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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: Risk Pool / Tesla Was Outmaneuvered

Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee , explains what he thinks Bezos got wrong about risk, and shares the historical lesson we can learn from Nikola Tesla. Hear Bob's full interview across episodes 485 and 486 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below, or use code "Action25" at checkout at MutomboCoffee.com to receive 25% off your order. https://www.mutombocoffee.com/discount/Action25...

May 22, 20255 min

Survive, Reset, Thrive, with Dr. Rebecca Homkes (Strategy, Growth, Business, Leadership)

High-growth strategy specialist, executive advisor, and lecturer at the London Business School, Dr. Rebecca Homkes , explains how growth is a loop, not a line, and lays out the 4 C's that threaten a business, the 6 questions to ask in the middle of a strategy reset, the 3 things thriving organizations have, the difference between a teaching and a learning organization, and how to establish your MUST-WIN battles.

May 20, 202526 minEp. 487

CLIP: Value vs. Value

Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee , explains the important distinction between being valuable, and being important, and what that means for your impact in the world. Hear Bob's full interview across episodes 485 and 486 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below, or use code "Action25" at checkout at MutomboCoffee.com to receive 25% off your order. https://www.mutombocoffee.com/discount/Action25...

May 15, 20253 min

Overtime with Outland: Bob Bush, Episodes 485 and 486

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 Episodes 485 and 486 with Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee . Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below, or use code "Action25" at checkout at MutomboCoffee.com to receive 25% off your order. https://www.mutombocoffee.com/discount/Action...

May 14, 20253 min

Talent, Hunger, Wonder, with Bob Bush (Business, Leadership, Risk, Tesla)

Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee , explains the key business point on which he disagrees with Bezos, breaks down risk tolerance internationally and domestically, shares the historical lesson we can learn from Nikola Tesla, and talks about keeping the hunger and the naivety that is your spark. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below, or use code "Action25" at checkout at MutomboCoffee.com to receive 25% off your orde...

May 13, 202518 minEp. 486

CLIP: "The Big Lie"

Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and podcast host Randy Gage reveals "the big lie" for entrepreneurs and how it will impact the future of every industry. Hear Randy's full interview in Episode 123 of The Action Catalyst.

May 08, 20254 min

Commerce Over Charity, with Bob Bush (Learning, Business, Values, Leadership)

Bob Bush, senior investment executive and the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Mutombo Coffee , shares the life lessons he learned on early-morning bus rides, and reflects on being allowed to fail (a little bit), talking his way onto Wall Street, getting “behind the numbers”, the head and the heart connection, helping develop Dubai, defining “social impact”, and being valuable instead of just being important. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: visit the link below, or use code "Action25" at ...

May 06, 202534 minEp. 485

CLIP: Top Athletes and Top Executives

Speaker, author, former NFL linebacker, and CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, Matt Mayberry , shares the similarities between success on the field and success in the boardroom. Hear Matt's full interview in Episode 56 of The Action Catalyst.

May 01, 20253 min

REMASTERED: Mad Genius, with Randy Gage (Entrepreneurship, Business, Success, Culture)

Best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and podcast host Randy Gage reveals the lightbulb that clicked on after being incarcerated at 15 years old, "the big lie" for entrepreneurs, talks about the feasibility of human cloning in the coming years, and shares what truly great company cultures do. Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get your copy today! 10-Minute 28-Day Positive Body Image Workbook for Women Learn more at HowToGrowYounger.com The Secret Method for Growing Younger...

Apr 29, 202521 minEp. 123

CLIP: Tips for Women in Tech

Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor , and a former Head of Product for Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonalds, shares an eye-opening story about the prejudices that still exist for women in the startup world, and some actionable tips for how to overcome them. Hear Anya's full interview in Episode 484 of The Action Catalyst. Special for Action Catalyst listeners: Taelor: Get 25% OFF your first month of men's clothing subscription. Use code: PODCAST25 Sign up at: https://taelor.style/pages/membership...

Apr 24, 20255 min

REMASTERED: Know That You’re Extraordinary, with Matt Mayberry (Sports, Failure, Success, Business)

Speaker, author, former NFL linebacker, and CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, Matt Mayberry , shares the 3 big failures in his life that shaped him, the similarities between the field and the boardroom, and why you shouldn’t forget that you are extraordinary. Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get your copy today! 10-Minute 28-Day Positive Body Image Workbook for Women Learn more at HowToGrowYounger.com The Secret Method for Growing Younger...

Apr 22, 202516 minEp. 56

CLIP: Six Steps, Six Months, Six Figures

Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Founder/CEO of GameChangers Inc, Peter Voogd , breaks down the six steps to potentially earning six figures in six months' time. Hear Peter's full interview in Episode 72 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 17, 20255 min

Innovating in Style, with Anya Cheng (AI, Fashion, Tech, Entrepreneurship)

Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor , and a former Head of Product for Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonalds, shares the absolutely insanely tenacious path of networking to her first job, getting to Silicon Valley by accepting a job in Minnesota, an eye-opening story about the prejudices that still exist in the startup world, how to turn office busywork into project management, how to amplify yourself by amplifying others, the value in finding out that your business may actually have a different c...

Apr 15, 202519 minEp. 484

CLIP: Life And Money Go Hand In Hand

Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies , explains the need the company is filling, how life and money go hand in hand, and what the vision is for better serving clients into the future. Hear Dr. Amy's full interview in Episode 483 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 10, 20255 min

REMASTERED: GameChangers, with Peter Voogd (Business, Success, Mindset, Author)

Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Founder/CEO of GameChangers Inc, Peter Voogd , breaks down the mental blocks keeping even very successful people from making six figures, the trick to getting out of "the gap", how to check the balance of your "confidence account", and the importance of separating growth friends from maintenance friends. Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get your copy today! 10-Minute 28-Day Positive Body Image Workbook for Women...

Apr 08, 202514 minEp. 72

CLIP: What, How, and Why

Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares how Pat mastered full executive decision making in 90 second or less, and how to visualize winning in a (very, very) highly detailed way. Hear Tyler's full interview in Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 03, 20255 min

Overtime with Outland: Dr. Amy D'Aprix, Episode 483

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 483 with Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies .

Apr 02, 20253 min

Your Best Life Forward, with Dr. Amy D'Aprix (Finances, Change Management, Family, Business)

Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies , talks about bridging the gap between the stages, changes, and events of life transitions, how life and money go hand in hand, using the right “script” in your interactions, the 3 levels of listening, why empathy is everything, and offers a tease of what’s to come. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at LifebridgeStrategies.com. Ask us how you can further deepen your client relationships through our Trusted Advisor of Choice prac...

Apr 01, 202533 minEp. 483

CLIP: Make Metrics A Verb

Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners , John Rossman , explains how to REALLY use metrics and how to make metrics a verb for your business. Hear John's full interview in our update episode, and catch his original appearance in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 27, 20255 min

Cut For Time: Pat's Alzheimer's Action Plan

In this cut-for-time clip from Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst, Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares the story of Pat's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and the ways that, for her as a leader, that was the START of a plan, not the end of one. Hear the rest of Tyler's interview in Episode 482 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 26, 20254 min

Beyond Basketball: Championship Lessons for Success, with Tyler Summitt (Leadership, Sports, Personal Development, Business)

Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares the group’s mission, the story of Pat’s humble beginnings, the art of mastering full executive decision making in 90 second or less, the "secret sauce" to Pat’s leadership, what she definitely didn’t understand about, but learned from, a 5-year-old’s soccer game, how to visualize winning in a (very, very) highly detailed way, the key component that gets you to over a 90% success ...

Mar 25, 202528 minEp. 482

CLIP: "Doing Good Is Good Business"

Best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of The Arison Group and Arison Investments, Shari Arison , explains why in EVERY aspect of ALL of her companies, the motto she lives by is that "doing good is good business". Hear Shari's full interview in Episode 91 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 20, 20253 min

Update: Winners and Losers in the Hyper-Digital Era, with John Rossman (Business, Data, Leadership, Future)

Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners , John Rossman , rejoins the show to discuss “the innovator’s dilemma”, building foundations, chasing perfection, and making big bets, how to REALLY use metrics and make metrics a verb, 3 megatrends for the future of business, the role of business in democracy, and the #1 mistake leaders make. Mentioned in this episode: Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com. Rossman Partners / ...

Mar 18, 202522 min

CLIP: The 5 Ps of Vocal Variety

Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training , shares the 5 P's of vocal variety, 4 of which you're probably familiar with, and 1 that you've likely never considered, and the difference it makes. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 481 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 13, 20252 min

CLIP: Throw an Adult Temper Tantrum

Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and master coach Christine Hassler explains how kids have the right idea when processing emotions, and throwing healthy, adult temper tantrums can actually be helpful. Hear Christine's full interview in Episode 87 of The Action Catalyst.

Mar 06, 20253 min

Overtime with Outland: Michael Chad Hoeppner, Episode 481

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 481 with Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training .

Mar 05, 20253 min

How To Talk Good and Stuff, with Michael Chad Hoeppner (Speaking, Communication, Sales, Training)

Michael Chad Hoeppner , author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training , shares the very specific background he and Adam have in common, and covers topics such as embodied cognition, the Lego trick for memorization, the 5 P's of vocal variety, a tactical exercise for sales people, the BAD speaking advice you've heard 100 times, being present for the audience, the risk in using prepared materials, and the parallels between sales and acting. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at Sout...

Mar 04, 202531 minEp. 481

CLIP: Getting Help Is A People Business

Advocate and author Matthew Lesko shares some of the best, free resources for finding government grants and assistance for business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers across the nation. Hear Matthew's full interview in Episode 480 of The Action Catalyst.

Feb 27, 20254 min
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