In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan look at new horizons for 2026. They show how to stay relevant by searching the world and bringing back the best of what you find. They discuss curiosity and why your biggest opportunity is often in plain sight, chasing greatness to leverage relationships, the power of your existing customer base, and not leaving people at the sold sticker. They talk about taking the long-term view around going all in on systems, people and infrastructure, and living life by design. Josh shares how, if you have more fun with it, you win more, enjoy it more and become more. Kon describes his experience with the Harada method for personal development, and they discuss their views on quick routine shifters they use.
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Team reset.
This week on Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan talk about performing a strategic team reset before the new year. They discuss evaluating how good you actually are at business, how good the people are inside of your business and what you can do to get them to a team of 10/10 for 2026. You can also identify your 3 biggest strengths and 3 strengths you can build. They continue with discovering your biggest opportunity ahead, and how creating the dream helps you map your future. Josh relates his experience with Vitamin C - the power of connection, and Kon shares his thoughts around leaving people in a better state than you found them.
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Radically Traditional.
In today's episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan discuss the realities of big tech and embracing a radically traditional approach. They examine where big tech falls short, where relationships excel, and develop the skill to leverage both successfully. They advise putting your top 100 customers in your phone and using client events to get face-to-face to build influence. They continue with why the best agents use layers for growth i.e. relationship layer, social layer, tech layer and transactional layer. Josh examines ways to leverage everything you've learned for a bigger and brighter future, Kon illustrates how simple it is to create a Wow moment, and they share their views on knowing what makes you great and going all in on that.
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Past Performance Does Not Determine Future Performance.
In this episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan examine why past performance does not necessarily determine future performance. They examine forward indicators for predicting markets, the role of great sales and PM leaders, the basic numbers to track and measure and what to know to play the waves of the day. They continue with the MEDIC method for increasing performance by knowing what to Maintain, Eliminate, Decrease, Increase, and create within your business. Josh reflects on the origins of his work ethic, while Kon ponders the compounding effect of simple, productive actions, and they share their views on speed as a significant advantage in business.
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Strengthen Mindset And Character.
In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan expand on ways to strengthen mindset and character. They agree that what you accept is your standard. They suggest spending the first hour of each day on building an unshakable mindset, committing to routines that a future you will thank you for, cutting the clutter and sharpening the mind. They discuss PTO and renewal exercises, how to reduce exhaustion and increase focus, and bringing the future timeline closer to reduce anxiety. Josh illustrates understanding what the sale means for the customer, Kon reflects on the magic of detaching from outcomes, and they share their views around how the algorithm has exposed you.
Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan come together in an incredible weekly podcast, Grow, Scale, Master. An energetic approach to drive progress; master skills, build strengths, and put the strategy back into rapid business and personal success. Backed by real world experience in rapid scaling, to playing the long term game of business, it's the story of all the lessons learned on the journey to mastery. Be inspired, renew your energy and chase the future with Grow, Scale, Master.
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