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In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM Director of Growth Michael Johnson look back at the most impactful moments from Season 2 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast. You’ll hear insights from purpose experts, operators, founders, brand builders, leadership thinkers, and FSM leadership — all centered on how to build a business that lasts without losing yourself in the process.

Sam and Michael revisit the ideas that resonated most with listeners this year, including turning purpose into a repeatable discipline, why attention is a leader’s most powerful tool, what separates a cool product from a legendary brand, how honest forecasting builds trust, why sales is simply another form of service, how behavioral insights transform leadership, and the Working Genius framework that helps teams thrive. They also reflect on John Burdett’s powerful reminders about failure, values, preparation, and building a business that can stand when life gets hard.

If you want to strengthen your leadership, design systems that scale, and build a business that supports a real life, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM CEO John Burdett sit down with Mike Beckham, co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern, to explore how purpose, generosity, and excellence can fuel a company’s growth.

Mike shares his path from ministry to entrepreneurship, how Simple Modern approaches giving, and why hiring for fit is essential to building a strong culture.

If you want to grow a company that stays true to its values while scaling, this conversation is for you.

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

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In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM Director of Growth Michael Johnson talk with Walter Kearns, VP of Sales at FireSeeds, about what it means to multiply leaders—and why it’s essential for scaling a healthy business.

Walter shares practical ways to identify multiplying leaders, build a culture that lasts, and balance growth with humility. You’ll also hear how FSM’s “be a blessing” mindset shaped a lasting partnership built on trust and impact.

If you want to create a team that grows your business and your people, this episode shows you how.

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In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM COO Matt Dyar sit down with Rishi Rawat, CEO of Frictionless Commerce, to explore the psychology of the Almost Buyer—what keeps prospects on the edge of conversion and how to move them forward.

Rishi shares the three pillars of conversion success: demonstrate expertise, justify price, and explain Us vs. Them to clarify your value. You’ll also hear simple, high-impact tactics like objection-driven CTAs, long-form options for deeper readers, and how to communicate your point of view on any budget.

If you want to turn more Almost Buyers into customers, this episode shows you how.

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In episode 047, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion’s Director of AI, Zack Terry, to unpack Salesforce’s Winter ’26 Release—one of the most AI-packed updates yet.

From Agentforce and Salesforce Flow to key platform and cloud enhancements, Zack breaks down the updates that matter most and how they can streamline automation, improve visibility, and make your org more efficient.

You’ll hear how to prioritize features based on your business needs, what to watch for with mandatory Flow security updates, and how new Agentforce capabilities make AI more accessible across Sales, Service, and Marketing Cloud.

If you’re looking for a practical way to cut through the noise and put Salesforce’s latest release to work in your business, this episode will help you focus where it counts.

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In episode 046, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith sit down with Patrick Lencioni for a powerful conversation about the Six Types of Working Genius, humility, and what it really takes to build a healthy team.

From discovering why certain work drains your energy to naming the kind of conversation you’re having in a meeting, Pat shares practical ways leaders can align people with the work they’re built to do.

You’ll hear how “humble, hungry, smart” shapes hiring and onboarding, why leaders should start with themselves before asking others to change, and how clarity around wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity can transform collaboration at work and at home.

If you’ve ever wondered “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why is this so hard for my team?”, this episode offers the clarity, language, and next steps you can put into practice immediately.

About the guest: Patrick Lencioni is a founder of The Table Group and a pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books with 9M+ copies sold worldwide, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Six Types of Working Genius. He speaks and consults with leaders around the world and hosts the podcast At The Table with Patrick Lencioni.

Learn more about "The 6 Types of Working Genius" and take the assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

Learn more about The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com/

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In episode 045, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion leaders John Burdett, Matt Dyar, and Chad Seales for an honest conversation about failure and how the hardest lessons often shape the best leaders.

From handshake deals gone wrong to costly client agreements, hiring missteps, and system crashes that brought entire businesses to a halt, John, Matt, and Chad share the failures that left scars but also taught them the importance of contracts, safeguards, emotional intelligence, and values-driven leadership.

They reveal how to build guardrails that protect both people and businesses, why empathy matters as much as process, and how slowing down can prevent costly mistakes.

If you have ever felt the sting of failure or want to avoid some of the most common traps leaders face, this episode will give you encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom to help you grow.

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In episode 044, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with Scott Wozniak—author of Make Your Brand Legendary and founder of Swoz Consulting—about what separates good brands from legendary ones.

Scott shares the five-part “customer experience engine” behind world-class brands like Chick-fil-A, Disney, and Buc-ee’s, and explains how to turn customer insight into raving fans. He also reveals why leaders must pursue great before big, how small moments create viral loyalty, and what it really takes to scale with excellence.

If you want your brand to be unforgettable for the right reasons, this episode is a must-listen.

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