Fast Pace Ep 68 – The power of one

In this Fast Pace episode, Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan look at the feasibility of running your business on the power of one number. They discuss metrics you need to run your business effectively, knowing what you want to achieve, measuring MPS specifically, and linking employee performance with business performance.

Fast Pace Ep 67 – How to build a system

This episode of Fast Pace features Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan explaining how to build a system and how that can solve so many basic business problems. They define what a system is and where you need to use them, solving the right problem by asking the right questions and developing cultured discipline and accountability.

Fast Pace Ep 66 – Making the leap from Salesperson/Property Manager to Director

This week on Fast Pace, Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan share observations on career progression and making the leap from salesperson/property manager to director. They explore reasons for wanting to be a director, adding value as a leader, knowing what you want to accomplish and how much you’re willing to contribute, and being in it for the long haul.

Fast Pace Ep 65 – Financial year planning – reflect to project

In this Fast Pace episode, Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan discuss keeping a finger on the organisation’s pulse through financial year planning. They comment on creating sustainable value, the impact of wage pressure on generating revenue, the three metrics for increasing fees, and the need for making personal investments to improve your performance and productivity.

Fast Pace Ep 64 – System or a person

This episode of Fast Pace features Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan examining how a system or a person can affect outcomes. They look at the roles systems and people play, examples of using systems to control workflow, saving time by keeping organised and being aware of what’s happening across the organisation. 

Fast Pace Ep 63 – Leadership in the VUCA world

This Fast Pace episode features Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan on leadership in the VUCA world, meaning Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. They discuss the VUCA concept and how it applies to real estate, understanding and thriving with change, learning to pivot and adapt, bringing clarity in uncertain times, taking action quickly, and being a better leader.

Fast Pace Ep 62 – Onboarding (new, established and learned history)

This week on Fast Pace, Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan talk about onboarding and the first 90 days. They look at optimising the process through pre-boarding, why 30% of hires leave within 90 days, getting people engaged, what to do when onboarding fails, mapping out expectations, making it a good experience, and paying attention to feedback from the new hires’ fresh views of the business. 

Fast Pace Ep 61 – Entries and exits (slow buy in, slow sell out)

In this Fast Pace episode, Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan look at entries and exits for business ownership. They discuss evaluation methodologies, complete documentation, clear systems and processes, slow buy in and slow sell out, building for saleability, knowing your own strengths and skillset, and insights for shareholders.

Fast Pace Ep 60 – The power of models in creative thinking

This episode of Fast Pace features Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan discussing the power of models in creative thinking. They look at the need for having your growth infrastructure in place from the start, your vision and the goals that drive you and your decisions, building a strong business core, creating an environment for innovation, and thinking from fresh new viewpoints. 

Fast Pace Ep 56 – The growth question

In this week’s podcast with Dean Mackie and Josh Phegan, they discuss the power of choosing growth, including:
How to decide between new markets, service lines and market share.
Why deciding what you want is critical.
Why knowing if you’re on a plateau or climbing a peak is important.
How to stay dynamic and choose the problems you wish to pursue and solve.