David Forster joins Craig Andrews to dismantle one of the most persistent myths in business: that people are the problem. With eight businesses under his belt, Forster explains why 94% of business issues stem from broken or missing processes—not bad hires. He shares how simplifying systems, building checklists, and offloading mental bandwidth into clear SOPs empowers teams to thrive.

Craig and David dive into leadership lessons learned the hard way—like when Forster realized his wife was miserable in a "successful" business, or when Craig’s team kept the company running while he lay in a coma. Forster explains how true leadership means letting go of control and creating scalable systems that free both the owner and the team.

He also breaks down why simplicity beats complexity, and how business owners can build a company that doesn’t rely on their daily involvement—creating optionality, not dependency.

Want to learn more about David Forster's work? Check out their website at https://www.systemsoversweat.com.

Connect with David Forster on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdavidforster/.

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Josh Wathen, COO of Triad InfoSec and former Green Beret, joins Craig Andrews to sound the alarm on a growing leadership challenge: cyber resilience. In a world where ransomware is a billion-dollar business and hackers operate in full-fledged corporate teams, Josh breaks down why small businesses are soft targets—and how leadership complacency can be fatal.

He shares hard-earned insights into the psychology of cyber threats, the high failure rate of insurance claims, and why reactive security costs 10x more than prevention. Josh outlines a leadership approach rooted in responsibility, training, and smart risk transfer. His advice? Stop assuming you're safe. Get real, get proactive, and lead by example.

Want to learn more about Josh Wathen's work? Check out their website at https://triadinfosec.io.

Connect with Josh Wathen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wathen/.

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Philip Portman, founder of Textdrip and author of Three Keys to Success, shares his raw journey through entrepreneurship and leadership. At his lowest point—deep in debt, grieving the loss of his dog, and questioning his choices—Philip made a commitment: he would never work for anyone else again. That moment became his turning point.

In this episode, he explains how personal hardship catalyzed business growth, ultimately scaling his startup across six states. Philip lays out the three pillars of his leadership philosophy: written goals, healthy habits, and what he calls “arrogant confidence”—a mindset just bold enough to fuel breakthrough action.

He also digs into the power of SMS marketing, explaining why it delivers stronger engagement than email and how to use it without annoying your audience. His insights on human connection, especially in a world saturated with AI-generated content, emphasize authenticity as a core leadership trait.

Want to learn more about Philip Portman's work? Check out their website at https://philportman.com.

Connect with Philip Portman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman/.

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Want to learn more about Craig Andrew's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/.