The Fast Slow Motion Podcast

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288101/fan_mail/new] 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

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288101/fan_mail/new] 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.

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288101/fan_mail/new] In 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

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288101/fan_mail/new] In 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

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288101/fan_mail/new] In 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