SuccessFlow Podcast

Phil Crawford and Steven Harris
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Our mission is simple. Bringing stories, thoughts, ideas, frameworks, and guests to help people stay on their path towards growth and fulfill their own perception of success.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 160 | Wild Stories Behind this Historic City

    Charleston Trip Recap: Ghost Stories, Yellow Fever, Fort Sumter & Robert Smalls. On the SuccessFlow podcast, the hosts recap a summer trip to South Carolina, spending time in Charleston before a family beach stay in Myrtle Beach. They discuss Charleston’s historic wealth and elegance, its role as a major port and early American hub, and visits to sites like the Battery, Fort Sumter, and the USS Yorktown museum. The conversation dives into local ghost lore, including the story of Lavinia and John Fisher and the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon’s harsh conditions. They also cover Charleston’s yellow fever outbreaks, mass graves reportedly built over, and how floods exposed bones. The episode highlights rice plantations and trade, mentions Robert Smalls’ escape on the Confederate ship Planter and his later career in Congress, and closes with trip anecdotes and podcast updates. 00:00 Infamous Last Words 00:14 Back on the Podcast 01:06 Charleston Trip Recap 03:31 Historic Sights and Tours 04:47 Charleston Ghost Lore 05:08 Lavinia Fisher Tale 09:05 Dungeon and Justice 10:21 Arizona Hauntings 11:06 Yellow Fever Trench 14:16 Rice Wealth and Naming 15:33 Robert Smalls Escape 17:55 Myrtle Beach and Firehouse 19:54 Church Brunch Surprise Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

  2. Jul 22

    Ep. 159 | Modern Insights from The Kybalion

    The Kybalion Explained: 7 Hermetic Principles for Taking Extreme Ownership. In a solo summer episode, Phil explores Hermeticism through The Kybalion, a modern text that distills the tradition into seven principles, and connects them to Buddhism, Stoicism, Daoism, and ideas like karma and Newton’s third law. The episode walks through mentalism (all is mind), correspondence (as above, so below), vibration (everything moves and “vibes” shape interactions), polarity (opposites differ by degree and can be transmuted), rhythm (tides and cycles that require pacing and neutrality), cause and effect (operate as a conscious cause through accountability and extreme ownership rather than reacting), and gender (masculine/feminine generative forces distinct from biological sex). Listeners are challenged to pick one principle to observe during the week, read the free public-domain Kybalion, and reflect at the year’s halfway point to guide actions in the second half. 00:00 Extreme Ownership Intro 00:23 Why Hermeticism Now 02:05 Seven Principles Overview 03:17 Principle One Mentalism 05:08 Principle Two Correspondence 06:10 Principle Three Vibration 08:59 Principle Four Polarity 10:15 Principle Five Rhythm 11:19 Principle Six Cause Effect 13:11 Principle Seven Gender 15:05 Try One Principle Key Topics: The seven Hermetic principles from the KybalioT Connections between ancient wisdom and modern psychology Practical applications of mentalism, vibration, and polarity How these principles influence mindset and energy The role of cause and effect in personal accountability Key Takeaways: The universe is a mental construction, and thoughts create reality. Patterns repeat across scales, from atoms to galaxies. Everything vibrates; our emotions and energy influence our environment. Opposites are two ends of the same spectrum, and balance is key. Cause and effect govern all outcomes, emphasizing personal responsibility. Resource: The Kybalion Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠ ⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

  3. Jul 15

    Ep. 158 | Why Podcasting is Smart for Business

    Why Podcasting Is Smart for Business (Not Fame): Trust, Team Culture, and Scalable Relationships. Steven Harris explains why smart businesses start podcasts to become better businesses, not influencers, positioning a podcast as a business development tool that creates marketing as a byproduct. He outlines key benefits: personal development through consistency, clearer thinking, communication, and storytelling; internal alignment by sharing company philosophy and culture with current teams and new hires; and stronger external relationships as clients, partners, and prospects hear your voice, gain value early, and build trust that shortens the sales cycle. He describes using short 15–20 minute episodes to educate at scale, build authority, and generate referrals, plus simple production and repurposing workflows using Riverside, Descript, and Opus Clip, or outsourcing to Dolphin Podcasting. He also frames podcasting as a legacy asset for family and future listeners. 00:00 Podcasts Build Trust 00:28 Podcasting For Business 02:39 Reason One Personal Growth 04:10 Podcasting Shapes Culture 07:30 Relationships And Referrals 10:25 Simple Recording Workflow 12:04 Measure Real Outcomes 12:59 Repurpose Into Content 13:58 Legacy And Purpose 15:33 Final Encouragement  Episode Resources: Virtual Recording Studio: Riverside Podcast Video Editor: Descript Podcast Clip Generation and Scheduling: Opus Clip Podcast Post-Production: Dolphin Podcasting Key Topics Podcasting as a business development tool Personal growth through consistent content creation Building team culture and alignment via podcasts Using podcasts to strengthen client and partner relationships Content repurposing and social media strategy Key Takeaways: Podcasting enhances personal discipline and confidence. A weekly podcast creates deep insights into your business. Podcasts serve as a scalable way to educate clients and partners. Consistent content builds trust and shortens sales cycles. Outsourcing podcast production makes it accessible for small businesses. Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠ ⁠Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

  4. Jul 8

    Ep. 157 | Soccer, Rockets, and A Contrast Therapy Fail!

    Cold Plunges, World Cup Buzz, a White House UFC Night, and SpaceX’s IPO MomentThe hosts jump between summer routines and big cultural moments, starting with why sauna sessions should end with a cold plunge to boost calorie burn, improve mental clarity, and trigger dopamine, alongside jokes about oppressive heat and backyard power washing. They discuss getting back into the World Cup with help from AI, Ireland’s long absence since 1994 and theories about its athletes being spread across other sports, Norway’s Viking-themed photoshoot, and the unifying feeling of global competition as North America hosts a larger 48-team tournament with complex groupings. The conversation turns to a UFC event at the White House, reactions to its appropriateness, and the possibility of a symbolic US–England matchup on July 4 during America’s 250th anniversary. They also touch on SpaceX’s S1, milestone IPO implications for capital markets, and a perspective on millions vs billions using seconds to illustrate scale, ending with reflections on insignificance and uniqueness.00:00 Sauna to Cold Plunge02:18 Backyard Heat Hacks03:10 World Cup Buzz and Ireland05:28 Vikings Photo Shoot06:08 Why Global Sports Matter07:03 Tournament Format Talk07:44 White House UFC Debate10:22 SpaceX S-1 and IPO Ripples12:10 Mission Mindset and Work14:50 Million vs Billion Perspective17:38 Specks of Dust Philosophy Key Takeaways Always end with a cold plunge for better health and calorie burn Messi’s record setting hat trick in the World Cup SpaceX's IPO was a milestone that could reshape markets Elon Musk's strategy involves borrowing against stock to fund ventures The scale of billionaires' wealth is almost incomprehensible Space exploration is accelerating and may be in our lifetime Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠ LinkedIn: @PhillipCrawford ⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

  5. Jul 1

    Ep. 156 | Halftime 2026: Reflections & Reset

    Halftime 2026: Make the Adjustments and Finish the Year Strong. In this halftime 2026 episode, the hosts use a sports analogy to prompt midyear reflection and planning, emphasizing that the second half is about “halftime adjustments” and getting back to fundamentals rather than chasing shiny objects. They discuss reviewing Q2 and preparing for Q3, refocusing on a word for the year (“focus”), saying no to protect priorities, and recommitting to basics in business (revenue, delivery, retention) and in personal health despite travel. They highlight summer as a slower season for reconnecting with family, resetting, and being present, while still recognizing there is plenty of time left to build momentum and hit goals. They recommend tracking metrics, finding accountability, asking for help, and using a third-person “head coach pep talk” exercise to clarify what needs to change for the rest of the year. 00:00 Halftime Check In 01:08 Sports Mindset Reset 02:06 Midyear Audit Pivots 03:25 Year Of Focus 05:26 Say No More 06:59 Accountability Crew 08:05 Summer Slowdown Reset 09:09 Six Months Is Plenty 10:44 Family Unplug Recharge 12:08 Coach View Exercise 13:26 AI Mirror On Humanity 15:59 Ask For Help Together 17:35 Wrap Up Action Steps Key Topics: Midyear reflection and adjustmentImportance of fundamentals in achieving goalsPersonal growth and health focusProfessional pivoting and strategy changesThe power of accountability and communityBalancing work, family, and self-care during summerUsing visualization exercises for self-improvementThe role of connection and relationships in success Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠@successflowpodcast⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠ X: ⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠@flowstatecrawford ⁠Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠

  6. Jun 24

    Ep. 155 | The Chapters of Life

    Life Chapters, Pivots, and the Time Trap: Identity, Purpose, and Parenting Reflections.In this second round of the conversation, the hosts build on a prior discussion about adapting to parenthood and explore how people move through different “chapters” of life, from childhood simplicity to adulthood responsibility and midlife reflection. Phil describes a major pivot influenced by the Steven’s dad that shifted him from law school into software at Master Tax, alongside a personal behavioral shift tied to identity and asking what he really wants from life. They discuss common decade-based arcs (20s figuring it out, 30s choosing direction, 40s earning years, 50s/60s enjoying the results) and the “seven-year itch” pattern in career changes and creative growth. The conversation also examines Zimbardo’s time perspectives, balancing present living with future planning, memento mori, purpose through work and service, the speed of time in parenting as kids grow, and the need for self-grace and ongoing course corrections.00:00 Mirror Question Reset00:23 Life Chapters Setup01:36 Pivots Midlife Identity03:26 Seven Year Chapters06:25 Escaping The Time Trap09:11 Memento Mori Balance10:02 Purpose Structure Work13:32 Parenthood Time Clocks17:28 Grace Check In19:29 Wrap Up Listener Questions Exploring the chapters of life, how they shape us, and the importance of adaptation, purpose, and reflection at different ages. Key Topics: Life chapters and their significancePivoting and adapting through different life stagesThe concept of time and its impact on personal growthFollow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

  7. Jun 17

    Ep. 154 | Adapt & Pivot, Don't Run & Hide

    Adaptability vs. Pivoting: How Preparation Helps You Handle Curveballs. The hosts discuss adaptability as a core value, contrasting it with pivoting: pivoting changes direction and perspective while keeping a planted “foot,” whereas adaptability is a continuous recalibration to fit current circumstances without necessarily changing them. Using sports analogies (basketball pivots, golf adjustments), they emphasize that open-mindedness and a strong core identity enable effective adaptation without losing oneself. They reference Jocko Willink’s idea of “disciplined adaptability,” arguing that preparation and doing hard things create confidence to handle curveballs frictionlessly. They also cite James Clear’s ice-cube analogy from Atomic Habits to show how small changes compound, touch on Bruce Lipton’s views on environment shaping gene expression, and discuss adapting in fast-changing tech and AI, setting boundaries around phones, and the life-changing need to adapt when becoming a parent, teasing a future part two.00:00 Why Preparation Matters00:40 Adaptability vs Pivoting03:18 Pivoting Explained in Sports04:35 Basketball Pivot Framework06:51 Biology and Habit Change08:52 Disciplined Adaptability11:10 Updating Your Worldview12:30 Adapting in Work and Tech13:48 Nostalgia Phones and AI18:02 Boundaries Growth and Parenting20:27 Part Two Teaser Wrap-Up Key Takeaways: Adaptability. The key to thriving in an ever-changing world. It's not just about survival, but a powerful core value. Pivot like a pro. Discover the art of adaptability and why it’s a crucial skill for personal and professional growth. Embrace change and evolution. Learn how adaptability is encoded in our very DNA and why preparation is key to conquering life's curveballs. Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

  8. Jun 10

    Ep. 153 | What is Intrapreneurship?

    Intrapreneurship: Think Like an Owner and Transform Your Career. Steven Harris records a solo episode on intrapreneurship—thinking and acting like an owner inside an organization—to boost career growth, influence, and happiness at work. He contrasts “ownership avoidance” with an ownership mindset, arguing that intrapreneurs focus on possibilities, see problems as opportunities, and become indispensable through initiative, curiosity, and follow-through. Steven introduces the OPPO FLOW opportunity cycle: keeping an open mind, defining purpose, preparation, opportunity awareness, action, and assessment. Drawing from his Phoenix payroll franchise, he explains how purpose fuels engagement, why preparation must come before leadership, and how opportunity awareness can be trained by spotting inefficiencies and customer frustrations. He emphasizes taking action, bringing solutions instead of complaints, learning through reflection, and spending 30 days thinking like an owner by focusing on retention- and revenue-driving activities. 00:00 Intrapreneurship Intro 01:22 What Intrapreneurs Do 02:55 Escape Ownership Avoidance 05:11 Spot Opportunities Daily 06:21 Purpose Fuels Initiative 08:53 Preparation Before Influence 11:45 Opportunity Awareness Example 14:39 From Ideas to Action 17:57 Reflect and Improve 19:18 30 Day Owner Challenge Key Topics: Intrapreneurship and ownership mindsetOpportunity cycle: awareness, action, assessmentThe importance of purpose and connection to workBuilding trust and credibility through solutionsThe role of preparation and continuous learning Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠ To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠ Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠ To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠ Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

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Our mission is simple. Bringing stories, thoughts, ideas, frameworks, and guests to help people stay on their path towards growth and fulfill their own perception of success.

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  • Creator
    Phil Crawford and Steven Harris
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Phil Crawford and Steven Harris
  • Show Website
    SuccessFlow Podcast