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title: Leaders & Legacies Podcast | Craig Andrews (6)
description: Craig Andrews is a U.S. Marine, turned electrical engineer and mobile phone designer, turned marketer. He's driven over a half-billion dollars in revenue during his career. In 2009, Craig launched his own company which became allies4me. In August, 2021, Craig went spent three months in the hospital and six weeks in a coma when he nearly died. During that time, Craig's team ran allies4me without him. Now Craig shares lessons from the ledge of death and how they apply to both marketing and life. (6)
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# Craig Andrews
Craig Andrews is a U.S. Marine, turned electrical engineer and mobile phone designer, turned marketer. He's driven over a half-billion dollars in revenue during his career. In 2009, Craig launched his own company which became allies4me. In August, 2021, Craig went spent three months in the hospital and six weeks in a coma when he nearly died. During that time, Craig's team ran allies4me without him. Now Craig shares lessons from the ledge of death and how they apply to both marketing and life.
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## [Episode #246: Choosing the Right Relationships - A Leader’s Priority with Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-246-craig-andrews)
December 23, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-246-craig-andrews#comments-listing)
Craig Andrews opens up about the most defining leadership moment of his life—one he wasn’t even conscious for. After slipping into a six-week coma from COVID-19, doctors told his wife he wouldn’t survive. But his team kept the business running. Freelancers stepped in unasked. That’s when Craig knew...
## [Episode #245: From Ballroom to Boardroom: Camille Diaz on Leading Through Reinvention](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-245-camille-diaz)
December 18, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-245-camille-diaz#comments-listing)
Camille Diaz’s leadership story is rooted in reinvention. A science teacher turned ballroom dance studio co-founder, she built a thriving business—until a partner change derailed everything. Faced with debt, a lawsuit, and burnout, Camille hit rock bottom. But when friends began asking her for...
## [Episode #244: Reclaiming the American Dream Through Smarter Health Benefits with Chris Mathew](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-244-chris-mathew)
December 11, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-244-chris-mathew#comments-listing)
Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer at Well-Genie, joins Craig Andrews to reveal how his father’s tragic and avoidable death shaped his mission to transform American healthcare. With deep family roots in Kerala and a legacy of firstborn leadership, Chris channels that sense of duty into helping...
## [Episode #243: From Purple Branding to Powerful Follow-Up: Ely Delaney’s Playbook](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-243-ely-delaney)
December 4, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-243-ely-delaney#comments-listing)
Ely Delaney doesn’t just teach follow-up marketing—he lives it. On this episode of Leaders & Legacies, Ely shares how authenticity and consistency transformed his business and leadership style. From his signature purple branding to a three-year evergreen email campaign, Ely leans into what makes...
## [Episode #242: Leadership Born in the ICU: Kimberly Carleson’s Mission to Fix Health Care Billing](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-242-lkimberly-carleson)
December 2, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-242-lkimberly-carleson#comments-listing)
Kimberly Carleson didn’t set out to become a leader in health care reform. Life forced her into it.
## [Episode #241: From HR Hater to Growth Strategist: DeeAnn Palin’s Bold Pivot](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-241-deeann-palin)
November 25, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-241-deeann-palin#comments-listing)
DeeAnn Palin doesn’t just fix companies — she rebuilds them from the inside out. In this episode, Craig Andrews talks with the founder and CEO of OnPoint Business Solutions about her radical journey from corporate HR skeptic to trusted strategic partner for CEOs.
## [Episode #240: From Marine to Media Mogul: Jesse Sieff on Leading with Precision](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-240-jesse-sieff)
November 20, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-240-jesse-sieff#comments-listing)
Jesse Sieff is no stranger to reinvention. From military barracks to media production, he’s built a career on sharp pivots and sharper leadership. In this episode, Jesse breaks down how his time in the Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps instilled in him a deep respect for discipline, detail, and...
## [Episode #239: The Power of Presence: Why Fathers Matter More Than Ever with Marquess Dennis](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-239-marquess-dennis)
November 18, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-239-marquess-dennis#comments-listing)
Marquess Dennis doesn’t just talk about fatherhood—he’s on a mission to redefine it. As the founder of Birthright Living Legacy, he joins Craig Andrews to challenge cultural narratives, unpack generational trauma, and spotlight the deep systemic impact of absent fathers. Dennis shares his own...
## [Episode #238: Why Your CPA Isn’t Your Tax Strategist—And What to Do About It with Paden Squires](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-238-paden-squires)
November 13, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-238-paden-squires#comments-listing)
Paden Squires grew up in rural Missouri with firsthand experience of financial insecurity. That early exposure shaped his mission: help entrepreneurs grow wealth with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Paden breaks down why relying on your CPA for tax strategy is a mistake. Most CPAs are set...
## [Episode #237: Ashley Connell on Unlocking Hidden Ops Talent for Scalable Leadership](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-237-ashley-connell)
November 6, 2025 by [Craig Andrews](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/author/craig-andrews) [Leave a Comment](https://pod.allies4me.com/podcast/episode-237-ashley-connell#comments-listing)
Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project joins Leaders and Legacies to unpack a bold truth: leaders don’t need another version of themselves. They need a “not you”—a skilled operator who thrives on structure, details, and execution.
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