Unpopular Truths About Small Business Growth (You Might Actually Agree!)

Written By Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA

Is your business stuck because of what you think you know? In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with entrepreneurship educator Andrew Frazier to explore the unpopular truths that small business owners need to hear.

Andrew shares what thousands of coaching sessions have taught him about:

Why not every business should scale

The real reason your marketing isn’t working

How personal branding beats a business plan

What most entrepreneurs get wrong about selling

Why financial literacy is a game-changer

If you're a solo entrepreneur, microbusiness owner, or coach looking to grow smarter—not just bigger—this episode delivers the clarity and confidence you've been missing.

Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA

Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA, Masterpreneur™, and founder of Small Business Pro University, is revolutionizing how business owners scale. Through his groundbreaking Masterpreneur™ Playbook Framework, Andrew helps entrepreneurs unlock their leadership potential and drive rapid, sustainable growth.

With over 15 years of experience as a business coach, consultant, and trainer, Andrew has worked 1-on-1 with over 1,000 business owners, identifying the key challenges that prevent them from reaching their goals. His Masterpreneur™ Playbook Framework addresses critical knowledge gaps and skill deficiencies, offering a proven methodology that empowers business owners in any industry to lead confidently and achieve extraordinary results.

His unique, holistic approach combines business strategy, financial expertise, and leadership coaching to help entrepreneurs make data-driven decisions, optimize profits, and fuel sustainable growth. As an author of three influential business books, host of the "Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Talking Small Business" Livestream/podcast with over 200 episodes, and organizer of high-impact business networking events over 12 years, Andrew’s influence reaches tens of thousands of business owners, delivering actionable insights and multimillion-dollar results.

Andrew Frazier’s journey from a paper route in 4th grade to a renowned business leader is a testament to his relentless drive and unmatched expertise. Andrew has developed a unique ability to guide business owners through complex challenges by combining his MIT Engineering, NYU MBA, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) education with real-world experience as a Naval Officer, Fortune 500 executive, and serial entrepreneur. His diverse background allows him to bring a multifaceted perspective to every client, empowering them to achieve breakthrough results by evolving as leaders and transforming their businesses.

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