SuccessFlow Podcast

Cold Plunges, World Cup Buzz, a White House UFC Night, and SpaceX’s IPO Moment The 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 fro...

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”), sayin...

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...

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)...

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 indispen...

Leverage as a Force Multiplier: Networking, Negotiation, and Working Smarter. In this episode, we discuss “leverage” as both a noun and a verb. Resources, relationships, or skills that amplify impact, and as a force multiplier for business, sales, and life. Steven recaps a BNI Mastermind Workshop series for a 75-member Arizona chapter: the first session focused on opportunity, health, and wealth a...

Radical Candor, Hard Conversations, and Using AI Without Losing Authenticity. We discuss why avoiding hard conversations in relationships and business creates unresolved weight, while direct, transparent talks, often as brief as 30–120 seconds, close loops, protect culture, and prevent repeated mistakes. We share service-industry examples of confronting abusive clients to safeguard team morale and...

Closing Loops: Momentum, Flywheels, and Smoothing Friction in Work and Life We discuss how momentum comes from taking action first and completing “loops,” noting that open loops create mental fatigue and stress. Steven shares a recent intense 10-day stretch re-onboarding a large payroll client that returned mid-year after trying another CRM/payroll provider, requiring him to rebuild 19 off-system...

Taste in the Age of AI: What Can’t Be Automated We explore what “taste” really means beyond surface preferences, using Rick Rubin—renowned producer for artists like Jay-Z, Eminem, Beastie Boys, and Johnny Cash—as a springboard to discuss taste as a subjective filter for reality that can be cultivated through immersion, craftsmanship, attention, and noticing. We debate AI’s limitations, arguing it...

Authenticity vs. Masks: Performing, Adapting, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be In this podcast episode, the hosts explore what it reallymeans to “be yourself,” arguing that everyone performs different parts of themselves depending on context and audience. They discuss Irving Goffman’s idea that daily life is impression management, and whether adapting behavior isinauthentic or simply emotional...

Stephanie Hanneken, Founder of Inspire Change Counseling, on Healing Trauma, EMDR, and a Holistic Mind-Body-Spirit Approach to Success. The hosts interview licensed therapist and personal trainer Stephanie Hanneken, who grew up in St. Louis, moved to Arizona six years ago, and describes her winding education path from music scholarship and volleyball to journalism and organizational communications...

Why Clichés Work: Time-Tested Wisdom on Action, Time, Luck & Fortune We discuss why clichés, though often dismissed as lazy or cheesy, endure because they’re time-tested phrases of wisdom, distinct from corporate buzzwords. We unpack favorite examples focused on urgency and action: “time is money” “actions speak louder than words” “strike while the iron’s hot” “the early bird gets the worm” “p...

In a face-to-face interview, the Steven reflects on learning responsibility and adaptability through service work at Oregano’s, arguing hospitality should be a rite of passage because it builds confidence with strangers and sales skills. He describes moving from ASU to ITT Tech for computer drafting, working in AutoCAD at Fitch, and realizing the “CAD monkey” desk life lacked the people-focused cr...

Variety Show Episode: Signal vs Noise, KPI Snapshots, Social Media Audits & Guilty-Pleasure TV In a free-form “variety show” episode, the hosts jump between observations from work and life, starting with a comedic take on holiday traditions. They discuss how unpredictable weeks have become, including a personal highlight of a son switching club baseball teams and regaining excitement for the s...

Why You Need a Side Quest (and How It Can Change Your Life) The hosts discuss the growing idea of “side quests” as intentional challenges outside one’s main job that add joy, purpose, and personal growth, distinct from hobbies or income-driven side hustles. They compare life to gaming, where side quests support the main mission and often have clear endpoints (e.g., training for a 5K, writing a wee...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 w...

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 motivati...

Discovering Daoism: The Art of Effortless Action. Join us on the Success Flow Podcast as we delve into the profound Far Eastern philosophy of Daoism. Hosts discuss key concepts, including 'Wu Wei' - the principle of effortless action, and how it aligns with contemporary challenges in life and business. Learn about the historical background of Daoism, its practical applications, and real-li...

Exploring Japanese Concepts to Boost Productivity and Well-being. In this episode, we kick off the conversation by discussing the benefits of blue light glasses and how they improve our daily lives. As we venture into our main topic, we dive into a mini-series exploring seven Japanese concepts that counter laziness and enhance productivity. We delve into Kaizen, Ikigai, Hara Hachi Bu, Seiri and Se...