October 5, 2026 - The POW - How Do We Know Business Support Is Actually Working?

Written By Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA

IMPACT

Measure whether support worked

Activity is not the same as progress.

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Program participation is an output. Business improvement is an outcome.

The Situation

  • We measure registrations, attendance, training hours, assessments completed, coaching sessions, and capital deployed.

  • All are useful—but none automatically tells us whether the business became stronger.

The Analysis

  • ACTIVITY → APPLICATION → IMPROVEMENT → OUTCOME

  • Training is not transformation until something changes.

The Masterpreneur™ Growth System:

THREE LENSES

OWNER

  • What actually changed because of the assistance you received?

ADVISOR

  • Are clients implementing recommendations, and are those recommendations producing results?

INSTITUTION

  • Are we measuring program activity or business outcomes?

The Process

  • Financial strength; revenue; profitability; jobs; customers; systems; capacity; capital readiness; owner capability; progress through growth stages; strategic clarity.

The Question: 

  • If someone completed your business program six months ago, how would you know whether their business actually improved?

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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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