Be a Learn-It-All: Andrew Smith on Growth, Grit, and Great Leadership
The Business of Joy · Lisa W. Miller
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Show Notes
What’s the mistake too many young leaders make?
🚫 Skipping steps. 🚫 Skipping the struggle.
This week’s episode of The Business of Joy podcast features Andrew K. Smith, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Savory Fund!
From cleaning kennels at 14 to co-founding a $500M fund, his story is a playbook for gritty, joyful leadership.
We talked about:
💸 The truth about today’s fundraising climate—and where opportunity still lives
🔄 What legacy brands can learn from emerging ones
🌟 “Don’t be a know-it-all. Be a learn-it-all.”
🌱 How restaurants (and leaders) can be the light others lean toward
💡 Why he believes positivity breeds success
What struck me most? His ability to dream big and stay grounded.
🎧 One of my favorite conversations yet. Packed with perspective, wisdom, and unforgettable one-liners.
And BTW—we even talk favorite bands and music. So cool.
Here were two of the bands that Andrew mentioned:
Zola Blood: https://www.youtube.com/@ZOLABLOOD/videos
Washed Out: https://www.youtube.com/@realwashedout/videos