The Business Strategist With Adam Strong

Are you still sending copy-paste outreach messages on LinkedIn and wondering why no one’s replying? Let me be blunt — most LinkedIn outreach is lazy, robotic, and instantly ignored. But what if you could turn it into your highest-converting lead engine... without being salesy, spammy, or pushy? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the exact 5-step outreach strategy I’ve used — and help my clien...

I had no idea the first episode with Rory Kilmartin would explode the way it did — it quickly became one of the most downloaded shows we’ve released for a while. So I brought him back. This time, we go even deeper into the archetypal patterns shaping how we lead, build teams, and scale businesses. We unpack why communication breaks down, why trust erodes, and why even the best strategy won’t work...

What if everything you knew about marketing was wrong? Is the secret to standing out in a noisy world actually... being more human? Forget chasing perfection—connection is what cuts through. But how do you stay real in an AI-dominated landscape? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Phil Treagus-Evans, co-founder of the award-winning agency Giraffe Social and author of the bestselling book Hu...

Is your business bleeding time, energy, and money because you’re trying to serve everyone? Discover why focusing on ONE high-value problem is the fastest path to unstoppable growth. In this episode, I break down my powerful “FOCUSED” framework—a step-by-step process to niche down without fear of missing out.  I share my own struggles with being too broad, the mindset shifts that changed everything...

How I became a LinkedIn Top Voice without ads, algorithms, or hacks — and how you can too. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I earned LinkedIn’s Top Voice badge — not by playing the game, but by rewriting it. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just pure clarity, consistency, and connection. You’ll get the updated playbook for 2025, learn what really matters to LinkedIn, and understand w...

Most founders obsess over revenue, product, and performance. But no one talks about what happens when the pressure breaks you. This episode is that conversation. In this episode of The Business Strategist, I sit down with Luke Tobin, a three-time exited founder, award-winning entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert turned investor. We go beyond the business playbook and dive deep into the menta...

LinkedIn Is Broken for Most People… But Not If You Know This In this week’s episode, I reconnect with my good friend and globally renowned LinkedIn strategist Adam Houlahan. It’s been four years since our last deep dive—and what’s changed on LinkedIn since then is staggering. From collapsing organic reach to algorithm shifts and AI overload, we go deep into what’s really happening—and what still w...

Most founders think scaling means more marketing, more hustle, and more chaos… but what if real growth comes from doing the exact opposite? In this episode, I’m joined by Leila Lahbabi, former Strategy Officer at Oliver Wyman, now a sought-after CEO coach and author of Billion Dollar Purpose.  With decades of boardroom experience and a powerful five-step scaling framework, she’s transforming how h...

Have you ever noticed how your leadership style flips under pressure—sometimes you micromanage, sometimes you retreat, sometimes you charge ahead like you're putting out fires?  That reaction isn’t random. It’s driven by an invisible operating system that's been with you since birth. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Rory Kilmartin—relationship researcher and founder of the Archetypal R...

Want to scale your business but afraid you’ll make costly mistakes? In this episode of The Business Strategist, I pull back the curtain on the 10 most common pitfalls that ambush founders on the road to rapid growth — and share the proven fixes I use with my own clients. You’ll hear: Why relying on a single revenue stream is a trap, and how to add new ones without blowing up your workload. How my...

If you’re spinning your wheels trying to build your brand, craft irresistible offers, or scale your marketing—but still not getting traction—this episode is for you. I break down why most business owners hit a wall: lack of clarity. In this solo episode, I share the exact framework I use with high-level clients to get laser-focused on three fundamentals:Who you're speaking to, what keeps them up a...

What if the key to scaling and exiting your startup wasn’t hustle—but reverse engineering your success from day one? In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Gregory Shepard—multi-exit entrepreneur, neurodivergent founder, TEDx speaker, and author of The Startup Lifecycle (Penguin Random House). With 12 exits, a $925M deal, and four Private Equity awards. I had a raw, deep-dive conversation wit...

Are YOU the Soul-Sucking CEO? What if the biggest barrier to growth in your company… is you? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Garry Ridge — former CEO of WD-40, Top 10 USA Today bestselling author, and one of the most grounded, wise leaders I know.  Over 25 years, Garry scaled WD-40 into a $3.6 billion global powerhouse — not through ego or control, but by building a culture of belo...

What if everything you thought you knew about money was holding you back? Featuring Sharon Lechter—co-author of the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, presidential financial-literacy advisor under Presidents Bush and Obama, and longtime philanthropist—this episode will transform how you think about income, assets, and true wealth. I’m Adam Strong, and in this conversation I sat down with...

What If Your Success Habits Are Now Holding You Back? You’ve built something from the ground up—but what if the very traits that made you a successful founder are now the biggest blockers to scaling and exiting? In this episode, I speak with John Spence, one of the world’s leading authorities on business and leadership. Named by the American Management Association as one of America’s top 50 leader...

Ever wonder how a simple idea can transform chaos into consistency—even during a crisis? Discover how McDonald's golden arches inspire a resilient, systemised business strategy for navigating uncertainty. In this episode, I chat with Marianne Page, a former McDonald’s veteran and bestselling author, who shares 27 years of firsthand insights on building resilient businesses. Marianne breaks down th...

What if your sales breakthrough lies in the science of decision-making? In this episode of the business strategist host Adam Strong and best-selling author Peri Shawn dive into the science behind successful selling. They uncover how neuroscience drives client behaviour, the power of emotional engagement, and the art of asking the right questions.  Learn how to transition from traditional sales pit...

How do you build a great culture? Join Adam Strong as he sits down with Chester Elton—five-times New York Times bestselling author, acclaimed leadership and culture coach (ranked #4 globally), and trusted advisor to major brands like Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Amex, and Avis. Chester shares his unique journey from sales to becoming a leading voice on employee engagement and workplace culture. In...

What truly separates a good leader from a great one? In this episode of The Business Strategist, leadership expert and bestselling author Alain Hunkins reveals how to crack the code that turns good leaders into great ones. Drawing on 20+ years of experience working with thousands of leaders across the globe, Alain shares powerful insights into what truly drives effective leadership. He discusses t...

How do 9-figure CEOs think differently? Mike Fata built and sold Manitoba Harvest for $419M—today, he’s revealing the mindset shifts, toughest decisions, and biggest lessons that took him from startup founder to industry leader. Mike is the co-founder and former CEO of Manitoba Harvest, a best-selling author, investor, and mentor to entrepreneurs scaling their businesses. After exiting his company...

Why do 8 in 10 leaders accidentally repel their teams? (Hint: It’s not their strategy.)  Sylvie di Giusto—part neuroscientist, part 3D wizard—unlocks the secret to aligning your intent with your team’s reality. Today’s conversation exposed some hard truths about leadership blind spots—mine included—and I guarantee you’ll see yourself in this too.  I’m talking with Sylvie di Giusto, a global speaki...

What if you could skip the 3-year startup grind and scale your business… by buying one instead? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Harbour—Wall Street Journal bestselling author, mergers & acquisitions maestro, and founder of the Harbour Club—to crack open the real playbook for buying, scaling, and exiting businesses. With 30+ years and 300+ deals under his belt (including taking a compan...

I sat down with Chris Do to shatter outdated pricing models and explore the power of value-based pricing.  I’m Adam Strong, and in this episode of The Business Strategist, I get personal with Chris Do on a topic that’s transformed my approach—value-based pricing.  We dive into why traditional pricing models hold us back and how a fresh perspective on sales training and personal branding can unlock...

Elevate your content creation strategy with AI Dive into a conversation where Adam Strong and Ruben Hassid address the resistance to new technology, highlight powerful tools for digital growth, offer actionable insights, and predict future trends shaping the content creation landscape. Ruben Hassid is a AI Expert, Founder of EasyGen (an AI tool that helps founders create content on LinkedIn) and c...

From a One-Man Show to a Global Empire: The Entrepreneurial Secrets No One Talks About! If you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business, struggling to scale or break free from the constant hustle, this episode is going to change everything I sat down with the legendary Michael Gerber, the mastermind behind The best selling book The E-Myth, to uncover the proven blueprint for tur...