SuccessFlow Podcast

Phil Crawford and Steven Harris
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 142 | From Midwest Roots and Early Life Tragedy to Enterprise Success

    Phil Crawford on Leaving the Midwest, Loss, Sales Success, and Ending Unnecessary Suffering The Success Flow podcast introduces an in-studio interview with one of it's Co-Hosts, Phil Crawford. Phil recounts growing up in small-town Missouri with strong church-centered community and work ethic, being inspired by travel with his aunt, and moving to Arizona for college with dreams of playing golf. He discusses joining a fraternity as a junior and the accountability it taught. Phil shares being adopted, time in the system, and losing his father at 12 and his mother to breast cancer after he graduated at 22, along with how he masked pain in his 20s. Professionally, he describes shifting from marketing at MasterTax/ADP to joining startup WebFilings/Workiva, building a sales career, learning confidence with executives through “equal business stature,” and using self-help, meditation, and subconscious work to reduce fear and “unnecessary suffering” via his Focusacti Group. 00:00 Meet Phil Crawford 00:21 Podcast Refresh Update 01:16 Midwest Roots and Values 02:45 Travel Spark and Arizona Dream 04:18 Chasing College Golf 05:29 Student Life and Fraternity Lessons 08:01 Big Brother Mentorship 09:32 Adoption and Losing Parents 12:10 Masking Pain in Twenties 13:43 Career Pivot After Acquisition 15:36 Marketing vs Sales Wake Up 16:48 Leap to Workiva Startup1 7:41 Gut Feel Career Pivot 19:10 First Sales Role Proving Ground 20:13 Building Skills Without a Playbook 21:48 Facing C Suite Intimidation 24:27 Books That Break Ruts 27:38 Meditation Identity Shifts 30:43 Ending Unnecessary Suffering 34:27 Authenticity and Closing Reflections Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: @successflowpodcastTo connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ Instagram: @flowstatecrawford To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠Founder/Creator: ⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠wwww.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ Instagram: @steven.oppo.flow 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

    37 min

  2. MAR 18

    Ep. 141 | Nelson Mandela: A Life of Resilience

    Nelson Mandela: Resilience, Reconciliation, and the Fight to End Apartheid | Success Flow Podcast In the Success Flow podcast’s finale of its Africa mini-series, the hosts reflect on Nelson Mandela’s life and leadership, highlighting his mindset of “I never lose, I either win or learn” and “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” They discuss his background, education, and commitment to civil rights amid South Africa’s apartheid, including his shift from non-violent resistance after the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe to target infrastructure. They cover his 1962 arrest, 27 years in prison under severe conditions, and his philosophy of reconciliation, symbolized by inviting prison officials to his inauguration and the 1995 Rugby World Cup moment. Released in 1990 amid global pressure and sanctions, Mandela led negotiations to end apartheid, won the 1994 election as South Africa’s first Black president, served one term, then focused on HIV/AIDS and peace initiatives before dying in 2013 at 95. 00:00 Nonviolence Fails 00:12 Mandela Mindset Quotes 01:39 Prison Years Lessons 03:42 Born a Troublemaker05:45 Apartheid and Leadership 09:17 Rugby Unites a Nation 10:02 Sharpeville Turning Point 11:46 Resilience and Forgiveness 14:58 Release and End Apartheid 17:09 Legacy Beyond Presidency 17:40 Final Reflections Wrap Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  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

    18 min

  3. MAR 11

    Ep. 140 | The Baobab Life

    The Baobab Life: Building Roots for Endurance, Community, and Legacy In episode two of a series on African philosophy principles, the hosts recap eight ideas from the prior episode—Ubuntu/Harambee (rising collectively), Sankofa (knowing where you came from), Nommo (defining reality with intention), Seriti (radiating integrity), Maat (aligning with truth), Ujamaa (circulating wealth and giving back), and Baobab (enduring)—then deep dive on the Baobab “Tree of Life.” They describe its longevity, deep roots, thick regenerating bark, water storage for drought, fire resistance, community gathering role, and practical uses for food, medicine, and supplements. Using metaphors tied to hustle culture, they argue for slow, meticulous foundation-building—skills, savings, relationships, and emotional maturity—to prevent burnout and survive setbacks. They discuss outliers to stress that branches (revenue, recognition) fall, but roots (core values) sustain long-term legacy. 00:20 Recap African Principles 02:51 Meet The Baobab 04:50 Slow Growth Strong Roots 07:04 Prepare For Drought 08:41 Resilience Thick Skin 09:42 Success Takes Decades 14:14 Athletes After The Peak 15:37 Community Gathering Places 17:36 When Your Tree Falls 20:19 Fruit Medicine And Giving 22:01 Be Weird Be Useful 23:17 Baobab Life Takeaways Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on: Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  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

    25 min

  4. MAR 4

    Ep. 139 | African Wisdom Exploration

    African Wisdom on Success: Community, Reflection, and Sustainable Growth Phil and Steven discuss launching a multi-part series on African philosophies as a follow-up to a prior Africa reflection episode and a Japanese frameworks series, framing Western success as optimizing for speed versus African wisdom optimizing for continuity. They introduce eight concepts and connect each to success, mindset, and community: Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) as relational success and sharing knowledge; Sankofa (“go back and get it”) as learning from history, reflection, gratitude, and reclaiming abandoned dreams; Nommo as the power of spoken word, self-talk, and manifestation tied to action; Seriti as presence, integrity, and quiet confidence over ego; Harambee as collaboration and finding supportive circles; Maat as truth, balance, harmony, and avoiding ethical shortcuts; Ujamaa as cooperative economics and empowering community; and Baobab as endurance and long-term sustainability, to be deep-dived next week, with a future episode planned on Nelson Mandela. 00:00 Why You Need Others 00:38 Series Setup Africa Wisdom 03:51 Ubuntu Community First 06:56 Sankofa Learn From Past 10:58 Nommo Power Of Words 13:03 Seriti Quiet Integrity 15:10 Harambee Collaboration Wins 18:18 Maat Truth And Harmony 21:29 Ujamaa Cooperative Wealth 22:31 Baobab Endurance Wrap Up Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  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

    24 min

  5. FEB 25

    Ep. 138 | Phil went to Africa and Learned these Primal Lessons

    Two Weeks on Safari: Lions, Tribal Culture, Human Origins, and the Fight to Save Rhinos After a morning ruck, the hosts catch up on Phil's two-week Kenya/Tanzania safari trip through Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and the Serengeti. He discusses how different the wild feels from a zoo, including close encounters with elephants, rhinos, hippos, and a memorable scene of nine lionesses teaching young lions to hunt a Cape buffalo. Phil describes long safari days, the importance of skilled trackers, and how small timing changes can mean missing major moments, plus lighter observations about animal mating behavior. Beyond wildlife, he highlights the warm hospitality from Kenyans and Tanzanians and a surprise visit to an orphanage where kids (roughly 10–16) impressed them with discipline, long school days, lack of phones, and strong human-to-human skills. The trip shifts the Phil's perspective on global poverty and reinforces the idea of “one human race,” amplified by visiting Olduvai Gorge and hearing it described as where humans evolved—ending with “welcome home.” They also cover anti-poaching realities and the rhino horn trade driven by beliefs in medicinal value, including brutal horn removal, and mention a UK ex-police officer now training anti-poaching rangers in Nairobi. The episode closes with reflections on tribal community bonds in Kenya/Tanzania, metaphors from animal cooperation (including zebras’ defense formations and lions’ teamwork), a recommendation for Boyd Varty’s book "A Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life". 00:00 Welcome Home Moment 00:20 Ruck Recap and Africa Tease 01:36 Safari Like Live Sports 03:15 Lions Hunt Cape Buffalo 04:45 Not a Zoo Real Danger 06:52 Trackers and Blink Moments 07:41 Mating Jokes and Downtime 09:23 Nairobi and Local Hospitality 10:22 Orphanage Visit Perspective 12:31 Bigger Worldview Shift 15:23 Unplugging and Daily Itinerary 16:24 Africa Ingenuity and Infrastructure 17:24 Big Takeaways Nature and Tribe 19:07 Human Origins Welcome Home 20:22 Rhino Poaching and Purpose 23:37 Lion Tracker Book Lessons 27:41 Safari Metaphors for Life 29:01 Wrap Up and Next Episode Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  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

    30 min

  6. FEB 18

    Ep. 137 | Could this be the Real Path to Success?

    Reality Transurfing: Vadim Zeland, Pendulums, and Tuning Your Frequency to Choose Your Timeline In this episode, the hosts dive into Vadim Zeland’s book series “Reality Transurfing,” discussing Zeland’s mysterious, private background and the book’s blend of quantum physics, Taoism, Buddhism, psychology, and esoteric concepts. They outline the core premise that reality contains infinite variations and that individuals aren’t creating reality from scratch but selecting a version of it—often unconsciously—through their state of being. Key ideas include tuning your “frequency,” the mirror analogy (you must “smile” first), avoiding autopilot and emotional reinforcement of unwanted outcomes, and pursuing a life of flow rather than forcing specific results. They explore major principles such as “importance creates resistance,” inner vs. outer intention, regulating the nervous system, aligning heart and mind (and bringing in the gut/vagal nerve connection), and Zeland’s concept of “pendulums” as polarizing forces (politics, hustle vs. surrender, social comparison, corporate ladder vs. entrepreneurship) that pull people away from balance. They also discuss “slides” as a visualization model for choosing among pre-existing life paths, connecting this to hypnosis, meditation, breathwork, and vivid first-person visualization. The episode closes with coordinating intention, finding “advantage” in circumstances, encouraging openness and critical thinking, and acknowledging critiques about scientific rigor while suggesting listeners can still find practical value in the ideas. 00:00 Caffeinated Cold Open + Who Is Vadim Zeland? 00:28 Reality Transurfing 101: The Book, the Mystery, and the Core Premise 03:54 Variant Space & Autopilot Living: Choosing Your Timeline 05:47 Tuning Your Frequency: Manifestation, Identity, and the Mirror Analogy 08:59 Flow State & Inner/Outer Intention: Regulating Your State of Being 13:37 Pendulums Explained: Polarities, Politics, and Staying Neutral 17:43 Importance Creates Resistance: Stop Gripping the Bat Too Tight 22:16 Slides, Visualization & Hypnosis: Rehearsing the Reality You Want 26:11 Coordinating Intention + Finding the Advantage (Closing Takeaways) Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  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

    29 min

  7. FEB 10

    Ep. 136 | His Camera gave him the Key to the World with Max Anderson

    Max Anderson: Leaping into Creative Entrepreneurship. In this episode of the SuccessFlow Podcast, host Steven and Phil sit down with Max Anderson, owner of Picnic Tree Studios. Max shares his journey from a stable job to starting his own video production business, discussing the leap of faith it took to rip off the 'golden handcuffs.' The conversation covers his experiences traveling the world for various video projects, the challenges and gratifications of entrepreneurship, and how networking through BNI has been pivotal for his business growth. Max also delves into the personal side of his life, including the support from his wife, his commitment to personal development, and the fulfillment he finds in being a father. The episode concludes with Max’s heartfelt definition of success and his vision for Picnic Tree Studios as a creative hub. 00:00 Introduction and Global Adventures 00:18 Welcome to the Success Flow Podcast 00:44 Guest Introduction: Max Anderson 01:43 The Leap to Entrepreneurship 04:22 Early Beginnings and Creative Roots 06:11 High School and Early Career 06:34 Acting and Transition to Behind the Camera 08:28 Directing and Filming Non-Actors 09:27 Travel and Diverse Projects 10:27 Meeting and Working with His Wife 11:00 Entrepreneurial Journey and Support 16:42 Building Picnic Tree Studios 21:15 Networking and Business Growth 27:05 Reflecting on Life and Career Goals 28:10 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 30:41 Setting Personal Goals and Making Lifestyle Changes 35:29 Balancing Family and Career 38:45 Inspiring Stories from High-Profile Clients 44:29 The Power of the Camera: Global Adventures and Learning Experiences 49:16 Final Thoughts and Defining Success To connect with Max and learn more about Picnic Tree Studio visit: www.PicnicTree.Studio Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC.  www.DolphinPodcasting.com

    53 min

  8. FEB 4

    Ep. 135 | That One Saturday We Accidentally Hit Record

    Catching Up: Cozy Cabins, Ice Plunges, Penguins, and Dream Homes In this episode, join the conversation as the hosts discuss a range of topics from their favorite animals and their unique traits to the allure of cozy, simple living. They reflect on memorable moments in nature, including a rejuvenating cabin stay in Pagosa Springs and a breathtaking ice plunge. The episode also delves into motivational stories, such as a speaker at Workiva's SKO event who transitioned from NFL player to NASA astronaut. Tune in for heartfelt anecdotes and humorous exchanges about everything from minimalist living to family game nights. 00:00 Introduction: Favorite Animals 00:12 House Envy and Simple Living 01:43 Vacation Stories and Family Time 01:54 Real Estate and Rental Properties 03:14 Board Games and Family Dynamics 04:34 Travel Adventures and Safety Concerns 07:04 Hot Springs and Wellness Retreats 11:17 Inspirational Speaker: Leland Melvin 15:26 Penguins and Dolphins: A Deep Dive 21:45 Conclusion: Wrapping Up Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on Instagram To connect with Steven and ways he can help: ⁠Founder/Creator: www.oppoflowmindset.com  Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: wwww.journeypayrollhr.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.oppo.flow/  To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/  X:  https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/  Acknowledgements: The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC.   www.DolphinPodcasting.com

    22 min
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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
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Phil Crawford and Steven Harris
  • Show Website
    SuccessFlow Podcast