From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Fernando Razo Built Grupo Razo Across Borders

In this episode of We Are the Underdogs, we sit down with Fernando Razo, founder of Grupo Razo, to talk about burnout, reinvention, delegation, and what it really takes to build a business that can grow beyond you.Fernando shares how his journey started in real estate, where he was doing everything himself — making hundreds of calls, handling marketing, editing videos, managing contracts, prospecting, and trying to keep the business moving on his own. Like many entrepreneurs, he believed that if he wanted something done right, he had to do it himself. But that mindset eventually led to exhaustion.After going through a divorce, Fernando began traveling to Mexico as a way to reconnect with himself. What started as a personal trip turned into a life-changing discovery. Through conversations, connections, and a willingness to keep going even when people told him his idea was impossible, Fernando began building the foundation for Grupo Razo.Grupo Razo helps small businesses scale by connecting them with highly skilled international partners based in Mexico, specializing in administration, operations, sales, and marketing. Fernando explains how his company helps business owners identify the weak points in their systems, build better processes, and delegate the work that keeps them stuck in survival mode.This conversation goes beyond business strategy. Fernando talks about growing up in a hardworking family, feeling like the underdog, learning from wrestling, getting punched in the face as an entrepreneur, and refusing to quit when doors closed. He also shares why ego is one of the biggest things every business owner must let go of in order to grow.If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, realtor, creator, or anyone trying to scale without burning out, this episode is a reminder that you do not have to do everything alone. Sometimes the breakthrough comes when you stop asking “how do I do this?” and start asking “who can help me build this?”Fernando’s story is about resilience, resourcefulness, and building across borders with purpose.If this story resonates with you, remember: you are not behind — you are becoming.Keep showing up. Keep putting in the work. We are the underdogs.