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

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/