What happens when you spend 2 months in a coma, face a near-death experience, and return with a new perspective on faith, family, and business?
In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Craig Andrews, a husband, survivor, Marine veteran, and marketing strategist, to unpack the life-changing lessons he’s learned about resilience, reconciliation, forgiveness, and building trust: both in relationships and in business.
Craig’s story is a miracle. From being told he wouldn’t survive 24 hours, to awakening and rebuilding his life, Craig shares raw experiences that will inspire you to rethink what really matters. He also dives into the world of high-ticket marketing and why vulnerability and truth-telling are the secret ingredients to building lasting trust with clients.
✨ Whether you’re navigating relationships, running a business, or simply trying to live with more intention, this conversation will leave you with tools, hope, and a fresh sense of perspective.
⏱️ Chapters0:00 Intro
0:20 Podcast Intro
0:59 Craig Andrews Introduction
1:49 The day everything changed: Craig’s near-death covid story
7:56 Dreams, coma, and distorted reality
13:01 How the near-death experience reframed marriage & relationships
20:17 Reconciliation, forgiveness, and letting go of bitterness
24:24 Splinters in marriage: toothpaste, toilet paper & small annoyances
35:44 Ripples in a pond: prioritizing relationships
43:43 Marketing: emotional bonds with customers
55:29 Vulnerability and flaws build trust
58:50 Why charging creates transformation & accountability
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📚 Craig and Karen Andrew's Book: Hope That Won't Die
https://www.amazon.com/Hope-That-Wont-Die-Survivors/dp/1991123256
📚 Craig's Andrew's Book: Make Sales Magical:
https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sales-Magical-Faster-Higher/dp/1991123280
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🙌 Guest Bio – Craig Andrews
Craig Andrews is the founder and Principal Ally of allies4me, a marketing agency helping businesses with high-ticket offers (from $20K to $2M) stand out, build trust, and attract their ideal clients. After a near-death experience that left him in a coma for two months, Craig now combines personal resilience with professional expertise to help entrepreneurs create offers that resonate and transform.
- 🌐 Website: https://allies4me.com
- 🌐 https://hopethatwontdie.com/our-story/
- 📚 Craig and Karen Andrew's Book: Hope That Won't Die
- https://www.amazon.com/Hope-That-Wont-Die-Survivors/dp/1991123256
- 📚 Craig's Andrew's Book: Make Sales Magical:
- https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sales-Magical-Faster-Higher/dp/1991123280
- 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-andrews/
🐦 Twitter/X: @allies4me
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