The Fast Slow Motion Podcast
Welcome to The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, where we teach you how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. Join us as we share practical guidance and real-world wisdom on building scalable systems and growing your business the right way.
Episodes
36 episodes
"Scaling Smart: The Leadership Mindset Behind Business Growth" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 036
In episode 036, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with Vistage Master Chair and leadership coach Kurt Graves to explore what it really takes to grow as a leader—personally and professionally.Kurt shares powerful lessons on vulner...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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34:06
"Turning Service Teams into Sales Champions" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 035
In episode 035, Sam Donaghey is joined by sales advisor and former Fast Slow Motion leader Barry Thomason to explore how service firms can train delivery teams to drive internal sales—without feeling pushy or salesy.Barry shares why inte...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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23:06
"Fix Your Processes, Fix Your Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 034
In episode 034, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson are joined by Derrick Mains—also known as The Process Fixer—to explore one of the most overlooked growth tools in business: process.Derrick shares how mapping, measuring, and mobilizing y...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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48:22
"How to Find and Hire Superstars - Part 3 (Onboarding)" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 033
In episode 033, Sam Donaghey sits down with Michael Smith, Director of People at Fast Slow Motion, for part three of our series on hiring superstars—this time, focusing on what happens after the hire.Michael shares how FSM appro...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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15:18
"Boardrooms to Broadswords: How a Passion Became a Real Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 032
In episode 032, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with George Appling, entrepreneur, author, and Vistage chair, to discuss building a business that aligns with personal passion.George shares how he transitioned from corporate lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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28:03
"From Legacy to Leading Edge: How Tech Powers Manufacturing Growth" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 031
In episode 031, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with John Barnhart, CIO of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, to explore how technology is shaping the future of manufacturing.John shares how American Cast Iron Pipe is leveraging ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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33:41
"Salesforce Spring '25 Release" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 030
In episode 030, Sam Donaghey talks with Zack Terry, Fast Slow Motion’s Director of AI, about the key updates in Salesforce’s Spring ‘25 release and what they mean for businesses.Zack shares how Agentforce, the rebranded Einstein Copilot,...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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38:20
"Scaling a Business to Market Leadership With Salesforce - Part 2" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 029
In episode 029, John Burdett continues his conversation with Billy Claunch, VP of Sales and Marketing at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, to dive deeper into how Brindlee leveraged Salesforce.Billy shares how Brindlee cut their financia...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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18:36
"Scaling a Business to Market Leadership With Salesforce - Part 1" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 028
In episode 028, John Burdett is joined by Billy Claunch, VP of Sales and Marketing at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, to discuss how Brindlee scaled to become the largest used fire truck dealer in the Western Hemisphere.Billy reveals ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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23:32
"How HubSpot’s Commerce Hub Helps Businesses Grow" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 027
In episode 027, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Max Bevan and HubSpot’s Jack Coopersmith to explore how HubSpot’s Commerce Hub transforms operations for small and medium-sized businesses.They discuss reducing friction in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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32:37
"Accelerating Business Growth With Salesforce" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 026
In episode 026 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey sits down with Todd Coder, FSM’s Director of Partnerships, and Salesforce Area VP Jeff Roy to explore how Salesforce helps growing businesses scale efficiently.Drawing from Jef...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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37:23
"The Best of Season 1" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 025
In episode 025 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Director of People, Michael Smith, to look back at the best moments and key insights from season one. Together, they reflect on how to build a business...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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24:21
"A Scalable Approach to CRM Integration" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 024
In episode 024 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s CTO, Chad Seales, to dive into the transformative power of system integration. They discuss how integration serves as a critical engine for automation,...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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22:44
"How Compensation Systems Create a Flywheel for Success" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 023
In episode 023 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion's founder and CEO, John Burdett, to discuss the transformative impact of well-designed compensation systems. They explore how such systems serve as a cru...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:28
"Salesforce Winter '25 Release" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 022
In episode 022 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, delve into the latest Salesforce 2025 release with host Sam Donaghey and Zack Terry, Senior Solution Architect at Fast Slow Motion. Discover how the new features and updates can transform your app...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:24
"How to Find and Hire Superstars - Part 2 (Interviewing)" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 021
In episode 021 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Director of People, Michael Smith, and Chief Operating Officer, Matt Dyar, to discuss the importance of a well-structured hiring process in this part t...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:29
"How to Find and Hire Superstars - Part 1 (Recruiting)" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 020
In episode 020 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, join Sam Donaghey, the Recruiting Director at Fast Slow Motion, as he shares insights from part one of a series on hiring superstars. Dive into the values-based recruitment strategy that balances ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:57
"The Scalable Business Framework - Part 2" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 019
In episode 019 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Michael Johnson explores how business leaders can ingeniously solve scaling challenges by implementing the Scalable Business Framework. Dive into this part two episode to learn the essential eleme...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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19:04
"The Scalable Business Framework - Part 1" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 018
In episode 018 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Michael Johnson explores the essentials of the Scalable Business Framework, a strategic model crucial for business growth. Learn about integrating processes, automation, and visibility to streamli...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:10
"Is Your Company Investment Grade? - Part 2" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 017
In episode 017 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Zane Tarence and John Burdett return to dive deeper into the crucial role of company culture in attracting and retaining A-players. Explore how establishing rigorous standards and a people-centric...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:59
"Is Your Company Investment Grade? - Part 1" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 016
In episode 016 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, join host Sam Donaghey as he explores the intricacies of building an investment-grade business with Zane Tarence, Partner and Managing Director of Founders Advisors, and John Burdett, founder of F...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:51
"Salesforce Summer '24 Release" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 015
In episode 015 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Zack Terry, Senior Solutions Architect at Fast Slow Motion, unpacks the newest features of the Salesforce Summer '24 release. Discover enhancements designed to streamline user experiences and boos...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:30
"Why Sales is Your Biggest Service Opportunity - Part 2" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 014
In this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Barry Thomason, sales expert and Entrepreneur in Residence at Auburn University, continues to share his expertise on refining sales processes. With extensive experience in sales and a pivotal rol...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:18
"Why Sales is Your Biggest Service Opportunity - Part 1" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 013
In our newest special Salesforce-specific episode of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Barry Thomason, sales expert and Entrepreneur in Residence at the New Venture Accelerator at Auburn University, delves into the nuanced world of sales as a disci...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:37
"Why You Can't Ignore Second-Order Leadership" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 012
In episode 012 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Jeff White, Chief Delivery Officer at Fast Slow Motion, dives into the power of second order leadership. Explore how going beyond basic task execution to empower your team can spur both personal d...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:36