082 | Systems, Story, and Strategy for Business Growth

A new year creates momentum — but growth doesn’t happen just because the calendar changes.In this episode of the Do Business Podcast, Todd Frazier, CPA, sits down with John Welches of Red Mallard to talk through what real business growth looks like heading into a new year — especially when you’re already busy.We discuss:-Why being “too busy” can quietly stall growth-How to think about marketing when capacity is full-Building pipelines inside existing client relationships-When to shift messaging from sales to hiring-Using technology and AI to free time, not replace judgment-What Todd is intentionally changing going into the new yearThis isn’t a hype episode. It’s a practical, honest conversation about perspective, process, and putting the right systems in place so growth is intentional — not accidental.If you’re entering a new year asking “What should I actually focus on?”, this episode will help you decide.