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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September 1, 2026Episode 6932 min

"How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 069

Send us Fan Mail In most growing businesses, there comes a point where the owner becomes the bottleneck. The habits and instincts that made them successful early on are the same ones that start working against them as the business grows. John Burdett, CEO of Fast Slow Motion, joins Eric Housh to talk about why that happens, why awareness alone isn't enough to change it, and what it actually takes to build a business that doesn't run through you. John and Eric get into the psychology behind why smart, capable owners can't let go, what it costs them personally and professionally, and the practical steps it takes to hand off execution without things falling apart. John has scaled multiple businesses and done it the wrong way enough times to know what actually works. If you're the one everything runs through, this episode is for you. For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/GWH5Iv4 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

August 18, 2026Episode 6851 min

"How a Third-Generation Family Business Built Something Worth Passing Down" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 068

Send us Fan Mail Slade McLendon's father started Sunbelt Fire in 1983 with humble beginnings and one unwavering commitment: people come first. Today, Slade leads that same third-generation family business as CEO, serving fire departments and public safety agencies across the Southeast. But getting here required more than hard work. It required that Slade take an honest look at how he was leading and decide to do something about it. In this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Slade shares the journey of building a business worth passing down. From discovering EOS to restructuring his entire leadership team, to the mentors, peer groups, and personal coaches who shaped him along the way, this is a story about what it really takes to grow without losing what matters most. For any business owner who wants to build something that lasts, this one is worth your time. For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/NzIMDc8 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

August 4, 2026Episode 6733 min

"Why Growing Companies Are Drowning in Data" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 067

Send us Fan Mail Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, joins Eric Housh to talk about why having more data hasn't made most companies any better at using it. The real problem isn't the technology, it's the habit. Most businesses treat data like a report card they read after the semester's over, rather than a tool they use to adapt in real time. Pete walks through his inputs-outputs-outcomes framework, the OGI model he built on top of OKRs, and how AI combined with a semantic layer is eliminating the analysis bottleneck that slows most growing companies down. The practical takeaway: clean up how your CRM captures activity, get your strategy straight, and let the data guide what happens next. For the full episode video, show notes, and related resources, visit: https://loom.ly/6tEULLY 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

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 Mail Henry 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/0kOaSC4 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

July 7, 2026Episode 6537 min

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

Send us Fan Mail In 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/PqoJTh0 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

June 23, 2026Episode 6418 min

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

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Mail Eric 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/CScZ0Ws 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

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 Mail In 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 Mail In 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 Mail In 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.