Fast and Furious Business Podcast Network

We’ve been taught to seek perfection in everything we do, even though a perfect anything doesn’t exist. If you want to grow your business perfection-seeking will hold you back because as you are trying to perfect (according to someone else’s standards) your plan, you’re NOT DOING ANYTHING. Growth is the result of EXECUTION: trying things, learning from them and adjusting from what you’ve learned O...

Never have markets been so complex and challenging for any business looking to grow revenue. There’s never been more aggressive competition, customers who wield so much power, “chaotic” technological change and change to the political “rules of business”. The need for a business to clearly differentiate their organization from their competitors has never been more important. And yet, according to...

🚨 If you can’t DIFFERENTIATE, you’re done! 🚨 Roy Osing shares how he grew a startup to $1B by standing the hell out. Learn why undifferentiation kills your biz, what CLAPTRAP is, and how to craft an ONLY Value Proposition that makes you UNBEATABLE. 🔥🙌 #Business #Success

Taking your career to the level you want is often a daunting challenge. You may get lucky and achieve a successful and rewarding career “by accident”, but for most people their journey is a struggle. But there are some simple, practical (and proven) Moves you can make RIGHT NOW to position yourself to achieve your career aspirations. In this episode, Roy and Ian break down the Career Planning Proc...

The business case for supporting mental health Supporting mental health in the workplace isn’t about grand gestures — it’s about consistent, practical actions that align with how people actually live and work. When businesses invest in genuine care through thoughtful policies, strong leadership, and meaningful relationships, both employees and the organisation thrive. TBA Member, Registered clinic...

The Audacious Business Podcast Series — Internationally hosted podcasts featuring Board Member Roy Osing that break down simple, practical, proven and DiFFERENT ways to create explosive performance in your business. “Unleashing Audacious Leadership: From Startup To a Billion in Sales” In this episode we explore the art of audacious leadership and differentiation in the world of business. Roy share...

This is where you can get the latest on what’s going on at The Business Association, inspired in North Delta Canada. From time to time Ian and Roy will spill the beans on new Events, Member Activities and other stuff you may find of interest. Be sure to check regularly on our What’s Up podcast as well as our social media channels for the latest conversation…

Audacious Leadership Much has been talked about and written about “Leadership”. There are books on leadership principles, podcasts that espouse the specific ingredients of a “great” leader and, generally, a pervasive narrative that prescribes from an academic perspective mainly what it takes to put air into your leadership journey. This podcast is different. It ties leader behaviour to producing u...

The Sales professional sometimes gets a bad rap. Salespeople are often seen as “slick and sleezy”, interested solely in making the sale and gathering their commission at any expense. This is unfortunate because Sales in fact play a vital role in executing an organization’s strategy. In this episode, Roy and Ian discuss how to establish Sales as a strategic tool in a business and how it can contrib...

The Audacious Business Podcast Series — Internationally hosted podcasts featuring Board Member Roy Osing that break down simple, practical, proven and DiFFERENT ways to create explosive performance in your business. “Differentiate or Die: Unconventional Wisdom From a Billion-Dollar Disruptor.” In this Thrive More Podcast episode with Roger Martin, Roy shares his journey from a small town in Britis...

Achieving remarkable results is painful. Changing the course of the future is painful. Being DiFFERENT in a way people CARE about is painful. Pain is a strategic imperative for audacious leaders who truly want to make a difference.

A “Dumb Rule” is a rule or policy that annoys customers and makes them want to leave you. They destroy customer loyalty. They must go if you want a high performing organization.

The CARE-Led business is technology agnostic. Their Strategic Game Plan focuses on relationship building and delivering value in an environment of mutual respect and trust. These businesses are in it for the long term. They are not driven to deliver 12 month product sales. Their prime objective is to create “sticky” human connections, trusting they will deliver sustainable economic benefits that s...

Audacious Leaders enter “The Bear Pit” regularly. They go alone. They learn what’s preventing flawless execution of their Strategic Game Plan. They fix the issues raised. Their organization’s performance skyrockets.

In this episode, Grace Sabatini, recipient of the 2024 BOOM Award, shares her journey with her grandmother Deborah Bentley as partners in Cravings Coffee, North Delta Canada She discusses their vision to grow this beloved community business amidst competition and uncertainty, offering valuable insights for TBA leaders. An inspiring story of collaboration and resilience…

Being an entrepreneur is kind of “woke” these days; it’s a “sexy” profession to be in. But unfortunately, most entrepreneurs struggle to succeed with very few new business ventures surviving the first 30 months of operation. This episode is all about the Moves an entrepreneur must make if they are to survive today’s unbelievably challenging markets and achieve long term success. Roy and Ian breakd...

Overcoming Key Roadblocks to Business Growth TBA Member Jaap Siekman is a seasoned Business Coach with 30 years of prior experience in Engineering & Operations Management, Project Management and Continuous Improvement (“LEAN”). In this episode Jaap discusses the common roadblocks he sees preventing businesses from growing their business. Many businesses, he says, lack a defined long-term vision, m...

The Audacious Business Podcast Series — Internationally hosted podcasts featuring Board Member Roy Osing that break down simple, practical, proven and DiFFERENT ways to create explosive performance in your business. Our inaugural show is with The Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast. In this episode, we dive into how being different keeps your business alive and thriving. A perfect listen for ever...

Every business looks for a way to grow in markets with increased competition and customers who wield more power than ever. In this episode Roy and Ian discuss the growth model that Roy used in leading an early stage data and internet company to a billion in annual sales. Roy’s model is quite straightforward: first, create a “just about right” strategy that recognizes in an age of uncertainty, unpr...

If you’re looking to grow your business and take it to the next level, there are two things you need to do: ​ Differentiate the value you deliver from what other competitors do; ​ Execute in the market flawlessly. Join me in this episode as we breakdown the simple formula for business growth and the practical moves we made to build BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS.

Unbelievable business growth demands standing out and being different from the crowd. Strong leadership and a flawless strategic plan are crucial, but for real success, consult your frontline - they'll tell you how well your strategy translates to action. 💦 You cannot grow your business if you’re the same as everyone else. 💦 Leadership Moves to achieve unbelievable growth. 💦 Growth requires fla...

Craft a roadmap for your career! This guide explores self-assessment to identify your ideal path, navigate various career options, and discover the power of personal differentiation in achieving professional success. Learn to stand out and chart your course to a fulfilling career. Check out this trio of wisdom: 💦 How to develop your Career Plan. 💦 The Career choices you have, and how to decide....

Focus on HOW to EXECUTE; Pull Back on Getting Your Direction Perfect Most businesses focus on getting their plan ‘perfect’—read this as conforming perfectly to the academic strategic planning doctrine promulgated by the pundits—and leave little time to determine the critical few actions they need to take to implement their chosen direction. Unmatched performance in any market has more to do with t...

Traditional planning methods are flawed. My Strategic Game Planning Process offers a solution, having helped startups achieve massive success. 💦 Today’s planning methods are all screwed up; here’s why. 💦 Roy’s Strategic Game Planning Process.

Three questions unlock your business compass: ▪️What are your growth goals? ▪️Who are you serving (ideal customer)? ▪️What’s your ONLY Value Proposition (what problem are you solving in a way that no one else does)? Answering these clarifies your target market,refines your offering, and guides how you connect. It's a simple framework for a focused strategy. Check out this episode: 💦 3 Questions a...