In this conversation, Steven Harris and Phil Crawford discuss the evolving landscape of business as we approach 2026. They explore various opportunities for entrepreneurs, including the significance of professional services, the impact of AI, the booming trades, and the potential for subscription-based services. The discussion emphasizes the importance of identifying problems to solve and leveraging existing skills to create successful business ventures.

Takeaways:

2026 is approaching quickly, and it's a pivotal time for business.

Professional services like accounting and HR will remain essential for small businesses.

AI presents opportunities for consultants to help small businesses streamline operations.

The trades, especially electricians and HVAC professionals, are in high demand.

Home service businesses can expand by offering ancillary services.

The transition of businesses from retiring boomers presents acquisition opportunities.

Subscription-based services are a growing trend in convenience.

Identifying recurring problems can lead to successful entrepreneurial ventures.

Leveraging existing skills can help create side hustles or full-time businesses.

Networking and building relationships are crucial for business growth.

Sound bites:

"You can acquire a pool company, you know."

"What do you already know how to do?"

"What skills are you looking to grow?"

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:

Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements

⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflowmindset.com/

Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/

To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/

https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford

https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden Peyton

What's on Your List This Year?

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden PeytonTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

What does 2026 have in store for future Entrepreneurs and Business Hopefuls? Phil and Steven dive deep into that this week on Successflow!

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden PeytonTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden PeytonTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden PeytonTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

Intro and Outro Music Credits go to Holden PeytonTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

In this episode of the Success Flow Podcast, hosts Phil Crawford and Steven Harris welcome Kisten Henson, a passionate speech therapist with a compelling journey. Kisten shares her experiences navigating health challenges, including a mold-related illness, and how it led her to embrace a holistic lifestyle. The conversation delves into the importance of intentional living, the power of community, and redefining success. Kisten's story is one of resilience and transformation, offering listeners valuable insights into overcoming adversity and finding alignment in life.Connect with Kisten below.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kisten.lynn/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kistenlhenson

To connect with Steven and ways he can help…

Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements

⁠Founder/Creator: https://oppoflowmindset.com/

Franchisee Owner of Journey Payroll PHX: https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/

Mindset Blog: https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/

Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooks

Connect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflow

To connect with Phil and contact directly: https://phillipcrawford.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/

Acknowledgements:

The podcast was edited by Michael Rodriguez.

Intro/outro music was produced by Holden Peyton.

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:Speaking Engagements/Team Workshops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://oppoflow.com/speaking-engagements⁠Founder/Creator : https://oppoflow.com/Co-Owner of Journey Payroll PHX : https://www.journeypayrollhr.com/Subscribe via Email : https://oppoflowstorybook.beehiiv.com/Actionable Playbooks : https://oppoflow.com/playbooksConnect everywhere else https://linktr.ee/steven.oppoflowTo connect with Phil and contact directly:https://phillipcrawford.com/https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawfordhttps://www.instagram.com/flowstatecrawford/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-crawford-92a84115/