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The Action Catalyst

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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
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Episodes

CLIP: What Makes an Intrapreneur?

Digital media executive Louis Gump , with time spent at CNN, the Weather Channel, Cox Media, and more, breaks down the 5 main characteristics of an intrapreneur, and the overlap between intra- and entrepreneurs. Hear Louis's full interview in Episode 453 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 28, 20243 min

REMASTERED: Managing Stress, Guilt and Overwhelm, with Carrie Wilkerson (Executive, Opportunity, Consulting, Business)

Best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning podcaster, and media personality Carrie Wilkerson breaks down the biggest productivity mistakes people make, why balance is in the eye of the beholder and comparison is "suicide on an installment plan", talks about playing to the "invisible audience", and explains how you REALLY ARE the person in your photographs.

Mar 26, 202420 minEp. 165

CLIP: Not Special, Just Intentional

Author, CEO of Ziglar, Inc, and son of legendary speaker and salesman Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar , explains how intentional = meaningful, with a very personal story about a very intimate moment between he and his father. Hear Tom's full interview in Episode 38 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 21, 20242 min

The Inside Innovator, with Louis Gump (Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Digital Media)

Digital media executive Louis Gump , with time spent at CNN, the Weather Channel, Cox Media, and more, talks about breaking early ground in the mobile space, the 5 main characteristics of an intrapreneur, not putting efficiency over optimization, the symbiotic relationship between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, the genesis of innovation, and more.

Mar 19, 202426 minEp. 453

CLIP: All Businesses Are The Same Business

Digital strategist, author, and entertainment industry veteran Chris Hood explains why all businesses are really the same business at their core, and how entertainment, regardless of where you get it, is entertainment. Hear Chris's full interview in Episode 452 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 14, 20244 min

CLIP: Mastering The 3 Types of Media

Rusty Shelton , Founder/Chairman of Zilker Media, and Barbara Henricks, Founder, President & CEO of Cave Henricks Communications , explain the 3 types of media, and how to best position yourself between them to promote your brand, your product, and yourself. Hear Rusty and Barbara's full interview in Episode 132 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 07, 20244 min

Overtime with Outland: Chris Hood, Episode 452

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 452, with digital strategist, speaker, and author Chris Hood .

Mar 06, 20242 min

The Customer is the Constant, with Chris Hood (Entertainment, Media, Business, AI)

Digital strategist, author, and entertainment industry veteran Chris Hood talks about his award-winning work with films like Jurassic Park and Apollo 13, one HUGE missed opportunity with the Power Rangers, why even the worst leaders you know can be mentors, using the cloud before the cloud existed to develop the first known music streaming platform, why all businesses are the same business, the overhype of AI, the evolution of streaming versus cable, the fastest way to identify your target audie...

Mar 05, 202432 minEp. 452

CLIP: Positivity Gym / 10,000 Ways NOT to Make a Light Bulb

Alden Mills , CEO of Perfect Fitness and Founder/CEO of GoalBud talks about how keeping a positive mindset is like building a muscle; you gotta hit the positivity gym, plus, why the greatest successes only follow the greatest failures, even for Edison. Hear Alden's full interview in Episode 451 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 29, 20244 min

CLIP: The Spotlight and the Unseen Hours

Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and veteran basketball performance coach Alan Stein Jr. explains the importance of always keeping the spotlight of accountability on yourself, and why it’s what you do in the "unseen hours" that counts the most. Hear Alan's full interview in Episode 221 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 22, 20244 min

Become Unstoppable, with Alden Mills (Leadership, Positive Mindset, Military, Accountability)

Alden Mills , CEO of Perfect Fitness and Founder/CEO of GoalBud shares lessons from his time as a Navy SEAL, and chats about why trust is like a boomerang, putting on your “Terminator glasses”, finding your swim buddy, closing the C.A.R.E. loop, seeing possibilities in the impossible, hitting the positivity gym, and how to lead with love.

Feb 20, 202427 minEp. 451

CLIP: Grandmas and Blockchain Don't Mix

Eric McHugh, a digital entrepreneur, President of ShopX , and Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Dataing.io AI powered matchmaking, explains what Web3 is and isn't, and what Webs 4 and 5 could hold in store. Hear Eric's full interview in his bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 16, 20242 min

CLIP: Pencil Data / Billions in Unclaimed Checks

Josh Fox, financial advisor and Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts , talks about digging into the data over the cost of pencils and other mundane items to find BIG savings, and how there is a treasure trove out there of unclaimed property, and cash, just waiting to be stumbled across. Hear Josh's full interview in Episode 450 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 15, 20243 min

REMASTERED: Habits of High Performance, with NBA Skills Trainer Alan Stein Jr (Basketball, Sports, Training, Success)

Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and veteran basketball performance coach Alan Stein Jr. explains the 4 levels of the competitive pyramid, nature vs. nurture on the court and in the boardroom, talent vs. skills, filling the "execution gap", always keeping the spotlight of accountability on yourself, and why it’s what you do in the "unseen hours" that counts the most.

Feb 13, 202416 minEp. 221

CLIP: What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith explains the concept of inertia in our personal and professional lives, avoiding the superstition trap, and navigating the "Wheel of Change" on our journey through life. Hear Marshall's full interview in Episode 181 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 08, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Josh Fox, Episode 450

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 450, with Josh Fox, Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts .

Feb 07, 20243 min

Relax, Have Fun, What's the Difference? with Josh Fox (Finance, Money, Business, Economics)

Josh Fox, Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts , talks about going back in time to find hidden money for businesses, digging into the data over the cost of pencils, the shocking error rate of most business invoices, which companies have the greatest opportunities for savings, the treasure trove of unclaimed property, being elected president...just not of the USA, and his mantra of “Thank God It’s Monday”. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students Southw...

Feb 06, 202423 minEp. 450

CLIP: Build Businesses, Don't Kill Each Other

Tanis Jorge , serial tech entrepreneur, author of The Cofounder's Handbook, and Founder of The Cofounder's Hub, talks about finding the right person to go into business with and building businesses without killing each other, plus the shocking statistic about failure between founders, and why “no business partners with benefits” is rule #1. Hear the full interview in Episode 449 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 01, 20244 min

REMASTERED: Triggers Self-Discipline and Creating Radical Transformation, with Marshall Goldsmith (Leadership, Behavior, Coaching, Change)

Best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith explains why our environments are “willpower reduction machines” and why leadership is a contact sport, and chats about avoiding the superstition trap, the "Wheel of Change", active vs passive questions, self discipline vs self control, learning a practice that takes 3 minutes a day, costs nothing, and helps you improve at almost anything, and being neighbors with Lindsay Lohan....

Jan 30, 202415 minEp. 181

CLIP: The UNreality in Your Head

Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt shares the 3 different types of limiting beliefs, and why they ONLY exist in your head, not in the real world. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 229 of The Action Catalyst.

Jan 25, 20242 min

Done Success, Ready for Significance, with Tanis Jorge (Entrepreneurship, Tech, Business, Founders)

Tanis Jorge , serial tech entrepreneur, author of The Cofounder's Handbook, and Founder of The Cofounder's Hub, talks about exiting “unicorn” Trulioo , meeting both her husband AND her business partner in high school, finding the right person to go into business with and building businesses without killing each other, plus what separates entrepreneurs from corporate, the shocking statistic about failure between founders, her favorite “poor woman’s meal”, and why “no business partners with benefi...

Jan 23, 202429 minEp. 449

CLIP: Covey, Jobs, and the Power of Listening

Chris Deaver , author and co-founder of BraveCore , recalls stalking Stephen Covey in his own house, and talks about the key lesson he learned from being in meetings with Steve Jobs, bucking the "expert model", writing a letter to Roy Disney then turning down the reply, the simplicity and power of co-creation, turning Dell around, making others the mission, and working next to a secret lab. Hear Chris' full interview in Episode 448 of The Action Catalyst....

Jan 18, 20244 min

CLIP: You're Not Dead...Yet

Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt explains the concept of "drift", shares a harrowing tale of being pulled out to sea, and talks about writing your own eulogy and engineering your legacy. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 138 of The Action Catalyst.

Jan 17, 20244 min

CLIP: What Do Star Wars, Bridget Jones, and Hunger Games Have in Common?

Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller breaks down the Storybrand framework and the elements common to ALL good stories, plus how to draw the listener in quickly to go on a journey with you. Hear Donald's full interview in Episode 215 of The Action Catalyst.

Jan 11, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: Chris Deaver, Episode 448

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 448, with Chris Deaver , author and co-founder of BraveCore .

Jan 10, 20243 min
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