General Counsel, and AI legal advisor Marcia Narine Weldon to discuss the legal and compliance risks business owners should understand before integrating AI into their operations. As tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and AI-powered assistants become part of everyday business, founders must understand the legal responsibilities that come with using them.Together, they explore the hidden risks surrounding AI adoption—from client confidentiality and data privacy to contracts, intellectual property, and FTC compliance. Marcia shares practical guidance to help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes while confidently embracing AI to improve productivity and growth.You'll learn:• How contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements can impact AI usage.• Best practices for protecting confidential business and client information.• Why AI-generated marketing content must still comply with FTC regulations.• The legal considerations around AI-generated content, branding, and intellectual property.• A practical "Before You Use AI" checklist to help your business stay compliant.Whether you're a founder, coach, consultant, or small business owner already using AI—or just beginning to explore its potential—this conversation will help you leverage AI more confidently while reducing legal and compliance risks.Marcia Narine Weldon is the Founder and CEO of Legally Lucid, a legal diagnostic platform that helps businesses identify and manage legal and compliance risks. With more than 30 years of legal experience, she has served as a Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, law professor, executive coach, and AI legal advisor. Today, she helps organizations navigate the intersection of business, law, and artificial intelligence with practical, actionable guidance.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcianarine/Website: https://linktr.ee/illuminatingwisdomEvery Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. *****************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: /@smallbusinessprouniversity • Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfrazier/• Facebook: /andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/What It Really Takes to Be a Franchisor is covered in this video.*************************************** In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by former professional NASCAR driver and franchisor Brad Coleman to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to build and lead a successful franchise system. From creating airtight systems and documenting every process, to training franchisees and protecting your brand when other people's life savings are on the line — Brad shares the unglamorous but essential work that separates great franchisors from those who fail. Drawing from his remarkable journey — from the racetrack to buying the very driving school that taught him to drive, to scaling it into a 24-location franchise system — Brad brings a high-performance mindset to leadership, operations, and small business growth. Whether you're dreaming of franchising your business or simply want to build a more scalable, systems-driven company, this conversation will give you a clear reality check and a practical roadmap. Because franchising isn't just about growing your brand. It's about building something strong enough for others to run — and trusting them with it. Brad Coleman is the owner and CEO of SafeWay Driving, Texas' oldest driving school. A SafeWay graduate himself as a teenager, Brad went on to race professionally in NASCAR before returning to buy the very school that taught him to drive. Under his leadership, SafeWay has grown into a franchise system with 24 locations across Texas, training more than 275,000 students over its 50-plus year history. Brad's mission is simple: prevent the phone call nobody wants.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-coleman-085bb71a/Website: https://www.safewaydriving.com/Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. *****************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: /@smallbusinessprouniversity • Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfrazier/• Facebook: /andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/AI for Operational Optimization is covered in this video.***************************************In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by AI strategist and business transformation consultant Corey A. Wilson to explore how artificial intelligence is helping businesses optimize operations, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. As AI continues to reshape the workplace, Corey shares practical insights on how business owners can move beyond the hype and implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results.Together, they discuss how organizations can automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and empower employees with AI-powered tools while maintaining the human element that drives innovation. Corey also explains how thoughtful implementation, strong leadership, and effective change management are essential for successfully integrating AI into day-to-day business operations.You'll learn:• How AI can automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.• Practical ways to streamline workflows without sacrificing quality.• How to identify the best opportunities for AI within your business.• Common mistakes organizations make when implementing AI.• Strategies for leading successful AI adoption and long-term business transformation.Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to improve existing business processes, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you increase productivity, strengthen your operations, and position your business for long-term success.Corey A. Wilson is an AI strategist, business transformation consultant, and speaker who helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to improve operations, enhance productivity, and drive innovation. He works with business leaders to identify practical AI applications that streamline workflows, automate routine processes, and create more efficient, scalable organizations.LinkedIn:   / coreya-wilson  Website: https://alexanderskyegroup.com/Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier, is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University, empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow.***************************************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, along with relevant website and social media links, where you'll find more insights into how to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!• YouTube: /@smallbusinessprouniversity• Website: https://www.sbprou.com/• LinkedIn: /andrewfrazier  • Facebook: /andrew.frazier.jr

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/ Stage Three Success: How to Grow From Talented Technician to Confident CEO is covered in this podcast. *************************************** In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by business advisor and author Rob Young to tackle one of the most common—and costly—traps small business owners fall into: being great at their craft but struggling to run the business behind it. Drawing from his experience working with business owners across multiple industries, Rob introduces the three essential functions of every business—product making, customer getting, and navigating—and reveals why most owners neglect the navigation role until it's too late. Together, Rob and Andrew break down practical tools for understanding your numbers, building simple monitoring systems, and focusing on what Rob calls your Best and Highest Use (BeiHu)—so your business can grow without burning you out. Whether you're just getting started, hitting a growth plateau, or finally ready to step into the CEO role your business needs, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership, operations, and what it truly takes to scale. Because building a great business isn't just about knowing your craft. It's about learning how to run it. Rob Young is a former corporate executive, business advisor, and author of Stage Three Success. After watching several friends lose their small businesses due to the strain of growth, he made it his mission to help small business owners step into the CEO role their business needs. As principal of Stage Three Group, Rob makes corporate-level best practices and tools accessible to everyday entrepreneurs so they can scale with clarity, control, and confidence. LinkedIn: /stage3rob   Website: https://stage3group.com/

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/Using AI to Stop Working Below Your Paygrade is covered in this podcast.***************************************As a business owner, your time is your most valuable asset—yet too many entrepreneurs spend their days buried in repetitive tasks, administrative work, and low-value activities that prevent them from focusing on growth.Join Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, and special guest Jimmy Newson for an eye-opening conversation on how artificial intelligence can help business owners reclaim their time, increase productivity, and focus on the work that truly drives results.In this livestream, you'll discover how to:•Identify the tasks that are keeping you stuck in the day-to-day•Use AI to automate repetitive and time-consuming activities•Leverage AI tools to improve decision-making and productivity•Create more time for strategy, leadership, sales, and relationship building•Build systems that help your business grow without requiring more of your timeIf you're ready to stop being the busiest person in your business and start becoming the most valuable, this session is for you.Jimmy Newson is a business growth strategist and founder of Moving Forward Small Business (MFSB), helping entrepreneurs leverage AI, automation, and digital strategy to grow efficiently.Known as the “Impact Influencer,” he has trained thousands of business owners worldwide on improving productivity, profitability, and scalability.He has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Adweek, and Ad Age.• LinkedIn:   / jimmynewson  • Website: https://movingforwardsmallbusiness.com/

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/Build It to Sell—Even If You Never Sell It is covered in this Podcast.***************************************What if the secret to building a more profitable, scalable, and enjoyable business has nothing to do with selling it?In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, is joined by acquisition entrepreneur and author Muriel Touati to explore a powerful concept: the same factors that make a business attractive to buyers also make it stronger for owners who plan to keep it.Drawing from her experience evaluating businesses for acquisition and researching what drives business value, Muriel reveals the common weaknesses that buyers immediately spot—and how business owners can eliminate them long before these weaknesses become growth barriers.Whether you're a future entrepreneur, an early-stage business owner, or the leader of an established company, this conversation will help you think differently about growth. You'll learn how to build a business that is more resilient, more valuable, and less dependent on you—creating greater freedom, profitability, and long-term success.Because the ultimate goal isn't necessarily to sell your business. It's to build one so strong that you could.• LinkedIn:   / murieltouati  • Website: https://www.exit3dstudio.com/

To learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/AI Strategies for Small Business Owners is covered in this Podcast:• How small business owners can leverage AI to save time and increase productivity• Practical AI tools and strategies you can start using in your business right away• How to use AI to streamline operations, outsourcing, and lead generation• Ways AI can help you scale your business without burning out***************************************Running a small business often means juggling multiple responsibilities every day. Join Andrew Frazier and Gene Bohensky as they discuss practical AI strategies that can help small business owners save time, improve efficiency, and make better business decisions.In this session, Andrew and Gene explore how entrepreneurs can leverage AI to automate routine tasks, boost productivity, enhance customer engagement, and uncover new opportunities for growth. Learn how today's AI tools can streamline your workflows and free up your time so you can focus on what matters most, building a stronger business and achieving long-term success.Gene Bohensky CEO of Archers Contact Solutions and is known as "The Outsource Coach and Lead-Gen Expert." He has helped hundreds of business owners scale by providing expert virtual and executive support, strategic lead generation, and operational outsourcing solutions.• LinkedIn:   / eugenebohensky   • Website: https://archerscontactsolutions.com/

Your Business Is Ready to Grow—Is Your Team Ready for the Change? is covered in this Podcast*****************************************Growth sounds exciting—until your team starts to feel overwhelmed, confused, or resistant. In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier sits down with change communications expert Mary Lou Panzano to unpack what really happens inside a small business when you introduce new goals, systems, and structures.You’ll learn how to use Mary Lou’s 4C Framework—Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage to communicate change in a way your people can understand, support, and act on. Whether you’re hiring, restructuring, adding technology, or scaling up, you’ll walk away with practical scripts, strategies, and simple steps to help your team align with your next level of growth without burning them out or losing their trust.In this conversation, Andrew and Mary Lou discuss:• Why employees resist change even when growth is positive• How the 4C Framework helps leaders communicate more effectively• Common mistakes businesses make during transitions• Practical ways to build trust and engagement during change• How leaders can guide teams through uncertainty with confidenceMary Lou Panzano is a change communications expert, speaker, coach, and author who helps leaders guide their organizations through times of change with clarity and confidence. After a 40-year career in corporate America, including more than 30 years focused on employee communications, she left the corporate world to teach leaders how to communicate in ways that truly connect with their people.Mary Lou is the creator of the 4C Change Framework—Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage. Her work helps leaders save time, money, energy, and sanity during organizational change while building stronger trust, engagement, and business results. LinkedIn:   / mary-lou-panzano

Biological Capital: The Hidden Asset Driving Your Business Performance is covered in this Podcast***************************************-Why Biological Capital is just as critical as cash flow for growth-How stress, fatigue, and burnout distort your judgment and risk-taking-Practical ways to manage energy (not just time) for clearer thinking and stronger performance-A few “minimum effective” routines you can start this week to boost focus, resilience, and consistencyMost entrepreneurs obsess over financial capital, social capital, and brand—but ignore the one asset that powers all of them: Biological Capital. This session explores how your body, brain, and energy systems quietly determine your revenue, decision quality, and long-term success.In this conversation, we’ll break down what Biological Capital is in simple business terms and show how stress, sleep, nutrition, and nervous system regulation directly affect your ability to lead, sell, and execute. You’ll learn how to spot when your biology is quietly sabotaging your decisions—and how to build simple, sustainable habits that upgrade your capacity as a founder or leader.Coach Dunbar is a high-performance Business Coach and the founder of TBD Coaching and the ChronoIntelligence Now™ Program, a revolutionary system designed to help elite founders and C-Suite executives stop fighting their biology and start weaponizing it for business scale.In addition to his high-stakes 1-on-1 consultations, Coach Dunbar leads the ChronoIntelligence Now™ Masterclass and is currently training the next generation of performance experts through his ChronoIntelligence Now™ Certification Program.His mission is simple: to provide high-stakes leaders with a biological operating system that turns inconsistent effort into bankable results. LinkedIn:   / tbdcoaching  Website: tbdcoaching.net

Making Bold Business Decisions When the Future Is Uncertain is covered in this Podcast***************************************Entrepreneurs are constantly forced to make big moves with incomplete information—whether it’s selling a business, pivoting to a new model, or doubling down on a risky opportunity. In this conversation, Andrew Frazier and guest Adam Roach unpack how to recognize a true calling vs. a distraction, manage fear and uncertainty, and make courageous decisions that align with your values and long-term vision. You’ll hear real-world stories of bold pivots, practical decision frameworks, and how faith, community, and wise counsel can help you move forward confidently when the path ahead isn’t clear.Adam Roach is a coach, community builder, and former real estate franchise owner based in Charleston, South Carolina. A native of Indiana and former collegiate and aspiring professional tennis player, Adam began his career in the tennis business in Southern California before transitioning into real estate, where he owned three Keller Williams Realty franchises. Inspired by the legacy of his late father, an Olympic swim coach and influential mentor, Adam sold his franchises to pursue a higher calling: empowering coaches. He is the founder of the I Love Coaching community, now active on four continents, which supports coaches in building impactful businesses—from one-on-one practices to scalable, seven-figure brands—using his REAL Coach Method (Relevant, Experiential, Authentic Leaders), an acronym developed with leadership expert John Maxwell. A devoted husband and father of two tennis-playing teens, Adam integrates his faith, leadership values, and passion for personal growth into his work helping coaches change and serve millions of people worldwide. LinkedIn:   / adamrroach  Website: https://ilovecoachingco.com/

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/

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/