The Fast Slow Motion Podcast

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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.

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July 21, 2026Episode 6626 min

"What 200 Companies Taught One AI Strategist About What Works" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 066

Send us Fan MailHenry Hays has guided more than 200 companies through AI adoption across banking, healthcare, energy, and high-growth businesses. In this episode, he joins Eric Housh and co-host Zack Terry to talk about why so many businesses understand that AI matters but can't seem to make it actually work.The conversation covers what's consistently holding businesses back, how to make smarter AI investments, and why the answer almost always starts with people and not technology. Whether you're just getting started or wondering if you've already fallen too far behind, this one is for you.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/0kOaSC4Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

July 7, 2026Episode 6537 min

"How CEOs Break Out of Overwhelm" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 065

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Eric Housh and Matt Dyar sit down with Krista Crawford, a Vistage chair who works closely with founders and executives navigating the pressures of growth. Krista brings a candid perspective on what CEOs actually admit when no one from their company is in the room, and what it takes to move from overwhelm to clarity.The conversation covers the warning signs that a leader is carrying too much, why handing off decision-making authority requires self-trust before it requires team trust, and how Krista's framework of clarity, confidence, and cadence gives leaders a practical path forward. They also dig into psychological safety, the emotional weight of delegation, and why peer groups give CEOs something neither their team nor their family can. For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/PqoJTh0Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

June 23, 2026Episode 6418 min

"What's Actually Changing in Salesforce This Summer" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 064

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Eric Housh sits down with Jonathan Veazey, Director of Architecture at Fast Slow Motion, to break down what business leaders actually need to know about the Salesforce Summer '26 release. The tension is straightforward: several changes are already being enforced, and most business owners don't know they're coming.Jonathan walks through the security changes hitting the platform now — MFA enforcement for all users, stricter authentication requirements for system admins, and a new step that may prompt users to re-verify when running reports. He also covers what AgentForce maturing into real infrastructure means for AI investment, flow updates that reduce errors and build time, and how Salesforce's move to host MCP servers opens the door to connecting external AI tools directly to your data.If your business runs on Salesforce, this episode gives you the clarity to ask the right questions of your team before deadlines pass.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/EVrJp-M

June 9, 2026Episode 6329 min

"Why Salesforce Implementations Fail in Growing Companies" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 063

Send us Fan MailEric Housh sits down with David Flick, Principal Account Executive at Fast Slow Motion, to unpack why so many Salesforce implementations fall short and what it actually takes to get them right. The tension is rarely technical. It's the disconnect between what leaders expect when they buy the platform and what it takes to make it work.David and Eric cover the patterns that cause implementations to struggle, including process gaps, poor adoption, weak leadership alignment, and governance that disappears once the partner leaves. They also lay out what successful implementations share: a phased approach, an MVP mindset, and a commitment to treating Salesforce as a living system rather than a one-time project.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/CScZ0WsFast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

May 26, 2026Episode 6221 min

"Why Most Companies Don’t Actually Have a Revenue System" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 062

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Eric Housh sits down with Max Bevan, Principal Account Executive at Fast Slow Motion, to challenge a misconception most growing companies hold: that buying the right tools is the same as having a revenue system. Max argues that technology without process is just an expensive guess — and that the real problem isn't the software, it's the strategy behind it.The conversation covers why companies default to tool-shopping instead of system-building, what inconsistent data does to leadership decision-making, and how to think about the customer journey from first touch to closed revenue. Max walks through the pillars of a real revenue system and explains what it looks like when it's actually working.For founders and operators who feel like their growth still depends on heroic individual effort despite a full tech stack, this one is worth the listen.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/olhaLiA

May 12, 2026Episode 6134 min

"What It Takes to Scale a Business from 5M to 100M Plus" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 061

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Eric Housh and John Burdett sit down with Jeff Fox, CEO of Circumference Group, to unpack what actually changes as a business scales. Drawing from experience as an operator, investor, and advisor, Jeff shares how growth introduces complexity that leaders often underestimate.The conversation explores how proximity to customers breaks down, why trust and systems must replace founder instinct, and how financial clarity supports customer value. They walk through each stage of growth, from early trust-building to leadership reinvention, highlighting the mindset shifts required to keep scaling without losing direction.This episode is for leaders navigating growth and realizing that what worked before may no longer apply.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit https://loom.ly/HF-z2rQ.Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

April 28, 2026Episode 6021 min

"How to Get Real ROI From HubSpot’s Spring Spotlight AI Updates" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 060

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Eric Housh sits down with Brandon Landes, Chief Delivery Officer at Fast Slow Motion, to unpack the 2026 HubSpot Spring Spotlight and what it actually means for growing businesses. The conversation centers on a major shift from CRM as a system of record to a system of action powered by context.They explore outcome-based AI pricing, signal-driven sales workflows, and the move from SEO to answer engine optimization. The discussion also highlights the operational realities behind AI adoption, including data quality, process readiness, and risk controls.This episode is for leaders trying to move beyond AI experimentation into real, measurable business impact.

April 14, 2026Episode 5942 min

"How to Build Leaders Before Growth Breaks Your Company" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 059

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Eric Housh and CEO John Burdett sit down with Cord, founder of FireSeeds and WildSparq, to explore what happens to culture as companies scale. Cord shares how founders often are the culture early on, but fail to intentionally scale it alongside systems and operations.The conversation unpacks why leadership development is the missing piece in most growing businesses, how “multiplying leaders” creates long-term advantage, and why truth, feedback, and trust sit at the core of healthy organizations.This episode is for leaders who want to scale without losing what made their business work in the first place.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit https://loom.ly/MjUuElg.Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

March 31, 2026Episode 5839 min

"How To Actually Get ROI From AI In Your Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 058

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Eric Housh talks with Fast Slow Motion Director of AI Zack Terry about why AI in Action exists and what business leaders actually need from AI conversations right now. At the center of the discussion is a familiar tension: too much noise, too much pressure, and not enough practical guidance.They unpack what AI readiness really means, why process and context matter more than hype, how clean data affects trust and adoption, and where leaders should start if they want real ROI from AI. This conversation is for leaders who want to cut through the noise, identify smart starting points, and make better decisions about how AI fits into their business.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit https://loom.ly/kk_h39g.Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw

March 17, 2026Episode 5739 min

"What’s Actually Breaking Sales Teams" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 057

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Eric Housh and Michael Johnson talk with Steve Heroux, founder of The Sales Collective and author of The Sales Contrarian, about why many sales teams struggle even when they have capable people. The conversation explores how pressure for outcomes often replaces the process, leadership, and coaching that actually support consistent performance.Steve challenges common assumptions about quotas, forecasting, sales methodology, and leadership promotions. He explains why many sales teams lack clear playbooks, why sales managers are often unprepared for the role, and how stronger systems and coaching can improve long-term results.This conversation is for founders, executives, and sales leaders who want to build healthier sales organizations and more sustainable growth.For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit https://loom.ly/XsNieMo.Fast Slow Motion has a new book out that's all about how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. To get a FREE copy of "The Scalable Business Framework," learn more: https://loom.ly/iAfjzpw