Hal Elrod , bestselling author of "The Miracle Morning", shares the life‑changing philosophy behind his globally influential morning routine, recounts his extraordinary journey from being clinically dead after a head‑on collision with a drunk driver and weathering financial collapse, to overcoming the odds. Learn about the six core practices that help individuals improve health, income, mindset, and relationships, the snooze‑proof wake‑up strategy, a powerful morning routine speed-run for busy s...
Jun 09, 2026•14 min•Ep. 53
In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 504 of The Action Catalyst, Dr. Tony Alessandra , founder of Assessments 24x7 shares how when it was time to leave the speaking circuit, he looked to a few MLB greats for guidance... Hear the rest of Dr. Alessandra's interview in Episode 504 of The Action Catalyst.
Jun 05, 2026•1 min
John Livesay , funding strategist and author, reveals how to structure a winning pitch, grab attention in the first 90 seconds, and position the founder as the “jockey” investors want to back. Hear John's full interview in Episode 145 of The Action Catalyst.
Jun 04, 2026•2 min
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 504 with Dr. Tony Alessandra , founder of Assessments 24x7 .
Jun 03, 2026•2 min
Dr. Tony Alessandra , founder of Assessments 24x7 and a pioneering authority in personality assessments, sales psychology, and leadership development, shares insights from more than five decades in the assessment and training industry. In this conversation, Alessandra recounts his journey from door‑to‑door sales and academic leadership to creating widely used assessments that help individuals and organizations improve communication, adaptability, and performance. He explains how modern assessmen...
Jun 02, 2026•32 min•Ep. 504
Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal , shares the importance of relying on data and balancing passion with objectivity as you both start, and scale, your business. Hear Julie's full interview in Episode 503 of The Action Catalyst.
May 28, 2026•2 min
John Livesay , funding strategist and author, reveals expert insights into how entrepreneurs and startup founders can craft compelling investor pitches that win funding, including a shift from feature‑based presentations to emotionally driven storytelling, how to structure a winning pitch, grab attention in the first 90 seconds, demonstrate traction, show empathy for both customers and investors, and position the founder as the “jockey” investors want to back. Livesay also covers practical start...
May 26, 2026•17 min•Ep. 145
John Ruhlin , entrepreneur, speaker, and author of "Giftology", offers guidance on when to give, how much to spend, and how to calculate ROI on gifting to clients or prospects. Hear John's full interview in Episode 173 of The Action Catalyst.
May 21, 2026•4 min
Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal , shares the candid story behind building a billion-dollar luxury resale company after being told at age 52 that she was “unemployable", discusses overcoming public failure, fear, ageism, and gender bias in tech, how her experience at Pets.com shaped her resilience, and the disciplined, data-driven mindset she used to create and scale a disruptive e‑commerce business. Other topics include identifying unmet consu...
May 19, 2026•21 min•Ep. 503
Lifang He , brand strategist, and former leader at Apple, Amazon, Ring, and Bloomberg, explains how branding is a truly wholistic experience, and one that doesn't stop after you've come up with a name and logo...every interaction matters. Hear Lifang's full interview in her special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.
May 14, 2026•4 min
John Ruhlin , entrepreneur, speaker, and author of "Giftology", shares his proven philosophy of strategic generosity in business relationships, and how thoughtful, personalized, and unexpected gifting can dramatically strengthen client loyalty, drive referrals, and differentiate brands in crowded markets. He breaks down the psychology behind giving, the importance of investing in top‑tier relationships, and why experiences and personal details matter more than price, but also offers practical gu...
May 12, 2026•21 min•Ep. 173
Best-selling author and counselor Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages , explains what the 5 love languages ARE, and how to translate the languages into the workplace. Hear Dr. Chapman's full interview in Episode 206 of The Action Catalyst.
May 07, 2026•4 min
Lifang He , brand strategist, and former leader at Apple, Amazon, Ring, and Bloomberg, explores why brand strategy and product strategy must be inseparable for modern tech success, drawing on firsthand experience launching global products like the iPhone and Amazon Pharmacy. The conversation covers common branding misconceptions in tech, lessons from Apple’s integrated product‑brand philosophy, how Ring’s rebrand unlocked long‑term growth, what Nike’s $28 billion misstep teaches leaders about sh...
May 05, 2026•22 min
