Send us a text As a founder, it’s easy to become the bottleneck your team quietly works around. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Whalen to explore how he used AI tools to free up over 10 hours a week — not by cutting corners, but by evolving how he leads internally . We talk through the systems, mindset shifts, and intentional decisions that helped Spencer stop micromanaging, increase his team’s autonomy, and create more space for strategic thinking — the kind of space most agency owners...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Send us a text What if the very thing you think is helping your business grow is actually holding it back? In this episode, I sit down with David Dial to uncover the surprising truth about control—and why real leaders must break free from it in order to scale. For digital agency owners striving to build a sustainable, high-performing business, this conversation reveals that scaling doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from leading differently. We dig into the leadership bottlenecks that silentl...
Jun 24, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Send us a text What happens when the business you’ve built disappears overnight? For Jeremy Bishop, that was the wake-up call that revealed the true value of a personal brand—one that transcends platforms, business models, and offers. In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset and strategy behind building your personal brand as an asset—one that pays dividends long after your latest campaign ends. If you're a digital agency owner still relying solely on your agency’s name or service list to ...
Jun 19, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Send us a text Energy is not a luxury—it's a leadership system. In this episode, I sit down with Devan Gonzalez, a performance-focused fitness entrepreneur who helps high-achieving business leaders reclaim energy and clarity through simple, sustainable routines that fuel long-term growth. If you're scaling your agency and feeling the weight of fatigue, disconnection, or burnout, this conversation will reframe how you think about leadership—starting with your body. Most business owners don’t real...
Jun 17, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Send us a text Scaling a digital agency doesn't require hustle—it requires systems, delegation, and intentional leadership. In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Gilmore, founder of Niche In Control and author of The Agency Owner's Guide to Freedom , to unpack how one agency owner scaled from $15K to $100K MRR in just 9 months using Jesse’s Leverage for Growth Framework. We walk through how time audits unlock 8–10 hours per week, how to implement scalable delegation systems, and how simplifying...
Jun 12, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Send us a text Scaling a digital agency beyond $30K months doesn't happen by accident—and it won’t happen if you're still running everything yourself. In this episode, I talk with Nathan Newberry about the exact systems, strategies, and mindset shifts he used to grow, sell, and then coach others to scale their agencies through what he calls the AI Freedom Method . This isn’t surface-level automation talk. Nathan walks us through the leadership principles and operational frameworks that allow amb...
Jun 10, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Send us a text Most digital agency owners wait too long to make the leadership shift that actually sustains scale. They keep grinding in fulfillment mode, thinking more output will equal more growth—until their systems start to crack, their team becomes dependent, and their energy flatlines. In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Johnson—a coach, broadcaster, and Olympic leader—who shares a bold challenge to high-achieving entrepreneurs: start leading for legacy before you’re forced to. This convers...
Jun 05, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Send us a text What if everything you’ve been told about social media is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Brinkley — a social media strategist, author of The Social Shift , and agency founder who scaled her business with a lean content model, smart systems, and a self-led team. Katie built her agency without becoming a slave to the algorithm. She reveals the Four-Post Strategy that replaces content burnout with a sustainable, consistent visibility system — and she unpacks the leader...
Jun 03, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Send us a text Scaling your agency doesn’t always require a bigger team or ad budget—it might just take smarter tools and systems. In this episode, I sit down with tech founder and agency owner Jeff Vanasdal, who built three AI-powered tools—BotMockups, ListBuilder.ai, and HelpDocs.ai—to eliminate bottlenecks, close more deals, and drive recurring revenue growth with zero ad spend. Jeff didn’t start by building for others—he created these tools to fix his own fulfillment overwhelm. Then he scale...
May 29, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Send us a text Most agency owners build a business around their skills—then hit a ceiling when those same skills become their greatest limitation. In this episode, I sit down with Drew Larison, founder of Five Door Media, to unpack the real shift that unlocked scale in his agency: moving from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. For leaders navigating growth, structure, and team development, this conversation cuts to the heart of what it truly means to lead at scale. Drew shares how implementi...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Send us a text What if you could sit down with the investor who decides whether to fund or pass on a digital agency—and ask him exactly what he looks for? In this episode, I do just that with Steve Walsh , private equity investor and founder of Bison Equity Group . With over 30 years of experience evaluating entrepreneurs and structuring capital strategies, Steve breaks down why most agencies aren’t investor-ready, what separates scalable leadership from burnout-driven hustle, and how recurring ...
May 22, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Send us a text Inbound leads. Team trust. $125K in 7 weeks. These aren’t buzzwords—they’re the real results of a client who implemented the systems built by my guest, James Donovan, founder of Nine Two Media. In this episode, James breaks down the exact strategy his agency used to help a service-based firm generate $125,000 in new business in just 49 days using Google Business Profile visibility, Local Service Ads, and targeted positioning that drives results without relying on referrals or bloa...
May 20, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 231
Send us a text What does it really take to build a high-performing agency that stands out in a crowded digital landscape? In this episode, I sit down with Luke Eggebraaten to unpack how he built a niche agency that scaled to 74 clients and over $100K in monthly recurring revenue—without burning out or chasing broad markets. We dive into the leadership decisions, mindset shifts, and operational systems that helped him grow Phaser Marketing into a powerhouse agency focused exclusively on excavatio...
May 15, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Send us a text Scaling your agency shouldn't come at the cost of your body, your clarity, or your leadership edge. But too often, that’s exactly what happens. In this conversation, I sat down with Johnny Els—former Ironman triathlete and founder of TruFit Academy—whose approach to fitness for entrepreneurs isn’t about quick fixes or hype. It’s about building a system that powers your performance with the same precision you bring to your business. Johnny shares how the discipline and mindset he d...
May 13, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Send us a text If revenue is rising but your calendar keeps getting tighter… you may not be scaling. You may just be stuck in the time-for-money trap—and no matter how high your agency climbs, that model will always have a ceiling. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital, to unpack what it truly takes to escape that trap and build a business that grows without demanding more of you. Eric’s story isn’t about quick wins or overnight success—it’s about trading hustle...
May 08, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Send us a text Most digital agency owners are stuck in a cycle of hiring frustration—relying on resumes, guessing at culture fit, and hoping the next hire works out. In this episode, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Dr. Michael Neal, founder of Build My Team, to reveal the #1 hiring mistake that’s stalling agency growth and burning out leaders: trusting the resume. You’ll learn how Dr. Neal replaced chaos with clarity using a hiring system that achieves a 97% match rate and radically improves ...
May 06, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Send us a text What if you could build a thriving agency in just 9 months —without fancy VC backing, a massive ad spend, or years of struggle? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast, I sit down with Jake Sucoff, founder of Patient Procure, who scaled a niche healthcare marketing agency faster than most entrepreneurs even get their first 10 clients. Jake shares the exact proven systems, automation strategies, and leadership wins that allowed him to not just grow—but thrive—in record...
May 01, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Send us a text Most agencies fail to scale because they’re buried in custom proposals, service chaos, and complexity they created. In today’s episode, I talk with Tim Fahndrich, founder of WhirLocal , about the exact moment he decided to eliminate custom work entirely—and how that decision transformed his agency into a scalable, recurring-revenue business built on productized services and automation. Tim’s agency went from full-service overwhelm to a subscription-based model with zero proposals,...
Apr 29, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Send us a text What happens when a growth marketer helps scale a $1B+ startup, takes three companies to successful exits, and then launches his own performance agency? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast , I sit down with Chris Rodriguez, founder of iExcel, to explore how agency owners can scale operations, hire effectively, and lead with clarity in the age of AI and automation. Chris brings nearly 25 years of marketing experience, a results-driven mindset, and a data-first lead...
Apr 24, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Send us a text What if you could lead a growing team, scale your startup, and stay grounded in your values—before even graduating college? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast , I talk with Walker Ferguson, a Division 1 athlete and co-founder of the AI-driven wellness app Ascend , about what it really takes to lead without a title, manage a team without coding skills, and build a culture-first company under pressure. Walker shares his leadership framework rooted in servant leaders...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Send us a text Scaling a digital agency can feel like an endless grind—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I sit down with Ivan Vislavskiy, CEO and co-founder of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, to explore what it really takes to grow a profitable agency without burning out. Ivan shares how he scaled his agency from a two-person team to 75+ team members across multiple locations—all while staying true to his mission, building a strong team culture, and prioritizing ROI-driven systems. If y...
Apr 17, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Send us a text What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t a new tool or tactic—but a radical commitment to integrity? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Alex Castillo, a faith-driven entrepreneur who built his premium contracting company, AC Solutions and More, from the ground up—without ads, without shortcuts, and without compromising his values. His story is a masterclass in leading with purpose, building loyal teams, and growing a business others are wi...
Apr 15, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Send us a text If you're feeling stuck in fulfillment mode, overwhelmed by client demands, and unsure how to scale your agency without burning out—this episode is a must-listen. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Anthony Mink, co-founder of the $50M+ brand Live Bearded and host of the Entitled to Nothing podcast. We dive into the mindset and leadership shifts necessary to break free from the chaos and step into scalable business growth. Anthony shares powerful ...
Apr 10, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Send us a text Burnout is not just a personal problem—it's a leadership crisis costing digital agencies millions in lost productivity, team turnover, and stalled growth. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Platt, founder of PLATTinum Consulting, to expose the hidden costs of poor leadership and the urgent need for a people-first strategy. Rachel shares why most businesses—especially fast-scaling digital agencies—fail to implement feedback systems, leadersh...
Apr 08, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Trish Flores, a rising leader in the construction and engineering industry whose journey is a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and personal growth. From starting her career in the Philippines with a degree in architecture to navigating leadership in the fast-paced U.S. construction sector, Trish shares powerful insights on balancing professional ambition with personal life—especially as a mom, business development leader, and first-...
Apr 03, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Send us a text Scaling a digital agency isn’t just about better systems or sharper funnels—it's about who you're becoming as a leader. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Emily Sander, executive coach and author of Hacking Executive Leadership , to explore the critical leadership shifts agency owners must make to escape burnout and unlock sustainable growth. Emily draws from her experience in high-pressure startup and corporate environments to reveal what separa...
Apr 01, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast , Dr. William Attaway sits down with Rusty Fulling, founder and CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting, to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, and profitable business growth. Many entrepreneurs struggle with scaling their business while staying aligned with their core values—Rusty shares how he overcame these challenges to build a thriving company with intentional leadership, financial clarity, and a purpose-driven...
Mar 27, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Send us a text Scaling a digital agency is hard—especially when client churn and inconsistent revenue hold you back. But what if your agency could generate predictable, recurring income while reducing churn? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Shaun Clark , CEO & Co-Founder of HighLevel, to uncover the future of digital agency growth through white-label SaaS and automation. Shaun shares his entrepreneurial journey, how HighLevel became a ga...
Mar 25, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Send us a text Scaling a service business to seven figures is a challenge many entrepreneurs face. The key to sustainable growth isn’t just acquiring more clients—it’s about building trust, creating a client-centered experience, and mastering leadership. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Lem Garcia, founder of Lem Garcia Law, to discuss how he grew his law firm from a solo practice to a multimillion-dollar business without compromising qualit...
Mar 20, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Send us a text Scaling a business is every entrepreneur's goal, but many struggle with maintaining control, hiring the right team, and stepping into a true leadership role. In this episode of The Catalytic Leadership Podcast , Dr. William Attaway sits down with Steven Perry, an accomplished entrepreneur who left a $900K/year corporate career to launch The Well Recruiting Solutions . Steven shares invaluable insights on transitioning from operator to CEO, recruiting top talent, and building a bus...
Mar 18, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 76
