CEO of Fast Slow Motion and co-author of The Scalable Business Framework, John Burdett helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably—without burning out or missing what matters most in life, health, or relationships.

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Guest Resources

Scalable Business Framework – How to build a business you love while enjoying your life. Order John’s book here!

Fast Slow Motion – Build a Business You Love. Learn more about how John’s team helps entrepreneurs at their website.

3 Value Bombs

1. Success isn’t about reaching the summit. It’s about the journey and staying true to what matters most.

2. Systems, automation, and visibility allow you to scale your business without sacrificing your life.

3. If your business can’t run without you, it’s not scalable, it’s a trap you’ve built for yourself.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: The Scalable Business Framework: How to Build a Business You Love While Enjoying Your Life with John Burdett

[1:11] — John shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

You never truly “arrive” at success.
The joy is in the journey, not the accomplishment.
Winning at the wrong game is worse than failure.

[3:16] — John talks about what is the Scalable Business Framework and how it can change how we grow our companies.

It’s a business fable that teaches leaders how to scale without sacrificing life.
Built around the idea that success in business and life is not either/or, it’s both/and.
Helps leaders avoid building a “prison of success.”

[4:40] — John talks about the most common mistakes that leave business owners stuck or burned out.

Losing sight of your core principles: purpose, people, and profit.
Grit is great, but misapplied grit can lead to building something that drains you.
Without intentionality, success can lead to misery.

[7:11] — John talks about waking up one day and realizing we’re the bottleneck in our own business.

Acknowledge the problem and it’s often you.
Shift your mindset: from being the hero to building systems that run without you.
True leadership is building a team that performs better in your absence.

[10:45] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!

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[13:58] — John breaks down the key components of the scalable business framework.

Foundation: The 3 Ps
- Purpose
- People
- Profit
Process: Build clear, consistent systems that drive predictable outcomes.
Automation: Free up your team from repetitive tasks and empower them to focus on what matters.
Visibility: Know what’s happening in your business proactively, not reactively.
These elements form a “flywheel” for sustainable scalability.

[18:57] — John tells it’s really possible to scale and still have time for life, health, and family.

He lived it. After nearly dying earlier this year, his business kept running because of the systems he’d built.
His story is proof that building the right way brings resilience, freedom, and peace of mind.

[22:42] — John talks about the first step for anyone who is looking to build that kind of freedom.

Pre-decide: Commit now before life forces your hand.
Define what success really means to you.
Stay consistent with your principles and scale with systems, not hustle.

[25:15] — Call to action.

Scalable Business Framework – How to build a business you love while enjoying your life. Order John’s book here!
Fast Slow Motion – Build a Business You Love. Learn more about how John’s team helps entrepreneurs at their website.

[26:08] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Thrivetime Show: Attend the world’s highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star & Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow & President Trump’s Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire!

Killer Resources!

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