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The Business Strategist With Adam Strong

The Business Strategist is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, founders and business owners looking to scale, grow, and exit their businesses successfully. Hosted by Adam Strong, an award-winning strategist with over 30 years of industry experience and three times best selling author. Each episode delivers actionable business advice, practical tools, and insights to help you build a thriving enterprise. Whether you want to master leadership, craft a winning exit strategy, or implement proven

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49:31

Why Human-Centric Marketing Is the Future

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/07/10

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 Human First Marketing. Phil’s on a mission to strip the BS out of brand-building and help us rethink

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24:34

Unlock Growth: Master the Power of Niching

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/07/03

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, and exercises you can do alone or with your team to move from generalist to

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21:10

How to Become a LinkedIn Top Voice in 7 Simple Steps

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/06/26

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 why brand authority isn't built on trends — it’s built on truth. Whether you’re stuck at mediocre

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58:35

Built. Burned Out. Sold for Millions

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/06/19

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 mental and emotional resilience it takes to lead through chaos, recover from failure, and build with an

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65:09

The Real Reason Founders Burn Out Scaling

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/06/12

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 high-performing founders scale sustainably—without losing their soul. I brought Leila on because

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69:17

Unlock Your Leadership Archetype: The Hidden System...

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/06/05

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 Relationship Academy—to explore a groundbreaking framework for decoding human behaviour through

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65:07

Why 99% Fail on LinkedIn (And What the Top 1% Know)

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/05/29

LinkedIn Is Broken for Most People… But Not If You Know ThisIn 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 works. We’re pulling no punches. Expect real talk, bold opinions, and practical strategies. Why

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26:05

10 common pitfalls when scaling a business

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/05/22

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 simple stop doing list and a dash of smart outsourcing help you reclaim hours for

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19:43

Clarity Over Chaos: The Real Secret to Business Growth

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/05/15

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 at night, and how you solve their problems. I've seen too many founders jump industries, come from

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71:22

The Exit Strategy Most Founders Miss

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/05/08

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 with Gregory Shepard, a founder who’s mastered the startup lifecycle through grit, loss, reinvention,

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42:58

Are You the Soul-Sucking CEO?

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/05/01

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 belonging, learning, and trust. We dive deep into what most leaders get wrong about company

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34:56

How Assets Set You Financially Free

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/04/24

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 Sharon Lechter to unpack why traditional schooling leaves us financially illiterate, how the famed

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70:20

Strategic Shifts for Successful Exits

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/04/17

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 leaders to watch—alongside the likes of Larry Page and Jeff Bezos—John became CEO of the Rockefeller

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40:42

From Chaos to Consistency: McDonalds Blueprint For...

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/04/10

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 the power of systems, from enhancing customer experiences to streamlining operations, that empower

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48:56

Unlocking the Science of Selling

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/04/03

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 pitches to a strategy that aligns with the natural buying decision, ensuring your sales conversations are

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51:55

Gratitude: The Leadership Superpower You’re Not Using...

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/03/27

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 this dynamic conversation, Adam and Chester delve into the power of creating a great culture. They

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44:44

Cracking the Leadership Code

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/03/20

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 the importance of authentic connection, the science behind people management, and practical

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65:43

From $0 to $419M: Leadership & the 9-Figure CEO Mindset

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/03/13

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 in a $419M deal, he now helps founders build and sell businesses successfully. Mike shares his

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61:29

Leadership Reality Check: How to Align Your Intent...

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/03/06

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 speaking phenom who uses holograms to teach Fortune 500 CEOs and the U.S. Air Force how to lead better. But

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57:33

The Exit Playbook: Why Acquisitions Are Your Fast...

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong ·

2025/02/27

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 company public on NASDAQ), Jeremy shares why acquisitions—not startups—are the secret weapon for entrepreneurs

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