Play Big Faster Podcast

Struggling to find the right entrepreneurial path?
Non-food franchise expert Jon Ostenson unveils exclusive business ownership alternatives beyond traditional food franchises in this episode of Play Big Faster. 
Uncover how franchising offers practical systems that allow you to "start on third base instead of first base" while building multiple income streams. 
You'll learn why non-food franchises typically require less capital and fewer employees than restaurant concepts, how to evaluate if you're better suited as an owner-operator or semi-passive investor, and specific emerging franchise categories seeing massive growth in 2025. 
Jon shares practical advice and insights from his experience as both a franchise president and multi-brand franchisee. He also sheds light on financial metrics that most aspiring business owners tend to overlook. 
Perfect for corporate professionals seeking exit strategies or investors looking to diversify beyond real estate. Listen now to transform your approach to business ownership and wealth building.

Break through your income ceiling with Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as the "Father of AFFORMATIONS®" and creator of the 12-Week Breakthrough system.   In this episode, Dr. Noah reveals how he helps clients make more in 12 weeks than they did in the previous 12 months by addressing the "head trash" that silently sabotages success.   From growing up poor in a wealthy community to contemplating suicide at 25, Dr. Noah shares his journey to discovering what was missing in traditional self-help approaches—the crucial inner game that determines outer results.   Learn the unconscious habits of successful entrepreneurs, why hustling harder isn't the answer, and how one client found an additional $1.8 million in just 10 months by clearing mental roadblocks.   Whether you're hitting a plateau in your business or seeking to scale without burnout, Noah's practical approach to mastering your inner game will help you play big faster and achieve true financial freedom.   Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/5Lf5qkP6muQ&list=UULFy6O-XZjqxodaFD9Q_ZnnDQ

Don't run out of cash, don't run out of cash, don't run out of cash" — Jim Schleckser, founder of The Lazy CEO Project, hammers home this critical mantra for business survival in this eye-opening episode. As the author of the bestselling book "Great CEOs are Lazy" (with over 100,000 copies sold), Jim reveals why 90% of small businesses fail within five years and how proper cash management can solve virtually any business problem.  Beyond finances, Jim breaks down his strategic "kink in the hose" framework, helping you identify whether your business model, talent, or systems are constraining your growth. Solopreneurs will gain practical insights on when to make critical first hires and how fractional employees can provide high-caliber talent at affordable rates. Jim also shares valuable advice on implementing subscription models to create predictable revenue and his "double top secret" strategy, a powerful tool that will empower you to accelerate growth through strategic partnerships. This conversation delivers essential wisdom for entrepreneurs ready to work strategically rather than frantically in their pursuit of sustainable business success.

Are invisible threats putting your business at risk? In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Evgeniy Kharam shares critical strategies for protecting your business in our increasingly remote work environment. With over 20 years of experience consulting for major corporations across North America and Europe, Evgeniy reveals the common security blind spots entrepreneurs face when employees work from home. He offers practical, easy-to-implement approaches to securing sensitive data, implementing proper network protection, and creating baseline security protocols that grow with your business, empowering you to take control of your business's security. Beyond cybersecurity, Evgeniy shares personal insights from his book "Architect Success," explaining how he transformed from someone terrified of speaking in public to a confident communicator. His journey is sure to inspire you, showing that with the right techniques, anyone can overcome their fears and become a successful communicator. He also shares how proper note-taking serves as your "personal CRM" for effective networking. Whether you're managing remote teams or looking to strengthen your business's digital defenses, these actionable security measures and communication techniques are crucial. They will help you play big faster while keeping your business protected, ensuring you can focus on growth with the peace of mind that your business is secure.

Need the accountability and expertise to skyrocket your business growth? Meet Jake Shannon, Grant Cardone's #1 Elite 10X Business Coach, who helps entrepreneurs achieve an astounding 1,000% return on their coaching investment. In this candid conversation with Scherrie L. Prince, Jake reveals why setting audaciously large targets fundamentally changes your actions—"it takes the same effort to make a million dollars as it does to make $10,000." Drawing from his background in financial mathematics and his experience founding Scientific Wrestling, Jake shares his powerful "sportification" approach that transforms business performance through intrinsic motivation rather than mere gamification. You'll hear how his unique blend of combat sports coaching principles and business metrics has helped clients achieve 5X revenue increases within nine months. Jake emphasizes that successful entrepreneurship requires the willingness to make sacrifices and work 14-hour days—statistically more challenging than Navy SEAL training.  Whether you're struggling to hold yourself accountable or ready to aim for a multi-million dollar business exit, Jake's practical advice to "get out of your head and into the numbers" will help you play big faster.

Navigate the complex world of book publishing with industry veteran Terry Whalin, author of over 60 books and contributor to more than 50 magazines. In this episode, Terry debunks common publishing myths that hold entrepreneurs and aspiring authors back, drawing from his new book "10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed." Learn why expecting significant profits from your first book might be unrealistic and how to build marketing assets you actually control rather than relying on "rented platforms" like social media. Terry shares the inspiring story of Chicken Soup for the Soul's 160 rejections before finding success through their "Rule of Five" daily marketing approach. Whether you're considering self-publishing, seeking a literary agent, or exploring independent publishers like Morgan James, Terry's practical insights will help you develop the persistence needed to successfully bring your book to market and play big faster with your publishing goals.

Discover how to grow your business without social media burnout in this value-packed episode with "Fearless Business" coach Robin Waite. Robin reveals his five-step strategic partnership framework, which generated 3,000 qualified leads and $300,000 in revenue from a single podcast appearance. After running a successful marketing agency for 12 years, Robin experienced entrepreneurial burnout, which led to a complete breakdown—and ultimately, a breakthrough transformation in how he approached business growth. You'll learn why charging hourly is limiting your income, how to package your services based on client outcomes (like the golf pro who tripled his prices overnight), and why playing the long game of relationship-building trumps short-term marketing tactics. Robin shares his journey from struggling agency owner to creating a thriving coaching practice with lifetime community support. He demonstrates how small adjustments in pricing and approach can yield dramatic results. Whether you feel stuck in your business or are ready to scale without exhaustion, Robin's practical framework will help you play big faster.

Are you struggling to find customers for your business? In this insightful episode, Scherrie L. Prince interviews Collin Stewart, entrepreneur, sales expert, and co-founder of Predictable Revenue, who reveals the critical mistake most founders make when scaling their business. Collin shares his candid journey from building a CRM system nobody wanted to bootstrapping a company that went from zero to $1 million in just three months. He emphasizes why entrepreneurs must "prove it before you scale it" and explains his practical two-part framework for achieving predictable revenue: consistent top-of-funnel leads and consistent sales processes. You'll learn why premature scaling kills startups, how to conduct effective customer development interviews, and practical ways to find your first 20-50 customers through strategic referrals. Whether you're a solopreneur or small business owner wondering where your next clients will come from, Collin's pragmatic advice from his upcoming book "The Terrifying Art of Finding Customers" will help you build sustainable growth and play big faster.

After burning out twice in one year while running a multi-seven-figure agency, Colby Wegter transformed his approach to business and now helps agency owners thrive without sacrificing their well-being. In this value-packed conversation, Colby reveals his counter-intuitive client retention strategy that can multiply your customer lifetime value 2-4X while actually working fewer hours. You'll learn his practical "curation system" for calendar management that instantly reveals where your time is being wasted and why focusing 80% of your effort on delighting current clients creates a sustainable growth engine. Colby shares the watershed moment that led him from 70-hour workweeks to just 8 hours weekly while doubling revenue, including. This includes a shift from "doing more to get more" to leveraging systems that create true autonomy.  Whether you're approaching burnout or simply want to grow your business more efficiently, this episode offers a roadmap to achieve what is called "the autonomous life" — where you can live a life in which you can confidently say yes or no without fear.

You are the problem. In this candid conversation, award-winning entrepreneur Adam Strong reveals why the biggest bottleneck in your business is looking back at you in the mirror. Starting his first venture at just 11 years old selling golf balls, Adam brings a wealth of experience from both entrepreneurship and elite athletics, having trained with Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah. He shares powerful insights on overcoming the fear of rejection that holds most entrepreneurs back, and he particularly emphasizes the crucial role of self-awareness in business leadership. He also explains why finding the right mentors who've achieved your vision is crucial for accelerated growth. Adam also takes us behind the scenes of his Game Changers Inner Circle mastermind, where he helps established professional service business owners develop the mindset and strategies needed to scale and successfully exit their companies.  Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to break through your current ceiling, Adam's practical framework for building purpose-led, results-oriented businesses is designed to be immediately applicable. It will help you play big faster, no matter where you are in your business journey.