The Fast Slow Motion Podcast

In episode 035, Sam Donaghey is joined by sales advisor and former Fast Slow Motion leader Barry Thomason to explore how service firms can train delivery teams to drive internal sales—without feeling pushy or salesy.

Barry shares why internal sales is essential for sustainable growth, how delivery teams can spot and act on opportunities, and why selling the right way is just another form of service.

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In episode 034, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson are joined by Derrick Mains—also known as The Process Fixer—to explore one of the most overlooked growth tools in business: process.

Derrick shares how mapping, measuring, and mobilizing your team around better processes can unlock innovation, drive profitability, and help leaders build a business that runs smoothly without burning out their people.

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In episode 033, Sam Donaghey sits down with Michael Smith, Director of People at Fast Slow Motion, for part three of our series on hiring superstars—this time, focusing on what happens after the hire.

Michael shares how FSM approaches onboarding with intention, starting before day one and continuing through the first several months with coaching, culture-building, and real-time feedback.

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In episode 032, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with George Appling, entrepreneur, author, and Vistage chair, to discuss building a business that aligns with personal passion.

George shares how he transitioned from corporate leadership to launching Sherwood Forest Faire, the lessons he learned about timing, self-awareness, and intentionality, and how he built businesses that thrive without him. He also dives into scalable ...

In episode 031, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with John Barnhart, CIO of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, to explore how technology is shaping the future of manufacturing.

John shares how American Cast Iron Pipe is leveraging AI, automation, and data integration to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead in a competitive industry. He also dives into the challenges of integrating technology across a larg...

In episode 030, Sam Donaghey talks with Zack Terry, Fast Slow Motion’s Director of AI, about the key updates in Salesforce’s Spring ‘25 release and what they mean for businesses.

Zack shares how Agentforce, the rebranded Einstein Copilot, is expanding AI-driven automation for sales and service teams. They discuss multilingual support, AI-powered service enhancements, and new admin tools, including version control for AI agents.

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In episode 029, John Burdett continues his conversation with Billy Claunch, VP of Sales and Marketing at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, to dive deeper into how Brindlee leveraged Salesforce.

Billy shares how Brindlee cut their financial close time from 60 days to mere hours, improved visibility across the business, and empowered leadership to make faster, smarter decisions. They also discuss the mindset shift from viewing technol...

In episode 028, John Burdett is joined by Billy Claunch, VP of Sales and Marketing at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, to discuss how Brindlee scaled to become the largest used fire truck dealer in the Western Hemisphere.

Billy reveals how Salesforce helped them manage 50 websites and 2,000 trucks annually—with the same staff that once handled 100 trucks and one website. They share insights on eliminating inefficiencies, ...

In episode 027, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Max Bevan and HubSpot’s Jack Coopersmith to explore how HubSpot’s Commerce Hub transforms operations for small and medium-sized businesses.

They discuss reducing friction in the sales process, enabling faster payments, and leveraging unified data for smarter decision-making. Jack shares how Commerce Hub empowers businesses to scale efficiently while saving time and improvi...

In episode 026 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey sits down with Todd Coder, FSM’s Director of Partnerships, and Salesforce Area VP Jeff Roy to explore how Salesforce helps growing businesses scale efficiently.

Drawing from Jeff’s experience as both a Salesforce executive and customer, they discuss the importance of consolidating systems for a unified customer view, leveraging AI for growth, and why intentional planning i...

In episode 025 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Director of People, Michael Smith, to look back at the best moments and key insights from season one. Together, they reflect on how to build a business you love while enjoying your life, highlighting impactful conversations from the season.

Drawing from episodes featuring FSM leaders and industry experts, they revisit topics such as turning ...

In episode 024 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s CTO, Chad Seales, to dive into the transformative power of system integration. They discuss how integration serves as a critical engine for automation, visibility, and scalable business growth when built on a foundation of well-defined processes.

Drawing from real-world examples, Chad shares practical insights on implementing integration str...

In episode 023 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion's founder and CEO, John Burdett, to discuss the transformative impact of well-designed compensation systems. They explore how such systems serve as a crucial alignment tool within a company, creating a meritocracy where employees are empowered to excel without micromanagement. 

Drawing on their extensive experience, they share p...

In episode 022 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, delve into the latest Salesforce 2025 release with host Sam Donaghey and Zack Terry, Senior Solution Architect at Fast Slow Motion. Discover how the new features and updates can transform your approach to managing key accounts and enhance your sales strategies.

This episode explores several innovative updates, including improvements to Salesforce Flow and the introduction of Account Pl...

In episode 021 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Sam Donaghey is joined by Fast Slow Motion’s Director of People, Michael Smith, and Chief Operating Officer, Matt Dyar, to discuss the importance of a well-structured hiring process in this part two episode. 

Learn how skills-based assignments, culture interviews, and scalable recruitment frameworks can help you find and hire top talent. They share actionable tips for buildin...

In episode 020 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, join Sam Donaghey, the Recruiting Director at Fast Slow Motion, as he shares insights from part one of a series on hiring superstars. Dive into the values-based recruitment strategy that balances the needs of both the company and candidates, promoting long-term success and satisfaction for both parties.

Discover actionable strategies for enhancing your recruitment process to attract th...

In episode 019 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Michael Johnson explores how business leaders can ingeniously solve scaling challenges by implementing the Scalable Business Framework. Dive into this part two episode to learn the essential elements of processes, automation, and visibility, which are crucial for overcoming growth obstacles and achieving seamless operations.

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In episode 018 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Michael Johnson explores the essentials of the Scalable Business Framework, a strategic model crucial for business growth. Learn about integrating processes, automation, and visibility to streamline operations and enhance business scalability.

Dive into practical insights on how to structure your business for efficient scaling, with a focus on creating systems that support sustainable ...

In episode 017 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Zane Tarence and John Burdett return to dive deeper into the crucial role of company culture in attracting and retaining A-players. Explore how establishing rigorous standards and a people-centric approach not only nurtures talent but also drives investment-grade business growth.

Discover actionable strategies for creating a robust organizational culture that empowers your team and enh...