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In episode 043, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith talk with Dr. Michael Abelson of The Abelson Group about how behavioral science can help leaders build more self-aware, high-performing teams.

Dr. Abelson unpacks the power of DISC and motivators assessments, sharing how to use them to improve communication, hiring, conflict resolution, and trust. He also explains how to avoid common mistakes and why it’s always about the people—not the profile.

If you want to lead with greater empathy, clarity, and impact, this episode is a must-listen.

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In episode 042, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with fractional revenue leader Lindsay Rios about the realities of sales forecasting and growth planning.

Known for her no-nonsense approach, Lindsay shares why top-down forecasting often fails, how to build a more accurate bottoms-up model, and why understanding your business matters more than chasing unicorn numbers. She also offers practical tips on aligning teams, improving CRM usage, and building forecasts you can actually trust.

If you're ready to ditch the guesswork and forecast with confidence, don’t miss this episode.

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In episode 041, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey talks with John Burdett and Michael Johnson, co-authors of The Scalable Business Framework, about how to build a business that can thrive without burning you out.

John shares how the principles in the book prepared him for the biggest health crisis of his life—and how his business kept growing even when he had to step away. Together, he and Michael unpack the flywheel at the heart of the framework and explain how it helps business owners scale with focus and control.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by the business you built, this conversation offers a practical path to thrive in business—without sacrificing your life.

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Today, July 22nd, is the last day to get your copy of The Scalable Business Framework for $0.99 on Kindle. This book has the potential to change your business and your life. Get your copy: https://info.fastslowmotion.com/l/103882/2025-07-16/5xcqkg

Today, July 22nd, is the last day to get your copy of The Scalable Business Framework for $0.99 on Kindle. This book has the potential to change your business and your life. Get your copy: https://info.fastslowmotion.com/l/103882/2025-07-16/5xcqkg

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In episode 040, Sam Donaghey sits down with Zack Terry, Director of AI at Fast Slow Motion, to break down everything you need to know about the Salesforce Summer ’25 Release.

Zack unpacks the latest features and updates—from retiring API versions and the final phase-out of Process Builder to big changes in Revenue Cloud, Einstein Activity Capture, and Agentforce. He also explores practical updates to Flow, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced—plus the addition of conversational surveys to digital engagement.

If you’re a Salesforce user or admin, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead of what’s coming next.

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In episode 039, Fast Slow Motion’s Eric Housh talks with Shiv Narayanan, founder of How to SaaS and author of Exit Ready Marketing, about the four most common marketing mistakes companies make and how to fix them.

Shiv breaks down how to rethink strategy, focus, budget, and team structure to drive growth. He also shares the Pyramid of Sophistication, a practical framework for building a scalable marketing engine.

If you’re leading marketing or trying to scale smarter, this episode is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.

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In episode 038, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with Jonathan B. Smith—EOS implementer and master negotiator with The Black Swan Group—to talk about what really drives business growth and better communication.

Jonathan shares the five frustrations that hold businesses back, how EOS helps teams break through ceilings, and why tactical empathy is the key to making better deals. He also offers a preview of his upcoming book, Fight Less, Win More, and how leaders can apply negotiation skills to everyday business challenges.

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In episode 037, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with Gabrielle Bosché—TEDx speaker, author, and co-founder of The Purpose Company—to unpack what “purpose” really means and how to align it with your work and life.

Gabrielle shares a clear, practical framework for discovering your purpose, explains why it’s not about chasing passion or making a big career change, and offers tools to help you turn past challenges into clarity and impact. Whether you lead a team, run a business, or are figuring out what’s next, this episode is full of actionable insights to help you unlock what drives you—and how to use it to help others.

Tune in and get ready to put purpose to work.

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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 vulnerability, values, and the mindset shift required to scale well. Whether you're a CEO, founder, or future executive, you’ll hear candid stories and actionable insights on building great teams, defining reality, and investing in people the right way.

Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts challenging and encouraging—and loaded with takeaways you’ll want to revisit.