Episode 39: MotoAmerica COTA - Q&A from our CEO

Written By Felicia Tanzi

Full Throttle Finance™ at MotoAmerica COTA 2025: Racing Insights & Business Lessons

🏁 Full Throttle Finance™ went trackside at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for MotoAmerica 2025 — and this episode is all about blending the adrenaline of racing with the strategy of entrepreneurship.

Felicia, CEO of Clean Bee Consulting, takes you inside the paddock to share candid CEO insights, leadership lessons, and practical business strategies — all while celebrating the passion and community that make motorsport unforgettable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • The #1 piece of advice Felicia would give herself on Day One of starting a business

  • Why patience and boundaries are non-negotiables in sustainable growth

  • How project management tools like Asana fuel efficiency for small businesses

  • Why tax credits and R&D incentives matter for race teams and entrepreneurs

  • Client success stories that highlight the power of financial clarity

  • Motorsport parallels that bring business fundamentals to life (qualifying vs. race, tire/fuel management vs. budgets)

  • How leadership, mindset shifts, and education define success beyond revenue

A Trackside Conversation with Purpose

From memories of Formula One V8s roaring at COTA to the excitement of MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 championship battle, this episode isn’t just about racing. It’s about how the discipline, strategy, and focus required on track mirror the skills every entrepreneur needs to thrive.

Felicia also shares the values at the heart of Clean Bee Consulting and Full Throttle Finance™:

  • Clarity in financial strategy

  • Accountability in client relationships

  • Education as the foundation for long-term success

Why This Episode Matters

Too often, small business owners and race teams disqualify themselves from opportunities — assuming that tax credits, growth tools, or financial strategies don’t apply to them. This episode is a reminder that the best way to check is to check. With the right guidance, financial clarity is within reach for every entrepreneur.

Felicia Tanzi
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