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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.

Episodes

Overtime with Outland: Alex Neist, Episode 456

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 456, with former pro arena football quarterback, and now the founder of Hostage Tape sleep enhancement tape, Alex Neist.

May 01, 20242 min

Hostage Situation, with Alex Neist (Sleep, Football, Marketing, Entrepreneurship)

Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape sleep enhancement tape, shares his first love of football and his time as a former professional quarterback in the arena football league, explains how dedication is just motivation over time, gives the story behind the name “Hostage Tape”, and talks about the importance of being polarizing, targeting your T.A.M., the TRUE definition of success, and finally making it on Rogan. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students...

Apr 30, 202427 minEp. 456

CLIP: Climate is the Whole Restaurant

Award-winning journalist and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir explains why reporting on climate includes reporting on EVERYTHING, and how storytelling is the thing that sets humans apart from everything else on the planet, and also, which brings us together. Hear Bill's full interview in Episode 455 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 25, 20244 min

CLIP: Entering the Matrix...The Potential Matrix

Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how to maximize your potential by entering...dun dun dun...the Potential Matrix. (Not scary, we promise.) Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 202 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 18, 20243 min

CLIP: Making a Signature Difference

Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn talks about making a “signature difference” and practicing "A.B.C.D." to create an amazing experience for customers and others around you. Hear Mark's full interview in Episode 1 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 18, 20242 min

Life As We Know It, with Bill Weir (Climate, News, Storytelling, Author)

Award-winning journalist and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir shares the story of his new book   LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (CAN BE): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World , explains why reporting on climate includes reporting on EVERYTHING, the one thing that makes humans special from every other animal on the planet, advice from Mr. Rogers, the influence from his very unique upbringing, why there’s no climate change without culture change and why Earth repair is self-r...

Apr 16, 202426 minEp. 455

CLIP: Berkshire Hathaway Is Messing Up

John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, explains what makes the secret sauce of franchising, and why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something very wrong. Hear John's full interview in Episode 454 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 11, 20243 min

REMASTERED: The Potential Principle and Bettering Your Best, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Change)

Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn covers how you never really know your potential, but how to find out and maximize it with the Potential Matrix, the importance of disrupting yourself but refocusing after you do, and why being an author is a lot like fatherhood. Mentioned in this episode: Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanbo...

Apr 09, 202415 minEp. 202

REMASTERED: Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary, with Mark Sanborn (Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Author)

Best-selling author, leadership speaker, and entrepreneur Mark Sanborn talks about the many Freds in his life, and covers topics like internalizing responsibility, making a “signature difference”, the tips to delivering an "elevated experience", practicing A.B.C.D., and how you can be seen as an absolute ARTIST, no matter what your job is. Mentioned in this episode: Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary actions into remarkable results at MarkSanborn.com. Mark Sanborn Be extraordinary. Turn ordinary ac...

Apr 09, 20248 minEp. 1

CLIP: Fearing the Invisible Audience

Best-selling author, international speaker, award-winning podcaster, and media personality Carrie Wilkerson breaks down what it means to be "playing to the invisible audience", and how it often holds people back, from kids all the way to adults, from doing what they really want. Hear Carrie's full interview in Episode 165 of The Action Catalyst.

Apr 04, 20243 min

Overtime with Outland: John Hewitt, Episode 454

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 454, with John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, author, and CEO of Loyalty Brands.

Apr 03, 20242 min

They'll Have To Kill Me To Stop Me, with John Hewitt (Franchising, Taxes, Business, Leadership)

John Hewitt , founder of both Jackson Hewitt as well as Liberty Tax Services, talks about being a world traveler without ever leaving the USA, fighting with his father while also making business history, the secret sauce of franchising, the biggest lesson from almost facing bankruptcy, competing against his own software and systems (and winning), why he might be the one person on Earth who thinks Berkshire Hathaway is doing something wrong, the pain of change, and practicing extreme brevity.&nbs...

Apr 02, 202428 minEp. 454

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