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.

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.

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.

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 benefits” is rule #1. 

Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt shares the 3 different types of limiting beliefs, how resources follow clarity, the 7 attributes of effective goal setting, why the journey is better with friends, and the secrets to having your BEST YEAR EVER.

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.

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.

Bestselling author and CEO Michael Hyatt explains the basics of creating a life plan and the 3 questions to ask when making one, shares some prophetic wisdom from Steve Jobs, and talks about engineering your legacy, and why putting yourself first isn’t always selfish; it's of-service.

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.

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.

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 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.

Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller breaks down the Storybrand framework, the biggest mistake marketers make, branding lessons from Jeb Bush to Donald Trump, the massive importance of a common side-character, internal vs external problems, solutions vs feelings, and the #1 thing you want to be known for.

K. Scott Griffith, founder and managing partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC and author of the world's first Collaborative High Reliability improvement programs, invites host Stephanie Maas to play a little game explaining the fallacy of how businesses measure results, and shares some outright shocking statistics on risk while driving, and the legal system.Hear Scott's full interview in Episode 447 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller speaks on how worrying about being impressive and not allowing your true self to be seen is a lot like eating junk food for your emotional nourishment.Hear Donald's full interview in Episode 113 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author, speaker, and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller speaks on discovering shame and discovering self, allowing yourself to truly be seen, how being impressive is like eating junk food, enablement vs grace, the one type of person you can’t be friends with, losing the battle to win the war, and the CRAZY story of meeting his wife.

Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas helps turn the page on 2023, and looks ahead to "more in '24" for this podcast and all of our listeners!

Host Adam Outland bids farewell to 2023, and looks ahead to the new year and everything that's in store for our listeners!

Ben Newman, bestselling author, international speaker, and high-level performance coach, talks about being able to break down your own game film to analyze and repeat what makes you great, and shares a story about NFL great Ray Lewis to illustrate how even Hall of Famers can always be better.Hear Ben's full interview in Episode 207 of The Action Catalyst.

K. Scott Griffith is the founder and managing partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC and author of the world's first Collaborative High Reliability improvement programs, recalls averting catastrophe for the airline industry, working for NASA, and tackling risk A.S.A.P., and explains the sequence of reliability, the essential attributes of a highly reliable organization, socio-technical improvement, unlinking staff from systems, normalization of deviancy, doing risk assessment on white rice, and mistaking "The Big Bang Theory" for a documentary.

Host Adam Outland wishes all of our listeners a very "Catalyst" Christmas!

Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas shares season's greetings and her best wishes for an amazing holiday.

Anthony Constantino, Co-Founder and CEO of Sticker Mule, and also founder of Stimulus, the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, talks about judging on the basis of attendance, the critical importance of nailing your initial hires, and the basic principles every single one of his workers build themselves around.Hear Anthony's full interview in Episode 446 of The Action Catalyst.

Ben Newman, bestselling author, international speaker, and high-level performance coach, talks about taking yourself back to an emotional moment in time, breaking down your own game film, repeating what makes you great, shares a few stories about Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, and more, and above all, explains the need to keep fighting.

Speaker, author, and Founder/CEO of Lead From Within, Lolly Daskal, explains the "secret sauce" to great leaders, including how capabilities + competence = confidence, and how greatness is not a destiny only granted to a few; it lies in every choice we make.Hear Lolly's full interview in Episode 189 of The Action Catalyst.

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 446, with co-founder and CEO of Sticker Mule, one of the world's most popular custom printing companies, and also the founder of Stimulus, the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, Anthony Constantino.

Anthony Constantino, Co-Founder and CEO of Sticker Mule, and also founder of Stimulus, the world’s first 100% ID-verified social media network, talks about reverse engineering his first successes as a teenager, growing his thriving company from the dysfunctional wreckage of a prior business, and judging on the basis of attendance, shares his dead simple business strategy and the critical importance of nailing your initial hires, considers the challenges of taking on Twitter head-on and creating an innovation lab for social media, and ponders if privacy is overrated?

Alysia Silberg, leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist and CEO / General Partner of the investment firm Street Global, shares the story of making her way from Africa to Canada by way of Hollywood, and how even a bullet couldn’t stop her from doing it.Hear Alysia's full interview in Episode 445 of The Action Catalyst

Speaker, author, and Founder/CEO of Lead From Within, Lolly Daskal, digs into filling in your gaps, standing in your greatness, owning who you are, the need to R.E.T.H.I.N.K., how capabilities + competence = confidence, the need to give up control to lead more effectively, and realizing that greatness is not a destiny only granted to a few.

Superstar podcaster and creator Jordan Harbinger touches on the weird ways perception changes across groups (and even in people you know quite well), and the difficulty of gauging progress in largely unquantifiable areas.Hear Jordan's full interview in Episode 94 of The Action Catalyst.

Alysia Silberg, leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist and CEO / General Partner of the investment firm Street Global, shares the story of making her way from Africa to Canada by way of Hollywood, why even a bullet couldn’t stop her, and chats about getting superpowers from a pair of pink roller skates, using AI to be big where you feel small, geeking out over DaVinci, and why being “unemployable” doesn’t make you…unemployable.

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen, explains the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for Millennials), and what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention.Hear William's full interview in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst.

Action Catalyst host Adam Outland shares what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".

Superstar podcaster and creator Jordan Harbinger touches on the toxic evolution of men without role models, the weird ways perception changes across groups, the difficulty of gauging progress in unquantifiable areas, and how charisma is a learnable skill, which can make you a better networker, increase confidence, and lead to deeper relationships.

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen, explains the dynamics of creating an irresistible workplace, the 3 main reasons people leave their jobs (4 for millennials), what Saturday morning cartoons have to do with job retention, why most cultural problems boil down to hiring problems, the difference between culture and core values, how to assess the 8 key areas of workplace health or toxicity, and gives several quick exercises for pinpointing what your culture is.

Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs, talks about separating your passion from yourself as a person, and the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement as tools for managing expectations and maximizing outcomes while staying centered.Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 444 of The Action Catalyst.

Entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William Vanderbloemen, talks about preparing for the Ice Age, why vision is seeing just beyond your feet, what the best of the best have in common, how to respond to the most dreaded interview question ever, why self-awareness is the #1 skill, and who DOES need to fear AI (hint, it's not that many people).And be sure to catch more from William in Episode 235 of The Action Catalyst.

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 444, with speaker, author, and founder of MindShift Labs, Mike Lee.

Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs, talks about making up his own minor, not getting out of bed for Kobe Bryant, why everything we want exists in the present moment, being pushed by pain or pulled by vision, the advantage of diversifying the portfolio of your identity and self-worth, the virtues of detachment and nonjudgement, why everything is driven from getting crystal clear on vision and purpose, and putting the mission over the medium.

Behavioral scientist and best-selling author Daniel Pink explains how breaks are actually a part of peak performance, and why this is illustrated by the perils of visiting a hospital in the afternoon.Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 226 of The Action Catalyst.

Peter Warmka, former CIA agent, professor at Webster University, and the founder of the Counterintelligence Institute, returns to the podcast with updates on protecting your business and professional networking tools from bad actors utilizing the latest in AI, how safeguards against fraud have potentially lead to more fraud, and what upcoming events on the calendar could signal an uptick in scams.And be sure to check out Peter's original appearance in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:Don't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more.Counterintelligence InstituteDon't become a victim. Verify, then trust. Visit Counterintelligence-Institute.com to learn more.Counterintelligence Institute

Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters, explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, and how promoting wellbeing leads to the eradication of burnout.Hear Dr. Winters' full interview in Episode 443 of The Action Catalyst.

Behavioral scientist and best-selling author Daniel Pink tackles lofty topics such as the primacy of trust, information asymmetry vs parity, practicing attunement, what we've all got wrong about introverts and extroverts, how breaks are a part of performance, why EVERYONE is selling, and why never to visit a hospital in the afternoon.

Author, speaker, artist and pilot Amelia Rose Earhart shares the touching story of how she carried a patch tens of thousands of miles around the globe so that one little old man could realize a dream that began 77 years earlier.Hear Amelia's full interview in Episode 142 of The Action Catalyst.

Author, emergency physician, and Director of Leadership Development for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Richard Winters, tackles how to fight burnout, shake off an “us vs them” mentality, and track your organization’s vital signs, and explains the P.A.G.E.R.S. test of wellbeing, INformal leadership, the leadership qualities of producers like Rick Rubin and Brian Eno, examining our relationship with time, why he often thinks of Sisyphus, and the leadership experiment you can try for yourself today.

In Control, Influence, Accept (For Now), author and former Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains simple principles and strategies to help you prepare for, and cope with, a future no one can predict. Control, Influence, Accept (For Now) is a guidebook to help sort out and thrive through the twists and turns on life’s road, with exercises that can help you begin to internalize key traits for getting ready for an unknown tomorrow. Conquer uncertainty; order now at CIAFN.com.

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett, talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, and how content > community > commerce.Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 442 of The Action Catalyst.

Best-selling author and speaker Jack Canfield explains his understanding of the Law of Attraction, how it's practically used, and why it's not a passive law.Hear Jack's full interview in Episode 231 of The Action Catalyst.

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 442, with Jeffrey Hayzlett, TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network.

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett, talks about why every company needs to think like a media company, how content > community > commerce, dealing with coffee-throwing CEOs, why to never waste a good crisis, being a "business first responder", the upside of weathering a recession, inspiration from Hamilton, and why rule #1 is "don't work with a**holes".

TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett, explains The Katelyn Rule, a trick for setting expectations for new employees, and empowering them to take initiative and make decisions on their own.Hear Jeffrey's full interview in Episode 137 of The Action Catalyst

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TV/radio/podcast host, and Chairman of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett, talks about creating “LinkedIn on steroids”, setting conditions of satisfaction, and his relationship with Donald Trump, and why mood overcomes culture, why it’s not the lucky who win (it’s the relentless), how to make a policy of “Big Dogs Only”, and the importance of thinking big, and acting bigger.

Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp, talks about the hardest part of learning to manage people, normalizing imposter syndrome, and leadership lessons from Ted Lasso.Hear Jim's full interview in Episode 441 of The Action Catalyst.

Best-selling author and speaker Jack Canfield chats about fulfilling your soul’s purpose and evolving that purpose, choosing love over fear, the secret behind “The Secret”, conducting thought experiments on the Moon, why thinking doesn’t beat action, and always, always, always asking for feedback.

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, explains the Pomodoro Technique, and using focus & refresh time to increase productivity. Hear John's full interview in Episode 178 of The Action Catalyst.

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, explains the importance of setting your main goal, not a whole slate of goals, and setting it in a S.M.A.R.T. way.Hear John's full interview in Episode 126 of The Action Catalyst.

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 441, with Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp.

Jim Bartolomea, SVP and Global Head of People and Places at ClickUp, talks about his "softie", Broadway-loving, military father, creating a benefits program that drives retention, why letting people go in a beautiful way is hugely important to remaining employees, why people leave managers, not jobs, conducting "stay" rather than "exit" interviews, having confidence in NOT knowing everything, the value of new AI tools like Bard and ChatGPT in the HR world, leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, and how you’ll ALWAYS make the right choice if you just ask yourself "Is it the RIGHT thing to do?"

Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, and the value of keeping track of credits and aligning yourself with partners who fill your gaps.Hear Vinnie's full interview in Episode 440 of The Action Catalyst.

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, returns to The Action Catalyst, with insights on what defines productivity and discipline, doing serious self-evaluation, the Pomodoro Technique, focus & refresh time, the lasting impact of his military service, avoiding O.P.A.  (Other People’s Agenda), and going from success to significance.

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the award-winning Entrepreneurs ON FIRE podcast, shares the "secret sauce" to success, the steps to setting and accomplishing your #1 goal in 100 days, why to set SMART goals, Parkinson’s Law, and starting a chain reaction of awesome.

Bestselling author, speaker, and business consultant Ken Blanchard explains how the biggest addiction in the world is ego, and how, believe it or not, self-doubt is still an ego problem, plus the solution for each of them.Hear Ken's full interview in Episode 209 of The Action Catalyst.

Emmy Award-winning media brand advisor, content coach, and podcast host, Vinnie Potestivo chats about the dawn of reality TV, the advantage Jessica Simpson had in the 2000s, why helping the underdog is cool, the real people economy vs creator economy, how clarity beats speed, the three types of creatives, strategy vs tactics, supporting vs promoting, the relative simplicity of winning an Emmy, and how Beyonce is a small business owner.

Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers the basics of his system for subdividing tasks and to-dos in a way that makes it obvious exactly when, and where, to do them, and explains how organization ultimately gives you the freedom to be stupid.Hear David's full interview in Episode 439 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author, speaker, and business consultant Ken Blanchard explains the ideas behind his book, “Lead Like Jesus”, including why the disciples were pretty lousy hires, how leadership is what happens when you’re NOT there, being a pioneer of servant leadership, managing the present to create the future, how self-doubt is still an ego problem, and why feedback is the breakfast of champions.

Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Lewis Howes gives the true definition of "hustle", and how it only works if you do it with love.Hear the full interview with Lewis in Episode 111 of The Action Catalyst.

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 439, with author and productivity consultant David Allen.

Author and productivity consultant David Allen covers how he valued "clear space" even as a kid, the benefit of writing the reviews before the book, reverse engineering your intuitive skills, why his system works just as well on Jupiter as on Earth, his time with Drew Carey, the listification of all of life’s tasks, why one of the biggest issues out there is addiction to ambient anxiety, his “2 minute rule”, and how organization gives you the freedom to be stupid.

Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman explains why “finding your why” is the most important advice she can give for both sales, and life.Hear Amber's full interview in her bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin, explains why it’s never too late to start or make a change, and how simply setting the wheels in motion is the single biggest step.Hear Susan's full interview in Episode 438 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Lewis Howes talks about the impact his brother had on his life, always keeping an edge to himself at all times, the true definition of "hustle", what it takes to become a professional athlete, what many of his superstar podcast guests have in common, and the dream guest that remains illusive. 

Sales leader, artist, and ADHD & mental health advocate Amber Shae Friedman recounts being the only woman in the sales department at every auto and RV dealership she worked at, giving women a voice in her industry, the experience as a client of Southwestern Coaching, the best financial decision she ever made, and the importance of “finding your why”.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown, explains why “Green Eggs and Ham” is hands-down THE best book on sales ever written, and why persistence is a rare quality that can't be practiced.Hear Dave's full interview in Episode 437 of The Action Catalyst.

Susan Beischel, designer, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of luxury brand Skin, talks about working at Neiman Marcus alongside Stanley Marcus, always listening to what’s inside of you, why it’s never too late to start or make a change, how resilience is an achievement in itself, being "built for challenge", what discipline REALLY is, and why she’s known as the "queen of pleasure".

NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains talks about finding your “zone of genius”, and the 3-step process to efficiency (automating, delegating, and eliminating).Hear Dr. Tsung’s full interview in Episode 436 of The Action Catalyst.

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 437, with author, speaker, founding Partner of Southwestern Consulting, and elite-level sales and leadership coach, Dave Brown.

Elite-level sales and leadership coach and Partner of Southwestern Consulting, Dave Brown, details his new book and guiding principle of “Servant Selling”, as well as the only two ways to earn money in the world (hint: they're both the same thing), why “Green Eggs and Ham” is THE best book on sales ever written, exploiting your uniqueness in service of others, “WYDFLI” motivation, creating credibility deposits, perpetually being valuable, and how asking for someone’s business empowers THEM.You can also catch Dave’s previous appearance on Episode 195 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is presented by Dave Brown's "Servant Selling", available now.Servant Selling, by Dave BrownThis episode is presented by Dave Brown's "Servant Selling", available now.Servant Selling, by Dave Brown

Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, learning to bloom where you’re planted, and not ignore the “acres of diamonds” beneath your feet.Hear Dan’s full interview in Episode 435 of The Action Catalyst.

NASA Flight Surgeon, peak performance coach, and "Productivity MD" Dr. Ann Tsung explains how delegation makes financial sense and why efficiency means automating, delegating, and eliminating, talks about working within your "zone of genius", using an Eisenhower matrix, hiring a virtual assistant, obtaining the "5 Freedoms", and learning English from Full House, and shares her super relatable hobby as an Olympic weightlifter, as well as a few travel tips....if you’re headed to Antarctica.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Action Catalyst host, Stephanie Maas! With more than 25 years of experience, Stephanie is an executive search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, where she sees her purpose as improving the lives of others by providing life-altering opportunities for her candidates and clients through talent acquisition. Stephanie brings a fresh energy to the podcast, where she takes her place alongside Adam Outland as a full-time host.Learn even more about Stephanie in her interview on Episode 420 of The Action Catalyst.

Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule, shares the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures.Hear Roy’s full interview in Episode 434 of The Action Catalyst.

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 435, with author, speaker, former Action Catalyst host, and past president of Southwestern Advantage, Dan Moore.

As he exits his role as Action Catalyst host, Dan Moore shares his wisdom from spending half a century with the same company, helping young people grow, bringing a 150+ year old institution into the modern age, his shared past with Bill Gates, some of the most impactful lessons learned from 5 years in the host chair of The Action Catalyst, the value of wearing emotional blinders, and digging for acres of diamonds.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Lt. Col. (ret.) Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman, leadership speaker, executive coach, author, and experienced combat veteran, reflects on overcoming a fear of heights and claustrophobia in the cockpit, and aborting any mission that isn’t your passion.Hear Lt. Col. Waldman’s full interview in Episode 176 of The Action Catalyst.

Roy Dekel, CEO and Co-Founder of SetSchedule, recounts how his time as an officer in the Israeli secret services translated to the business world and what this former warrior considers to be his kryptonite, explains his mission to put solopreneurs on a level playing field with the big boys, and tackles topics like joy vs amusement, decision fatigue, the existential wisdom of Shakespeare, and why the biggest successes often only come after the biggest failures.

Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including all-out customer obsession, and how you don’t have to be an Amazon-sized business to do it.Hear John’s full interview in Episode 433 of The Action Catalyst.

Lt. Col. (ret.) Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman, leadership speaker, executive coach, author, and experienced combat veteran, reflects on overcoming a fear of heights and claustrophobia in the cockpit, shares a bit of unclassified information, and explains how passion has to be greater than fear, what makes a good wingman in life, always having someone "checking your 6", why he doesn't believe in fearlessness, identifying the lift and drag in your life, and why wingmen never wing it.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the most common flow state on earth that every one of us has experienced every week, plus what Buddhists, nuns, and surfers have in common (according to neuroscience).Hear Steven’s full interview across Episodes 431 and 432 of The Action Catalyst.

Action Catalyst host Adam Outland joins the Super Entrepreneur's Podcast with host Shahid Durrani.Episode Description:Welcome to an exhilarating episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sales, leadership, and personal growth. In this captivating conversation, we have the privilege of hosting Adam Outland, an esteemed elite level coach and partner at Southwestern Consulting, renowned for his expertise in empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Join us as Adam shares his remarkable journey and reveals the secrets behind mastering sales, cultivating effective leadership skills, and igniting personal growth. With over a decade of experience in coaching professionals, Adam unveils the essential skills and mindset necessary for achieving remarkable results in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the power of self-awareness, mindset transformation, and the profound impact they can have on your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to gain invaluable insights and unlock new possibilities for your success. Don't miss this dynamic episode filled with actionable strategies and empowering wisdom. Get ready to supercharge your sales and leadership skills with Adam Outland!

Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including customer obsession, keeping a broad vision, keeping an eye on OKR's (objectives and key results), setting the right incentives to create movement, making sure leaders are never done learning, and always taking the next best available action.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.comMake Better StrategyThis episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.comMake Better Strategy

We catch back up with Mike McFall, author, entrepreneur, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, who walks us through his new book, "Grow: Take Your Business from Chaos to Calm", explains how the best-run business is one you're not a part of, hips us to the "most powerful productivity hack in corporate America since the microprocessor", and teases the conclusion of his leadership trilogy. Hear more from Mike in his original appearance on Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst.

Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about learning to code, blind, just to invent the software needed, by himself, for the rest of his job, in order to become an asset to the workforce instead of a liability.Hear Chad’s full interview in Episode 430 of The Action Catalyst.

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, returns in Part 2 of this interview, tackling weighty topics like the denial of death, embracing change as foundational to aging, the illusion of self, the "long slow rot" theory, how aging is a "use it or lose it" game, how Freud kicked off 90 years of scientific tail-chasing, wisdom vs. expertise, and why guest host Stephanie Maas may just live forever.

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, explains the mechanics of getting our biology to work for us rather than against us, the advantages of transitioning from a journalist to a scientist, how to trigger a state of flow, how cell phones are dumbing down our neurobiology, how to be 1,000% more productive in 2 days, why “flow” is not just for athletes and artists, the most common flow state on earth that every one of us has experienced every week, what Buddhists, nuns, and surfers have in common, why struggle and frustration are necessary to achieve flow and extraordinary = average + repetition, and finding moments where the impossible become possible.

Dave Brown, speaker, author, and Founding Partner of Southwestern Consulting, explains the power of asking, and how it’s the only thing standing between you, and having every miracle of the modern world at your disposal.  Hear Dave’s full interview in Episode 195 of The Action Catalyst.

Andrus Albi, Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting, explains the relief that comes with identifying factors that are not under your control vs. those that are, and how it applies to everything from motocross, to marriage, to sales.Hear Andrus' full interview in Episode 429 of The Action Catalyst.

Author, professional speaker, and executive coach Chad E. Foster talks about living most of his life outside of his comfort zone after totally losing his sight in college, becoming comfortable with discomfort, how lacking sight made him a better skier and martial artist, taking advantage of your disadvantages, learning to code just to INVENT the software needed for the rest of his job, becoming the first blind graduate of the Harvard Business School Leadership Program, and finding your "true north".

Dave Brown, speaker, author, and Founding Partner of Southwestern Consulting, talks about beating "call reluctance", how one call a month can lead to huge rewards, how your parents may have made you a bad salesman, scarcity vs. abundance, what Michael Jordan can teach us about persistence, and why not to let thinking dictate action; ACT your way into healthy thinking.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Dr. Ruth Gotian, educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", explains the revelation that led her into the field of researching extreme achievers, and recalls a fierce independent streak that began at the age of 10 during one day of recess, and carried through to the present day.Hear Dr. Gotian's full interview in Episode 428 of The Action Catalyst.

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 429, with Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Andrus Albi.

Andrus Albi, Sales Practitioner, Certified Sales & Leadership Coach, and Partner at Southwestern Consulting provides a masterclass on maintaining focus, including the relief that comes with identifying factors that are not under your control, prioritizing items in your calendar, being responsive versus reactive, creating "should do" and "MUST do" items, how the same advice applies to motocross, marriage, and sales, and why "practice doesn’t make perfect, PERFECT practice makes perfect".Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco, and a serial tech entrepreneur, talks about possessing the unique motivational drive of an immigrant, and how if we’re not careful, we can waste incredible time and energy conforming to someone else’s idea of success.Hear Candice’s full interview in Episode 427 of The Action Catalyst.

Dr. Ruth Gotian, educator, speaker, and author of the book "The Success Factor", shares the striking similarities between herself and the original Dr. Ruth, recalls a fierce independent streak that began at the age of 10, and explains peak vs passive tasks, informal learning and virtual work's effect on it, the 4 researched mindsets that make create success in any field, why habits are NOT what leads to success, why Apolo Ohno feels like a colleague, how to play the game of high profile networking, defining and harnessing the power of "flow", why often "no" just means "not yet", and why she begs you to PLEASE not ask someone to be your mentor.

Tommy Doerfler, CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, explains the merits of being a follower before a leader, finding the right mentor, and never losing your childhood curiosity.Hear Tommy's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

Kris Allen, singer/songwriter and the winner of American Idol Season 8, shares how every round of the show came as a genuine surprise to him, and the relief of winning, not because of the victory, but because it was finally over.Hear Kris’s full interview in Episode 213 of The Action Catalyst.

Guest host Stephanie Maas has felt like a bad sister lately, so she places a call via The Action Catalyst to her brother, Tommy Doerfler, CPA, CFP®, CEPA®, who reminisces about going from a college dropout, to a drummer touring the country in a van, to geeking out over numbers, breaking his body in endurance challenges, living up to your own belief system, the merits of conversation vs communication, and never losing your childhood curiosity.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is presented by Lighthouse Wealth Group. *Investment advisory services offered through SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Lighthouse Wealth Group are not registered broker dealers are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. *Any opinions are those of The Action Catalyst and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Registered branch address / phone number: 801 Crescent Centre Drive Suite 600 Franklin, TN 37067 615-861-6103Lighthouse Wealth GroupThis episode is presented by Lighthouse Wealth Group. *Investment advisory services offered through SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Lighthouse Wealth Group are not registered broker dealers are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. *Any opinions are those of The Action Catalyst and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Registered branch address / phone number: 801 Crescent Centre Drive Suite 600 Franklin, TN 37067 615-861-6103Lighthouse Wealth Group

Candice Faktor, CEO and Co-Founder of virtual online learning startup Disco, and a serial tech entrepreneur, explains going from a victim to the agent of our lives, possessing the unique motivational drive of an immigrant, learning to be calm and creating a sense of self, why the pandemic was the single best time in the world to start a company, and how to build your own "live learning empire".

Accomplished C-Suite leader and author Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), and the impressive path that led him to becoming the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500.Hear Atif's full interview in Episode 426 of The Action Catalyst.

Kris Allen, singer/songwriter and the winner of American Idol Season 8, shares his musical start as a classically trained viola player, how he tried out for American Idol because he was bored on the weekend, the relief of winning (because it was over), the car accident that threatened his career and touring in a cast despite it, becoming a better guitar player, and why he'd love to talk to you if you're not a fan.Show Highlights:My dream was so big, I didn’t know how to move towards it. - Kris AllenI was surprised at the results every round. - Kris AllenAll the time I spent playing in my room and in bars prepared me for the show. - Kris AllenI am incredibly lucky and blessed that this happened to me. - Kris AllenI do not take winning American Idol for granted. - Kris AllenMy time on the show felt incredibly surreal. - Kris AllenWhen Ryan announced my name, I knew life was going to change. - Kris AllenI thought I would never play an instrument again. - Kris AllenLearning to play again has been hard, but I am a better now than I was before the accident. - Kris AllenYou will find happiness in going after your dreams, not in settling. - Kris AllenThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis, explains how disasters like 9/11 and the Paris attacks almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his business, partly by “failing into it”.Hear Nathan’s full interview in Episode 425 of The Action Catalyst.

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 426, with accomplished C-Suite leader, and the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, Atif Rafiq.

Accomplished C-Suite leader Atif Rafiq reflects on starting a bank in elementary school (spoiler, it didn't quite work), the power in the neutrality of raw curiosity, coming aboard AOL at the start of the internet boom, becoming the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, digitizing fast food, the creativity-killing hazard of "alignment before exploration", lessons learned from the CEOs of McDonalds, Volvo, and Amazon, and enjoying the luxury of focus.

Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise, shares how entrepreneurship = delegation, 3 essential steps for staffing and workflow, and the formula that can ultimately lead entrepreneurs to a simple, and profitable, 2 hour workday.  Hear Siimon’s full interview in Episode 424 of The Action Catalyst.

Nathan Foy, author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Fortis, talks about overcoming your "milkshake moments", how 9/11 almost toppled, then helped rebuild, his business, being relentlessly skeptical, "failing into" things, using their resources to help out during the pandemic, and channeling the Founding Fathers when creating a leadership team.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, discusses emotional intelligence vs relational intelligence, the way leaders employ them, and groundbreaking new definitions of trust, rapport, and influence. Hear Dr. Bandelli's full interview in Episode 423 of The Action Catalyst.

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 424, with Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton, Podcastwise, AboutHire, and Why Charlie.

Siimon Sander, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oscar Hamilton and PodcastWise, recounts the early days and the new frontier of podcasting, why not to be so patient with things (give it 6 weeks), how to have a vision but keep it flexible, and talks about making friends with ChatGPT, how entrepreneurship = delegation, 3 essential steps for staffing and workflow, the problem with making yourself a hero as the leader, and why you want to work ON your business, not IN your business.

Celebrated psychologist, author, and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Adam Grant, explains how original thinkers process risk, the Bill Gates myth vs reality, and how tech pioneers perform “mental time travel”.Hear Adam’s full interview in Episode 233 of The Action Catalyst.

Dr. Adam C. Bandelli, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, discusses overcoming bipolar disorder, emotional intelligence vs relational intelligence, embodying the change he wanted to see, why inclusivity = authenticity, Boomer vs Gen Z leadership styles, groundbreaking definitions of trust, rapport, and influence, and takes a DEEP dive into his sneaker addiction with guest host Stephanie Maas.

Nick Sonnenberg, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy, explains how CPR (Communication, Planning, and Resources) is a system that works whether you’re camping in the woods, conducting business, or folding your socks, and saves you time and hassle.Hear Nick’s full interview in Episode 422 of The Action Catalyst.

Celebrated psychologist, author, and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Adam Grant, explains how original thinkers balance risk like a stock portfolio, warns of becoming a prisoner of your own prototype, and talks about pouring over clown data, why your best idea is never your favorite idea, performing mental time travel, the advantages of 2nd place, and lessons from conversations with Elon Musk, Larry Page, Mark Cuban, and Jack Dorsey.

Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, recalls reuniting the Monkees, partnering with MTV, having sports clients in the Superbowl, starting a Dirty Dancing Live tour, and conceiving the All-Starr band with Ringo, all within a few years in the 80s.Hear David’s full interview in Episode 421 of The Action Catalyst.

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 422, with Nick Sonnenberg, author, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage.

Nick Sonnenberg, entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and founder & CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy, talks about buying time at a discount, getting a 2 minute notice from a partner, effective vs efficient, why every team should think about CPR (Communication, Planning, and Resources), sorting information like laundry, the RAD concept of email (Reply, Archive, Defer), and more tips to reclaim your day from his new book, “Come Up For Air”.

Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified Personnel Consultant, shares her definition of "talent", and what one of the nation's top executive recruitment firms looks for when matching the right person to the right opportunity.Hear Stephanie’s full interview in Episode 420 of The Action Catalyst.

Music producer, promoter, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, David Fishof, talks about moving from a sports agent to representing The Association, reuniting the Monkees, receiving divine intervention from MTV, why today’s world is unlimited for aspiring artists of any age, the benefit of literally drawing out your goals, reflects on the recent loss of one of his high profile clients, and explains how his rock camp’s #1 export is PASSION.

Noted Computer Science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport explains the concept of "deep work", and the connection between Henry Ford's assembly line principle and the “cognitive assembly line” of the modern era.Hear Cal's full interview in Episode 237 of The Action Catalyst.

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 420, with Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, and Certified Personnel Consultant, Stephanie Maas.

Stephanie Maas, Executive Search Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the country, and a Certified Personnel Consultant, speaks on getting her start selling books door-to-door with Southwestern Advantage, knowing your weaknesses and strengthening your aptitudes, following the “Jerry Maguire philosophy”, the definition of "talent", what one of the nation's top executive recruitment firms looks for, and address the question of when DOES a business need an executive recruiter, and why the secret to success lies in planning your bathroom breaks?Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead.Thinking Ahead

Senator Marsha Blackburn, outlines her 3 biggest suggestions for women, and anyone else, looking to gain the confidence to shoot for their dreams in any field.Hear Senator Blackburn’s full interview in Episode 419 of The Action Catalyst.

Noted Computer Science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport explains the concept of "deep work", the danger of multitasking, the outright stupidity of email, diversification of communication, the connection between Henry Ford and the “cognitive assembly line”, and rethinking how we're thinking about our thinking. 

Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines recalls the best day of his life (which sort of wasn’t so great), reflects on being too broke to declare bankruptcy, and how he initially thought the offer for Fixer Upper was a scam.Hear Chip's full interview across Episodes 417 and 418 of The Action Catalyst.

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 419, with former Tennessee State Senator, U.S. Representative, 4-summer Southwestern Advantage alumni, and now United States Senator, Marsha Blackburn.

Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee State Senator, Tennessee Congressional Representative, 4-summer alumni of the Southwestern Advantage program, and now United States Senator, chats about being only the fourth woman elected to Congress from Tennessee, and the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee, her surprising early role as a pioneer in digital entertainment, the importance of leadership on a national scale, how you lead people / you manage assets, and upholding her 5 personal pillars of Faith, Family, Freedom, Hope, and Opportunity.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

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 417 and 418, with Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and Southwestern Advantage alumni, Chip Gaines. 

Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines chats with host Adam Outland about nature vs nurture and chicken vs egg, recalls the best day of his life (which sort of wasn’t so great), shares his Austin Powers moment, reflects on being too broke to declare bankruptcy and how he initially thought the offer for Fixer Upper was a scam, and talks about deploying his secret weapon: Joanna Gaines.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Matt Higgins, guest shark on Shark Tank, co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, shares how to make yourself indispensable, why opportunity is a leading indicator and compensation is a lagging indicator, and the importance of constantly broadening your brand and skill set.Hear Matt's full interview across Episodes 415 and 416 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats

Magnolia co-founder, TV personality, bestselling author, and proud Southwestern Advantage alumni Chip Gaines talks about his beginnings selling books door to door, his true calling as a “riverboat pastor”, the hybrid of James Dean and the Marlboro Man that he called his grandfather, awakening the grizzly bear of work ethic, what L.U.C.K. really stands for, plus shares some "breaking news" about his family.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Shawn Harper, Former NFL offensive lineman and CEO & founder of American Services and Protection, explains how culture MUST come first, and how with true teamwork and collaboration, everyone either wins together, or loses together.Hear Shawn's full interview in Episode 414 of The Action Catalyst.

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 415 and 416, with co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, "Shark Tank" guest shark, and author, Matt Higgins.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats

Matt Higgins, co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures, executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and author, chats with host Adam Outland about the energy-zapping property of small talk, not being denied your origin story, building authority to help others, the importance of marrying well, looking for the behavior that connects the bedroom to the boardroom, why the fish rots from the head, what he most looks for in partners to do business with, not outsourcing your instincts, the link between confidence and humility, being nervous on Shark Tank, CONSTANTLY being reminded of your mortality, and how opportunity arises before evidence.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The BoatsThis episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats

Matt Higgins has worn many hats; from the youngest NYC press secretary during 9/11, to NFL executive, to guest shark on Shark Tank.  Hear how it started with busting out of poverty and moving his whole life ahead by two years with one bold move, sticking it to his high school teachers, finding crystal clarity in moments of crisis, plus how to make yourself indispensable, why opportunity is a leading indicator and compensation is a lagging indicator, broadening your brand and skill set, and what it was like to work for “Rudy Giuliani version 1.0”.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The BoatsThis episode is brought to you by Burn the Boats Book. In BURN THE BOATS, Matt Higgins — a self-made entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of five industries — provides the winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success. Go to BurnTheBoatsBook.com to learn more about how to toss plan B overboard and unleash your full potential. Or, go to Amazon.com and search "Burn The Boats" to buy now. Burn The Boats

Jim Steeg, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the San Diego Chargers (from 2004 to 2010) and leader of the NFL’s Special Events Department (1979–2004) is known as the man who branded the Super Bowl, as under his leadership, the Super Bowl expanded from a simple championship football game into a week-long extravaganza. Learn about the thing that got Michael Jackson to agree to the halftime show, getting Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, why the calendar placement of the Super Bowl makes a huge difference for ticket sales, and the bright idea to wire bathrooms for sound.He is currently a noted sports business, stadium and events consultant, advising companies on a variety of subjects, including business ventures, strategic planning, technology, media and community relations, marketing programs and events plans for sports leagues, organizations, conferences, teams and events; stadium operations; fan enhancement; stadium physical structure, and organizational structure.Mentioned in this episode:Visit Newsly.me and use promo code "CATALYST" for a free 1-month premium subscription.Newsly

In honor of this year’s Superbowl, we've put together a special episode featuring the many guests we've been pleased to welcome to the show, all of whom have had a career with the National Football League. Hear from:Jim Steeg, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the San Diego Chargers from 2004 to 2010, head of the NFL’s Special Events Department, and “the man who branded the Super Bowl”.  You can hear Jim's full interview in Episode 139.  Shawn Harper, a seven season offensive lineman with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and in NFL Europe. You can hear Shawn's full interview in Episode 414.  Johnny Quinn, former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. Hear Johnny's full interview by checking out Episode 149.  Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears. Hear Matt's full interview in Episode 155 of The Action Catalyst.  Maurice Clarett, former Denver Broncos draft pick. Hear Maurice's full story in Episode 191. Will Bartholomew, also a former Denver Bronco. Will's full interview can be heard in part number 8 of the Action Catalyst's “Redefining Possible” bonus series. Mentioned in this episode:Visit Newsly.me and use promo code "CATALYST" for a free 1-month premium subscription.Newsly

Dean Koontz, best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, tells the story of hearing he'd never have another #1 book...and then subsequently writing 4 more with the person who told him he couldn't. Leave it to a writer to get the last word.Hear Dean's full interview in Episode 413 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused.Sunsama

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 414, with former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author, Shawn Harper.

Shawn Harper, Former NFL offensive lineman, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection, motivational speaker, and author, explains how there's no such thing as success; it's a man made construct, talks about adopting a "success" vs a "win" model, planting seeds of potential in the fields of Iowa, emphasizing culture first, teamwork and collaboration on and off the field, what makes a great coach, breaking down to built up, playing hurt versus injured, and how essentially waterboarding himself every day is a critical piece of his morning routine.Mentioned in this episode:Visit Newsly.me and use promo code "CATALYST" for a free 1-month premium subscription.Newsly

In honor of this year's Grammy Awards, we are taking a look back at a pair of Grammy nominated and Grammy winning artists that we have had the pleasure of welcoming to The Action Catalyst. We begin with Freddie Ravel, a virtuoso piano player and more who has performed with some of the biggest names in music, and co-produced and wrote the title track, as well as performed on the George Benson/Al Jarreau album “Given It Up”, which won 4 Grammys in 2007, and was nominated for a 5th, and continue with Dennis Scott, a two-time Grammy Award winner for his work in children's music, first on an album of country songs for Sesame Street, and second for a collection of music from Mr. Fred Rogers. Dennis is also the recipient of two Emmys, a Parent’s Choice Award, and a Telly. Hear Freddie's full interview in Episode 258 of The Action Catalyst. Hear Dennis' full interview on Episode 367 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused.Sunsama

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 413, with best-selling author Dean Koontz.

Dean Koontz, best-selling author with over 100 novels published and more than 500 million copies sold, talks about the way his alcoholic father shaped his childhood as well as his writing, has a personal realization about his first major character, shares the real life experience that led to creating the character of Odd Thomas, addresses how to deal with naysayers, gives his best advice that translates from the literary world to the business world, tells a cautionary career tale about zombie novels, and reveals more than a few spoilers from his latest book.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused.Sunsama

Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice, shares the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and why water rights, not race, lie at the bottom of many civil issues.Hear Courtney's full interview in Episode 412 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused.Sunsama

Courtney Bowie, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice, shares her thanks to ThinkingAhead and her time in the New York Supreme Court, why 50 years in the legal world is just a short time ago, the huge misconception and history-making moment around the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the importance of resting up for a squabble, and other thoughts on the history of struggle, working with existential threat, "forest bathing", leaning on a higher power, and a bit of motivation from Helen Keller.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead.Thinking AheadThis episode is brought to you by Sunsama, the daily planner for busy professionals, organizing your work one day at a time, to feel calm and focused.Sunsama

Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being denied the right to compete as a child, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, and decisively answers the question “Is Title IX still working 50 years later?”Hear Joan's full interview in Episode 411 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group.Pat Summitt Leadership Group

Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman explains how employers can drive retention in the midst of the “Great Resignation”, the three categories that most job-seekers fall into, and the 4 “F’s” that hold people back.Hear Ken’s full interview in Episode 410 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by ThinkingAhead.Thinking Ahead

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 411, with Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women’s Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman.

Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Director Emeritus and Pat Summitt Leadership Group Advisory Board Chairman, talks about being a tennis champion and a pioneer in women’s athletics, repeating the mantra of “left foot, right foot, breathe”, discusses her friendship with Pat Summitt, the inception of the “Definite Dozen”, the ongoing work of the Pat Summitt Leadership Group and Foundation, and the true meaning of legacy, plus shares Jerry Jones’ definition of a leader, and asks the question “Is Title IX still working 50 years later?”Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group.Pat Summitt Leadership Group

Action Catalyst host Dan Moore reflects on one of the best parts of 2022, and looks forward to a prosperous 2023.

Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes all listeners a safe and happy close to 2022, and best wishes as we head into 2023 together.

Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble, reveals how like many great leaders before him, his destiny and mission became clearer after a life or death encounter at gunpoint.  He then shares the vision behind, and purpose for his work with Assemble, and the social re-engineering necessary to solve core problems.Hear Cortney’s full interview in Episode 409 of The Action Catalyst.

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 410, with nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman.

Nationally syndicated radio host, "America's Career Coach", and No. 1 bestselling author Ken Coleman covers why people are creatures of progress, the 4 F's that hold people back, 7 stages to finding your dream job, experience vs. skill, going from income to influence and impact, shares lessons from the great Pat Summitt, and talks about truly, always "feeling the juice".Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead.Thinking Ahead

Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explores the true meaning of "joy" and gratitude here in the holiday season.

Action Catalyst host Adam Outland wishes you the Merriest of Christmases, to you and your family.

Erik Weir, producer, investor, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, shares a hard lesson in karate, and life, handed down by none other than Chuck Norris.Hear Erik’s full interview in Episode 408 of The Action Catalyst.

Cortney Woodruff, tech investor, entrepreneur, and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Assemble, shares the crazy story of the interaction at gunpoint that delayed his Action Catalyst appearance, a clever deal with his college professors, socially re-engineering what success looks like, how to muster energy late in the 4th quarter, and throwing potential business partners an alley-oop.

Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden dives into the secrets behind building a trusting rapport, and getting the information you want, from tough guests like Prince Charles, and putting guests like Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton, and Celine Dion, at ease during their time in the hot seat.Hear Joan’s full interview in Episode 407 of The Action Catalyst.

Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, author, movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik explains how he considers himself a “farmer of life experience”, why fear and gratitude cannot coexist, the 5 F's that drive your life, the “rule of 72”, shares his experience with Chuck Norris and learning a hard karate lesson, and talks about why change is an inside job, and how a big shot is just a little shot that keeps shooting.

Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE®, the US’s third largest coffee franchise, talks about working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings (any day now), doing due diligence on yourself as an entrepreneur, and determining your “Grind Score” (pun intended?).Hear Mike's full interview in Episode 406 of The Action Catalyst.

In this special bonus episode, entrepreneur and author Nick Gray leads you through the advice in his book, “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party”, including the benefits of hosting, both personal and professional, how to make everyone feel included and even get help along the way, how to be the perfect guest, the two magic words for meeting new people at an event, the best days to throw a shindig, and a lot more.How to Host a Party WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book infoThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: AmazonNetworking Event: How to Host One EasilyClothing Swap Tips and Tricks from Nick Gray (How to do it)  Happy Hour Best Practices: How to Plan, Host, and Throw a Great PartyNick Gray's personal website 

Award-winning journalist, author, and television host Joan Lunden recounts her youth spent traveling around the world, the “low and slow” approach to broadcast, Tony Robbins helping her out of her public speaking fear, and battling cancer and taking control of her own narrative, plus the behind the scenes drama of leaving Good Morning America, playing the long game, and special guest appearances by Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Mary Tyler Moore, Steve Martin, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, and more.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Please join us in welcoming the newest host of The Action Catalyst, Adam Outland!  With more than 15 years of sales and leadership experience, Adam is an elite-level coach and Partner for Southwestern Consulting, who thrives on awakening others to their potential and inspiring them to create powerful impact. Adam is also the host of his own podcast, "Inside Great Minds", and a youth coach focused on developing the next generation.Learn even more about Adam in his interview on Episode 403 of The Action Catalyst.

Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link, an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains the steps to building a growth mindset, finding the root of learning, tips for improved and enhanced memorization, and the importance of making learning personal.Hear Dominic's full interview in Episode 405 of The Action Catalyst.

Mike McFall, Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE®, the US’s third largest coffee franchise, recalls sailing around the world as a teenager and expounds on conscious capitalism, working towards being the eventual owner of the Detroit Red Wings (any day now), doing due diligence on yourself as an entrepreneur, determining your “Grind Score”, gut-checking your ego, why reading is fundamental, combating the Great Resignation, being a heretic to other CEOs, creating a "moonshot" for yourself, and emotionally connecting with your future.

Joel Green, CEO of Pro Level Training, National Director of Nike Sports Camps, and a former professional basketball player, explains the concepts of “filtering” and “camouflage opportunities”, talks about extracting strength from struggle, and shares why obstacles are only a midpoint in your journey.Hear Joel's full interview in Episode 404 of The Action Catalyst.

Action Catalyst host Dan Moore explains what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.

Dominic Zijlstra, founder of Traverse.link, an app that helps professionals learn faster using science-backed learning methods, explains how to adopt more effective learning habits, recounts his time as a rocket scientist (sort of), and details the steps to building a growth mindset, finding the root of learning, and creating a roadmap, plus the 4 steps to enhanced learning and recall, the value of making it personal, and letting your unconscious mind solve problems for you.And just for Action Catalyst listeners, sign up at https://traverse.link/actioncatalyst and receive a superlearning guide customized just for you, courtesy of Dominic!

Adam Outland, Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast, lays out the steps to developing a durable personal mission statement, and explains why feeling good about new undertakings is the most important factor towards building better habits.Hear Adam's Full interview in Episode 403 of The Action Catalyst.

Joel Green, CEO of Pro Level Training, National Director of Nike Sports Camps, and a former professional basketball player, talks about growing up in an abandoned home, explains the concepts of “filtering” and “camouflage opportunities”, striking deep and striking gold, why fun doesn’t come first and insecurity is the ground for improvement, recounts playing professional basketball in Europe, how to respond instead of react, and not being put here FOR ourselves, but to BE ourselves.

Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, explains how his algorithm works, taking a full, holistic look at students and their entire background to calculate probability when guiding that student into the collegiate world, in a way not unlike the "Moneyball" system that revolutionized major league baseball.Hear Jamie's full interview in Episode 402 of The Action Catalyst.

Adam Outland, Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Elite-Level Sales and Leadership Coach, and host of the "Inside Great Minds" Podcast explains the importance of learning how NOT to be and how to let go graciously, the equation for creating a personal mission statement, nurturing youth leadership and teaching emotional intelligence, the virtue of deferred gratification, debunking antiquated psychology, and being a grown-up baby.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Karen Arrington, author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, explains how to assemble your “power entourage”, a group of people providing resources and support for any situation life may throw at you, as well as who NOT to include in the group.Hear Karen’s full interview in Episode 401 of The Action Catalyst.

Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, the world’s leading US and UK university admissions support company, talks about his new book, “Accepted”, increasing student admissions, helping exceptional students overcome self-doubt, the “Moneyball” approach to college acceptance, the role that parents should play in the process, tackling ageism and skepticism, and geeking out to Warhammer with host Dan Moore.  Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author, and podcast host, talks about the misconceptions around career trends and new job creation, including historical examples of huge oversights and follies by the likes of Kodak, Blockbuster, and a particularly furious John Philip Sousa.Hear Jason’s full interview in Episode 400 of The Action Catalyst.

Karen Arrington, author, global philanthropist, and Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, shares some of the 7 rules of power, confidence, and opportunity for black women in America, the massive opportunity of small grants, how to find your tribe and eliminate or renegotiate exhausting relationships, explains how to see what you DON’T want to see what you DO want, and talks about working internationally and doing business 35,000 feet in the air.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts.GEC, Global Educational Concepts

Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, shares a few of the specific strengths that women bring to leadership roles, and explains why, although a high-profile example, Elizabeth Holmes is not particularly representative of successful female leadership attributes. Hear Julia’s full interview in Episode 399 of The Action Catalyst.

Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author, and podcast host, explains "wouldn’t go back" moments, thinking vertically instead of horizontally, the 4 phases of change, the lessons learned from a Baltimore wig shop, and how entrepreneurs are adapting in Ukraine, talks John Philip Sousa and “the menace of mechanical music”, and details the forward-thinking theory of work that lands you your next big opportunity, how time expands under pressure, and the importance of always asking "what else do I know?"Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

John and Mark X. Cronin, father and son co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks, share the story of how their fun socks sparked a friendship with former President Bush, and won them a big fan in Nancy Pelosi.Hear John and Mark’s full interview in Episode 398 of The Action Catalyst.

Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, talks about what inspired her new book, “WHEN WOMEN LEAD - What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them”, and touches on the changing face of leadership, contextual thinking and communal leadership, the unusual case of Elizabeth Holmes, the gender issue in tech and computer science, being camera-ready in 40 minutes or less, the great value of reaching out to your "outer circle", and why there’s no such thing as a cold call anymore.

Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and the co-founder of tech startup Muse, explains how her company’s revolutionary technology helps you become the coach and the guru inside your own brain, the broader mission of her work, and how if you don’t know what to do for yourself, do something for someone else.Hear Ariel’s full interview in Episode 397 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:Giving Done Right

John and Mark X. Cronin, entrepreneurs, advocates for Down Syndrome, and co-founders of the largest sock store on the planet, John's Crazy Socks, explain the 5 essential pillars of business, the joys and the challenges of working as a father and son team, a small problem they ran into with opening a food truck, making friends with Washington elite, and the importance of uplifting differently-abled employees.

David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group, describes the current state of the insurance industry, and what sets his company apart from others in the ever-more-competitive insurance landscape.Hear David’s full interview in Episode 396 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:Giving Done Right

Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, former psychotherapist, and the co-founder and visionary of tech startup Muse, explains the mission behind her company’s revolutionary technology, the way inspiration can translate from art to science, hitting the research lab at the age of 17, the power of naivety, her responsibility to society, calming the nervous system and relying on yourself, and how if you don’t know what to do for yourself, do something for someone else.*Listeners, use code POD10 at checkout at ChooseMuse.com for special savings!

Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies, shares the story of the tragic natural disaster that nearly changed the course of her family’s history, and how the kindness demonstrated by strangers helped shape who she is today.Hear Patty’s full interview in her special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by ThinkingAhead.Thinking Ahead

David Stuart, Founder and President of Southwestern Insurance Group, shares successful philosophies on expanding your team, why hindsight is the best foresight, how your trials are someone else’s inspiration, and what it means to define “fun” in business, plus covers his adventures in water polo, getting hit in the face, and the similarity between himself and Mark Wahlberg.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Insurance Group.Southwestern Insurance Group

Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares a few times when he empowered his workforce to speak truth to power, drive innovative ideas from within, and speak up for themselves, resulting in one of Bridgestone's most well-received initiatives.Hear Gary's full interview in Episode 395 of The Action Catalyst.Also be sure to check out Gary's first appearance on the podcast, in Episode 243 of the Action Catalyst.

Patty Hoppenstedt, Chief Operations and People Officer for Southwestern Family of Companies, shares her upbringing in Central America and the natural disaster that helped shape her early life, to her beginnings in security in the 9/11 era, stint in city management, and the influences and determination from her unique background that help her create the safest, most inviting work environment for employees of all types.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead.Thinking Ahead

Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA and explains how the conscious and the subconscious minds shape our beliefs.Hear Dr. Hank’s full interview in Episode 394 of The Action Catalyst.

Gary Garfield, speaker, author, and former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, shares the "rules of the road" from his new book, "Driving Results", including why humility is freedom from arrogance, the advice from the best boss that HE ever had, the equation to creating a productive and trusting company culture, the discrepancy between professional auto testing and consumer driving, creating innovation & how one of Bridgestone's best ideas came from an employee submission, and answering the question of "who's REALLY the boss?"Also be sure to check out Gary's first appearance on the podcast, in Episode 243 of the Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds, discusses the next frontier of social media, addressing matters of privacy, new capabilities brought by Web 3.0, and the Metaverse.Hear Bill’s full interview in Episode 393 of The Action Catalyst.

Author and mental scientist Dr. Hank Seitz explains how he overcame what he was told was a permanent disability, talks quantum science and molecular biology, the conscious mind and the subconscious mind, the 3 steps that create experience, answers of the question of “What ARE beliefs?”, and shares the unbelievable story of his time as a double agent for the Korean mafia and the CIA.

Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, explains the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems, including how new studies suggest your co-workers really can have a lasting impact on your neurological makeup.Hear Dr. DiGangi’s full interview in Episode 392 of The Action Catalyst.

Bill Ottman, CEO and co-founder of blockchain based, open source social network Minds, talks to host Dan Moore about systems theory, web 3.0 and the decentralized internet, Facebook and the dawn of the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, hanging out on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and more, in this wide-ranging, forward-looking interview.

Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, covers the parallels between triathlon training and preparing for the business world, and how something known as the “gas pedal risk” can create premature burnout.Hear Greg’s full interview in Episode 391 of The Action Catalyst.

Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist, author, and expert in the brain’s relationship with stress, resilience and relationships, covers the growing study of mental health, “emotional shake”, how 99% of the world has good intentions, the way co-workers can LITERALLY alter your physiology, behavioral math and emotional physics, and the 2 drivers of the brain that create nearly all interpersonal problems.

We catch back up with Michael F. Schein, writer, speaker, and Founder & President of Microfame Media, who recounts the success of his book “The Hype Handbook”, explains why forming your own secret networking society might yield big results, and spills the beans on the secrets of the Freemasons. Uh-oh! Hear more from Michael in his original appearance on Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst.

Greg Patterson, CEO of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, covers business lessons from time spent abroad and as a triathlete, including how overtraining and overconfidence can be tragic flaws, the “gas pedal risk”, determining what mile you’re on in the Ironman of life, and adopting the Spiderman principle of power and responsibility.

Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach and host Dan Moore explore the parallels between the first successful summit of Everest, and the founding of Hydro Flask, including how sometimes the greatest motivating force can be having no way out.Hear Travis’ full interview in Episode 390 of The Action Catalyst.

Our very own Dan Moore joins Insumo's Habit Talks podcast as a guest, exploring different aspects of finding and maintaining inspiration. Among the topics he discussed were practicing gratitude and grounding techniques such as box breathing, as well as some advice around adapting to the pandemic. Habit Talks host, Ceylan Ersoy, discusses how she seeks meaning and inspiration, how to leave a mark, pivots, and how to balance life. It's a great talk! Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Seems like our guests love being on The Action Catalyst just as much as we like having them!

Former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So, explain why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, and how optimism is nothing more than trust directed at a purpose.Hear Rebecca and Lillian’s full interview in Episode 389 of The Action Catalyst.

Inventor and entrepreneur Travis Rosbach discusses the parallels between founding Hydro Flask and the successful ascent of Everest, attacking brick walls with terror, passion, or avoidance, putting philanthropic power in the hands of the consumer, LITERALLY getting off on the right foot, knowing when to hold ‘em & when to fold ‘em, and the power of unseen forces.

Comedy Central creator Art Bell shares why you’ve got to tell everybody what you REALLY want to be doing (even if you aren’t doing it currently), how “intrapreneurship” is the new entrepreneurship, and why passion and vision, BIG vision, are the secret weapons of making any pitch.Hear Art’s full interview in Episode 388 of The Action Catalyst.

It’s a rare tag-team episode, featuring former CEO and Fortune 50 Global Executive Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann alongside fitness pro and Founder of SOFit SF Inc., Lillian So, covering the importance of paying yourself first, the 4 major Rs (reset, renew, rest, reflect), why it’s impossible to be grateful and be in a crisis at the same time, the virtues of simplification, and wisdom from their new book, "FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life".

Writer and former media executive Art Bell talks about shifting from economics to comedy, creating and (barely) getting Comedy Central off the ground, turning around Court TV, pitching 3DTV to Victoria’s Secret and the Superbowl, the benefits of “intrapreneurship”, and how if you don’t get fired once in a while, you’re not doing anything interesting.

Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins, explains her concept of “Below the Surface” leadership, and outlines the 3 terrible biases that absolutely destroy company cultures.Hear LaTonya’s full interview in Episode 387 of The Action Catalyst.

In this special bonus release, we bring you an appearance by Action Catalyst host Dan Moore on Episode 12 of the Experience Magazine Podcast, hosted by Michael Sharp & Erik Alanson of the University of Cincinnati, and presented by Experience Magazine, a publication of CEIA (Cooperative Education and Internship Association). You can find this and other episodes of the Experience Magazine Podcast at ExperienceMag.org/category/podcast. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how losing his hearing as a child forced him to develop character and trust, and reveals the tragic event that led him to the field of healthcare.Hear Donato’s full interview in Episode 386 of The Action Catalyst.

Author, diversity & inclusion expert, and Founder of The Change Coaches, LaTonya Wilkins, talks about the value of meandering in the muck, what makes a R.E.A.L. leader, why humans are born to exclude and exclude to belong, overcoming the “terrible 3” biases, and going on your own discovery tour.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Whether you’re just getting started, or have sat in the C-Suite for years, sooner or later, most of us hit a wall, a plateau, an obstacle. The Action Catalyst podcast is designed for THIS moment, to help you reflect, refocus, and smash through complacency and the challenges holding you back.  Led by one of the nation’s most established private companies, The Action Catalyst has delivered hundreds of talks with actionable steps from top thought leaders in business, sports, and entertainment, and a brisk format perfect for on-the-go listening, which has earned it a place on numerous top podcast lists from Inc, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and many more. Ignite your inspiration now at TheActionCatalyst.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group, relives the huge challenge of rethinking travel in the midst of a global pandemic, and learning to find opportunities in new places.Hear Terri’s full interview in Episode 385 of The Action Catalyst.

Healthcare innovator, author, and former Tivity Health CEO Donato Tramuto shares how he’s faced life’s “bulldozer moments” like losing his hearing as a child, the family tragedy that pushed him into healthcare, the importance of “collaborative IQ”, fighting “trust decay”, and how Empathy + Action = Compassionate Leadership.

Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia, explains what an NFT even IS, covers its beginnings in the art and video game worlds, and talks about how the technology can be applied to nearly all businesses in the future.Hear Derek's full interview in Episode 384 of The Action Catalyst.

Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group, talks about not being held back by childhood struggles, the paramount importance of controlling your schedule, guiding a travel company through a pandemic that brought the industry to a grinding halt, and always being sure to “do the next right thing”.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

Randall Kaplan, Founder and CEO of Sandee, shares his story of perseverance and how he wrote personal letters to over 400 school alumni and 300 CEOs when searching for a career change, ultimately landing over 80 meetings with leaders who said they’d never taken a meeting from a cold letter in their lives.Hear Randall’s full interview in Episode 383 of The Action Catalyst.

Derek Pankaew, co-founder of NFT investment software Mythia, covers the brave new world of NFTs in this masterclass about what the emergent technology is, how it has come a long way from its beginnings in the art world, and how it can revolutionize businesses both large and small, plus the roles of cryptocurrency and Discord in NFT trading. If you've ever been curious about investing in this newest trend, this is a MUST-listen episode.

Randall Kaplan, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Sandee, explains how his app offers the most comprehensive database of beaches in every country, with over 90 different filters for amenities and attractions, the largest collection of beach photographs in the world, and more, plus shares his experiences seeing Suge Knight every night at a bagel shop, what he looks for when investing in companies, writing hundreds of personal letters to CEOs, and how persistence truly pays.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

Michael F. Schein, Founder & President of Microfame Media, and author of "The Hype Handbook”, explains how you can perfect your own presentation by embracing what you may view as your quirks and insecurities, using Andy Warhol as a pivotal example.Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst.

Michael F. Schein, writer, speaker, Founder & President of Microfame Media, and author of "The Hype Handbook”, covers learning his marketing chops from his time in a punk rock band, the importance of taking side doors in your work, how to perfect your packaging by embracing your quirks and insecurities, starting a “secret society”, and tips on becoming your own “hype artist”.

Donna Orender, former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour, and CEO of Generation W, explains how athletics breeds confidence, work ethic, and thinking on the fly, combating negativity in women’s sports, and changing the world one kindness at a time.Hear Donna’s full interview in Episode 381 of The Action Catalyst.

On this special episode, host Dan Moore is joined by Pavel Aleabov, a close associate from Action Catalyst parent company, Southwestern Family of Companies, with a strong personal connection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. From a poor upbringing in his native Moldova, to great successes in athletics and business, to having to flee his home at the outbreak of the current war, he shares his unique experiences, and the determination, and will, of the people of Moldova.  And for anyone wishing to provide relief for U.S. and international aid foundations supporting the Ukrainian people, visit Southwestern.com for a list of organizations who provide for electronic donations.  To the people of Ukraine, Southwestern is with you in spirit.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts.GEC, Global Educational Concepts

Donna Orender, former President of the WNBA and Senior VP of the PGA Tour, and CEO of Generation W, shares why learning is a superpower, and curiosity won’t allow for complacency, how pandemic has defined the power of community, focusing on what’s possible, the way that incremental steps make exponential change, and what Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods can teach about work ethic.

Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey addresses the powerful impact of an inspired workforce, and how you don’t need charisma to be inspirational, plus internal vs. external motivation, and making company culture contagious.Hear Stephen’s full interview across Episodes 379 and 380 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey is back, speaking on handling his father’s legacy, Command & Control vs Trust & Inspire leadership and why you don’t need charisma to be inspiring, plus navigating the gap between what being are capable of and what they deliver, and leadership lessons from Microsoft.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Dr. John Delony and Dustin Hillis dive into the challenges that shaped them as kids, and how despite overcoming them, the stories still shaped the men they would become.  Be a fly on the wall for this behind-the-curtain look at the two highly successful thought leaders.Hear Dr. John’s full interview in Episode 378 of The Action Catalyst.

Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey joins The Action Catalyst for the first of two great episodes, covering everything from being one of six generations of Stephen Coveys, root canals, being trapped in a blizzard, balancing margin with purpose, the most important mission for merging teams and companies, and how trust is a learnable competency.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

David Novak, former CEO of Yum! Brands, leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast, describes how to identify what blocks your joy vs builds it, and how getting off on the right floor from the “mood elevator” can dramatically impact your decision making.Hear David’s full interview in Episode 377 of The Action Catalyst.

Dr. John Delony, bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show, talks about misconceptions around trauma & anxiety, including the way it compounds over time, creating a “bedrock of wellness”, not buying into the story the world tries to create for you, having hard conversations with your kids, always asking “what comes next”, and how to own your past to change your future.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Author, Hall of Fame speaker, and former National Speakers Association President Ron Karr explains the 3 key leadership strategies being put to work by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ongoing conflict with Russia and how they're just as relevant in the business world as in the geopolitical world, as well as how Zelenskyy embodies the "Velocity Mindset", his own experience growing and learning through tragedy, and more.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts.GEC, Global Educational Concepts

David Novak, former CEO of Yum! Brands, leadership coach, and host of the “How Leaders Lead” podcast, offers insight on being self-aware and “other-directed”, facing reality, the perils of “riding the mood elevator”, identifying what blocks your joy vs builds it, why gratitude opens you up for growth, and shares his new book “Take Charge of You”.

Author and retired Navy SEAL Marty Strong breaks down how to approach obstacles using a SEAL mindset, and how approaching change with humility can truly grant you a second chapter in your life.Hear Marty’s full interview in Episode 376 of The Action Catalyst.

Mark Briggs explains how workplaces, and individuals, innovate when they are given, for lack of a better word, playtime.Hear Mark’s full interview in Episode 375 of The Action Catalyst.

Marty Strong, author, retired Navy SEAL, and CEO of LGS Management Group, recounts the way he accidentally became a Navy SEAL, how he landed a job by mistakenly calling the company’s COO, and how to be professionally agile, deal with obstacles using a SEAL mentality, harness a healthy dose of paranoia, and the life-changing power of humility and apprenticeship. 

Rick Maurer breaks down the 3 levels of resistance, which are also 3 levels of support:  1. I don’t get it, 2. I don’t like it, 3. I don’t like YOU.Hear Rick’s full interview in Episode 374 of The Action Catalyst.

Mark Briggs, author, consultant, and professor of leadership and change management, covers everything from chaos theory, to the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin, approaching times of change as playtime, upscaling everyone in your organization TODAY, creating small changes with big effects, and his latest book, "The Butterfly Impact".

Author, speaker, consultant, and resistance expert Rick Maurer talks with host Dan Moore about identifying the 3 major levels of resistance and support, infusing energy into even the mundane, how learning jazz trombone changed his work mindset, the wisdom of Yogi Berra, and “seizing moments of possibility”.

Former CIA intelligence officer and founder of the Counterintelligence Institute, Peter Warmka, explains a new, under-reported threat; cybercriminals posing as executive recruiters and extracting sensitive information over a period of months or even years, after finding targets on professional social media and networking sites.Hear Peter’s full interview in Episode 373 of The Action Catalyst.

Join us as we launch a brand new podcast, "Let's Talk Legacy", presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group! In this roundtable discussion, we introduce you to the new podcast's host, Gary Michels, along with Ben Majeske, and hear about how the show will tackle questions like what does it mean to build and maintain a legacy, what tools and resources are available to help, and how to grow today, for a better tomorrow.Subscribe here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/letstalklegacy/Learn more at LetsTalkLegacyPod.comMentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group.Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group

Peter Warmka is a former CIA agent that specialized in social engineering and "human hacking", and now uses that knowledge to help businesses assess their vulnerability to foreign intelligence groups, criminals, and other threats. Peter discusses the biggest threats facing the nation as well as individuals and public & private companies of all sizes and how to protect yourself, and cover the next generation of targeted phishing known as “spear phishing”, deception campaigns & the role of the media, and the cybersecurity threats of the future.

Johnny Quinn, a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village just ahead of competing with the USA bobsled team at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia!

Actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Michael Stein shares advice ripped straight from the movies, about overcoming tough situations by answering empowering questions, creating a physical trigger to get yourself into a peak performance state, and reframing your life as a movie where the next act has yet to be written.Hear Michael’s full interview in Episode 372 of The Action Catalyst.

If you want your movie to win awards, consider casting Michael Stein in it!  In addition to starring in Oscar winning and nominated films such as La La Land and Boogie Nights, Michael is also a successful entrepreneur, comedian, writer/director, and podcast host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast.  Michael and host Dan Moore dive into how you can “direct the movie of your own life”, create a physical trigger for jumping into your peak mental state, and develop “unconscious competence”, and touch on real lessons learned from movies such as Rocky, The Natural, The Matrix, and It’s a Wonderful Life.

With the 2022 Olympic Games underway, we dug into The Action Catalyst archive for three guests who have represented Team USA on an Olympic level; Vince Poscente, who is now an in-demand speaker and expert on resiliency, explains how he used determination and innovation to rise to the ranks of an Olympic skier in just four short years, Johnny Quinn, a professional speaker and former professional football player with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers tells the story of his unbelievable journey from the NFL to the United States Olympic bobsled team, to competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and getting trapped in a bathroom in Olympic village, and Scott Hamilton shares the bittersweet experience of his gold medal win in 1984.

Coach Paul Assaiante shares how resilience is the most important trait of a successful teammate or individual, how you learn far more from losing than winning, and how the Dallas Cowboys found amazing player value by putting making “character” a measurable quality.Hear Coach Assaiante’s full interview in Episode 371 of The Action Catalyst.

Coach Paul Assaiante, a two-time Olympic Coach-of-the-Year, and the winningest coach in college sports history with 17 NCAA championship titles and the longest winning streak in college sports, talks with Action Catalyst host Dan Moore about empathy as a coach and a leader, measuring the character of a player and a person, how all sports are team sports, but they all start with the individual, and his friendship with world famous author Tom Wolfe and how it inspired his book, “Run to the Roar:  Coaching to Overcome Fear”, which is about to be made into a motion picture, as well as the interesting story behind its title.

Futurist Daniel Burrus explains what he looks at to make predictions about the future, and give listeners a simple exercise they can do to make actionable predictions about their own lives, so grab a pen and paper, and listen up! Your future depends on it!Hear Daniel's full interview in Episode 370 of The Action Catalyst.

Futurist, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and Founder, President, and CEO of Burrus Research, Daniel Burrus, takes a look forward, covering topics like what trends to look at to make predictions, the future of cryptocurrency, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, smart weapons, military vehicles, and drones, fighting COVID, and gives listeners a simple exercise to make actionable and educated predictions about their own future.

Technology exec, entrepreneur, and former president of StubHub & eBay executive leadership team member Sukhinder Singh Cassidy explains the non-linear relationship between risk and reward, why Elon Musk is an expert choice maker before anything else, and how opportunity is NOT a “hero’s journey”.Check out the full interview in Episode 369 of The Action Catalyst.

Technology exec, entrepreneur, and former president of StubHub and eBay executive leadership team member Sukhinder Singh Cassidy talks about building a pipeline of opportunity and becoming a master decision maker, debunks myths around risk taking, including how risk and reward aren’t linear and taking risk means diversification, the importance of normalizing failure, why you aren’t necessarily the hero in your journey, and the wonders of “choosing possibility”.

Futurist and author Deborah Westphal discusses what exactly "humanism" means and how it meshes into business, the ways that the integration of technology changes the nature of what it means to be human, and why the "convergence" is something to be hopeful about, not fearful of.Check out the full interview in Episode 368 of The Action Catalyst.

Executive Advisor, futurist, and author Deborah Westphal discusses her work with advanced weapons systems and space exploration, the mechanics of predicting the future, advice for entrepreneurs and women aspiring to power positions, the distinct eras of business and technology, humanism and leadership, "obsolete knowledge", and more, in this wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation.

Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the unlikely experience of winning a Grammy on his very first project as a producer, overseeing a country music album for Sesame Street.Check out the full interview in Episode 367 of The Action Catalyst.

Gratitude and mindfulness expert Deborah Hawkins explains her approach of "intentional gratitude", finding your personal gratitude themes, and the joy and valuable lesson of surprise.Check out the full interview in Episode 366 of The Action Catalyst.

Two-time Grammy Award winning producer and musician Dennis Scott shares the experience of winning a Grammy on his first try, writing for Sesame Street, working with artists like Kellie Pickler, Jim Brickman, Vanessa Williams, Ray Charles, Loretta Lynn, and others, discovering the music and message of Mr. Fred Rogers, and his new album, “Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories”. And be sure to stay tuned after the interview for a very special preview of the album.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.Inspire Kindness

Just in time for Thanksgiving, gratitude and mindfulness expert Deborah Hawkins shares the enormous impact of thankfulness, how we can identify our personal gratitude themes, making gratitude internalized and not circumstantial, why we should seek contentment instead of true happiness, and how to give yourself credit before giving yourself tasks.

Inspire Kindness founder Mac Anderson explains "the ROI of kindness"; how companies who put kindness front and center in their culture end up at the top of their industry financially, and why leaders need to recruit for character.Check out the full interview in Episode 365 of The Action Catalyst.

Scott Hamilton shares the embarrassing, but impactful story of trying to pull off a backflip, on ice, at age 51, in front of Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner.Check out the full interview in Episode 364 of The Action Catalyst.

Inspire Kindness founder Mac Anderson speaks to host Dan Moore about the beginnings and mission of his organization, how kindness generates tremendous Return on Investment and how companies like Southwest Airlines and Chick-fil-A embrace this philosophy, why kindness as a company culture only works from the top down, and why, in a world where you can be anything, you should be kind.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.Inspire Kindness

Southwestern Family of Companies Project Manager, and former Army Staff Sergeant Anthony Cala, shares the story of his 3 deployments to Iraq, his battle with PTSD, and how great organizations like Wounded Warrior Project, K9s for Warriors, and Building Homes for Heroes have helped him, and countless other veterans just like him.Mentioned in this episode:Looking for a change? Consider joining the team at Southwestern Family of Companies.Southwestern Family of Companies

Scott Hamilton shares the lesson he learned about failure from his son's hockey game, and how winning isn't always the path to learning.Check out the full interview in Episode 363 of The Action Catalyst.

Scott Hamilton is back! This time, he shares the story of his Olympic gold medal victory, as well as how skating is a metaphor for all of life when dealing with failure, talks about his fundraising and charitable work, plus a surprise cameo by William Shatner!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Champion figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, and cancer activist Scott Hamilton talks about migrating to Nashville, building physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional muscles, how failure is nothing more than data collection, what the greatest strength truly is, the two types of criticism in the world, as well as his Live Your Days campaign, his battle with cancer, and more. And be sure to stay tuned, because Scott will return for Part 2 in Episode 364!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

National FFA CEO Scott Stump shares how he avoids becoming complacent with his accomplishments, and how reaching out to people who helped guide you to success in the past can recharge your battery as you work towards future goals.Check out the full interview in Episode 362 of The Action Catalyst.

Precision Medical Products CEO Jeremy Perkins explains how he's modeled his daily routine after high achievers like The Rock and Jeff Bezos, something that has led to him recently being named a Top 50 CEO in Healthcare Technology by The Healthcare Technology Report. Check out the full interview in Episode 361 of The Action Catalyst.

National FFA CEO Scott Stump and host Dan Moore navigate Scott’s long career in education, from the U.S. Department of Education to the head of one of the nation’s largest youth organizations, share how FFA has adapted for COVID as well as to become more inclusive, the importance of making a difference every single day, and why you just can’t beat a good book.  Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Futurist and author Rebecca Costa shares what the downfall of the Mayan and other ancient civilizations can teach us about the trajectory of modern society, and how far along the timeline we already are.Check out the full interview in Episode 360 of The Action Catalyst.

Southwestern Consulting's Ron Alford talks with CEO and Founder of Precision Medical Products, Jeremy Perkins, who shares how he turned a self-funded startup formed in 2010 by a few people in a garage into a business with over $20 Million in annual sales across 18 states, and the #1 fastest growing company in Sacramento. Hear his thoughts on embracing routine, clarifying your vision, turning goal-setting into a game, and what he learned from Jeff Bezos, Harvard, and MIT.

Former Silicon Valley executive, author, and renowned futurist Rebecca Costa joins host Dan Moore to explain how to be “pre-daptive” versus reactive, why it’s best to fail early and fail often, how technology is leading to the end of all marriages, and the ways our own biology holds us back from planning for future problems. 

Author, SparkVision founder, and award-winning company culture expert MaryBeth Hyland explains how identifying and prioritizing the factors that build up a person’s feeling of “enoughness” can eliminate fear of inadequacy or scarcity, and bring clarity and focus to leadership.Check out the full interview in Episode 359 of The Action Catalyst.

America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey, explains how the idea of living a "balanced" life is just mythology, and isn't necessarily the key to success.Check out the full interview in Episode 270 of The Action Catalyst.

As many workers begin to return to the office, anxiety about reinstating "normalcy" is skyrocketing, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that many workplaces can't just return to "normal."  Speaking with host Dan Moore, author, SparkVision founder, and award-winning company culture expert MaryBeth Hyland tackles the challenges of reinstituting a supportive and mindful physical workplace, identifying and doubling down on core values in times of hardship, the simple math equation for measuring company culture, and having “permission to be human”.

We've heard from a lot of you that one of our most popular episodes was a little hard to find, so we're sharing it with you again!America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey, is a personal money management expert and extremely popular national radio personality. Dave joins Action Catalyst host Dan Moore to talk about how to find your calling by fulfilling a need, how true leaders don't push; they pull, how living a "balanced" life isn't necessarily the key to success, and why attitude = action.Find the original episode here.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt reveals that he had planned to be in the governor’s mansion since he was 22 years old…it just happened a little differently than he had expected.  Plus, Gov. Stitt explains how he stuck with Gateway Mortgage Group during the recession, taking them from “$1,000 and a computer” to the 2nd most profitable bank in the country.Check out the full interview in Episode 358 of The Action Catalyst.

Years before taking his place at the state capitol, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sold books door to door with Southwestern Advantage, an experience that he directly points to for teaching him the skills that would one day lead him to the Sooner State’s highest office.  He shares some of those lessons from his days in the book field (spoiler alert: he crushed records), as well as how he co-founded and grew Gateway Mortgage Group from “$1,000 and a computer” to the 2nd most profitable bank in the country, how he’s working to make Oklahoma a "hope-centered" state, and his odds for a future presidential run.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Southwestern's Ron Alford and Dustin Hillis cover two important lessons from the “Redefining Possible” audiobook, on how fear can hold us back from what we aim to achieve, and how clarifying your vision for that achievement is central to success.Get the audiobook here today.Check out the full interview in Episode 357 of The Action Catalyst.

It’s finally here!  The audiobook of “Redefining Possible”, the game-changing guide to overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals, is now available on Audible.com. On this episode, the author walks you through some of the key takeaways from the book, including how not to be held back by fear, gratitude, how to sharpen focus, take ownership, clarify your vision, cultivate confidence, create impact, and more!  Get the audiobook here.Buy your copy of the book here.Learn more about “Redefining Possible” at RedefiningPossible.com.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Roman Chiporukha, CEO of SpaceVIP shares the zero-gravity experience that you can have right here on Earth, why there's really nothing to fear about the Pentagon's disclosure of UFOs, and how space technologies are making life back here on the ground better every day.Check out the full interview in Episode 356 of The Action Catalyst.

“Redefining Possible”, the game-changing guide to overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals, is now available in audio form, on Audible.com. What would happen if you escaped the familiar grind of your day-to-day life and started living out your dreams for the future? Authors Ron Alford and Dustin Hillis, both record-breaking business coaches and sales leaders in their own right, lead you down a proven path to achieve maximum impact in your own life, and the lives of others, with simple strategies to break through the barriers of belief, and create your new, more prosperous normal. Filled with relatable anecdotes, actionable tools, and targeted affirmations, "Redefining Possible" will inspire you to get outside of your box and live a happier, healthier life. Hear how, from the authors themselves, when you download “Redefining Possible” at Audible.com today. And learn more at RedefiningPossible.com.

What seemed like science fiction years ago is reality today. Space tourism is no longer just a dream. But you don’t even have to leave Earth, or have millions of dollars, to have a once-in-a-lifetime astronaut experience. Roman Chiporukha, CEO of SpaceVIP, explains what he calls “New Space” and why everyone needs to learn “universal space literacy”, covers how cutting-edge space tech is being used on Earth, talks Space Force, UFOs, and how COVID give us hope for future space collaboration, and shares some of the amazing adventures his company provides, from the ocean depths, to experiencing weightlessness, and yes, voyaging to the International Space Station.  It’s an out-of-this-world interview!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

Southwestern Family of Companies CEO Dustin Hillis and Southwestern Real Estate President Pat Roach share thoughts on the rigid morning routines and nighttime rituals key to their success, and what George Washington can teach us about the importance of gratitude.Check out the full interview in Episode 355 of The Action Catalyst.

President of Southwestern Real Estate, Pat Roach, shares his journey from selling books to selling homes, Southwestern Real Estate's recent expansion into Mexico, the importance of his rigid morning routine, the huge benefits of focusing on gratitude, how to rebuild faith in yourself after a failure, and even some recommendations for top shelf tequila! Don’t miss this fast-paced and wide-ranging conversation!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Real Estate.Southwestern Real Estate

In this clip from Episode 354 of The Action Catalyst, Stedman Graham recounts himself and Oprah spending time at the home of the great Nelson Mandela, and explains how humility was among his most effective leadership qualities. Listen to the full episode here.

Author, educator, and businessman Stedman Graham joins The Action Catalyst podcast, talking about becoming a leader to yourself before you can lead others, creating a culture of learning within your daily life, a surprise friendship with Michael Jordan, spending time with Oprah and Nelson Mandela, and how love and humility is the key to all things.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

In honor of Independence Day, Mr. Gary Pears, Southwestern legal counsel, and a former captain in the United States Marine Corps, offers a tribute to our nation's veterans, the brave men and woman who continue to make our freedom possible.

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills, defeating 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Southwestern Consulting's Ron Alford sits down with Mark to cover his upbringing in Jamaica, his unique path to success in the United States, the importance of choosing the right words, and the role faith, both in yourself and others, plays in business and leadership.  And as an added treat, Mark uses that championship voice to serenade listeners with his best renditions of Harry Belafonte and Bette Midler classics!  Mark has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world.  He is an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences, and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence.Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for an Emmy Award.Mark also serves as the Convention Announcer/Voice of God at the Toastmasters International Convention each year. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries, and to major corporations including: The South African Reserve Bank, Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, Trane, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University and The University of Florida.He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years.Learn more at MarkBrownSpeaks.com.For continued listening, you can check out Mark's previous appearance on episode 287 of The Action Catalyst here:https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/06/12/words-matter-with-mark-brown-episode-287-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

In this un-aired clip from episodes 350 and 351 of The Action Catalyst, Jamie George discusses faith, both in ideas and in systems, what it's like to lose it, synchronicity between belief systems, discussing faith with others in the right terms, faith as a crutch for taking ownership, faith versus spirituality, separating the belief from the messenger, examining faith through a scientific lens, and much more.Hear Jamie's full interview in Episodes 350 and 351 of The Action Catalyst.

Executive Coach and "Relational Alchemist" Jamie George is back, chasing down topics such as models of personality and how to diffuse a heated situation, how to transform defensiveness into curiosity and micromanagement into empowerment, self-talk, emotional intelligence, and yes, they even take a crack at creating world peace.

Jamie George, Executive Coach and Relational Alchemist, covers interpersonal relationships in the workplace and beyond, the value of making agreements instead of operating on assumption, the fine line between expectation and regret, and making friends in a hot tub in Estonia!

Established in 1855, Southwestern Advantage is the oldest entrepreneurial program in the world for university students. The program has given hundreds of thousands of participants the opportunity to graduate debt-free with transferable personal and professional skills, and has earned praise from everyone from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, to financial expert Dave Ramsey. Student Reps spend their summers building their businesses in a community away from home, demonstrating a learning system that is a trusted industry-leading resource for students receiving any public, private, or homeschool education, with apps, websites, and books designed by a national board of top educators. Millions of families across the US & Canada have added Southwestern Advantage products to their home. Be on the lookout for Student Reps in your community this summer, and learn more at SouthwesternAdvantage.com.

Since launching in May of 2013, The Action Catalyst podcast has helped listeners uncover inspiration, through valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach life's biggest goals. Dan, Dustin, and the rest of the team are SO appreciative that you've joined us for the past 8 years, and look forward to bringing you more of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts as we kick off the 9th year of The Action Catalyst!

Rick Ruth spent his career creating cultural connections throughout the world on behalf of the United States. Join Dan Moore for this broad ranging conversation with Rick Ruth as he teases out the wisdom, understanding, and lessons learned from a lifetime spent creating cultural connections throughout the world.Rick Ruth recently retired from his role as acting principal deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He also served as senior advisor to the assistant secretary. In this capacity, he advised on all aspects of international exchange policy, programs and management.Ruth is a former foreign service officer and member of the Senior Executive Service. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he taught Russian language and literature at the University of Arizona. He joined the government in the mid-1970s as a Russian-speaking staff member on a traveling exhibition in the Soviet Union. Ruth subsequently joined the Foreign Service, serving abroad in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Soviet Union.He was deputy chief of staff at the United States Information Agency (USIA) from 1988 to 1999. With the integration of USIA and the Department of State, Ruth organized the office of the under secretary of state for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and served as its first chief of staff. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, he was the sole public diplomacy representative on the senior level steering committee responsible for coordinating the U.S. State Department’s response to the attack.Ruth has also served in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as deputy assistant secretary for Policy, deputy assistant secretary for Private Sector Exchange, and principal deputy assistant secretary. He established the Department’s first global alumni network, spearheaded cultural heritage as a key component of foreign policy, pioneered the quantitative measurement of exchange programs, originated the first high school exchange for the Arab and Muslim world, and implemented historic reforms in the regulation and oversight of private sector exchanges.Ruth has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy, awarded jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, the Lois Roth Foundation’s Ilchman-Richardson Award for contributions to cultural diplomacy, and the Alumnus of the Year Award from the College of Humanities of the University of Arizona.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts.GEC, Global Educational Concepts

Will Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of D1 Sports, shares how he developed a belief system that helped him create one of the market's 50 fastest growing companies.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Nolan Pattee, Regional Director at Bankers Life talks about life, business, leadership and Redefining Possible to make an impact on the world by impacting the people around him.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Fortify your faith with Josh Hudson, CEO of Hudsons Furniture. Join Ron Alford, of Southwestern Coaching, as he interviews Josh Hudson about his journey of Redefining Possible and how it reshaped his company and priorities by leaning on his faith to find success not only in business, but in life as well. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Cultivate confidence with Kelley McClurkin, former owner of successful bakery Bread Kneads. Ron Alford, of Southwestern Coaching, interviews Kelley about her journey of Redefining Possible and how she gained the confidence to take her small town bakery in Findlay, Ohio from failing to flourishing. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

A New Record Holder! With 21,372 units sold door to door in just one summer, Emil Tsvetkov has taken the #1 salesperson spot in Southwestern Advantage. Emil highlights the tools, habits and principles that helped him achieve this harrowing feat. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Join Ryan Groom, Regional Director for Southwestern Advantage, discussing principles that build your business immune system and help you overcome adversity to achieve your goals. Ryan expounds on these principles and shares how they have helped his business grow by 44 percent during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Join Mark Rau of Southwestern Advantage on this discussion about how to clarify your vision, find your bigger why and hold to your mission. He dives into how these principles have led to success in his career and the opportunity to personally impact over 7,700 young lives.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

How can you sharpen your focus on the things that matter to you and your business? Join Ron Alford of Southwestern Coaching as he interviews Northwestern Mutual’s Tyler Hjelseth in a broad ranging discussion about life, business, faith, and increasing success and impact by focusing on the things that really matter. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Dan Moore leads Ron Alford, author of the book, Redefining Possible, through a discussion about faith, confidence, and the power of redefining what you believe is possible. Prepare for impact!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Chris Capen, President of Southwestern Publishing House, discusses overcoming adversity, taking ownership and selling 50 million books in the process. Join us for this wide ranging conversation about leadership, books and business. 

In a world of many countries, cultures and divisions, Dave Causer believes that building bridges means building people. As President of the foreign exchange program, Global Educational Concepts, Dave has helped to impact the lives of thousands of students across the world. Join us for this wide ranging conversation with Dave Causer about business, leadership, principles and the global impact they can create. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by GEC, Global Educational Concepts.GEC, Global Educational Concepts

Join President of Southwestern Real Estate, Pat Roach, as he takes us on his journey from selling books to selling homes. He goes into detail about his vast experience at Southwestern Family of Companies as well as the value that it has in the career marketplace. Pat also describes what it takes to start and grow a successful real estate business in one of the worst housing market crashes in US history. Don’t miss this wide ranging conversation.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Real Estate.Southwestern Real Estate

How do you stand out in your career search? Join Greg Boucher, President of executive search firm Thinking Ahead, as he discusses the changing job market and what makes a job candidate great. He also talks about leading one of the largest executive search firms in the state of Tennessee through hard economic times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Thinking Ahead.Thinking Ahead

Terri Rickard and Irina Tuluca of Southwestern Travel Group go into detail about the challenges they have faced since the start of the pandemic. They touch on everything from rescheduling and moving large events, to maintaining contact with and supporting their clients, to just doing the next right thing. They also talk about what the future of the travel industry may hold. Don’t miss this wide ranging conversation about travel in a global pandemic.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

Dr. Scott Massey speaks on the importance of shared value and how businesses truly succeed when they solve the problems that affect the communities they serve. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation that explores everything from artificial intelligence to local and global economies to the role of businesses in finding non political systemic solutions to systemic issues in the midst of civil unrest and a global pandemic.

U.S. Army Brigadier General (ret.) Mike Scholes speaks on leading through adversity and the importance of principles. Join host Dan Moore and Southwestern Family of Companies COO, Mike Scholes as they talk about the challenges of leading large organizations through a wide range of adversity including the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Today's context is rife with stress about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with social and political unrest. We at The Action Catalyst believe this conversation with Stress Expert, Author, and Speaker Dr. Terry Lyles is important and worth listening to again. Please enjoy this special Replay of Episode 327, Coping with a pandemic with Dr. Terry LylesDr. Terry Lyles has spent his life measuring and studying human performance. He holds a PhD in psychology, has conducted extensive research in sports science, and is an expert in biotelemetry and psycho-telemetry. Dr. Lyles is recognized as an international educator and author. As such he has appeared on many broadcasts such as NBC, ABC, USA Today, CNN, etc. He has brought the vital tool of stress utilization to organizations like NASCAR Evernham Motorsports, DaimlerChrysler, Macy's West, Pfizer, Universal Studios, ABC, ESPN, and Disney.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Is it possible to succeed in the short term while investing in the long term? Former Honeywell CEO, David Cote, explains how you can have both in his new book, “Winning Now, Winning later.” Cote shares stories from his new book as well as lessons and principles that have helped him to advance quickly in his career and weather seasons of adversity while planting seeds for future growth.

How can you continue to perform through disruption, overcome adversity, and focus on the positive? Alan Morton and Stuart Lotherington, of SBR Consulting, focus in on the tools and principles that have helped them live out their core value of finding a way in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tune in for this special episode as The Action Catalyst is featured on TribeCast with host Forrest Walden.

An impactful and wide ranging conversation with Southwestern Speaker, Lee McCroskey. Dive into Lee’s long history with the Southwestern Family of Companies and the influence it has had in his life. Lee opens up about inflection points in his life and speaks about success, the importance of perseverance, and finding your true identity. Also, Lee touches on the habits that have helped to keep him physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally healthy amidst the trying times we are currently living in.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest-rated show ever on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life. As the cofounder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life “inspiration for a new generation” and Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring.”

Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the Chairman and CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books including Make Elephants Fly and Surviving a Startup.Hoffman was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.While in Hollywood, Hoffman worked as a TV development executive at Fries Entertainment, known for producing over 100 TV shows, acquired by MGM. He went on to pioneer interactive television with his venture-funded startup Spiderdance, which produced interactive TV shows with NBC, MTV, Turner, Warner Brothers, History Channel, Game Show Network, and others.In Silicon Valley, Hoffman founded two more venture-backed startups, in the areas of games and entertainment, and worked as Mobile Studio Head for Infospace, with such hit mobile games as Tetris, Wheel of Fortune, Tomb Raider, Thief, Hitman, Skee-Ball, and X-Files.Hoffman went on to launch Founders Space with the mission to educate and accelerate entrepreneurs. Founders Space has become one of the top startup accelerators in the world. Hoffman has trained hundreds of startup founders and corporate executives in the art of innovation and provided consulting to many of the world’s largest corporations, including Qualcomm, Huawei, Bosch, Intel, Disney, Warner Brothers, NBC, Gulf Oil, Siemens, and Viacom.Hoffman has a bachelor's degree from the University of California in computer engineering and an master's of fine arts degree from the University of Southern California in cinema television. He currently resides in San Francisco but spends most of his time in the air, visiting startups, investors, and innovators all over the world.

Alain Hunkins, author of CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. Over his 20-year career, he has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Alain’s clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. He has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including teambuilding, conflict management, communication, peak performance, innovation, engagement, and change. Alain serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education and has published over 400 articles on leadership.

The Wall Street mindset separates families, entrepreneurs, and business owners from their money while others use it for their advantage. The secret to freedom is having your money work for you, not someone else, when wealth building. Both Russ Morgan and Joey Mure work tirelessly to be the hub for financial insight and education for individuals, business owners, and investors nationwide. They believe that taking control over your finances will lead to greater prosperity and a more stress-free way of life. They invite you to join their community as you take control of your path to financial freedom. Joining the community will allow you to make better decisions regarding your financial future through coaching, access to legal and tax experts, and networking with like-minded individuals who are exploring multiple ways to create passive income.Learn more about their podcast at wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/podcast, and visit wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/action for exclusive content for The Action Catalyst listeners.

Forrest Walden is the founder and CEO of Iron Tribe Fitness. He pioneered the brand from his home garage in 2010, quickly franchising the company to include multiple locations throughout the country. He graduated from Auburn University and lives in Homewood, Alabama, with his four children and wife, Mendy.

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.A successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).

Reese Evans is a Master Manifestation and Abundance Coach, Creator of the YES SUPPLY METHOD, and is on a mission to teach the world the power of their subconscious mind and universal laws to create the life you're meant to live. After starting on her path to her coaching business, and working with dream clients, she knew there was something missing. She was feeling like her mission deserved much more growth, and she wanted to go so much deeper with her clients to make lasting, deeply impactful shifts on a spiritual, emotional, and energetic level, AND create more abundance—but she didn’t know how. After discovering the power of the subconscious mind, our doorway to the infinite, with coaching techniques like Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom techniques tapping, and energy work, she found her answer. She now coaches her students in the YES SUPPLY METHOD Certification to create massive positive as a mindset, manifestation, relationship and business coach, and she has created an impact in her business beyond what she even knew was possible by helping people release trauma and repressed emotions so they can break free and create quantum leaps.

Brad Lemley is a science journalist who has written for the Washington Post, Discover magazine, and dozens of other national publications. He has written or co-written 10 books, mostly on achieving physical and emotional health. He is a passionate advocate for self-directed, nature-based health care, and believes strongly that robust health is within reach of anyone who possesses the right information.

Dr. Angela E. Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. In 2018, The Author Incubator was ranked #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies and #87 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360. Dr. Angela won the Stevie Award’s Coach/Mentor of the Year Award and her program, The Author’s Way, was named Coaching Program of the Year. She was also named by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch—one of only two women on the list. Dr. Angela has been helping people free their inner author since 1994, helping over 1,000 authors-in-transformation write, publish, and promote their books. Her clients have been seen everywhere from Vanity Fair to O Magazine to the Today Show, and their books have been responsible for over $100 million in cumulative revenue.She has a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism and media affairs from The George Washington University and a PhD in communications from The European Graduate School. She is the author of Make ‘Em Beg to Be Your Client: The Nonfiction Authors’ Guide to Selling, Serving, and Funding a Movement, Make 'Em Beg to Publish Your Book: How To Reach A Larger Audience and Make A Full-Time Income In The Extremely Overcrowded World of Personal Development, The Incubated Author: 10 Steps to Start a Movement with Your Message, and The Difference: 10 Steps To Writing A Book That Matters. She lives at The Author Castle in McLean, Virginia with her son, Jesse, and her castle cats, Princesses Feathers and Foxy McFuzz Bucket.

Dr. Terry Lyles holds a PhD in psychology and is recognized as a national/international educator, author of three books, speaker to universities, schools, Fortune 500 companies, world-class athletes, and public audiences. Dr. Lyles has trained hundreds of individuals including fire rescue workers in and around Ground Zero, international forensic medical teams in the Asian-torn tsunami area, and the Haiti relief effort sharing his time-tested, scientifically measured approach to stress utilization.Major corporations have also benefited from this training technology such as Gulfstream, Chrysler Group, GM, Banana Republic, Macy’s, Pfizer, Universal Studios, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dior to name a few.  NASCAR’s Richard Petty Motorsports, military Special Forces, Air Force fighter pilots, and Space Command have all utilized this specialized training.  Dr. Lyles has appeared on CNN, CNBC, HLN, NBC, ABC, FOX NEWS, USA Today, and U.S. News & World Report as a Human Engineering Life-Balance Specialist. He hosted a premiere talk show sponsored by Success magazine and was heard as "the Stress Doctor" in South Florida. He recently launched his Biometrictelemetry broadcasted on live TV with ABC ESPN in INDYCAR at the INDY 500.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

John Assaraf is one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.His latest bestselling book, Innercise: The Proven Science to Unleash Your Brain’s Hidden Power, helps individuals recognize and release the mental and emotional blocks that prevent them from achieving their fullest potential.John has built five multimillion-dollar companies including taking one public on NASDAQ and growing Re/Max of Indiana to 1,200 sales associates and $4.5 billion a year in sales.He has written two New York Times bestselling books that have been translated to 35 languages and he has been featured in 10 movies, including the blockbuster hit, The Secret and Quest For Success with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence-based brain training methods to help individuals strengthen their mindset and emotional skills so they achieve their goals faster and easier than ever before.

Mike Weber grew up in the Midwest and earned his degree at Cornell University while selling books door-to-door with Southwestern Advantage.  He then enjoyed success as a sales rep for Great American Opportunities— Southwestern’s national fundraising company that helps kids raise millions of dollars for educational and community organizations that are changing lives.In 1993, he founded Southwestern’s Leadership Institute with a focus on equipping people with the skills and attitudes needed to excel in today’s dynamic world. For the past 20 years, Mike has motivated and inspired people from all walks of life to break out of restrictive patterns of thought and behavior, and open themselves up to achieve greater success in whatever their field.  Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Sally Lou Oaks Loveman, former audience producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, lives her purpose by connecting with audiences. When she was 14, she tuned into her passion for television when she was an audience member at The Mike Douglas Show. She spotted a girl on the set with a clipboard, and while she had no idea what this girl did, she knew she would do it one day too.After her 35-year career in television and having entertained over half a million people from the Oprah stage, Loveman shares her “do what you love” message through her business, lovespeaks. In her new book, Speak: Love Your Story. Your Audience is Waiting, Sally Lou takes on a new audience—an audience of readers! Just like her pre-show warm-up at The Oprah Winfrey Show, Speak is participatory. Readers are invited to join in on the lessons shared in each chapter, and by the end of the book, her new audience has a start to their own story.Blending the genres of memoir and self-improvement, Speak shares Sally Lou’s story while offering tips to help readers become better speakers and storytellers. Filled with humor and truth, Speak encourages readers to speak, speak up, speak their story, speak their truth, and live a life where love always speaks. It doesn’t matter if you are a CEO, celebrity, supermodel, spin instructor, student, or a stay-at-home-mom or dad, speaking well in front of others is not only a career asset, it’s also a life asset.

Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of leadership, possibility thinking, thriving on change, and team-building. He has delivered more than 1,800 presentations around the world in the past 29 years. His clients include such diverse organizations as Lockheed Martin (94 events), the US Army, the University of Notre Dame, UCLA, the North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Teaching, senators, and representatives from 13 western states, the Virginia School Superintendents, Kaiser Permanente, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, IHOP, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Allstate Insurance, Good Samaritan Hospital, RE/MAX, Shaklee, the American Rental Association and hundreds more. Brian is the author of 14 books including the bestseller, Beyond Success! which reached #16 on the Amazon.com top 100—from over 2 million titles, and his new book, The ROI of Kindness. Brian was rated #1 from over 40 speakers at four consecutive INC. Magazine International Business Conferences. He graduated with honors from Stanford and served as the President of the UCLA Graduate School of Management Student Association while earning his MBA from UCLA. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN's Business Unusual, and has been a guest on more than 300 radio programs throughout the country. He has also been a featured speaker at the Disney Institute in Orlando. Brian was named one of the UCLA Graduate School of Management’s 100 Most Inspirational Graduates in the history of the school. Most recently, Brian was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America and one of the top 60 motivational speakers in the world.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Gigi Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, admits her story of success is full of sweet irony. Gigi opened her first Gigi’s Cupcakes location just off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi’s Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world.With an entrepreneurial spirit that needed an outlet at the age of 15, Gigi opened her first business, Gigi’s Cleaning Company, which she continued to grow once she moved from California to Nashville in 1994. She cleaned houses during the day and sang at downtown Nashville honky-tonks at night. After a decade of pursuing a career as an entertainer, the heartaches of the music industry hit home.Gigi decided to step back and focus on her financial future. While building a sweet empire was never part of her plan, Gigi realized that her culinary and business skills could take her places that she never dreamed about. She decided to take a chance on her other passion—baking.After being turned down by various banks and down to her last $33, Gigi went out on a limb and in 2008, leveraged several personal credit cards to fund the first Gigi’s Cupcakes store. She gambled everything she had to open her first location. Fortunately, her sweet treats quickly became Nashville’s delicacy dessert of choice. Shortly thereafter, Gigi’s Franchising, Inc. was born, and Gigi’s Cupcakes locations began popping up throughout North America.Over the course of the next decade and as the number of Gigi’s Cupcakes locations grew, Gigi became a sought-after public speaker. Her motivational, inspirational and entrepreneurial "rags-to-riches" story has become a centerpiece for corporate events, business and social gatherings, as well as on college campuses (and especially those with entrepreneurial programs). Always leaving the crowd wanting more, Gigi offers the attendees access to her deepest thoughts, fears, successes, and failures, with an emphasis on how to fight fear and look at fear as a motivator rather than an obstacle.Gigi’s autobiography, The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for Success In Business and Life was released in December 2018. Gigi shares her personal success story, her hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration that she’s gained from a challenging life. Each chapter includes a piece of business advice and a delicious sweet and savory recipe. The book is available on her website, on Amazon, or anywhere books are sold.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Dan Moore was recently featured on the Direct Selling Association CEOs in Focus podcast with Joe Mariano.

Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a 30-year track record of helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership. From start-ups to Fortune 10’s, turnarounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on four continents. In addition to being a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, he has also been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, Business Insider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week, and Smart Business.

Jenny Buccos is a multi-award winning director and producer. She is the founder of the ProjectExplorer educational nonprofit, a multimedia education strategist, and an agent for global citizenship.She launched Season 1 of Crash Test World—a family-focused TV series with Kari Byron (Mythbusters) and Intuitive Content for broadcast in the fall of 2019. She serves as the show's creator and Executive Director.In 2003, before the existence of YouTube, she founded ProjectExplorer.org, a free multimedia website designed to educate primary and secondary school students about global issues, world cultures, and histories. She has directed and produced over 500 short films working with leaders and visionaries including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Belize’s First Lady Kim Simplis Barrow, Ziggy Marley, and Anthony Bourdain.Jenny has traveled to over 70 countries. When not traveling she splits her time between Brooklyn, New York and Amsterdam, Netherlands.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

Jaak Roosaare is from Saku, Estonia. He is married to a Southwestern Advantage bookgirl, Maria, and they have two boys, Jako and Hugo, and a baby girl, Marie. Jaak was the number-one rookie in the Southwestern Baltics division and sold books for seven summers. He won Sizzler every single summer and was DSL of the year three times. He helped to start the Lithuanian division and also recruited in Poland.In 2018, Jaak started the new Southwestern company called E1 Ventures. It did almost half a million dollars in sales and made a profit in its first year.Jaak is also an active investor, founder of the 50% Club and a contributor to business newspapers in Estonia. He promotes financial literacy and investing in high schools and in society as a whole. He is the author of four best-selling books about personal finance and has coached hundreds of people on how to start investing. His book, Rikkaks Saamise Õpik ("Textbook for becoming wealthy") is the all-time number-one bestseller in the personal finance field in Estonia.In his free time, he enjoys cycling and reading investing books and annual reports of Berkshire Hathaway.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets.Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. He is the author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership. He also works with organizations to develop their leaders and improve their culture (collective mindsets). He has worked with top leadership teams at CVS Health (top 130 leaders), Deutsche Telekom (500+ of their top 2,000 leaders), and a couple dozen other organizations.As a respected authority and researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behavior, Ryan has published over 15 articles across a variety of journals including Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Business Horizons, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and Journal of Leadership Studies. His research has been cited over 2,000 times since 2014. Connect with Ryan at www.ryangottfredson.com.

Douglas Ward is a retired military veteran with 24 years of distinguished service. During his time, he held numerous leadership roles to include instructor and manager of over 500 personnel. Additionally, Douglas was the Troop Chief for a hand-selected group of special communicators who supported and deployed into austere environments with Special Operations Forces.Upon retirement, he supported government agencies as a subject matter expert in non-standard communications and as a business development executive. These experiences have enabled him to pass on the knowledge and lessons of leadership under extreme conditions for companies needing management team building.Pulling from his past military experience and as an executive-level technology leader, he collaborates with those in charge of providing unfiltered truths on the true state of a company. He specializes in encouraging the development of communication skills from the top down and bottom up increasing revenue growth, employee trust, and ownership.

Happy New Year from The Action Catalyst. This episode is a review of the highlights of 2019.  These clips provide inspiration from leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, and more on challenging situations and how to learn and grow from them. Speakers include Kathleen Sarpy, Gloria Mayfield Banks, Todd Duncan, Edie Allen, and Roger Nierenberg.

Chris Spurvey grew up and still lives on the picturesque island of Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada.After consciously choosing entrepreneurship as a means to create a better life for his family, Chris realized that negative beliefs about sales were holding him back from taking his ventures to the next level. He saw this as a major hurdle to not only his businesses but the businesses of virtually every other entrepreneur. Chris went to work on himself and found a way to sell that felt right.Chris spearheaded the growth of Plato Consulting to the point it was acquired by one of the largest management consulting firms in the world (KPMG). In the process, he sold over $300 million in consulting services.Following the acquisition, Chris turned his focus to helping other “non-sales sellers” find a way to grow their revenue in a consistent, stress-free manner.He published It’s Time to Sell: Cultivating the Sales Mindset, founded Make Sales a Habit University and today is a growth advisor to business owners and their management teams throughout the world.Chris’s newest venture is Dockridge Digital, a technology consulting and product development company focusing on helping businesses leverage digital to serve their customers.

Michael Brody-Waite, a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, 3x CEO, Inc. 500 Founder, and leadership coach is on a mission to revolutionize the rules of leadership. Michael's unique perspective, from a background in overcoming addiction, is the foundation for his Mask Free Leadership System, built upon three principles that saved him from death and set him apart as a leader.His TEDx talk, Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do, has been viewed nearly 1,000,000 times in over 25 countries and provides insight into his 16-year journey from near homelessness and addiction to successful entrepreneurship.With no college degree, Michael entered corporate America and went on to receive eight promotions in seven years. He went from a temporary representative at a kiosk in a mall for a Fortune 50 company to be a corporate manager of a three-state territory with 19 employees and responsibility for $250 million in revenue.In 2010, Michael left that Fortune 50 company at the height of the recession to co-found and lead InQuicker, a healthcare SaaS company that revolutionized how patients schedule appointments. His leadership grew the organization from two employees to 50 employees, and 20,000% revenue growth in less than six years. This exceptional growth landed InQuicker a spot on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Best Place to Work by the Nashville Business Journal four times and recognized as Healthcare Company of the Year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. In 2015, InQuicker was sold to a publicly traded company.Brody-Waite's accomplishments include being named Most Admired CEO, Top 40 Under 40 by the Nashville Business Journal, and recognized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.Michael has worked in retail, spent nearly a decade in corporate America, and most recently served as the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a 501c3 dedicated to connecting 2,000+ entrepreneurs with the resources they need to create, launch or grow a business.

Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of From Lost to Found. She is based in the state of Connecticut where she lives with her husband and two sons. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance.

Darrah is a four-time founder, author, and coach who used to cringe at the word "coaching."But she was called to do this and was begged by her first clients to work with them. When they saw massive and transformational results in their lives and businesses, she stopped resisting and continued to serve.After spending 10 years over-working and feeling burnt out while building a credit card processing company into 38 states and a networking events company for over 30,000 people, she learned the wrong way to do it. She then discovered that there was a better way.A prolific writer and interviewer, she's worked with Shaq, Seth Godin, Bobbi Brown, Jillian Michaels, Adam Grant, Robert Herjavec, Nastia Liukin, Cam Newton, and the list goes on, with well over 1 million views of her work.Her motto, "Design your life, build a career to fund it, and a network to support it," has inspired thousands to reach higher and dream bigger.She was even named as #1 to follow by BossBabe Magazine.

Since 2003, Anthony has helped hundreds of thousands of students make smart decisions with their money, relationships, and education. He’s a national best-selling author and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults start their lives off right. His latest book, Debt-Free Degree, launched in October 2019. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

Dan Moore leads a discussion centered around the principles and philosophies that have guided Southwestern Family of Companies to success for over 160 years.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Joseph N. Mariano joined the Direct Selling Association (DSA) in 1985 and assumed the role of President in 2011.Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. DSA is the 109-year-old not-for-profit national trade organization representing approximately 250 direct sales firms, and their 26.2 million independent salespeople. The Association's mission is "To protect, serve, and promote the effectiveness of member companies and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers."Mr. Mariano serves as chief executive officer of the Association with ultimate responsibility for all association programs and activities; he is charged with providing progressive association leadership, development, and implementation of Association policies in the fields of government, consumer, and international affairs. He has been responsible for representing the Association’s interests in all fifty state capitals and on Capitol Hill. He serves as a personal resource to direct selling companies who need overall guidance on general legal and business trends that affect direct sellers both in the US and worldwide.Mr. Mariano also serves as President of the Direct Selling Education Foundation. Mr. Mariano is admitted to practice law in the state of Maryland, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has authored numerous articles and been a contributor to publications on direct selling and government affairs.

Jason Harris is the co-founder and CEO/President of creative agency Mekanism—his new book The Soulful Art of Persuasion, launched in September on The Wall Street Journal’s bestseller list for business books.In The Soulful Art of Persuasion, Jason believes that persuasion usually isn't about facts and argument. It's about personal character—for that reason, it’s vital to become the kind of person that others want to agree with and be around. He offers a guide with 11 key character-building habits that are essential to becoming original, generous, empathetic, and soulful (sharing an attached overview as well).Jason has more than 20 years of expertise building provocative campaigns and engaging audiences for iconic brands like Peloton, Ben & Jerry’s, HBO, MedMen, and the United Nations—he also worked with the Obama White House and Joe Biden on the “It’s On Us” campaign. Through instructive and entertaining stories, Harris pulls from his personal and professional experiences to demonstrate how people can become master influencers in their own lives, build better relationships with others, and achieve sustained personal growth and professional success.

John Mitchell’s 12-minute a day Think It Be It technique is recognized today as the “Top Practical Application in the World” of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich. When he applied his technique to his own life, he saw his income go to over $5 million a year. Previously, for 20 years as an entrepreneur, he earned low six figures a year. The 20-times difference happen because his daily technique significantly increased his control over himself, by probably double.It also made him laser-focused every day on only the 2 to 3 things that move the needle in his business. It also allowed him to rapidly evolve his “Strategy for Success.” He was simply operating every day at a higher level than he ever had before, and it showed up in his income. The science behind his technique was profiled in a Time magazine cover story.John started out as a CPA but became an entrepreneur at the age of 30. He owned companies in a variety of industries: real estate development, a bank, a restaurant, children’s book publishing company, and an automotive company. But upon reaching 50, he wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. Then he found the top book on success and achievement ever written, Think and Grow Rich, with over 100 million copies sold. And John developed his 12-minute daily technique around the book’s central concept‚—“what you envision in detail on a daily basis is what shows up in your life.” A practical application, this legendary book didn’t exist before John created it. John’s company, Think It Be It, is the top company in the “Success through Science” category of the success and human achievement field.Visit theunfairedge.com for a free webinar from John.

Andrew (Andy) L. Gutman, President and Chief Financial Officer of Farbman Group and related companies, oversees the myriad of Farbman companies, its >25,000,000 rsf of commercial real estate and its 200+ employees. Andy worked for much of his career in the arenas of accounting, finance, and asset management. He has spent over 27 years of commercial real estate working for international and family-owned, multi-generational commercial real estate companies.Andy has financed and overseen assets with values in excess of $1 billion and has been an active part of the structuring of the ownership and financing of these assets. With a focus on client service, customer satisfaction, and maximizing asset value, he derives pleasure from problem-solving and finding opportunities that provide appreciated value, additional revenue and cost savings for the organization and its client. Andy Gutman cares about people, processes, community, and is committed to the corporate vision of operating with ethics and integrity.

Ken Coleman is a #1 national best-selling author, career expert and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show. Pulling from his own personal struggles, missed opportunities and career successes, Coleman helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or searching for something more out of their career. His second book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love, released May 2019. Connect with Ken on Twitter and Instagram at @KenColeman and online at kencoleman.com or facebook.com/kenColemanShow.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Arman Sadeghi is a published author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As the author of The Business Bible, CEO of six companies, a business coach, motivational speaker, husband, and father, he enjoys working hard to help everyone around him better. His passion is to educate and to help individuals and companies reach their full potential. He currently spends half of his time pursuing his passion of changing people’s lives and helping companies reach their full potential and the other half of his time growing the various businesses he has developed in the last 10 or more years.His education includes attending the University of California at Berkeley and earning a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology as well as attending Harvard Medical School. He is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company in his parents’ garage at the age of 15 by teaching himself how to set up and maximize computer networks in the early ’90s. Currently, Arman Sadeghi owns and operates six different companies in various industries including IT, data security, business consulting, marketing, photography, and more.He founded All Green Electronics Recycling in 2008 after watching a “60 Minutes” expose on the current state of electronics recycling in the United States and the lack of focus on data security and environmental stewardship. All Green was named the 366th fastest-growing private company in the United States by Inc. magazine. Arman Sadeghi’s broad knowledge of business, technology, human behavior, and personal development has allowed him to coach some of the most successful executives in the world to reach even higher levels of success while also ensuring that they thrive in all areas of life. He is a regular contributor to some of the largest business publications in the US, including Forbes magazine.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Timothy L. Coomer is a serial entrepreneur with interest and experience in the creation of analytical-based business start-ups. But he also enjoys working as a business coach, mentor, and investor. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Coomer completed his PhD at the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. His areas of interest are entrepreneurship, predictive modeling, risk financing, and the relationship between personality and sales performance. He is the CEO of SIGMA Actuarial Consulting which he co-founded in 1995, and he’s the author and founder of The Discipline Strategy. An avid pilot, Dr. Coomer travels extensively and enjoys combining his love of aviation and flying with the need to reach out to meet clients face-to-face.Learn more about Dr. Coomer and his upcoming book at disciplinestrategy.com.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential photographers of the past decade.He has created campaigns for Apple, Nike, Red Bull, and others, and was a contributor to the Pulitzer-winning New York Times story Snowfall. He also earned an Emmy nomination for his documentary, Portrait of a City. He also created Best Camera—the first photo app to share images to social networks, and is the Founder of CreativeLive, where more than 10 million students learn photography, video, design, music, and business from the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs.He’s a keynote speaker, an advisor to Fortune 100 brands, and has been a guest at the Obama White House, the United Nations, the Library of Congress, 10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, and the DIFC in Dubai.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Worklife (acquired by Cisco), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Kahoot!, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify).Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episodes 298 and 299, with speaker, empowerment and transformational coach, and storyteller, Edie Allen.

Edie Allen has a stunning story of self-recreation. Physically and sexually abused from an early age, Edie ran away from home at 15, cycled in and out of foster care, leaned on alcohol and drugs, and then began to pull herself out of that life with the help of non-traditional healing modalities including Reiki, meditation, intuitive therapy, and every other method that resonated with her soul.With a heart devoted to helping others heal, Edie created a boutique healing practice in 1997 to assist people in a process she calls SHED, SHIFT & SHINE."Nothing makes me happier than sharing the tools and methods I've learned in my healing journey to help others SHED what holds them back, SHIFT their energy and beliefs to enable them to SHINE like the lights we are all meant to be, which essentially makes the world a brighter place"Drawing from an expansive 30-year career in mental health, personal development, and wellness, as well as her own transformational experiences, Edie is a sought-after life coach, trainer, and educator, having spoken for Lululemon on Empowerment, as well as numerous health and business organizations. She recently joined with Hollywood’s elite and Rock Royalty to share her story on stage at Steven Tyler’s 2nd annual Grammy Viewing Party Gala for Janie’s Fund in Los Angeles, California, helping to raise more than $2.8 million for girls who’ve suffered from abuse and neglect.Edie is passionate about sharing her story with as many audiences as possible in hopes of letting those who still suffer know they matter, and to inspire them to use their voices as a way of empowering themselves. Using her story as a platform for change, she also hopes to educate and inspire groups, organizations, corporations, churches, and institutions who have an interest in the subjects she specializes in.A Professional Speaker listed with Southwestern Speakers Bureau as well as RAINN’s Speakers Bureau (the Tori Amos founded Rape Abuse Incest National Network), Allen is an expert in Personal Development, Empowerment, Transformation, Mindfulness, and Resilience.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Edie Allen has a stunning story of self-recreation. Physically and sexually abused from an early age, Edie ran away from home at 15, cycled in and out of foster care, leaned on alcohol and drugs, and then began to pull herself out of that life with the help of non-traditional healing modalities including Reiki, meditation, intuitive therapy, and every other method that resonated with her soul.With a heart devoted to helping others heal, Edie created a boutique healing practice in 1997 to assist people in a process she calls SHED, SHIFT & SHINE."Nothing makes me happier than sharing the tools and methods I've learned in my healing journey to help others SHED what holds them back, SHIFT their energy and beliefs to enable them to SHINE like the lights we are all meant to be, which essentially makes the world a brighter place"Drawing from an expansive 30-year career in mental health, personal development, and wellness, as well as her own transformational experiences, Edie is a sought-after life coach, trainer, and educator, having spoken for Lululemon on Empowerment, as well as numerous health and business organizations. She recently joined with Hollywood’s elite and Rock Royalty to share her story on stage at Steven Tyler’s 2nd annual Grammy Viewing Party Gala for Janie’s Fund in Los Angeles, California, helping to raise more than $2.8 million for girls who’ve suffered from abuse and neglect.Edie is passionate about sharing her story with as many audiences as possible in hopes of letting those who still suffer know they matter, and to inspire them to use their voices as a way of empowering themselves. Using her story as a platform for change, she also hopes to educate and inspire groups, organizations, corporations, churches, and institutions who have an interest in the subjects she specializes in.A Professional Speaker listed with Southwestern Speakers Bureau as well as RAINN’s Speakers Bureau (the Tori Amos founded Rape Abuse Incest National Network), Allen is an expert in Personal Development, Empowerment, Transformation, Mindfulness, and Resilience.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 297, with Joni Fedders, President, Facilitator, and Leadership Coach at Aileron.

As a past business owner, Joni Fedders understands the risks, rewards, and challenges that ownership and professional management bring. She had the opportunity at Iams as a Brand Manager to live in a professionally managed organization where she saw first-hand how strategy, strong leadership and culture can fuel a company to do great things.After Iams, Joni co-founded a technology services company and became an Aileron client herself, taking the Course for Presidents, establishing an outside Board of Directors and utilizing strategic planning. The company grew from 2 to 100 employees in five years, was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Cincinnati Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was named by the Cincinnati Business Courier as one of the 25 fastest-growing companies in the region. After selling this business, she and her husband just couldn’t stop and bought a second business in decorative packaging that they operated for seven years before successfully selling.In her role as President, Joni oversees Aileron’s strategic direction, culture, and operational activities. Her leadership and energy inspire and motivate the Aileron team and the community as we strive to raise the quality of life, one private business at a time.Joni was honored with the “Forty Under Forty” award and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University (the real one, in Ohio). She obtained her MBA from Xavier University. As college sweethearts, Joni and her husband Jim have been married for 27 years; they have three great children, a golden retriever and a small mutt who thinks he’s a cross between a mastiff and a pit bull. Family time is a crucial priority for Joni and they enjoy skiing, tubing, running, fishing, sports, eating Chipotle (don’t ask Joni to cook – she can’t), family events and vacations.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 296, with holistic executive coach and consultant, Katy Kvalvik.

Katy Kvalvik has been inspiring women and men all over the world to be empowered, lead their best lives, and achieve optimal, lasting results since 2009. Katy is a graduate of UC Berkeley, certified executive coach, board-certified health counselor, certified trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, certified yoga instructor, and business mentor. After suffering two major accidents, rebuilding her body, and deciding that people should not have to suffer the way she did to get answers, she founded the Harmony MethodⓇ, an integrative leadership and total lifestyle system. Katy is an expert in advanced communication skills for high-stake conversations and presentations, influence and negotiation, and leadership development. She also speaks about integrative health, specifically stress reduction, gut health, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue. She has spoken at conferences including Wisdom 2.0, the Hive Global Leadership Conference, NAIFA Sales Conference, and the Wanderlust Festival circuit. She has worked with companies such as Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Sony, American Express, Beach Body, Singularity University, and tech start-ups like VideoAmp, Pivot Bio, and MediGram to name a few.While she now works with executives, leaders, and creatives to help transform and inspire them to create a positive impact, greater consciousness in their organizations, and achieve optimal business results, she previously was a leader in the medical device industry. There, she successfully ran multimillion-dollar territories, managed teams under high pressure, and was involved in the creation of leadership programs within her companies. Katy is very aware of the challenges today’s executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators face, which is why she has dedicated herself to helping and inspiring leaders all over the world to develop strategies for success and achieve optimal results.For more information, please visit KatyKvalvik.com. Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 295, with author, programmer, entrepreneur, and autodidact, Scott H. Young.

Scott H. Young rose to autodidact stardom when he learned MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum in less than 12 months. Next, he taught himself four new languages in a year. Such extreme self-improvement projects may seem outside the realm of most of our capabilities, but Young believes that the principles and methods that he and other ultralearners employ are essential tools for anyone who wants a competitive edge in the fast-changing, aggressive workplace. In ULTRALEARNING: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, Young reveals how basic strategies that he and other ultralearners embrace can give anyone the edge in organizing and executing a plan to learn something new deeply and quickly—and without teachers or tuition.“Although the ultralearners are an extreme group of people, this approach to things holds potential for normal professionals and students,” Young writes. “What if you could create a project to quickly learn the skills to transition to a new role, project, or even profession? … What if you could learn a new language, simulate a university degree program, or become good at something that seems impossible to you right now? Ultralearning isn’t easy. It’s hard and frustrating and requires stretching outside the limits of where you feel comfortable. However, the things you can accomplish make it worth the effort.”Sharing stories from his own experiences and those of other ultralearners he has encountered—as well as such iconic autodidacts as Ben Franklin and Richard Feynman—Young extracts his curriculum for mastery from the ground up. Beginning with a metalearning map that breaks down how a subject works and what kinds of information and skills you need to conquer it, he shows how and where one needs to focus one’s attention. A firm believer in directness—hands-on practice doing rather than mere theory—Young explains the need to identify and drill your weaknesses to bolster retrieval and retention. Applying ultralearning ideals also requires the vulnerably to admit those weaknesses, to seek advice and criticism, and to experiment outside your comfort zone. The more one learns, the greater the craving to learn more, Young says. And the better you get the more you recognize how much better you could become.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 294, with physician, author, speaker, and retired NASA astronaut, Dr. Rhea Seddon.

Dr. Rhea Seddon is a woman of many firsts. One of only six women in her medical school class of 100, she was the first woman ever accepted to the surgery residency program at her university. In 1978, she was one of the first six women accepted into the Astronaut Corps, and when she married fellow astronaut Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson, they became the first active astronauts to wed. Together they produced the first official “astrotots” (children born to two astronauts). In addition to her space career, Dr. Seddon’s life experiences have led her from surgeon to licensed private pilot, to healthcare executive, entrepreneur, author, president of a large women’s charity group and now, professional speaker.Entering the Astronaut Corps in 1978, she served the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for nineteen years, spending thirty days in space aboard three Space Shuttle flights.After leaving NASA in 1997, Dr. Seddon was appointed the Assistant Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt University Medical Group in Nashville, where she focused on innovative systems and methodologies for improving teamwork in healthcare. Eleven years later, she continued that work as a founding partner of LifeWings Partners, LLC, which teaches those concepts to healthcare institutions across the United States.She is a member of both the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame and Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame, and her significant contributions to aeronautics and science were recognized in 2015 when she became the eighth woman inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. That year, she also published her autobiography, Go For Orbit, and in 2016, she was awarded the Independent Book Publishers Association Ben Franklin Gold Award for Best Autobiography/Memoir.Based on her diverse life experiences, Dr. Seddon enjoys sharing the wisdom gained and lessons learned as she speaks nationally and internationally about teamwork, leadership and inspiring others to recognize and act upon life’s many opportunities.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 293, with Kathleen Sarpy, Founder and CEO of Chicago PR Firm, Agency H5.

For more than 25 years, Kathleen Kenehan Sarpy has enjoyed a diverse career in public relations and marketing, working with the world’s most recognizable brands, as well as driven start-ups and non-profits. With unrivaled energy and enthusiasm, Kathleen expertly connects people, events, and ideas to generate a meaningful and lasting impact. A former senior leader at the world’s leading PR firm, Kathleen left “big agency” life behind in January 2001 after the birth of her first child to launch her own shop alone in her suburban basement. Her goal: Offer world-class strategy and creativity to the world’s most respected companies by eliminating bureaucracy and without ever sacrificing kindness. Nearly 20 years later, Kathleen manages more than 40 staffers in a vibrant downtown office overlooking the Chicago River, and she’s never lost sight of her five core values that remain the cornerstone of her business: kindness, creativity, passion, hustle, and integrity.Agency H5 has been recognized alongside the best firms in the country, winning National Small Agency of the Year and Best Place to Work by PR News multiple times. Her value-driven agency ranked #11 among Top Company Culture’s in America by Entrepreneur.com and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Crain’s Chicago Business both in 2018 and 2019. Personally, Kathleen has been named PR Professional of the Year by PRSA Chicago and nationally among Top Women in PR by PR News. She’s regularly featured as an expert voice on outlets like NBC (including “Today”), CBS Chicago, PR News and PR Week. Believing that life teaches you lessons that must be shared to inspire and empower others, she frequently contributes to NBC.com’s BETTER platform on topics ranging from entrepreneurship to motherhood. A fierce advocate for kindness in the workplace, she also has contributed to several books on the topic including: Kindness in Leadership (Gay Haskins, 2018), Chicago Lights (Abigail Zoe Martin, 2018) and the upcoming Culture Stories from Inspiring Leaders (Greg Besner, 2020).Leading with kindness beyond office walls as well, Kathleen proudly supports philanthropies including Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Enchanted Backpack, the Joffrey Ballet's Women's Board, and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago’s Women’s Leadership Council. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Purdue University, she founded the International Council of Purdue Women in 2017 to engage and inspire 200,000 alumnae worldwide. However, her biggest and proudest achievement to date is being a wife and mother of six incredible children ages 19-10. She resides in Wheaton, Illinois with her husband Chris, a bustling household of kids and an uncooperative English Bulldog named Hope.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 292, with Ira Blumenthal, speaker, Founder and President of CO-OPPORTUNITIES, Inc., and Co-Founder of the Pat Summitt Leadership Group.

Considered a modern-day business “Renaissance Man,” Ira Blumenthal was the founder and president of CO-OPPORTUNITIES, Inc., an Atlanta-based consulting company that has counseled world-class clients such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kroger, McDonald’s, Harrah’s, American Airlines, Disney, United Artists, Marriott, Exxon, Walmart and others in areas related to “branding,” “strategic alliances,” “change management,” “reinvention,” and “business development.” Noteworthy, Ira has the proud distinction of being the single-longest continually retained consultant in The Coca-Cola Company’s history (26 years).In early 2019, Ira aligned with Southwestern Family of Companies in a dual role… Co-President (and Co-Founder) of The Pat Summitt Leadership Group and President of Southwestern Impact, A “Venture Catalyst.”Ira is a published author. His successful first book, Ready, Blame, Fire! (Myths and Misses in Marketing) was followed by the nationally acclaimed Managing Brand You, published by The American Management Association and printed in two languages and audio (www.ManagingBrandYou.com). It focuses on personal branding. Ira is the recipient of the prestigious “George Washington Honor Medal for Literary Excellence” (The Freedoms Foundation). In June 2019, Ira’s newest book, Your Best Is Next was launched.The former host of a popular radio talk show, “Success Talk,” Ira has interviewed “success stories” such as General Colin Powell, Mario Andretti, Tommy Lasorda, Debbi Fields, Dr. Richard Carlson, and other notables. He has been a visiting professor at The University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University and was the inaugural Executive-In-Residence at Georgia State University’s School of Hospitality. Before founding CO-OPPORTUNITIES, Inc., Ira was a division CMO at The Sara Lee Corporation and then served as President of Rymer Foods, an NYSE public corporation he led to quantum leap growth from $90 million to well over $250 million in three-plus years. He is the recipient of the highest honor in the food business, “The Key Person Award,” and has been honored with numerous civic and professional awards and has been on a number of boards.These days, Ira delivers over 40 speeches annually and has delivered over 2500 in his career to well over 1.2-million people on five continents. He has served as the “speaking opener” for the likes of President George Bush Sr., General Colin Powell, Lech Walesa, the late Pakistani President Benazir Bhutto, Henry Kissinger, Tommy Lasorda, Cal Ripken Jr., Bob Dole, and others. Highly respected as a business development and branding expert, to include “personal branding,” Ira has been quoted and featured as a “subject matter expert” in numerous media sources such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, BrandWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine, Executive Excellence, Marketing News, and more.He has also done work with and for high-profile icons such as Zsa Zsa Gabor, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), the estate of the late Pat Summitt, media mogul Ted Turner, and others.With his friend Aerosmith lead singer, Steven Tyler, in collaboration with Youth Villages, Ira was a co-founder of “Janie’s Fund” (www.janiesfund.org), a philanthropic organization that provides help to “at-risk girls.” Ira also sits on the board of BLAZE Sports, the legacy Paralympic organization as well as on the advisory council of the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (Dubai).On a personal note, Ira is a tireless community activist and youth coach (coached both state and national championship teams). He was a highly acclaimed collegiate athlete and also competed internationally. Early in his career, Ira coached football and lacrosse at Towson University. Originally from New York, Ira lives in Atlanta, GA, with his red-headed Missouri bride, Kim. They have been married 37 years. He is the father of two daughters,...

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 291, with American conductor and the creator of The Music Paradigm, Roger Nierenberg.

American conductor Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm which has brought him to the podium of The London Philharmonic, The Residentie Orkest, The New Zealand Symphony, The National Symphony, the symphony orchestras of Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Baltimore. He has collaborated with musicians from more than one hundred orchestras around the world.Nierenberg enjoyed long tenures as Music Director of both The Jacksonville Symphony (Florida) and the Stamford Symphony (Connecticut). His career began with an auspicious debut at Lincoln Center with the Pro Arte Chorale and subsequent performances at the Mostly Mozart Festival. Numerous guest conducting engagements followed with many of the great American orchestras, including the symphony orchestras of Austin, Baltimore, Charleston, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New Jersey, San Diego, St. Louis, and Utah, as well as New York’s American Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C.’s National Symphony Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Abroad, he has recorded with the London Philharmonic and has conducted concerts at the Prague Spring Festival with the Czech Radio Orchestra and at the Beijing Festival with the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Other performances include engagements with the London Mozart Players, Mexico’s National Symphony Orchestra, the Nova Scotia Symphony, and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra. Nierenberg has conducted operatic performances with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, the Chautauqua Opera, the American Opera Center at Lincoln Center and opera in concert with the Dallas Opera (with Frederica von Stade) and the Santa Barbara Symphony (with Ms. Von Stade and Thomas Hampson). He has appeared at numerous summer festivals including the Tanglewood Institute, the Grand Teton Music Festival, the Colorado Festival, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the Madeira Bach Festival.The Music Paradigm is a powerful learning experience that uses symphonic music to illuminate compelling insights about people at work. Participants are seated directly amongst the orchestra musicians where they gain fresh understandings about the opportunities and challenges faced by their own organization. Over the past twenty years, Nierenberg has presented to hundreds of different organizations, from civic groups to Fortune 500 companies, in two dozen different countries.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 290, with Todd Duncan, author, speaker, and sales entrepreneur who calls himself "the world's leading authority on trust".

Todd Duncan is a sales entrepreneur who has taught and mentored over 3 million students around the globe in real estate, mortgage, banking, and financial services.In his first career move, he became a real estate broker and licensed loan originator, successfully negotiating and financing over 5,000 real estate transactions in 12 years. He then took that success and launched The High Trust Company with a vision of transforming how sales professionals build high-performing real estate and mortgage practices.Duncan has spent his life teaching and equipping professionals with the power of HIGH TRUST as the key catalyst in achieving their personal and professional dreams. As the leading authority on trust, he helps business professionals accelerate emotional connection with clients, increasing conversion and setting the client up for a lifetime of loyalty.Duncan is a highly sought after, game-changing speaker, presenting solutions for the real-life challenges business professionals face daily and giving them vision, confidence, and a plan to get more out of business and life! His mantra is: trust yourself, your relationships, your faith, and your future. When you do that, you set in motion a universe of possibilities.He is the author of 17 books, including the New York Times Best-sellers, Time Traps: Proven Strategies for Swamped Sales People and his game-changing book High Trust Selling: Make More Money in Less Time with Less Stress.Todd has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Sydney Morning Herald, The Los Angeles Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Seattle Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, FOX, and CNN amongst other media sites and publications.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 289, with Dr. Bob Nelson, President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company that specializes in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs, and systems.

Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the leading authority on employee recognition, motivation, and engagement in the world. He is president of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company that specializes in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs, and systems, has worked with 80% of the Fortune 500, and serves as an Executive Coach and Strategist for HR Issues.Dr. Nelson has been named a Top Thought Leader by the Best Practice Institute, a leading Global Employee Engagement Influencer by the Employee Engagement Awards, and a Top 20 Global Management Guru for 2019 by Thinkers50 in London. He previously worked closely with Dr. Ken Blanchard, “The One Minute Manager” for ten years and is currently a personal coach for Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the number-one-ranked executive coach in the world.Dr. Nelson has sold 5 million books on management, employee motivation, and engagement, including 1,501 Ways to Reward Employees, The 1,001 Rewards & Recognition Fieldbook, 1,001 Ways to Energize Employees, The Management Bible, and his latest book, 1,001 Ways to Engage Employees. His books have been translated into over 30 languages.He has presented on six continents and appears extensively in the national and international media including CBS’ 60 Minutes, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, as well as in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Fortune, BusinessWeek and Inc. magazines to discuss how to best motivate today’s employees.He writes a blog for The Conference Board and monthly columns for Inc. and Incentive magazines.He received an MBA in organizational behavior from UC Berkeley and earned his Ph.D. in management education with Dr. Peter Drucker, “The Father of Modern Management,” at the Drucker Graduate Management School of Claremont Graduate University in Los Angeles. He teaches for the MBA program of the Rady School of Management at the University of California at San Diego.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 288, with author and speaker, Andy Andrews.

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and author.Among his New York Times bestsellers are the classic novels, The Traveler’s Gift and The Noticer. Leaders from the world’s top organizations—including four U.S. presidents—regularly seek him out as a trusted resource for unlocking extraordinary results.Andy lived a relatively normal life until the age of 19 when both his parents died just months apart—his mother from cancer, his father in an automobile accident. “I took a bad situation and made it much worse,” he says, reflecting on the series of poor financial decisions he made during this tragic period of his life. Within a few years, he found himself literally homeless, sleeping occasionally under a pier on the Gulf Coast.It was then that Andy asked the question that sparked a search for what would ultimately affect millions of people:Is life just a lottery ticket, or are there choices one can make to direct his future?To find the answer, he went to the library. Over time, he read more than 200 biographies of great men and women—from George Washington Carver to Anne Frank—and discovered one common thread that existed between all of them: They had each made a handful of decisions at critical junctures in their lives that ultimately determined their success. Life was not a lottery ticket—they had chosen their fate.The “Seven Decisions” (as he calls them) became the engines Andy used to carry his life in a dramatically different direction. Eventually, they became the outline for The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success, which was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America as a book-of-the-month selection and remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than four months. This stunning story of one man’s time-traveling search for meaning and fulfillment has since been translated into over 40 languages.His subsequent releases—including the New York Times bestsellers The Noticer and How Do You Kill 11 Million People?—have continued to earn Andy praise for his ability to weave subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue.But Andrews is more than just a successful author. He is in such demand for personal appearances that he occasionally speaks to multiple audiences in the same city—on the same day! And still, his personal schedule requires that he decline more engagements than he accepts.Corporations, associations, civic groups—even entire cities—have invited Andy Andrews to address their executive teams, employees, clients, or members. Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 287, with consultant and world champion speaker, Mark Brown.

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at 18 years old with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. Today he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world.In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people on 5 different continents.As an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, which was nominated for an Emmy Award.He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries to major corporations including Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University, and the University of Florida.He lives in Lizella, Georgia, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 286, with former McDonald's Corporate Vice President of Measurement and Accountability, Jerry Calabrese.

With more than 35 years of leadership, operational, and financial experience at McDonald’s Corporation, Jerry Calabrese became the organization’s expert at streamlining business operations, measuring restaurant performance, and maximizing the customer experience.Throughout Jerry’s career at McDonald’s, he concentrated on creating a laser-like focus on performance and accountability at all levels, which has been a significant factor in helping enhance McDonald’s brand.Most recently, Jerry was the Corporate Vice President for Global Restaurant Measurement where he designed, implemented and supported Global Restaurant Operational and People Measurement tools that evaluated and helped significantly improve the performance of 32,000 restaurants in 100+ countries.In 1990, he was promoted to U.S. Vice President, McDonald’s Shared Services Organization, where he restructured and consolidated the entire shared services accounting organization. By introducing innovative technology solutions, implementing process improvements, and streamlining operations, he helped this area became one of the most efficient and effective organizations in McDonald’s.Since his retirement from McDonald’s, Jerry has focused on the 5 G’s: Grandchildren, God, Giving Back, Golf, and Getting in Shape. He is especially passionate about coaching and mentoring disadvantaged and at-risk inner-city youth, attempting to help them realize their potential and launch them into promising careers after they graduate.A graduate of the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, he holds a BA in Accounting.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 285, with the editor-in-chief of SUCCESS magazine, Josh Ellis.

The editor-in-chief of SUCCESS magazine since 2015, Josh Ellis is among the world’s leading students and advocates of personal development – the practical application of proven growth strategies for greater results in business and life. He has been named one of the 100 most influential figures in the magazine industry and built a staff that was twice nominated for editorial team of the year honors.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 284, with DeVon Franklin, award-winning film and TV producer, best-selling author, renowned preacher, and spiritual success coach.

DeVon Franklin is an award-winning film and TV producer, best-selling author, renowned preacher, and spiritual success coach. DeVon is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. With a commitment to uplifting the masses through entertainment, Franklin has quickly become a force in the media as well as a leading authority on faith, spiritual wellness, and personal development.Beliefnet has called him one of the "Most Influential Christians Under 40," Variety Magazine named him one of the "Top 10 Producers to Watch," Ebony Magazine has distinguished him as one of the "Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America," and even Oprah has called him "a bonafide dynamo...a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times."Franklin serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at 20th Century Fox. As a filmmaker, Franklin is producing the inspirational true story Breakthrough, starring Chrissy Metz in theaters Easter of 2019. Additionally, he produced the hit animated film, The Star, and the hit film, Miracles From Heaven. Along with his work as a producer, Franklin is the author of a new book, The Truth About Men, released on February 5, 2019, as well as The Hollywood Commandments, New York Times bestseller The Wait (co-written with his wife award-winning actress Meagan Good) and Produced By Faith.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 283, with Dr. Chip Bell, world-renowned authority on customer loyalty and service innovation.

Dr. Chip R. Bell has helped many Fortune 100 companies dramatically enhance their bottom lines and marketplace reputations through innovative customer-centric strategies that address the needs of today’s picky, fickle, vocal customers. Dr. Bell’s keynotes reveal the best practices from the organizations leading the customer loyalty charge, giving audiences powerful, cutting-edge ideas and unique strategies they can immediately put into practice. Always customer-centered, Dr. Bell customizes all his presentations to meet unique organizational needs through a background study, pre-event conference call, and phone interviews to better understand specific audience challenges.He is considered a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty and service innovation. In fact, Global Gurus ranked him in 2018 as the #2 keynote speaker in the world on customer service and #1 in North America. Leadership Excellence Magazine also listed him among the top 30 thought leaders in North America.He also has written more than 700 columns for many business journals, magazines, and top blogs. He has appeared live on CNN, CNBC, CBS, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, ABC, and NPR Radio, and his work has been featured in Fortune, Businessweek, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CEO Magazine, Money Magazine, and Entrepreneur.Dr. Bell has authored numerous national best-selling books including The 9½ Principles of Innovative Service; Wired and Dangerous: How Your Customers Have Changed and What to Do about It; Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service; Customers as Partners; Magnetic Service; Take Their Breath Away: How Imaginative Service Creates Devoted Customers;Sprinkles: Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service.His newest book is the best-selling Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service That Sparkles. His books have won major book awards including the 2017 Best Book Award in the business category. His books have been endorsed by the CEOs or presidents of such service greats as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Zappos, Starbucks, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Wolfgang Puck, Build-A-Bear Workshops, JetBlue, Marriott, Chick-fil-A, Ultimate Software, WestRock, Morgan Stanley, La Quinta Hotels, Kimpton Hotels, and Southwest Airlines.In addition, his training programs have won numerous awards. These include “Delivering Innovative Service” with a 2016 Best Classroom program awarded by HR.com, and “Service Unleashed,” developed for Forrest Performance Group, a prestigious 2018 Stevie award winner.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 282, with Stedman Graham, businessman, educator, speaker, author, and Chairman & CEO of S. Graham & Associates.

Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator, and speaker, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, non-profits, and the government. His identity message is grounded in the fact that the key to success is self-leadership capability.The Identity Leadership programs, driven by the proprietary Nine-Step Success Process™, are based on the philosophy that individuals hold the power to their educational, career, and personal success or failure.Graham has authored eleven books, including two New York Times bestsellers, You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success and Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success. His latest release, Identity: Your Passport to Success, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Clients have included Gulfstream Aerospace, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, Lenovo, General Dynamics, the US Departments of Labor, Education, and Agriculture, CVS Pharmacy, the Indiana Pacers, and the Sonima Foundation (through which he taught in 150 high schools in two years). He has also lectured or conducted workshops in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, China, Canada, the UK, the British Virgin Islands, Aruba, Bermuda, South Africa, and Africa.Commitment to education and lifelong learning is central to Graham’s philosophy. He has served as an adjunct professor or guest lecturer at Northwestern, Harvard, Wharton, University of Chicago, the University of Illinois–Chicago, National University, High Point, Howard, Temple, Morehouse, and Pepperdine, to name a few.As a veteran of the United States Army, he has proudly served our active military, veterans, and their families through programs at Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Jackson, NATO, the Military Child Education Coalition, and internationally at Landstuhl, Germany, and the US military community in Rotterdam, Holland.A proud native of Whitesboro, New Jersey, Graham has demonstrated an enduring pledge to youth and community. His Teens Can Make It Happen program has been utilized in numerous middle schools and high schools in the US and abroad, providing positive growth for our leaders of tomorrow, as well as for their parents and teachers.With dedication to community development, Graham is the founder of the Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro and Concerned Citizens of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, and is a co-founder of the Community Alliance for Youth Success. He is an ongoing contributor to the Cleveland Foundation Tru2U Project, educating youth and their mentors, and to the organization MADI, through which he provides Identity Leadership education to thousands of refugees who are integrating into new communities and cultures.Graham holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University, a master’s degree in education from Ball State University, and an honorary doctorate in humanities from Coker College.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 281, with author, artist, and speaker, Mary Anne Em Radmacher.

Mary Anne Em Radmacher's words are on walls around the world, used in speeches and newscasts, and featured in ceremonies that welcome life and celebrate all the occasions in between. Radmacher has designed thousands of products, written over a dozen books, curated the spoken word of a president, taught writing to populations from primary school to prison, and is walked daily by two fine dogs. She is in the Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations. Since 9/11, one of her poems has been featured on the engine doors of firehouses throughout the US.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 280, with America’s ZoneCoach®, Jim Fannin, the world's #1 coach of champions.

Jim Fannin is America’s ZoneCoach®, coaching more champions in sports, business, and life than anyone on earth for over 40 years. As one of the world’s foremost thought leaders, he is more than a life, business, or sports coach. He is a "change your life" coach. With the ONLY proven blueprint for attracting the Zone mindset, Jim has helped transform millions of people's lives by providing proven tools and techniques to create simplicity, balance, and abundance.In 1974, Jim Fannin discovered five markers for “thinking like a champion” and attracting the peak performance mindset called the Zone in all aspects of life, business, and sports. They are self-discipline, concentration, optimism, relaxation, and enjoyment. Collectively they form the acronym S.C.O.R.E.®, which is the cornerstone of Jim’s teaching that unlocks one’s full potential.With proprietary research on intuition, visualization, and self-awareness, Jim customized his S.C.O.R.E.® Success System with its powerful 90-Second Rule™ tools and techniques for the world’s elite athletes, top executives, business owners, couples, parents, and students.Jim is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, premier platform speaker, life strategist, former professional tennis player and coach, educator, business consultant, podcast host, columnist, blogger, peak performance coach, and philanthropist.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 279, with author and speaker Jim Cathcart.

Jim Cathcart is the author of 19 books and has been inducted into both the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and the Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame (London). He is one of the most award-winning professional speakers in the world, having won the Golden Gavel Award, The Cavett Award, Legends of Speaking Award, The Quilly® Bestselling Author Award, Certified Speaking Professional, Past President of the National Speakers Association, and more. With over 3,200 professional speeches around the world, he has addressed every industry and profession imaginable. But with all of that, he’s also a regular guy: an avid motorcyclist, a mountain trail runner, and a professional guitarist/singer who performs often in clubs and at events.Jim’s specialty is Applied Behavioral Science, “practical psychology,” and he focuses on helping people succeed. His TEDx video now has over 1.5 million views and he has just returned from his tenth lecture tour in China!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 278, with Megan Murphy, women’s empowerment coach, business mentor, kindness activist, meditation instructor, author, lecturer, and creator of the Kindness Rocks Project.

Megan Murphy is a women’s empowerment coach, business mentor, kindness activist,  meditation instructor, author, and lecturer. She is a business mentor for SCORE and creator of the Kindness Rocks Project. She resides in Cape Cod, MA with her husband, three daughters, and two giant dogs.Megan is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Score certified mentor earning her coaching certifications through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and is a member of the International Coaching Federation ICF.Megan has been featured on The Today Show, Fox News, NBC Boston, WCVB Channel 5; 5 for Good segment, The Boston Globe, The Detroit Free Press, The Washington Post, Cape Cod Life Magazine, Conscious Life Magazine, Parents Magazine, Highlights for Kids Magazine, Country Living Magazine, First for Women Magazine, The Cape Cod Times, Today.com, The Huffington Post,  Southern Living Magazine, and many other regional news media outlets across the country where members of the project participate. She has been published in The 2017 Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Kind America book, MindBodyGreen, Tut.com, and Grown & Flown and quoted in many more publications and blogs. She recently released her book, A Pebble For Your Thoughts: How One Kindness Rock Can Change Someone's Entire Life.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 277, with Don Yaeger, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books

Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times best-sellers. He began his career at the San Antonio Light in Texas, and also worked at the Dallas Morning News and the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville before going to work for Sports Illustrated. As an author, Don has written books with, among others, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden, baseball legends John Smoltz and Tug McGraw, and football stars Warrick Dunn and Michael Oher (featured in the movie The Blind Side). He teamed up with Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade to pen the 2013 best-seller George Washington’s Secret Six, a look at the citizen spy ring that helped win the Revolutionary War and then again in 2015 for Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History, and in 2017 for Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans:  The Battle that Shaped America’s Destiny.Don left SI in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our generation with audiences as diverse as Fortune 10 companies to cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story. More than a quarter-million people have heard his talks on “What Makes the Great Ones Great.” He collaborated with the Florida State University School of Business’s Continuing Education Program to build a corporate webinar program focusing on lessons that build a culture of success within an organization. This naturally led to another keynote speech on “What Makes the Great Teams Great.”  The release of his tenth New York Times best-seller, Teammate, was the inspiration for his newest keynote on “What Makes a Great Teammate: Becoming Invaluable Without Being Most Valuable.”Learn more at www.donyaeger.comMentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 276, with Dr. Gloria Mayfield Banks, internationally renowned motivational success strategist and sales trainer.

Dr. Gloria Mayfield Banks is an internationally renowned motivational success strategist and sales trainer who has consistently beaten the odds to achieve extraordinary success. Dr. Banks holds a bachelor's degree from Howard University, an MBA from Harvard University, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She has built a multi-million dollar enterprise as an author, a founding partner of Charisma Factor, Inc. (a corporate event planning company), and an Elite Executive National Sales Director with Mary Kay, Inc. In 2016, Gloria became the first African American in the history of the company to be ranked #1 in North America.  These accomplishments provided the foundation for her recently published book, Quantum Leaps, with ten specific steps to help you soar.With her high energy and inspirational teaching style, Dr. Banks is best described as "Energy in Motion!" Dr. Banks has trained professionals on six continents to achieve new levels of success. She is expressly passionate about working with winners to actualize their full potential. Dr. Banks was featured as one of the world's top entrepreneurs at Grant Cardone's 10XGrowth business conference. In addition, Dr. Banks has shared the stage twice with Oprah Winfrey speaking on Empowering Women and Girls for Leadership and at the N Street Village foundation fundraiser to help homeless women.Dr. Banks shared her secrets of success with national media audiences, appearing on CNN with Soledad O'Brien, ABC-TV, and CNBC with Donny Deutsch on "The Big Idea." She has been featured in Fortune, Black Enterprise, Glamour, and Ebony magazines. Dr. Banks has received numerous awards and national recognition. Harvard Business School documented Gloria's success in a case study titled, "Gloria Hilliard Mayfield at Mary Kay Cosmetics." She resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, Ken Banks.  They share four adult children.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 275, with Michael McMillan, designer, best-selling author, public speaker, and business consultant.

Michael McMillan is a designer, best-selling author, public speaker, and business consultant.Throughout his career, Michael’s client roster has read like the Who’s Who of Business. Fortune 100 corporations, startups, nonprofits, and sports and music legends have all sought Michael’s leadership with award-winning results. While Michael’s work has been recognized by major design, marketing, and advertising organizations around the world, his bottom-line results have been recognized by clients, partners, and stakeholders.Michael’s creative direction on Michael Jordan’s New York Times best-selling pictorial autobiography, Rare Air, established a new niche in retail publishing. This success was followed by several more award-winning publishing initiatives including Mario Andretti and The NBA at 50. Michael’s leadership on Genuine Value: The John Deere Journey established a cultural framework and value catalyst for Deere’s future.After 20 consecutive years of growth, Michael sold his firm and began sharing his unique insights on creative thinking, innovation and making positive change. Michael has spoken to audiences throughout the US, Canada, Central America, Europe, and Asia. When the United Arab Emirates launched its national innovation initiative, Michael was invited to Dubai to address this subject with UAE leaders, international investors, and entrepreneurs. A best-selling author, Michael’s current books include Paper Airplane: A Lesson for Flying Outside the Box, The Power of Teamwork (co-authored with the Blue Angels’ Scott Beare), and Pink Bat: Turning Problems Into Solutions.In 2013, Michael was recruited by the founder and CEO of a Fortune 1000 financial firm to serve as Chief Marketing/Branding Officer. Charged with driving growth and elevating the brand, Michael established a new department, and developed and deployed a fully integrated digital marketing strategy including the underlying technologies, business processes, and demand generation tactics. Michael's leadership and contributions helped move the stock price from $46 a share to $100+ within three years. The company was acquired in 2016 for $4.3 billion.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 274, with Steve Siebold, author, speaker, and mental toughness trainer.

Steve Siebold, CSP trains sales and management teams on how to increase sales through his unique blend of mental toughness training. Salespeople learn how to control their thoughts, feelings, and attitudes before, during, and after the sales presentation. Managers learn how to become mentally tough coaches and leaders with their sales representatives.Steve speaks from real-world experience as a former professional athlete, national coach, and international businessman. He began studying mental toughness training as a world-class junior tennis player in the 1970s.Steve’s clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Toyota, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline—to name a few—as well as thousands of direct salespeople in ten countries worldwide.Steve has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, BBC Television Europe, NBC Australia, CBS, FOX, and dozens of other television shows, radio programs, newspapers, and magazines around the globe. His books, videos, and audio programs have been sold in 30 countries around the world. Two of his four books on mental toughness are international best-sellers and are considered by many experts to be the gold standard in the field of psychological performance training for sales teams.As a professional speaker, Steve has been awarded the Certified Professional Speaker designation from the National Speakers Association. Steve ranks among the top 1% of income earners in the professional speaking industry worldwide.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 273, with leadership coach and tech pioneer Ellen Petry Leanse.

Leadership coach and tech pioneer Ellen Petry Leanse has spent 35 years driving innovation at Apple, Google, Facebook, and with dozens of tech startups. Her current role as Chief People Officer at Lucidworks positions her to help humanize the face of AI through forward-looking leadership and a commitment to "Honor People" through ethical technology.In her nine years at Apple, Ellen served on the Macintosh launch team (1984) and led the company's pioneering work with digital communities (1985). Her work since then has spanned entrepreneurship, investing, and strategy consulting. Today, combining decades of perspective with insights from neuroscience, design, and mindfulness practice, Ellen guides companies and individuals to “think different” about design, impact, and using business as a canvas for positive change.An author, Stanford instructor, and respected Silicon Valley influencer, Ellen is passionate about intentional living and how our brains can shape or interfere with our sense of purpose. She's been featured on CNN and in publications including Time, Vogue.com, Forbes, and Business Insider, where her essay on the world "Just" has received nearly five million views. Her book, The Happiness Hack, shares brain-aware paths to focus, connection, and life satisfaction. She frequently speaks on inclusion, equality, neuroscience, and the future of innovation.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 272, with John J. Murphy is the founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in creating lean, high-performance work environments.

John J. Murphy is the founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in creating lean, high-performance work environments. As a business consultant, John has delivered services to some of the world’s leading organizations, including ADP, AlliedSignal (Honeywell), BMW, Chase, the CIA, GE, GM, GSK, Hilton, Lockheed Martin, Merck, the Michigan State Senate, Perrigo, Prudential, Raytheon, Spectrum Health, Target Stores, Teva, and the US Navy. As an educator and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, John has trained thousands of people from over 50 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, project leaders, military leaders, managers, and black belts. He has also mentored dozens of project teams in organizational development, operational excellence, business process innovation, and Lean Six Sigma applications.As a speaker, John has delivered keynotes and seminars throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Among those, he has shared the stage with General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, Rocky Bleier, and Anthony Robbins.As a critically-acclaimed authority on peak performance, transformational leadership, and healthy mind-body-spirit, John has appeared on over 400 radio and television stations and his work has been featured in over 50 newspapers nationwide.John is the author of 19 books and numerous articles. His books include Zentrepreneur, Half-Full, The How of Wow, Pulling Together, Agent of Change, Habits Die Hard, Stepping Up, Reinvent Yourself, Leading with Passion, Sage Leadership, and the 2010 Editor’s Choice (Allbooks Review) Best Inspirational Book of the year, Beyond Doubt.Prior to consulting, John served as corporate director of human resources for Paulstra CRC, an international automotive division of Hutchinson SA in Paris, France.  In this role, John led numerous operational excellence projects, resulting in multi-million dollar improvements and significant culture change.John is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (BBA Finance) and the University of Michigan’s Human Resource Executive Program. He is also a former quarterback for Notre Dame. John now lives in Palm Beach, Florida.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 271, with Robin Crow, author, recording artist, and public speaker.

Robin Crow is an American author, recording artist, and public speaker. Crow is best known for his 2002 autobiographical book entitled Jump and the Net Will Appear. He is the builder, owner, and operator of Dark Horse Recording Studio in Franklin, TN. Crow also speaks at seminars and clinics around the country.Crow is the Founder and CEO of three uniquely successful companies: Dark Horse Recording and Dark Horse Institute in Franklin, TN, and Luxury Mountain Rentals in Telluride, CO. As an RCA recording artist, he drew rave reviews for his musicianship while touring relentlessly. As an in-demand public speaker, he has delivered over 2,200 keynote speeches to major corporations and is the author of seven books, including the USA Today bestseller, Evolve or Die.In 2010, Crow founded Dark Horse Institute (DHI), an accredited, for-profit academy to teach Audio Engineering and Music Business to young entrepreneurs. In 2013, DHI relocated to The Factory at Franklin (a historic stove factory which has been repurposed as a retail, educational, and entertainment complex). Their business model is to offer short, affordable courses taught by music industry professionals with an emphasis on leadership development.The programs have experienced explosive growth while offering dramatic solutions to the challenges faced by students at traditional four-year colleges. DHI accelerates the learning process in an affordable, experiential learning environment, and in the process is changing the way education is conducted. Their goal is to create the most compelling educational model of the 21st century. In late 2016, they introduced two more programs, Film and Video Production, and Songwriting.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 270, with America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey.

America’s trusted voice on money and business, Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert and extremely popular national radio personality. His seven bestselling books—Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership, Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money, The Legacy Journey, and Smart Money Smart Kids—have sold more than 10 million copies combined.By age 26, he had established a $4 million real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age 30. Using the wisdom he gained, Ramsey rebuilt his financial life and now teaches others how to be responsible with their money, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, retire with dignity, and give generously to others.In 1992, Ramsey founded The Lampo Group, LLC to provide financial counseling, through various means, to anyone who wants to better understand the principles of proper money management. Twenty years later, the company has grown from a card table in his living room to more than 600 team members and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” in Nashville numerous times. In 2014, the company rebranded to become Ramsey Solutions as part of an ongoing plan for growth and longevity. Ramsey runs a multi-million-dollar company with a nationally recognized brand, but he defines success by the number of lives changed through his message of hope.Ramsey offers that life-changing message as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, which is heard by 13 million listeners each week on more than 600 radio stations and digitally through podcasts, online audio streaming, and a 24-hour online streaming video channel. In 2009, he was honored as a National Association of Broadcaster’s Marconi Award winner. Ramsey was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2013 and the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.He is the creator of Financial Peace University (FPU), a program that helps people dump their debt, take control of their money, and learn new behaviors around money that are founded on commitment and accountability. More than 4.5 million people have attended Financial Peace University, Legacy Journey, and Smart Money Smart Kids courses at their workplace, church, military base, local nonprofit organization, or community group.Ramsey offers his message of hope through a variety of mediums and products. More than a million people have attended a live event, including more than 40,000 EntreLeadership participants. His high school and college curriculums are offered in more than 16,000 schools and educational institutions. The Dave Says syndicated column is available to more than 8 million readers monthly. Thousands of children have enjoyed his entertaining and educational book series. Daveramsey.com offers free informational articles and streaming of The Dave Ramsey Show.Ramsey earned his Bachelor of Science in finance and real estate from the University of Tennessee. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern Advantage

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 269, with Terri Rickard, Founder and President of Southwestern Travel Group.

Terri Rickard is the Founder and President of Southwestern Travel. She began her career with the Southwestern Family of Companies in 2012 as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. In her role as Executive Assistant, she took on a major project to create an internally managed travel program for 16 operating divisions, managing over $5 million in annual travel spending.In just a few years of collecting company travel data, intense industry research, and perfecting the vendor contract negotiation process, she achieved savings of over $500,000. In 2016, armed with a detailed business plan and the support of the board of directors, Terri launched Southwestern Travel.Today as President, she focuses on the vision of the company, execution of the vision, and recruiting A+ people. She is also a hands-on team player actively saving clients money, training, negotiating, and ensuring all best practices are adhered to for every event or adventure planned.Terri graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science. Her passion for history quickly transitioned to a passion for travel as she desired to visit the places she studied over the years.When not working, you can find Terri spending time with her husband Jared and their four children who range in age from three to twelve years old. Terri and her family enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and canoeing. They enjoy attending local community events and going to see the Nashville Predators play. And, yes, you guessed it… Terri loves to travel!Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Travel Group.Southwestern Travel Group

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 268, with Lars Tewes, Managing Director of SBR Consulting.

Lars Tewes is the Managing Director of SBR Consulting, a leading sales performance consultancy. He has over 25 years of experience in creating sales force effectiveness in businesses around the globe.In 2002, his passion for professional selling and sales transformation led him to co-found SBR Consulting. He tackles the issues of business development from a strategic viewpoint through implementing tailored sales and BD programs.He has worked directly with over 250 organizations from professional service practices and entrepreneurial start-ups to global financial and engineering firms, helping build sales cultures and inspiring individuals to develop sales habits for success, while having fun doing it!He also practices what he preaches and continues to be a sales practitioner: making sales calls, holding meetings, setting targets, negotiating and winning business, and leading by example in everything he does.In understanding his client’s challenges and inspiring them to achieve their goals, his ultimate goal is for the SBR team to “Elevate the Practice and Perception of Sales Worldwide.”Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 267, with Bruce Black, entrepreneur and leader with over 40 years of C-level business experience.

Bruce Black has over 40 years of C-level business experience building several high-performance companies as a founder, leader, entrepreneur, and CEO. For the last ten years, Black has used much of that prior business knowledge to help private middle-market business owners improve their company’s performance, lower their risk profile, and achieve maximum value in a sale. Black’s firm, IBG Business, was a national finalist in 2016 for middle market strategic sale of the year and awarded the M&A Transaction of the Year in 2015 by ACG of Arizona. From 2005-2008, Black spent three years organizing, leading, and managing a 444-unit ground-up condominium project in the Phoenix valley for Chicago-based Terrapin Properties.From 1980-2002, he co-founded McCord Travel Management at 29 and over those 22 years, he and his team grew McCord from $0 to over $600 million with 800 employees, becoming one of the largest corporate travel management firms in the US. Driven by a passion for service, McCord’s success came one client at a time and through targeted strategic market acquisitions. Under Black’s leadership as CEO and President, McCord’s business strategy was to serve the most demanding and least easily pleased clients.  Those clients eventually included some of Chicago’s, Los Angeles’, New York’s and San Francisco’s top law firms, consulting organizations, entertainment companies, movie studios, advertising agencies, national accounting groups, and architectural firms. During his time at McCord, Black was selected as an Inaugural Member of University of Illinois at Chicago Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. McCord was successfully sold in 2002 to Atlanta-based BCD, a $3.6 billion competitor. At the time of the sale, 22 years after the start, their first client, Hewitt Associates, was still there!If that same two-decade period wasn’t challenging enough, at the same time Black helped form Graphicorp, a recognition and inspirational awards company that eventually went on to become the public company Successories. He also led the formation of Synergi, an international corporate travel firm. As Chairman for its first ten years, Bruce led the alliance from an initial 4 countries to 54 countries that spanned the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.Black’s first job, after graduating from Iowa State University with double majors in political science and sociology, was in outside sales for a small specialty food manufacturing company. Black now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife and their black lab where he spends time consulting with select clients, is an active mentor to startup companies, and is also an avid hiker, motorcycle rider, and mountain biker.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Barry Gottlieb started out his career as an educator. First, he was an elementary school teacher, then a school principal, and finally an instructor at both Santa Fe Community College and at the University of Florida. During his time at the university, Barry experienced a life-altering challenge. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was given just 3 to 6 months to live. His story of recovery and the paradigm shift that it created in his life was the inspiration for his first book, TGIT - Thank God It’s Today.Shortly thereafter, Barry decided to make a career and lifestyle change and left teaching to enter the world of business. This, he says, “is where my real education began.” He and his partners built a very successful $75 million international company from the ground up that they later sold for $55M. After that, Barry took on many different challenges in the business world. He was the Vice President of Sales for a billion-dollar international company. He also tackled another start-up company, building their sales to $9M in just fifteen months.Currently, Barry is a success mentor and trusted advisor, offering counsel and guidance to both private individuals and corporations. Barry is a dynamic speaker and is sought after by corporations and organizations of all sizes to deliver keynote addresses and specific training modules. In addition to his keynote addresses about life and business, Barry is a successful author. His books are TGIT - Thank God It’s Today, Every Day Is A Gift, and Brilliant on the Basics: A Playbook for Business Leaders. Barry's mission is simply "to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential."Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 265, with Tom Feltenstein, author, and one of the foremost authorities on marketing, franchising, and retail.

Hailed as one of the foremost authorities on marketing, franchising, and retail, Tom Feltenstein learned his trade from the grill up – insisting he got his doctorate degree as a senior marketing executive from McDonald’s Corporation as Ray Kroc’s disciple. After scaling the Golden Arches, he served as senior vice-president for the international, billion-dollar advertising agency, Bozell & Jacobs.Tom is motivational, inspirational, informative, and completely commits himself to every audience. He’s “Tom the Lionhearted.” His approach is aimed at exposing outdated, conventional business thoughts and telling the TRUTH about mass media marketing approaches that often masquerade as marketing programs. Audiences find that Tom is entertaining, challenging, and always brimming with “Uncommon Wisdom.” He has been a featured speaker among superstars such as Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Larry King, Terry Bradshaw…just to name a few.He is the CEO and Founder of Power Marketing Academy (PMA), a leading consulting firm that serves and educates businesses in the industries of franchising, retail, hospitality, and service. Tom has also received acclaim from the media for his Uncommon Marketing wisdom from Larry King, traded barbs on the David Letterman Show, and argued the waste of running ads during the Super Bowl on Fox News Pre-Game Show. He has shared his insight in interviews with Voice of America, Bloomberg TV & Radio, US News & World Report, CNN, and Tips from the Top, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Food Network, Entrepreneur Magazine, and other media. A widely published author, he has written 14 books including Change is Good…You Go First with over 125,000 copies sold to-date.In 2016, Jersey Mike’s Subs awarded Tom with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its world convention. In 2009, Tom was awarded an honorary doctorate of law from Northwood University. Tom was the first recipient of the “Visionary Award,” a most prestigious honor presented by the Council of International Restaurant Brokers (CIRB). Tom is also proud to be an Air Force veteran.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 264, with Martin Fridson, Chief Investment Officer at Lehmann, Livian, Fridson Advisors, LLC.

Martin Fridson, Chief Investment Officer at Lehmann, Livian, Fridson Advisors, LLC, is “perhaps the most well-known figure in the high yield world,” according to Investment Dealers’ Digest.  At brokerage firms including Salomon Brothers, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch, he became known for his innovative work in credit analysis and investment strategy.  For nine consecutive years, he was ranked number one in high yield strategy in the Institutional Investor All America Research Survey.Fridson received his BA cum laude in history from Harvard College and his MBA from Harvard Business School.  He has served as president of the Fixed Income Analysts Society, governor of the CFA Institute, director of the New York Society of Security Analysts, and consultant to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.The Financial Management Association International named Fridson the Financial Executive of the Year in 2002.  In 2000, he became the youngest person inducted up to that time in the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame.  The CFA Society New York bestowed its Ben Graham Award on Fridson in 2017.  A study based on 16 core journals ranked Fridson among the ten most widely published authors in finance in the period 1990-2001.  In 2013, Fridson served as Special Assistant to the Director for Deferred Compensation, Office of Management and the Budget, The City of New York.In 2000, The Green Magazine called Fridson’s Financial Statement Analysis “one of the most useful investment books ever.”  The Boston Globe said his 2006 book, Unwarranted Intrusions: The Case Against Government Intervention in the Marketplace, should be short-listed for best business book of the decade.Fridson’s commentary on economics and financial markets can be found at www.forbes.com.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 263, with Warren Struhl, founder of PaperDirect, Inc, as well as Founder and CEO of MyPhoto.

Warren Struhl has spent the last 28 years starting, nurturing, and building businesses. Warren’s current business passion is MyPhoto, which is the world’s easiest way to take any digital photo and make it into a handcrafted photo product for walls, desks, and shelves. His television commercials can be seen nationally.At the age of 28, Warren founded his first business, PaperDirect, Inc., when he recognized the potential growth of laser and inkjet printers. Available for the first time in 1989, Warren’s invention of specialty paper products created a new industry. Through his catalog, PaperDirect became a highly successful business reaching $100 million in sales with one million customers when Warren sold the business to a Fortune 500 company. Since the sale of PaperDirect in 1993, Warren has started, nurtured, and invested in 30 plus companies which he documented in his book, Starting Them Up, published in 2011.Some of Warren’s most notable business activities include Popcorn, Indiana, PaperDirect, Successories, White Cloud Consumer Products, Blue Moon Mexican, American Registry and Vitals.com. Warren has received many distinguished awards including Entrepreneur of the Year in New Jersey in 1994 by Ernst & Young and Entrepreneur of the Week by Yahoo Finance in 2008. He has written several articles on business including a column in Inc. Magazine and has also been featured over the years in several news outlets including CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FOX Business.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 262, with Debbie Turner, who spent over 3 decades as a media executive.

Debbie Turner recently retired after nearly three decades in the media business. Most recently, she was the Vice President of Television Operations for the E.W. Scripps Company, overseeing 33 stations in 24 markets. Prior to the merger of Scripps and Journal Communications in 2015, Turner was the Executive Vice President of Journal Broadcast Group, responsible for the group’s television stations in ten markets. She spent more than 20 years at the CBS affiliate in Nashville, TN, the majority of which was as the President and General Manager, until Landmark Communications sold the station to Journal Communications in 2012. Under Turner’s leadership, the Nashville station became the top-rated one in the market and is consistently one of the top performing CBS affiliates in the country. Turner began her career as an auditor for Price Waterhouse. A CPA, she received her BBA degree from the College of William and Mary.Turner is active in the Nashville community and has served on a variety of boards including the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Leadership Nashville, and the Center for Non-Profit Management. She has also served on the CBS Affiliate Board, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, and the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation.Turner was recognized as the 2012 General Manager of the Year/mid markets by Broadcast and Cable, was named one of Nashville’s top 100 Leaders by Celebrate Magazine, and is a past Inductee into the YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-South Region recently announced that Turner will receive the Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Emmy Awards celebration in February.Show Highlights:[In a transition of power period], you’ve got to do it in such a way that is respectful to the prior regime and respectful of the people. Give them a chance. -Debbie TurnerIf I err in any direction, I err on the side of transparency with my team. -Debbie Turner[In regards to travel] When I was home, I was present. -Debbie TurnerI build a team around me that is smarter than me that feel comfortable challenging me and challenging any process out there. Collectively, 9/10 times, we are able to achieve a solution. -Debbie TurnerEvery once in a while, you’ve got to look at the big picture and make decisions based on the whole picture of your life, not just one narrow path. -Debbie TurnerI always look at things with the perspective that “Okay, this is important but it’s not up there with the end of the world, saving the world, etc.” -Debbie TurnerI woke up every single day of my career happy to go do what I did. -Debbie TurnerDebbie’s closing thoughts: Maximize every day. Live life to the fullest. Good is gonna come. That doesn’t mean you’re not going to have to make choices to make that happen. If I felt my career was dead-ending a little bit, do you know what I would do? I would go do something else! You just change your path now and then so that you can get affirmed in other areas rather than just working in one position. You have to make your own destiny.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to...

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 261, with Greg Muzzillo, founder of Proforma.

Greg Muzzillo founded Proforma in 1978, one year after graduating from college. He started the company’s franchising operations in 1986. Today, Proforma has more than 700 franchise offices worldwide with over $500 million in sales. The company has been named in Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America three times.Prior to founding Proforma, Mr. Muzzillo worked with the auditing firm of Haskins & Sells (predecessor to Deloitte & Touche).In addition to his duties at Proforma, Mr. Muzzillo has founded a staffing franchise company, ProTalent. He serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Florida Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, served on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association, and served on the Board of Trustees at the University of Tampa.Greg and his wife, Vera Muzzillo, CEO of Proforma, have 10 children and three grandchildren. Together, they serve on the Board of Directors of the University of Florida Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center and co-sponsor the $50,000 annual Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episodes 259 and 260, with Mac Anderson, founder of Inspire Kindness, and previously Simple Truths and Successories, Inc.

Mac Anderson is the founder of Inspire Kindness, as well as Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country’s largest manufacturer of prepared salads.His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.Inspire Kindness

Mac Anderson is the founder of Inspire Kindness, as well as Simple Truths and Successories, Inc., the leader in designing and marketing products for motivation and recognition.These companies, however, are not the first success stories for Mac. He was also the founder and CEO of McCord Travel, the largest travel company in the Midwest, and part owner and vice president of sales and marketing for Orval Kent Food Company, the country’s largest manufacturer of prepared salads.His accomplishments in these unrelated industries provide some insight into his passion when speaking to many corporate audiences on a variety of topics, including leadership, motivation, and team building. Mac has authored or co-authored twenty-five books that have sold more than four million copies.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Inspire Kindness.Inspire Kindness

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 258, with Freddie Ravel, the GRAMMY-nominated "Keynote Maestro".

Virtuoso piano player, performer, and composer Freddie Ravel recalls playing with and serving as musical director to Earth, Wind, and Fire during their heyday. Catch Freddie's full interview in Episode 258 of The Action Catalyst.

Freddie Ravel is the GRAMMY-nominated Keynote Maestro who combines his expertise for business breakthroughs and virtuoso piano performances with a clear and concise application of music’s communicative and scientific powers to inspire, ignite and lift the minds, hearts, and potential of audiences around the world.Backed by number one hits and collaborative successes with Madonna, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, and Carlos Santana to leading the teams of J Lo, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lady Gaga, the #1 charting keyboard artist and composer is the Founder of “scOre,” a worldwide program that delivers customized peak performance experiences to reveal how the structure of music enhances leadership, innovation, and productivity for entrepreneurs to major corporations alike.Dubbed the “Keynote Maestro” by the City of Los Angeles, Ravel received the city’s Award of Recognition for creating a music-based system to “renew the national and international economy” while his film, television, radio, and recording credits include CBS, FOX, CW, Universal, iHeart, and XM Sirius. Straddling sectors across Media, Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Social Impact, and Financial Services, clients refer to him as “the ideal balance of Entertainment and Content.” These include IBM, Toyota, Red Bull, NASA, Apple, Blue Cross, Google, and Citi where he continues to serve as a captivating access point through which to transform corporations, education, entertainment, and the human condition.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 257, with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Business Network International.

Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.  Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 8,400 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world.  Last year alone, BNI generated 9.1 million referrals resulting in $13.1 billion dollars’ worth of business for its members.Dr. Misner’s PhD is from the University of Southern California.  He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written 22 books.  He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been a university professor as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of La Verne.Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by CNN and one of the “Top Networking Experts” by Forbes, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world.  He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC and The Today Show on NBC.Among his many awards, he has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and was recently the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award.  He is also proud to be the Co-Founder of the BNI Charitable Foundation.  He and his wife, Elisabeth, are now “empty nesters” with three adult children. Oh, and in his spare time, he is also an amateur magician and a black belt in karate.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 256, with Dr. Terry Lyles, Ph.D. in psychology, recognized international educator, author, and speaker.

Dr. Terry Lyles holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is recognized as a national/international educator, author of three books, speaker to universities, schools, Fortune 500 Companies, world-class athletes, and public audiences.  Dr. Lyles has trained hundreds of individuals including Fire Rescue workers in and around Ground Zero, International Forensic Medical Teams in the Asian torn Tsunami area and the Haiti relief effort, sharing his time-tested, scientifically-measured approach to stress utilization.Major corporations have also benefited from this training technology such as Gulfstream, Chrysler Group, GM, Banana Republic, Macy’s, Pfizer, Universal Studios, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dior to name a few.  NASCAR’s Richard Petty Motorsports, Military Special Forces, Air Force fighter pilots and Space Command have all utilized this specialized training.Dr. Lyles has appeared on CNN, CNBC, HLN, NBC, ABC, FOX NEWS, USA Today, and in U.S. News & World Report as a Human Engineering Life-Balance Specialist. He hosted a premier talk show sponsored by Success Magazine, and was heard as the “The Stress Doctor” in South Florida and recently launched his Biometrictelemetry broadcasted on live real-time TV with ABC ESPN in INDYCAR at the INDY 500.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 255, with Todd Browne, CEO of the Tom James Company.

Todd Browne began his career at Tom James in August 1990. Through hard work, a steadfast commitment to staying at Tom James, and living out the principles of success that Tom James was founded on, Todd rose through the ranks and became President in 2011 and CEO in 2016.With a mediocre track record prior to Tom James, including flunking out of college after one semester, Todd credits his success first and foremost to his Lord Jesus Christ, as well as Spencer Hays, Jim McEachern, his father Chet Browne, and the many, many books he has read and made his own since 1990. As Charlie “Tremendous” Jones says, “You will be the same person in five years as you are today with two exceptions: the books you read and the people you associate with.”Todd lives in Indianapolis with his wife of 29 years, Nanci.  They have three children: twins Josh and Lindsay and son Jake, and three grandchildren: Kayla, Everly, and Magnolia.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 254, with Kimberly Ritzer, Founding Leader at EVEREVE.

In November of 2004, Kimberly Ritzer walked into a little boutique during its opening week with one intention: congratulating the stranger behind the counter for being courageous enough to open her own business.What ensued was a lesson in celebrating each other’s differences and strengths. The stranger behind the counter was Megan Tamte, a third-grade teacher turned stay at home mom, turned aspiring entrepreneur. Kimberly had been a Senior Designer of Owned Brand Product at Dayton’s, Hudson’s and Marshall Field’s before she retired to be a stay at home mom.  In that small boutique, Megan and Kimberly bonded while creating a beautiful in-store experience that made women feel amazing.Three months later, along with the support of her husband Tim, Kimberly became business partners with Megan and Mike Tamte. Thus, starting Kimberly on a whole new, uncharted path as a partner in a small business… all while navigating life as the mom of a newborn and a 3-year-old.Together, with a whole bunch of awesome people, they have now opened 85 more stores across the country and built a business that is currently 100M. The retail stores are called EVEREVE and they are known for providing an amazing fashion and styling experience for women. They have also developed a thriving e-commerce business at Evereve.com and a subscription box service called Trendsend.Kimberly Ritzer holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from North Dakota State University. Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 253, with Germain Böer.

Germain Böer is an innovator in all that he does. His courses use technology and creative assignments that challenge students to think, and feature speakers who have created unusual companies. He also conducts experiential learning programs that transform students into self-driven entrepreneurs.After working for Arthur Andersen & Co., the Institute of Management Accountants., and two universities, Prof. Böer joined The Owen School in 1977 as a professor of management accounting, Since that time, he has initiated numerous entrepreneurship activities at Owen, including an annual entrepreneurship conference; student sessions with venture capitalists; and a new course, “Adventures in Entrepreneurship,” in which Owen students learn how to start a new venture by working directly with entrepreneurs. Prof. Böer also instituted a program that connected students holding graduate degrees in biology with local biotech companies so the students could learn about the business side of the industry while earning an MBA.He currently serves as an advisor to startup companies in the Nashville area and is a member of the editorial boards of Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, and Strategic Finance. He has provided consulting services for companies such as Chase Manhattan Bank, the National Heart and Lung Institute, General Electric, and Magnatek. Prof. Böer is the past recipient of two Owen teaching awards and in 1999 he was presented with the Most Outstanding Teacher Award by the graduating Executive MBA class. In 2003, the Tennessee District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration named him Small Business Research Advocate of the Year. In addition to his academic service, Prof. Boer served as Interim Dean of the Owen School in 1986-87.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 252, with Jeff Dobyns.

Jeff Dobyns has enjoyed extraordinary success providing comprehensive financial planning to retirees, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and executives by taking the time to truly know his clients, understand their goals, and develop and execute their ongoing strategic financial plans.Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for nearly two decades. After serving as Vice President of Investments of Lykins Financial Group, CPA’s, in his hometown of Westerville, OH, Jeff moved to Nashville, TN to found Southwestern Investment Group in 2002. As its President, Jeff has led Southwestern Investment Group to remarkable success, holding the distinction of being Raymond James’ top independent contractor office, and a member of its Chairman’s Council for several years running.Jeff and his wife, Amy, are raising their family in Brentwood, TN where they are members of the Brentwood Baptist Church, and their children, Gracyn, Hunter, and twins Tanner and Logan, attend the Christ Presbyterian Academy. For recreation, Jeff enjoys hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 251, with Tracey C. Jones, international leadership expert and President of Tremendous Leadership.

Tracey C. Jones is nationally known for her leadership expertise, as well as her ability to connect on a core level with her audiences. With her signature wit, she masterfully weaves leadership concepts and actionable strategies together with humor and a deep understanding of life in the workplace. At the core of her philosophy on leadership is a simple belief that a commitment to lifelong learning results in a resilience and positive attitude that can alter the work environment for the better each and every day. With nearly four decades of experience across four industries from the military to semiconductor to publishing, Tracey has crafted organizational leadership techniques that can be implemented right away for noticeable results. She challenges her audiences to bravely embrace their challenges and take the all-important next steps toward effecting meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.Her father, the late Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, founded Executive Books in 1965 with the goal of changing the world one book at a time. After amassing an exceptional leadership background of her own, Tracey took the company’s reins in 2009 – and carries on her father’s tremendous legacy today. She believes that philanthropy and community engagement are at the heart of leadership. The profits of Tremendous Leadership support The Tremendous Trust which has provided over $1.3 million in donations locally and globally over the last eight years.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 250, with JT Olson, speaker, author, and Founder and President of Both Hands, a faith-based non-profit serving orphans and widows.

JT Olson is a sensational speaker and an avid proponent of adoption, the pro-life movement, and orphan care. He has given talks on God’s transformation of his pain into passion, the sanctity of life, growing a healthy marriage, encouraging dreamers and entrepreneurs to pursue their calling, and coaching leaders on building a stronger organization.After being orphaned as a child alongside his four siblings, JT Olson went on to start Both Hands — a faith-based non-profit serving orphans and widows. Olson’s personal tragedy gave him an overwhelming understanding of the need to find loving homes for the world’s orphaned and vulnerable children. His new book follows his powerful journey towards spiritual restoration by recounting significant moments in his life, including his family’s life-altering decision to adopt a little girl from China.JT and his wife Sara have been married for over 30 years and have five children (four biologically and one chosen): Jeff, Daley, Nick, Max, and Grace. They now reside in Brentwood, TN.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 249, with Jake Hirning.

While on vacation in Mexico, the unexpected happened for Jake Hirning.  In a matter of seconds, his life was changed forever.  As Jake dove into a wave, the force of the ocean rammed him into the ocean floor, breaking his neck. A plane flew into Mexico and transported him to San Antonio, where 11 doctors took him to surgery. The surgery was successful, and Jake lived, but now he is paralyzed from the chest below and has minimal use of his hands. Through this tragedy, Jake has taken on every challenge with a positive attitude and a smile.  His determination is one that will bring him further each day.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Advantage.Southwestern AdvantagePartnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 248, with Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., author and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence and Born to Be Good, and a co-editor of The Compassionate Instinct.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 247, with Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., author and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence and Born to Be Good, and a co-editor of The Compassionate Instinct.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Kelly Wright has over 25 years of experience in leadership, sales, operations, and strategy roles. Her deep Go-To-Market and general P&L management delivers critical expertise to the boardroom. Kelly has helped teams navigate multiple stages of growth, through an IPO, global expansion, leadership transitions, business model changes, and the demands of being a private and public company. Kelly has broad depth of experience in driving companies to best leverage technology, data, information, and the cloud in the digital age, all key board discussion areas. She recently retired from Tableau Software (NYSE: DATA) as Executive Vice President of Sales after a 12-year run. Kelly joined Tableau as the company’s first salesperson one month prior to the launch of v1.0, and she helped grow Tableau into a multi-billion-dollar public company as a key member of the executive team. She grew Tableau’s worldwide sales and field operations from zero to $850M in revenue and managed over half of Tableau’s global team as the company grew to over 3,400 employees. In addition to building a public company, Kelly has hired thousands of employees and has been instrumental in building strong corporate cultures and high-performance teams. Kelly is an accomplished speaker on topics including Sales, Culture, High Performing Teams, Operational Excellence, Diversity, and Scaling.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Kelly Wright has over 25 years of experience in leadership, sales, operations, and strategy roles. Her deep Go-To-Market and general P&L management delivers critical expertise to the boardroom. Kelly has helped teams navigate multiple stages of growth, through an IPO, global expansion, leadership transitions, business model changes, and the demands of being a private and public company. Kelly has broad depth of experience in driving companies to best leverage technology, data, information, and the cloud in the digital age, all key board discussion areas. She recently retired from Tableau Software (NYSE: DATA) as Executive Vice President of Sales after a 12-year run. Kelly joined Tableau as the company’s first salesperson one month prior to the launch of v1.0, and she helped grow Tableau into a multi-billion-dollar public company as a key member of the executive team. She grew Tableau’s worldwide sales and field operations from zero to $850M in revenue and managed over half of Tableau’s global team as the company grew to over 3,400 employees. In addition to building a public company, Kelly has hired thousands of employees and has been instrumental in building strong corporate cultures and high-performance teams. Kelly is an accomplished speaker on topics including Sales, Culture, High Performing Teams, Operational Excellence, Diversity, and Scaling.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

More with Moore is Action Catalyst host Dan Moore's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Dan dissects Episode 244, with Stan Mabry, art seller by day and jiu-jitsu fighter by night.

Stan Mabry is an art seller by day and jiu-jitsu fighter by night.After dealing privately in New York and a stint at Sotheby’s, Stanford Mabry founded the Nashville, Tennessee gallery in 1987 and has since established Stanford Fine Art as the premier purveyor of historical, Impressionistic and regional art in the Southeast. Works formerly in the collection of Stanford Fine Art have been acquired by various art museums around the world from as far away as the Musee American in Giverny, France, to as close as our local Tennessee State Museum. Stan’s clients know him as an art gallery owner. But what they don’t know is that once the gallery closes for the day, he’s something entirely different — seven-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Stan “The Man” Mabry. On any given night, Stan can be found at Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu, a small training facility. Though in his sixties, Stan shows no signs of slowing down now both in his business or his physical combat.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Gary Garfield shares the truly unique insight he gained first practicing law, and then turning around the financial performance of Bridgestone Americas and the organization’s corporate culture. Through his innovative approach to changing the culture of the organization, Garfield changed the focus of the organization, drove innovation and collaboration, and broke down silos. The result: the company pulled out of its marketplace rut. Under Gary’s leadership, the company had record profits each year, grew profits by more than five-fold during his tenure, and outperformed the S&P 500 over that period. Prior to his achievements as the CEO, Gary served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Bridgestone. During that time, he helped the company survive the massive Ford Explorer-Firestone tire recall that started in August 2000. Through this experience, Gary also developed an extraordinary experience in crisis management.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHeroThis episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the critically acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and the upcoming book Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. (Harvard Business Press, 2018). She is also the author of Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream.She developed her proprietary framework and diagnostics after having co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. This framework is complemented by a deep understanding of how executives create and destroy value, having spent nearly a decade as an Institutional Investor ranked equity analyst on Wall Street.In addition to her work as a speaker and advisor, Whitney is one of Marshall Goldsmith's original cohort of 25 for the #100 Coaches Project, is a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education program, frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, is a Linkedin influencer, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. You can follow her on Twitter at @johnsonwhitney.Show Highlights:When you are willing to disrupt yourself as an individual, you're actually able to disrupt as an organization. @johnsonwhitneyCompanies don't actually disrupt; it's the people who do it. @johnsonwhitneyHow do I get my organization to let me disrupt? @johnsonwhitneyIf there is not some intentional piece of your strategy to move your team towards disruption, you are running the risk of extinction. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to build a team, build a company that can manage through change that is innovative. @johnsonwhitneyYour organization is a collection of learning curves. @johnsonwhitneyLearn, leap, repeat. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to know if you, as a company or team, are about to get disrupted, take the pulse of your workforce. @johnsonwhitneyIf you want to get those really capable people to continue to be at their best for your organization, give them something new to do with, for you. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel somewhere deep inside of yourself that you need to try something new and you don't, you will die inside a little. @johnsonwhitneyIf you feel scared or lonely, that is actually the path you want to be on because that's where you are going to see your odds of success be the highest. @johnsonwhitneyThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Officer Bryon Bunitsky was among the first officers at the shooter’s hotel room during the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his bravery by President Donald Trump. After being in the law enforcement for 20 years, Bryon has a passion to impact kids. He feels that if we can reach the kids early, not only can we avoid the criminal justice system but we can create a positive influence on the next generation in our society.  He shares his message by speaking in schools. He currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife of 21 years and 4 children. He went to college for music and was a professional musician before choosing law enforcement. He continues to play his guitar in his free time.Show Highlights:God puts everybody on this earth for a reason and you need to figure out what it is and do it ultimately. - Officer Bryon BunitskyNo matter how scared you are, no matter what you're facing, you have to just push through. - Officer Bryon BunitskyOur youth can make good choices and push through the scary things in life. They can really make a difference in this world. - Officer Bryon BunitskyIt might not always be comfortable and pleasant, but God always puts heaven on the other side of fear. - Officer Bryon BunitskyThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

David Burkus is a best-selling author, an award-winning podcaster, and associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. His forthcoming book, FRIEND OF A FRIEND, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He is also the author of UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and THE MYTHS OF CREATIVITY. David is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and his work has been featured in Fast Company, the Financial Times, Inc magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and CBS This Morning.Show Highlights:The better strategy is to figure out where am I in this, who am I already connected to, who do I need to be connected to, how can I chart a path from from me to them? @davidburkusYou're already one or two degrees of separation out from everyone that you need to meet and get to know. It's just a matter of knowing what is my path to them and who could introduce me to them? @davidburkusNuture the connections that you already have. @davidburkusAsk this question: who do you know in blank with blank, being whatever industry sector segment that you want to get to know more of? @davidburkusYou will build a better and deeper relationship with someone faster if you're building multiplex ties. @davidburkusHumans are multifaceted creatures. @davidburkusThe way that you build a deeper and stronger relationship with them, is to be multi fascinated by the different elements of them. @davidburkusBe genuinely interested in all of the facets of someone and it will not only pay off,  because you get to know them better and as a better human being, they would probably pay off in the long run, even in your career as well. @davidburkusWhat is the community that doesn't exist that needs to exist, that would help your career, help your clients, help people that are doing something similar to you? @davidburkusIf you focus on just adding the value to other people, you win as a byproduct. @davidburkusYou don't necessarily have to be that number one person. @davidburkusWe all have that potential. We just need to pay a little bit more attention to the network that's around us and then respond accordingly. @davidburkusThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Neen James is the author of Folding Time™ and Attention Pays™. In 2017, she was named one of the top 30 Leadership Speakers by Global Guru because of her work with companies like Viacom, Comcast, and Abbot Pharmaceuticals among others.Neen has boundless energy, is quick-witted and always offers powerful strategies for paying attention to what matters so you can get more done and create more significant moments at work and home.Neen is the kind of speaker that engages, educates, entertains, and delivers the real-world solutions that apply in your organization, your home, and your community. She also provides one-on-one consulting in a variety of leadership topics and loves serving her audiences. Find out more at www.neenjames.com.Show Highlights:You and I have the same 1,440 minutes a day. @neenjamesWe don’t have time management crisis; we have an attention management crisis. @neenjamesAn average user touches their phone 2,617 a day. @neenjamesWe made technology more important than people. @neenjamesWe wear “busy” like a badge of honor. @neenjamesWe have 100% choice of who gets our attention and where we are spending our time and energy. @neenjamesWho deserves your attention, what deserves your attention, and how do you lend your attention? @neenjamesThere will always be people who want your attention. @neenjamesWe can’t be everything to everyone. @neenjamesWe get to choose who we're going to connect with and how that’s going to connect us to the bigger objectives we have. @neenjamesThe biggest distraction is you, as a leader. @neenjamesWe can stop wasting time and money when we focus on eliminating distractions. @neenjamesThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Laura Stack is an award-winning keynote speaker and bestselling author of eight books. She is a noted expert in employee and team productivity. She is best known by her moniker, “The Productivity Pro®.” Her engaging personality, combined with over 25 years of experience helping organizations achieve RESULTS, have made her one of the most sought-after experts and keynote speakers in her field. Funny, engaging, and full of real-life strategies that work, Laura will change mindsets and attitudes—so your team can maximize its productivity, increase market share, strengthen performance, increase sales, and get the job done right!What makes her unique? Laura is the President & CEO of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a boutique consulting firm helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments.Her latest book, FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team’s Productivity (Berrett-Koehler), hit bookstores in January 2018. Stack is a past president of the National Speakers Association and is a member of its prestigious CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, which has fewer than 175 members worldwide. She is a high-content Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), who educates, entertains, and motivates professionals to deliver bottom-line results.Laura has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, and Forbes magazine and has been a spokesperson for Microsoft, Dannon, belVita, 3M, Skillsoft, Office Depot, Day-Timer, Fellowes, and Xerox. Her client list includes top Fortune 500 companies, including Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Aramark, Bank of America, GM, Wells Fargo, and Time Warner, plus government agencies such the United States Air Force Academy, the Census Bureau, the U.S. Senate, and even the IRS. Her books have been published and translated in over 20 countries. And her audiences? Love her as much for her energy as they do the solutions she presents.On stage, Laura is a powerhouse of ideas, and more importantly, ACTION. She’s just what you need to accelerate your team’s productivity and propel your organization to all new levels! More from Laura at fastertogetherthebook.comShow Highlights:It is very hard to be productive when you are surrounded by people who are not concerned with their own productivity. @laurastackYou don’t know the capabilities of your team members until you dive into deep collective effort toward productivity. @laurastackA team is the most powerful productivity machine. @laurastackWhat would it look like if everyone did their share of the work? @laurastackAllow people to own the process and have a say. @laurastackTrust doesn’t take long to break but takes a long time build. @laurastackDaily responsibilities by design, not by default. @laurastackWhat are the obstacles that are inefficient parts of your processes. @laurastackThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

William Vanderbloemen has been able to combine over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.Prior to his founding The Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with over 25 years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds.William also has experience as a Manager in Human Resources in a Fortune 200 company, where he focused on integration of corporate culture and succession planning.All of these experiences have come together with his pastoral work to form a unique gift for helping churches and ministries connect with the right key people.Prior to executive search, William led growth and innovation in churches in North Carolina, Alabama, and Houston. During his time in Alabama, William had the chance to help rebuild and relocate an ailing congregation, and lead them to new levels of growth. At 31, he was elected Senior Pastor for the First Presbyterian Church of Houston, a church of about 5,000 adults and 1,500 children strong. It is Houston’s oldest congregation.William is regularly invited to speak across the country in both church services and as a resource to churches and conferences on leadership. His book Next: Pastoral Succession That Works on effective pastoral leadership and succession was released through Baker Books in September 2014, and his book Search: The Pastoral Search Committee Handbook was released through B&H Books in June 2016. His latest book is Culture Wins: The Roadmap To An Irresistible Workplace and is released through Savio Republic.William holds degrees from Wake Forest University and Princeton Theological Seminary.Besides helping connect churches with key staff and preaching, William spends a whole lot of time with family and connecting with people.William is an avid social networker. Whether connecting with friends, candidates for searches he is doing, or church members, he loves to network, and he would love to interact with you through Facebook and/or TwitterWilliam, his wife Adrienne, their seven children, and their poodles Moses and Pearl live in Houston. In his free time, William enjoys running, working out, and caddying for his kids, who are now better golfers than he is.More from William at: vanderbloemen.com Get the book: culturewins.orgCulture test: TheCultureTool.comShow Highlights:2 out of 3 Americans hate their job. @wvanderbloemenPeople don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. @wvanderbloemenTurnover is usually a problem with management, not a problem with culture. @wvanderbloemenPeople leave their job because they don’t know what their job is. @wvanderbloemenPeople leave because they aren’t equip with the tool to get their job done. @wvanderbloemenThere must be a why behind what your employees are doing. @wvanderbloemenRetention is the ballgame for the future of the American workforce. @wvanderbloemenYour ROI will go up if you can lower the rate of turnover. @wvanderbloemenHire around your cultural values. @wvanderbloemenFind people to hire who are the same kind of crazy as you. @wvanderbloemenMost cultural problems are really a...

Mark Deutschmann is a community builder who has worked with neighbors, city leaders and nonprofits for 30-plus years while helping shape development in Nashville and revitalizing the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.Deutschmann started selling real estate in 1986 and founded Village Real Estate Services in 1996, which now employs more than 350 agents and staff. In 2003, he started Core Development Services, a company actively developing Nashville’s urban center with adaptive reuse and mixed-use infill development. The Village Fund, the nonprofit and charitable arm of Village Real Estate Services, has provided $2 million in grants to organizations helping to enrich and strengthen Nashville.Ever engaged in the community, Deutschmann is chair of the Urban Land Institute Nashville and recently stepped down after 6.5 years as president of Greenways for Nashville. He served on Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s Transit and Affordability Task Force.  He received the Community Service award from the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors in 2013 and the Sustainable Tennessee Award from the Tennessee Environmental Council in 2014.The Go Green program Deutschmann developed inspired Nashville’s Home Energy Savings program, which improves energy efficiency and reduces utility and home maintenance costs so seniors and low-income families can continue living in their neighborhoods.In his book One-Mile Radius – Building Community from the Core, Deutschmann shares what he has learned about activating Nashville’s neighborhoods, connecting them and helping them become sustainable, and using business as a tool for positive social change.He holds undergraduate degrees in zoology and Spanish and an MBA in international management.Show HighLights:I had two strategies to make sure I stood out in a crowd and they helped grow my business. @MarkDeutschmannWhen people thought of Hillsboro Village, they thought of me. @MarkDeutschmannThink about who you are as you define your strategy. @MarkDeutschmannWhen you get into business, you come from somewhere and have something in your core competency that can be applied to what you're doing. @MarkDeutschmannYou have to be able to know what to say when people ask "what do you do?" @MarkDeutschmannYou don't have to stick with the same strategy forever. @MarkDeutschmannThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Gary Kennedy, general counsel of American Airlines between 2003 and 2013. Kennedy had his dream job in what he calls “the sexiest industry in the world.”His time there was anything but a smooth ride. Kennedy told Corporate Counsel in an interview that from the moment he took the job in 2003 until he retired in 2013, the company was buffeted by crisis after crisis, with the legal department doing much of the navigating.Recently Kennedy’s book, “Twelve Years of Turbulence,” arrived in bookstores telling the inside story of the airline’s fight for survival. Some research and editing for the book was done by former Dallas Morning News aviation reporter Terry Maxon, while former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, a former AA board member, wrote the foreword.Show Highlights:Gary shares his 9/11 experience with American Airlines.One of our first confirmations was a phone call from a flight attendant on the plane. - Gary KennedyAn important and difficult decision was made to ground all planes right away. - Gary KennedyThe aviation system was shut down for 3 or 4 days entirely. - Gary KennedyPeople did not trust they could fly and fly safely. - Gary KennedyBy 2002, American airlines was loosing 30million dollars a day.- Gary KennedyWe were faced with one problem after the other. - Gary KennedyThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Skip Prichard is President & CEO of OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization. Its goals include furthering access to the world’s information and reducing library costs. He is also the author of The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future.Most recently, Mr. Prichard served for five years as President & CEO of Ingram Content Group, a $1.5B+ global content provider. Mr. Prichard formed ICG by integrating multiple companies into a single company with unified strategy. During that time, he returned the company to a profitable position and oversaw significant growth in the past few years. Additionally, he expanded Ingram’s international locations to continental Europe and Australia, strengthened its digital offerings, and repositioned the company as a service provider.With a career in digital transformations, Mr. Prichard’s views on the future of publishing have been featured in various media including the BBC, New York Times, CNN, NPR, Daily Beast, Harvard Business Review, Information Today, The Bookseller, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and others. He is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences including Tools of Change, BookExpo America, PubWest, IBPA Publishing University, SIIA, Buying & Selling eContent & UKSG.Prior to his appointment at ICG, Mr. Prichard was President & CEO of ProQuest I&L where he led a successful transformation, achieving double-digit growth and returning the company to profitability. Earlier in his career, Mr. Prichard held a number of executive positions with LexisNexis, where as VP of corporate markets he provided information solutions to global corporations.More from Skip Prichard at skipprichard.com or check out his book at thebookofmistakes.comShow Highlights:The most successful people have a sense of urgency. @SkipPrichardYou must prioritize your time. @SkipPrichardThe Book of Mistakes is written as a fable. @SkipPrichardYou remember stories 22 times more than facts. @SkipPrichardHow do I take success principles and put them in a story? @SkipPrichardA huge mistake we makes is to Accept labels people put on us. @SkipPrichardDon’t accept false labels. @SkipPrichardDon’t allow your competition to label you. @SkipPrichardThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want.His newest book, Your Best Year Ever was published in January and has already reached the USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.In 2014, the American Management Association named him as one of “The Top 30 Leaders in Business.” This year, his leadership development firm, Michael Hyatt & Company, made the Inc. 5000, a list of America’s fastest growing, privately-held companies.Michael started his career in the world of traditional media. In fact, he spent most of it in the book publishing industry, most recently as the Chairman & CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, until it was acquired by HarperCollins in 2011. At that time, it was the seventh largest book publishing company in the U.S.Michael was an early adopter of social media. His blog, MichaelHyatt.com, is one of the most popular in the world, with almost a million page views a month. He also has over 700,000 social media followers. His podcast, Lead to Win, is consistently in the iTunes top 50 in Business. He’s the creator of several popular online courses, including 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, and Platform University. More than 60,000 people have gone through one or more of his programs.Offstage, Michael is devoted to his family and church. He’s been married to his wife, Gail, for 39 years. They have 5 grown daughters and 8 grandchildren. They live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.Show Highlights:Limiting beliefs are like blinders or colored glasses that change how we see things. @MichaelHyattThe most damaging limiting beliefs are the ones we have about ourselves. @MichaelHyattResources are never the main challenge of achieving your dreams. @MichaelHyattGet clear on what you want, then the resources will show up. @MichaelHyattIf your goal is in your comfort zone it is not going to ignite your imagination, demand innovation, nor focus your execution. @MichaelHyattYour goal must be risky. @MichaelHyattEvery goal is a project, but not every project is a goal. @MichaelHyattThose who write their goals down have a 42% better chance of reaching that goal. @MichaelHyattPeople lose their way when they don’t first identify their why. @MichaelHyattThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Southwestern Consulting Senior Partner and Southwestern Speakers President Emmie Brown covers the delicate balance of juggling an elite-level professional portfolio with a growing family life, the different ways that men and women prioritize, and how breaking down her daily schedule into 15 minute chunks actually helps her stay more present.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Southwestern Consulting Senior Partner and Southwestern Speakers President Emmie Brown explains the internalized and societal guilt that comes with motherhood, and how breaking down her daily schedule into 15 minute chunks actually helps her stay more present at both work AND with family time.Hear Emmie's full interview in Episode 227 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.Southwestern Coaching

Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home.Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don’t know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of “when” decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it’s often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science.Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for you as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married?In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives. More at danpink.comShow Highlights:People spend 40% of their time at work selling even though they don’t have sales in their job title. @DanielPinkIf someone doesn’t trust you, they are not going to buy from you. @DanielPinkWe’ve gone from a world of buyer beware to seller beware. @DanielPinkAttunement: Can you get out of your own head and see things from someone else’s point of view? @DanielPinkAttunement is important to success in sales. @DanielPinkThose who focus on the thoughts and interests do better than those who focus of feelings. @DanielPinkThere is no evidence that strong extroverts are better at sales. @DanielPinkIf we start taking questions of when as seriously as we take questions of who, where, and how, we will live better lives. @DanielPinkI would never allow my family members to willing go to the hospital in the afternoon versus the morning. @DanielPinkWe need to think of breaks as part of our performance. @DanielPinkThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Coach Porter won his 250th career game in 2015 and now ranks as the winningest active head coach in Middle Tennessee. He was third on the list in 2016, but Sam Harp of Lebanon (332 wins) and Craig Clayton of Hillsboro (284) both resigned in 2016 to return to their native state of Kentucky to coach. All of Coach Porter’s wins, however, have come in-state at one school.Porter joined former Trousdale County head coach Clint Satterfield as the Class of 2016 inductees into the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 3.He has the most wins in any sport in White House High School history and the school’s longest-tenured coach. On the current staff, he coaches linebackers as a primary position. He has two former players on full-time staff: offensive coordinator Ryan Hamilton and assistant coach Kevin Jackson. His former player and coach Chad Broadrick is now the head coach at East Robertson, and the Blue Devils will play the Indians in week one of the 2017 and 2018 season. It is the first time Coach Porter will be on the opposite sideline of a head coach who is a former player.In 1997, he led the Blue Devils to the Class 3-A state championship, the first athletic state championship in WHHS history, with a 15-0 season and 30-20 victory over Memphis Melrose. In 1997-98, he coached the team to a school record 21 straight wins. The 2012 and 2013 Blue Devils were the District 9-AA champions and made five consecutive appearances in the Class 4-A quarterfinals from 2010-2014, plus seven of the last nine years into the third round the postseason.He lives in White House with his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth. They have two daughters, Haley (Brad Edwards) and Lacey. Porter obtained a B.S. in Health Education from Middle Tennessee State University and a Masters from MTSU, with a plus-30 from MTSU and TSU in administration and supervision. He played high school football at Gallatin High School and college baseball at Volunteer State.His first year at White House was as an assistant in 1983 with head coach Robert Lassiter, and served for two seasons under Bill Locke before taking the head coach position in 1987. He also coached high school baseball at WHHS for four years.As an assistant coach in the mid-1980s, Coach Porter was a part of a close loss to Madison High School when player Joe Pryor used the phrase “Blue Devil Pride” for the first time. B.D.P. is now a staple of the program at White House in the local school and community.As a head football coach, he is a multi-year award winner as the district and region coach of the year, and in 2013 was a head coach for the TACA East vs. West All-Star Football Classic.Show Highlights:It is more important how we are going to respond than how we are perceived. – Coach PorterIt’s about the whole team, not just the leader. – Coach PorterWe take it one game at a time and one practice at a time. – Coach PorterDo what is right and trust. – Coach PorterHang on and stick to what it is you believe in. – Coach PorterThe number one thing you must have in a team is loyalty. – Coach PorterYou need people working side by side with the same values and vision. – Coach PorterI don’t have to have my way, I just want a chance to have my say. – Coach PorterIt is never the destination point, it is always about the journey. – Coach PorterWhen a challenge comes your way, that is an opportunity to show your character. – Coach PorterThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan...

Ron Alford, Senior Partner of Southwestern Consulting, is a certified Top Producer Consultant Sales and Leadership Coach. He specializes in teaching ethical sales techniques and strategies that individuals and teams can use to immediately grow their sales.He is the former Regional Sales Director for The Southwestern Company, recruiting, training, mentoring and managing over 600 salespeople over 19 years. Ron is a company record holder,  he personally achieved the highest level of sales 70 times with Southwestern and is Six-time “Sales Manager of the Year” with Southwestern. Ron is also the Leadership Record Holder. He has coached and trained more 10,000+ producers than any other manager in the 158-year-old Southwestern history and personally coached and trained 6 of the top 10 lifetime salespeople in the history of Southwestern. Ron is #3 Lifetime Producer out of over 150,000 salespeople from Southwestern Company history.Ron is also an endurance athlete, having completed many marathons, triathlons and “ultramarathon” events. He is an expert when it comes to recruiting, sales training and coaching individuals and teams to reach higher than they ever imagined. He lives with the strong belief that true success and enduring joy comes from principle-centered living… that’s the foundation, and everything else flows from there.Show Highlights:I’m creating allies in every sense of the word. - Ron Alford ‏Loyalty and consistency are signs of a quality relationship. - Ron Alford ‏We hurt relationships when we get shortsighted and in transactional mode. - Ron Alford ‏Look for those who speak the same language and you both can really help each other. - Ron Alford ‏Look for a way to make a difference in their life. - Ron Alford ‏Be willing to adapt, but be yourself. - Ron Alford ‏How can I kill my ego and be transparent? - Ron Alford ‏True confidence is just conviction. - Ron Alford ‏It’s not what I say, it’s how I make someone feel. - Ron Alford ‏Learn more about or get in touch with Ron: https://www.southwesterncoaching.com/ron-alfordThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Alan Stein Jr serves as the Director of Performance for Pure Sweat Basketball and is an internationally renowned expert on improving basketball-specific athleticism. He served as the Head Performance Coach for the DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program for 6 years (after a 7-year stint at Montrose Christian). He has over 15 years of experience working with elite high school, college and NBA players including work for the Nike Skills Academies, McDonald’s All-American game, Jordan Brand Classic, NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp and the CP3 Elite Guard Camp. Alan is the creator of the Elite Jump Training Program and is the host of the Pure Sweat Basketball Show.Recently, Alan has added corporate speaking to his repertoire. Alan has spent the past 15 years working with the highest performing athletes on the planet. He now teaches organizations how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite basketball teams use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is passionate about helping companies develop genuine leadership, authentic team cohesion and true mental toughness. He has learned that the principles of achievement on the court are identical to the principles necessary to achieve in any industry. To learn more, visit AlanSteinJr.comShow Highlights:It’s one thing to know how to do something and another to know when to do it. - Alan Stein Jr ‏At the end of a day a player needs to want to be the best. - Alan Stein JrSkills can be developed through repetition, training and practicing with purpose. - Alan Stein JrIt’s what you are doing in the unseen hours that determines your success.  - Alan Stein JrOur habits are a choice.  - Alan Stein JrOur success is predicated on the things we do every day.  - Alan Stein JrExecution gap: The difference between what we know we should do and what we actually do.  - Alan Stein JrThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Chuck Runyon is the CEO at Self Esteem Brands: Anytime Fitness & Waxing The City. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need.Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row.In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck’s leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top New Franchise” list.Show Highlights:A business can do more than just make money. - Chuck RunyonThis is more than just treadmills running 24/7. It is really about changing lives. - Chuck RunyonROEI: Return on Emotional Investment. - Chuck RunyonWe want to help people get to their best selves. - Chuck RunyonThe 4 P’s are a formula that must be linked together. - Chuck RunyonMost small businesses aren’t very good at financial strategic planning. - Chuck RunyonIf your business didn’t exist, who would be impacted? - Chuck RunyonThe role of leadership is to share the story of the organization and the transformation you provide. - Chuck RunyonTake work seriously without taking ourselves seriously. - Chuck RunyonBe transparent, vulnerable, and connect with your team. - Chuck RunyonThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Dustin Hillis is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting. He has a degree in Psychology and is the author of the book Navigate: Selling The Way People Like To Buy and Co-author of newly released Navigate 2.0. He is the co-creator of the sales training curriculum Top Producer’s Edge & Manager’s Edge, which has been fully integrated by more than 5,000 sales professionals worldwide.More than just a teacher of sales, Dustin is a Top-Producing practitioner.  As a rookie dealer at Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct sales company in the US, he finished as the #1 salesperson among over 3,000 salespeople worldwide. A few years later, Dustin broke the over 160-year-old all-time sales record earning a profit of over $100,000 in a 14-week summer as a Junior in college. He is currently the #1 salesperson out of over 150,000 salespeople in the history of the company.Show Highlights:When scaling, duplicate your best practices. - Dustin HillisIt is the proven systems that are scalable. - Dustin HillisWhat is the need in the world you are passionate about fixing. - Dustin HillisYou cannot teach what you do not know, and you cannot lead where you will not go. - Dustin HillisFall in love with the hardest components of your job. - Dustin HillisIt is much easier to recruit people to follow you once there is a track to run on. - Dustin HillisThe only way to scale is to recruit people that scare you. - Dustin HillisThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Mark Divine is a highly sought after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss Seal way of life.  He is a U.S. Navy SEAL. BUD/S Class 170 Honorman, author and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Unbeatable Mind, Seal Fit & navySEALS.com . Mark is a highly sought after speaker for corporations where his Unbeatable Mind program is helping to forge mental toughness among business leaders. He lives in Encinitas, CA., several blocks from the SEALFIT Training Center, the 20,000 square foot facility where he enjoys training with his family and team.Show Highlights:You are capable of 20 times more than what you’re facing. - Mark DivineWin in your mind before the battle. - Mark DivineI cannot rely on the old way I use to perceive things. - Mark DivineDevelop Control over your breath and use it as a center for everything else. - Mark DivineBreath will lead you to be in physiological control of your body. - Mark DivineThat which you focus on tends to grow and take over. - Mark DivineThe trained mind will dialog in a positive way when the situation is hard. - Mark DivineYou are at your fullest self when body mind and spirit are all aligned. - Mark DivineThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Ron Alford, Partner of Southwestern Consulting, is a certified Top Producer Consultant Sales and Leadership Coach. He specializes in teaching ethical sales techniques and strategies that individuals and teams can use to immediately grow their sales.Josh Hudson, President at Hudson's Furniture, is a leader of over 350 employees and 17 stores. He is an athlete and a father of four. Josh has been coaching with Ron for over a year.Show Highlights:Sometimes we need to learn to accept things. - Josh HudsonI learned how to look at myself and realized I was part of the problem. - Josh HudsonWe all see things differently, no one is right or wrong, just different. - Josh HudsonDo everything to understand what is going on with your coaching client. - Ron AlfordLook for reoccurring themes and think big picture. - Ron AlfordOur strengths can sometimes be our challenge as well. - Ron AlfordWe are not just building revenue, we are building a life. - Ron AlfordMy marriage has even gotten better as a result of coaching. - Josh HudsonThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

John David Mann is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur. As an award-winning author, his writings have earned the Axiom Business Book Award (Gold Medal, for The Go-Giver), the Nautilus Award (for A Deadly Misunderstanding), and Taiwan’s Golden Book Award for Innovation (for You Call the Shots). The Go-Giver was also honored with the Living Now Book Awards “Evergreen Medal” in 2017 for its “contributions to positive global change,” and cited on Inc.’s “Most Motivational Books Ever Written” and HubSpot’s “20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time”; The Go-Giver Leader was listed on Entrepreneur magazine’s “10 Books Every Leader Should Read” and Forbes magazine’s “8 Books Every Young Leaders Should Read.” His 2012 Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named Best Leadership Book of 2011 by Tom Peters and the Washington Post.His books are published in more than two dozen languages and have sold more than 2 million copies. John coauthored the international bestselling classic The Go-Giver (with Bob Burg), the New York Times bestsellers The Red Circle (with Brandon Webb) and Flash Foresight (with Daniel Burrus), and the national bestsellers The Slight Edge (with Jeff Olson), Among Heroes (with Brandon Webb), and Real Leadership (with John Addison). He also ghost-wrote the New York Timesbestseller The Answer, by John Assaraf and Murray Smith.Show Highlights:If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. - John David MannRejection is a part of what prepares you. - John David MannRejection helps you polish and mature and take shape. - John David MannPeople applaud you when you reach the finish line, but the world doesn’t see how hard it is just to get to the starting line. - John David MannAll effective teaching takes place through stories. - John David MannAll effective stories take place through emotion. - John David MannYou have to fall in love with your characters.  - John David MannThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Donald Miller is a student of story. He’s the author of New York Times Best Sellers: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and his most recent book Building a Story Brand. He co-wrote the major motion picture “Blue Like Jazz” which debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and was listed as one of the top four movies to get you through freshman year by USA Today. Currently, he helps people live a better story and helps leaders grow their businesses at www.storybrand.com. Donald lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their chocolate lab, Lucy.Show Highlights:If you confuse you lose. - Donald Miller ‏If your branding is confusing you’re invisible. - Donald Miller ‏Customers give you zero time to learn about your brand. - Donald Miller ‏Your customer is the hero, not you. - Donald Miller ‏A story starts when a character has a problem. - Donald Miller ‏Communicate in a customer centric message. - Donald Miller ‏If there are not stakes in the story, there is no story. - Donald MillerThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

DeVon Franklin is a New York Times bestselling author, spiritual success coach, and the CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a production company in conjunction with 20th Century Fox. He is the producer of the box office hit Miracles from Heaven and the upcoming animated film, The Star, for Sony Pictures Animation. He’s Dr. Oz’s go-to guy for spiritual success coaching on The Dr. Oz Show and he’s the co-host of the TLC event series, This Is Life Live. Variety named DeVon one of the “10 Producers to Watch” and Beliefnet called him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40.” He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Wait (co-written with his wife, award-winning actress Meagan Good) and Produced By Faith. Find more at devonfranklin.com.“In the 20 years I’ve known DeVon, he’s lived his life the same way he makes his movies: with commitment, humility, and a work ethic that demands respect.” – Will SmithShow Highlights:Your discipline contributes to your destiny. - DeVon FranklinWhat you do personally shows up professionally. - DeVon FranklinPeople remember how you treated them on the way up. - DeVon FranklinBeing an advocate for yourself is not arrogant. - DeVon FranklinSometimes we use prayer to mask our fear. - DeVon FranklinPeople of Faith are good at the prayer part but often not the preparation part. - DeVon FranklinWe don't expect God to show up and so we squander blessing when it arrived anyways. - DeVon FranklinEmbracing the difference is the hardest part. - DeVon FranklinEvery successful person in Hollywood owned their difference. - DeVon FranklinThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including Do Over: Make today the first day of your new career, and his newest book, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done.For 20 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches. Featured regularly on national media, Jon has been seen on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA and several other key outlets.In addition, Jon is also a big proponent of social media with blogs that have been read by 4 million people and more than 290,000 twitter followers. In 2010 he used his influence with his tribe to build two kindergartens in Vietnam. Jon lives with his wife Jenny and two daughters in Franklin, TN.Show Highlights:Which lessons about goals work and which are causing damage? @JonAcuff“Shoot for the moon so you’ll land with the stars” doesn’t actually work. @JonAcuffMost people judge goals on a pass/fail scale. @JonAcuffYou can have a big goal, but you should have steps along the way. @JonAcuffMost goal advice is given as if you are a robot without emotions. @JonAcuffAs a leader, if you consistently set the wrong goal you create a culture of distrust. @JonAcuffThe breakroom tells the truth, the boardroom doesn’t. @JonAcuffWe live in a world with limitless distractions and bottomless opportunities. @JonAcuffMost people tell their goals to their friends the wrong way. @JonAcuffWhen you have a goal, you can choose shame or strategy. @JonAcuffOften, we want complicated solutions, in part, because we don’t have to do them. @JonAcuffThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Debbie Lee is an author, public speaker and CEO of America’s Mighty Warriors who travels the nation telling her son's amazing story and advocating and supporting our troops, their families and families of the fallen. Debbie understands the sacrifice our troops make and that “Freedom isn’t free.” On Aug 2, 2006 she received a knock on the door that would forever change her life. She was notified that her son Marc Alan Lee had been killed in action becoming the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Since that day Debbie has dedicated her life to honoring our troops and the families of the fallen, defending our defenders and fighting to keep the freedoms that our troops have fought for. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that our troops and military and Gold Star families have access to respite and important services that help assist recovery after injury or loss.By God’s strength she chose to rise above the most devastating circumstance of her life to impact other’s lives giving them hope and encouragement. In response to her son’s last letter home to “pass on the love, the kindness, the precious gift of human life” she founded America’s Mighty Warriors and is providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.  Debbie has completed a multitude of cross country tours, visited Gitmo, and visited Iraq in 2007 and 2010 becoming the First Gold Star Mom in history to visit the combat zone where her son died. She has conducted over 1000 media interviews and has been a regular on FOX news. Debbie appeared on stage with Tim McGraw at the ACMA’s in 2007, has met with President Bush numerous times and can often be found on Capitol Hill advocating for our troops.“God has equipped me and given me amazing strength and hope, and I want to share that with others.” ~Debbie LeeShow Highlights:How do we move on when bad things happen? - Debbie LeeI had a choice of how I responded. - Debbie LeeRead Marc’s last letter home here.“To all my family and friends, do me a favor and pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life to each other..” – Marc’s last letter homeDoing random acts of kindness will help you overcome grief. - Debbie LeeThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Ben Newman is a Best-Selling Author, International Speaker and highly regarded Performance Coach whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, business executives, high performing and professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, WNBA as well as the NCAA. Ben’s most recent book, “Leave YOUR Legacy” was ranked by CEO READ as a Top 25 business book of 2015!Recently, Ben joined Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney to kickoff Jon Gordon’s Power of Positive Summit that included Tony Robbins, Michael Hyatt, Lewis Howes, Tamika Catchings, Andy Andrews and other great speakers from around the world. Ben also serves as the Performance Coach for the record setting 5-straight Division I National Football Champion North Dakota State Bison.Known for his ability to inspire and motivate with actionable steps, Ben has presented to numerous FORTUNE 500 companies and other notable organizations, including Great West Life-Canada, the United States Army, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Quicken Loans, Cintas, Northwestern Mutual, the University of Iowa, Boston Medical Center, Australian Gold, NAIFA, AFA Singapore, MARS Snack Foods, the Minnesota Vikings and more –– helping their leaders grow and develop successful national sales teams for years. His corporate speaking events have included financial firms, religious groups, health care groups, charitable organizations, national sales organizations, sports teams, and communication companies.Ben’s authentic, powerful, and engaging presentations have become nationally recognized. Ben has shared the stage with Jerry Rice, Ray Lewis, Tony Dungy, Colin Powell, Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, Jon Gordon, Dr. Jason Selk, Floyd Little, Aeneas Williams, Tony LaRussa, Walt Jocketty, Tom Hegna and other leaders and legends in the world.Ben lives in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri with the true measure of his success, his wife, Ami, and their children, J. Isaac and Kennedy Rose.Show Highlights:When we get knocked down that’s how we find out what we’re made of. - Ben NewmanFocus on what it looks like for you to be your best. - Ben NewmanYou’re not worrying about the last one and you’re not worrying about the next one. - Ben NewmanHow can you not give 100% when it’s 100% your choice? - Jerry RiceWhen is the last time you broke down your game film? - Ben Newman The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Dr. Gary Chapman has degrees from some of the most respected colleges and seminaries. He's written some of the best-selling books of the past decade and appeared on thousands of radio and television programs across the country. But Dr. Gary Chapman knows more than just a lot of scholarly theories and practical advice—he knows people. He knows how to relate to people, how to have fun and how to make people laugh.Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, A Love Language Minute, and a Saturday morning program, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, that air on more than 400 stations. The 5 Love Languages, one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topped various bestseller charts for years. It has been published in 50 languages, sold more than ten million copies and is currently on the New York Times best-seller list. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of The 5 Love Languages book.  Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 35 years. Dr. Chapman also serves as senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Chapman is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He has received M.R.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 45 years and reside in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Chapmans have two grown children, Shelley and Derek.Show Highlights:The 5 love languages applied to leadership with Dr Gary Chapman.Life and death are in the power of the tongue. - Proverbs 18:21Actions speak louder than words when acts of service is your primary love language. - Dr Gary ChapmanIt’s universal to give gifts as acts of love. - Dr Gary ChapmanQuality time is giving someone your undivided attention. - Dr Gary ChapmanWe have long known the power of physical touch. - Dr Gary ChapmanOut of the 5 love languages, each of us has a primary love language. - Dr Gary ChapmanWhen you realize the importance of quality time, it is easy to carve out time for it. - Dr Gary ChapmanAll 5 languages can be learned. - Dr Gary Chapman64% of people who leave a job say they left primarily because they didn’t feel appreciated. - Dr Gary ChapmanLearn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com and appreciationatwork.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jason Dorsey wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. He’s the most sought-after Millennials and Gen Z researcher and speaker, receiving over 1,000 speaking requests each year. His gift is solving tough generational challenges for companies and leaders through his unique research, results-based consulting, and acclaimed presentations. He delivers practical solutions grounded in research that drive measurable results for clients.Jason has been featured as a Millennials and generations expert on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show, The Early Show and over 100 more TV interviews. Adweek calls Jason a “research guru” and The New York Times featured him in its cover story on marketing to Millennials. His repeat clients include industry leaders such as Mercedes-Benz, Four Seasons Hotels, SAS, Wells Fargo, VISA, and many more. Jason has headlined speaking events from India and Egypt to Ireland, Chile, Canada, Norway, and all 50 US states.Jason is the Co-Founder and Millennials and Gen Z Researcher at The Center for Generational Kinetics. The Center is the premier Millennials and Gen Z research, speaking, and consulting firm with over 150 clients each year. The center invented Generational Context™, a unique approach to solving generational challenges with measurable results.Jason wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. His latest bestselling book is Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your BusinessShow Highlights:Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce. - Jason DorseyMillennials will outspend every other generation this year. - Jason DorseyLooking at Millennials gives you the best sneak peek into the future. - Jason DorseyYou have to be able to recruit Millennials who are the right fit. - Jason DorseyWhen it comes to Millennials as buyers, you must recognize they communicate differently. - Jason DorseyMillennials are the #1 generation to refer their friends to a person or business. - Jason DorseyGen Z is going to be the driver for massive change across the workforce and the marketplace. - Jason DorseyLearn more from the Center for Generational Kinetics at GenHQ.comHear more from Jason at jasondorsey.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Dianna Booher is the bestselling author of 47 books, published in 60 foreign-language editions, with nearly 4 million copies sold. Her personal development topics include leadership communication, executive presence, writing, and life balance. Her most popular titles include:Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader• What MORE Can I Say? Why Communication Fails and What to Do About It• Communicate With Confidence: How to Say It Right, the First Time and Every Time• Speak With Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inspire, Inform, and PersuadeCommunicate Like A Leader: Connecting Strategically to Coach, Inspire, and Get Things DoneNational media such as Good Morning America, USAToday, The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Bloomberg, Forbes.com, FOX, CNN, NPR, Success, FastCompany.com, and Entrepreneur have interviewed her for opinions on critical workplace communication issues.Keynotes, consulting, and training clients include IBM, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan Chase, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BP, Chevron, Conoco-Phillips, PepsiCo, Novartis, Honeywell, Merrill Lynch, Department of the Navy, and NASA, just to name a few.She has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame by the National Speakers Association. Success Magazine has named her to its list of “21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century.” She also appears at #54 on the Richtopia “Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World” list (2017).Show Highlights:A leader improves the situation beyond what it was when they took over. - Dianna BooherA Leader improves the status quo. - Dianna BooherPeople micromanage because of fear and misunderstanding. - Dianna BooherMicromanaging is a sign that a leader hasn’t developed the necessary strategic perspective. - Dianna BooherLeaders need to think strategically about the long-term effect of their actions. - Dianna BooherThe one question every leader must answer correctly: “What are you working on?” - Dianna BooherOn social media: have a strategy, choose your channels, be consistent and engage. - Dianna BooherPeople have to take responsibility for their own career development. - Dianna BooherFire people to be fair. - Dianna BooherLearn more about Dianna and check out her book by visiting: communicatelikealeaderbook.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and noted expert on leadership, team building, customer service and change.He has created and appeared in 20 videos and numerous audio training programs. His video series Team Building: How to Motivate and Manage People made it to the #2 spot for bestselling educational video series in the U.S.Mark’s list of over 2600 clients includes Costco, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, KPMG, Morton’s of Chicago, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, ESPN, GM, IBM, Avnet, Sandvik and John Deere.Show Highlights: The only thing holding you back from getting better is the lack of desire to do so. - Mark SanbornStrength overused becomes a liability. - Mark SanbornUse all four areas of the potential matrix to create synergy in improvement. - Mark SanbornThe path to improvement is the potential matrix. - Mark SanbornThe first step to getting better is to disrupt yourself before someone else does. - Mark SanbornMost people change only when they have to; Leaders change before they need to. - Mark SanbornWho or what in my life needs to be disrupted? - Mark SanbornThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Henry Bedford is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Southwestern Company. He achieved a B.A. in Economics from The University of The South and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He has more than 30 years in sales and business management with progressive promotions within the company. Henry began his career with the Southwestern Company as a Student Dealer in 1972 and he specializes in financial management, creating equity plans, and leadership.Show Highlights:The more layers you have in between the leadership and others, the less leaders are in touch with the real needs of the company. - Henry BedfordUse the “Show me” approach. - Henry BedfordI don’t want to be right, I want to be for what’s right. - Henry BedfordAs you move away from emotions and closer to the facts, everyone starts to agree. - Henry BedfordIn our startups, we put very little capital on the front end. - Henry BedfordFor startups: create a tract to run on, put everything in writing, and begin leading others to do the same thing. - Henry BedfordOur leadership comes from the ground up. - Henry BedfordA big part of a leader’s role is to lead by example. - Henry BedfordIn a startup, make sure you don’t run out of runway. - Henry BedfordData alone is worthless unless you have something to compare it to. - Henry BedfordThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom is a forever student of life. His obsession with mastering skills has molded him into a well-rounded leader, battle-hardened and unafraid to fire moonshots.Show Highlights:If you’re willing to do the hard work to execute your vision there is little that is off limits. - Tom BilyeuSocial media isn’t a distraction, but a powerful tool to build community. - Tom BilyeuNobody will act for the many but people will act for the one. - Tom BilyeuWhen you have a team willing to dream big and do what needs to be done to execute on a massive dream, that’s when things start to happen. - Tom BilyeuThe only difference between you and someone else is your mindset.   - Tom BilyeuNo matter what you do with your life, be great at it. - Tom BilyeuOne of the most beautiful things about being a human is that you can learn anything. - Tom BilyeuThere is a huge difference between having potential and executing that potential. - Tom BilyeuStop labeling others as extraordinary as a way of letting yourself off the hook. - Tom BilyeuThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

When Ziglar Family CEO, Mark Timm, heard Zig Ziglar speak for the first time almost 3 decades ago, it changed his life direction. Mr. Ziglar’s timeless principles inspired Mark to start more than a dozen successful businesses. But when his business success didn’t transfer to his family life, Mark and his wife Ann got intentional about applying those time-tested Ziglar principles to leading and growing a successful, blended family with six children. Today as CEO of Ziglar Family, Mark passionately shares the Ziglar principles that have worked so well for his family to empower millions of other families around the world. Ziglar principles have guided Mark to significant achievements, from becoming a national FFA officer as a teen, to becoming a highly successful entrepreneur and starting more than 12 businesses.  He has spoken professionally for over 25 years, giving thousands of speeches to over one million people in 48 states. But his highest priority is to keep his family as the most important thing. Together with his wife, Ann, he is proud to parent six of the coolest kids on the planet — three boys (Markus, Kavyn, Zachary) and three girls (Mary, Cassandra & Grace). They live near Indianapolis, Indiana. When not helping families in the Thrive community, Mark enjoys flying airplanes, traveling with his family, and engaging in fun outdoor activities with his kids.Show Highlights:You already know to be successful at home if you are successful somewhere else. - Mark TimmSo many families don’t have a target they’re aiming for, they’re just in survival mode. - Mark TimmThe greatest change happens at the dinner table. - Mark Timm“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” - Mother TeresaWhen you’re together, don’t miss the opportunity to talk about something meaningful. - Mark TimmIf we teach our kids to think, that sets them up for success. - Mark TimmYour job is not to raise a good kid, it’s to raise a good adult. - Mark Timm5 Ideas for running your business like a family:Give special attention to new team membersCelebrate Milestones and achievementsProvide for them and keep them safeTrain and develop your peopleCare about them because they are yours; not because of what they can do for you.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, MLB coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of numerous best-selling books including The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, The Seed, You Win in the Locker Room First and The No Complaining Rule. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.Show Highlights:You don’t have to be an extrovert to be a positive leader. - Jon GordonPositive leadership says “I believe in a better future.” - Jon GordonIf you’re complaining you’re not leading. - Jon GordonComplainers and pessimists focus on problems, positive leaders focus on solutions. - Jon GordonComplaining is not a plan. - Jon GordonPositive leaders find a way forward. - Jon GordonRelentless optimism and hard work will bring your dream to fruition. - Jon GordonWe confront the reality that exists but we don’t dwell on it. - Jon GordonIt’s dangerous to be a realist. - Jon GordonThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Maurice Clarett, former professional football running back who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Omaha Nighthawks, and Denver Broncos, as well as noted speaker and entrepreneur, shares the story of how he landed a one-on-one sit-down with Warren Buffett, only a few months removed from prison.Hear Maurice's full interview in Episode 191 of The Action Catalyst.

Maurice Clarett, former professional football running back who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Omaha Nighthawks, and Denver Broncos, as well as noted speaker and entrepreneur, shares his tale of going from championship glory, to professional ruin and prison, and back out the other side, becoming an advocate for mental health, personal development, and criminal justice reform, and even landing a one-on-one sit-down with Warren Buffett.

Jeff Keen is a registered loan agent for Ideal Home Loans, LLC in Denver, Colorado. He has been in the mortgage industry for 17 years. Jeff is in coaching with one of Southwestern Consulting's Certified Coaches, Jamie Hourahan. Jamies' experience is vast, but what sets him apart is his innate drive to achieve, excel, and exceed expectations. He’s an expert in helping people realize their potential and boldly deliver it to the world. He has a love for systems and operations and is constantly working to make strong existing systems better and more effective. Jamie is a relentless pioneer when it comes to finding sharper and more efficient ways of conducting business. He understands what it takes to start a new business, and has the energy and enthusiasm needed to be a top producer himself while leading teams to success.Show Highlights:Discipline creates freedom.  – Jeff KeenI had to create new habits that make for a more productive day. – Jeff KeenIf you start your day in reaction mode, it takes over your entire day. @CoachHourahanJeff surrendered immediately and completely to the process. @CoachHourahanNow I run the day instead of the day running me. – Jeff KeenThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership writers in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for leaders who want to enhance performance and make a meaningful difference in their companies, their lives, and the world. Based on a mix of modern philosophy, science, and nearly thirty years coaching top executives, Lolly’s perspective on leadership continues to break new ground and produce exceptional results. Of her many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and ManagementExpert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others.Show Highlights:Am I operating out of greatness or am I operating out of the gap?Greatness isn’t a destiny only granted to a few; it is a choice available to everyone. @LollyDaskalDon’t ask “what do I want to do”, instead ask “who do I want to be” @LollyDaskalWho are you being while you are leading and living? @LollyDaskalIn order to stand in your greatness, you must own all of who you are. @LollyDaskalGreat leaders have the ability to re-think. @LollyDaskalCapabilities plus competence equals confidence. @LollyDaskalLet Lolly know you were listening! Send a tweet to her: @LollyDaskalLolly’s proprietary insights are the subject of her new book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness, and is available forpre-order here.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Christy Wright, both entertaining and inspiring, presents messages that educate and give hope to audiences nationwide. As the creator of Business Boutique and through her podcast and sellout live events, Wright has equipped thousands of women to successfully run and grow a business so they can make money doing what they love. Wright is a Certified Business Coach and Ramsey Personality. Since joining Ramsey Solutions in 2009, she has spoken to audiences across the country at women’s conferences, national business conferences and Fortune 500 companies. Her new book, Business Boutique, releases April 2017.Show Highlights: When people know what selling really is, they can sell with confidence. @ChristyBWrightWhen you’re meeting people’s needs and solving their problems, the sale is natural. @ChristyBWrightMany people don’t have sales simply because they aren’t asking. @ChristyBWrightIt’s easy for us to look in the rearview mirror of our life instead of through the windshield. @ChristyBWrightThe best way to shift guilt is to focus on wherever you are at the moment. @ChristyBWrightMy mom didn’t teach me persistence, she lived it. @ChristyBWrightMore is taught than caught. @DaveRamseyYou’re not harming your kids by working hard, you’re helping them. @ChristyBWrightThe number one thing that will hold you back is fear. @ChristyBWrightFear isn’t a sign you’re doing something bad, it’s a sign you’re doing something bold. @ChristyBWrightThe antidote to fear is action. @ChristyBWrightYou always take the next affordable step. @TheSharkDaymondLet Christy know you were listing by tweeting her at: @ChristyBWright.Connect with her online at christywright.com or facebook.com/OfficialChristyWright.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Tom Merritt is a branch manager at Summit Funding, Inc. As a privately owned residential mortgage company operating across the country, their customers enjoy the benefits of working with a mortgage banker that is powerful enough to be a direct endorsed seller/servicer with GNMA & FNMA. This means they process, underwrite, fund, and service your loans - all in house. This enables Summit to speed up the lending process in a more make sense process so our customers close on-time!Steve Reiner is an expert at helping people remove the emotional hurdles that prevent them from excelling in business and in life. Having personally delivered over 2,500 1:1 sales and leadership consulting calls, he understands how to get the most out of his clients, helping them to break personal belief barriers and achieve their maximum potential. Steve begins this life-changing journey with his clients by helping them to identify their purpose, crystallize their vision and reinforce their desired behavior change with the right self-talk. As an author of the upcoming book Fearless Selling, Steve will equip you to pursue your goals with greater joy, resolve, and effectiveness.Show Highlights:When you understand the why, you figure out the how. – Steve ReinerPurpose is your mission for how you invest your life. – Steve ReinerPurpose is bigger than the obstacle. – Steve ReinerPurpose is the person you want to be and the impact you want to have. – Steve ReinerThe more you focus on results, the fewer results you get. – Steve ReinerWhen you focus on purpose, results are the byproduct.The biggest reason we have anxiety is due to trying to control things we can’t. – Steve ReinerYour purpose must be grounded in service. – Steve ReinerThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Behind the fancy job titles, the awards, the TV appearances, and the $1 billion-dollar-business that her company’s service brands do each year, Dina Dwyer-Owens equates her success to having a living by a proven Code of Values. Her first book Live RICH: How to build success in your company and your life with a proven Code of Values has connected with thousands of readers by offering a simple message that in a world of constant change, values can be ever-present. Now in Values, Inc., named one of the Top Ten Business Books from 2015 by Forbes, Dina aims to help inspire more hope for the future by taking the spotlight and shining it on those doing the things she loves to cheer about: living and leading with integrity.Show Highlights:Live R.I.C.H: Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus and Have fun in the process. @DinaDwyerOwensPeople create the systems and then we coach those systems. @DinaDwyerOwensWe teach our principle and system to people. Franchising is our vehicle. @DinaDwyerOwensFocus on re-earning your position every day in every way. @DinaDwyerOwensContinuously strive to maximize customer loyalty. @DinaDwyerOwensWe always think about systems. If something isn’t working, there isn’t a system or something is broken.  @DinaDwyerOwensAnytime there is a meeting of 3+ people, in the beginning we are reading our values. @DinaDwyerOwensValues driven leadership is not for the faint of heart. @DinaDwyerOwensEnforcing vision requires constant vigilance. @DinaDwyerOwensThe rewards of operating by values are too great to ignore. @DinaDwyerOwensDownload your free copy of the Create Your Culture workbook by visiting: dinadwyerowens.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Tom Rath is a researcher, author, and filmmaker who studies the role of human behavior in business, health, and well-being. He has been described by business leaders and the media as one of the greatest thinkers and nonfiction writers of his generation.Tom has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers over the past decade, starting with the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? In 2016, his book StrengthsFinder 2.0 was listed by amazon.com as the top selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom’s bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, and Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes. In total, his books have sold more than 6 million copies and have made more than 300 appearances on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list.Tom’s latest bestseller, Are You Fully Charged? The Three Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life is receiving acclaim as “Rath’s best book yet”. Tom also hosts Fully Charged, a feature-length documentary film which explores the key elements of energizing one’s work and life through personal stories and interviews with the world’s leading social scientists. He has also written two children’s books, How Full Is Your Bucket? for Kids and The Rechargeables.In addition to his work as a researcher, writer, and speaker, Tom serves as a senior scientist for and advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent thirteen years leading the organization’s work on employee engagement, strengths, leadership, and well-being. He is also a scientific advisor to Welbe, a startup focused on wearable technology.Show Highlights:Often companies don’t pay attention to the contribution they make in their employees lives. @TomCRathWe have to find ways throughout the day to connect what we’re doing with why we’re doing it. @TomCRathThe best way to find happiness is to focus on the things you can do for other people. @TomCRathMeaning is something you get from any effort you make for another person. @TomCRathYou must be able to meet your own basic needs to be of value in serving other people. @TomCRathOne of the single most valuable thing a leader can do is simply ask a question and genuinely listen to the response. @TomCRathYou can’t be fully effective as a leader if you don’t see the growth of your employee as an end In and of itself. @TomCRathSleep is probably the most underestimated critical business element. @TomCRathOne thing we all have within our power is to make better choices beginning today. @TomCRathTo find more information or grab a copy of one of Tom's books, visit: tomrath.orgThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Andy Andrews, hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," is the author of the New York Times bestsellers How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, The Noticer, and The Traveler's Gift, and is also an in-demand speaker for the world's largest organizations. The Noticer and The Traveler's Gift were featured selections of ABC's Good Morning America and continue to appear on bestseller lists around the world. His books have been translated into over 25 languages.Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak about the principles contained in his books. Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue — both on paper and on stage. He lives in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons. His latest book, The Noticer Returns, is available everywhere books and ebooks are sold.Show Highlights:Most of society is after the big picture. @AndyAndrewsEvery big picture you ever create is made up of tiny little pieces. @AndyAndrewsThe Mona Lisa was created with the smallest brush a master had ever used to paint a painting. @AndyAndrewsWhether you create a masterpiece or a disaster it's made one tiny brush stroke at a time. @AndyAndrewsWe all compete the same way. @AndyAndrewsYou have to be good from the snap to the whistle. @AndyAndrewsNo matter what industry you’re in, you have to be good at the fundamentals. @AndyAndrewsLearn how to compete in a way that your competition doesn’t know there’s a game going on. @AndyAndrewsNo matter the industry, YOU are the product. @AndyAndrewsUltimately it comes down to the value you bring to people. @AndyAndrewsThere are little things you can do every day that can make your business flourish. @AndyAndrewsFind more about Andy and get your copy of The Little Things by visiting: andyandrews.com.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Ray Edwards is a Communications Strategist, Copywriter, Author, Speaker, and host of one the top iTunes Business Podcasts. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, and with some of the most powerful voices in leadership and business. His clients include New York Times best-selling authors Michael Hyatt (author of Platform and co-author of Living Forward), Tony Robbins (author of Unleash the Giant Within and Money: Master the Game), Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (co-authors of Chicken Soup For the Soul), Jeff Walker (author of Launch), and many more.Show Highlights:Copywriting is salesmanship in print. @RayEdwardsWe communicate in a way that is either credible or puts people off. @RayEdwardsThe keys to writing in a way to that is influential without being manipulative is to be: relevant, enthusiastic, aspirational, congruent and helpful. @RayEdwards"Salesmanship is the transfer of enthusiasm" – @TheZigZiglarMake sure you are truly enthusiastic about what you’re doing and in an unbridled way. @RayEdwardsIf you persuade me to do something, that is a decision I will later celebrate. @RayEdwardsIf you manipulate me into doing something, that is a decision I will later regret. @RayEdwardsWe should be helping people to develop internal pressure for their reasons, in their best interest and leave the decision to them. @RayEdwardsMarketing should be something you do for people, not something you do to them. @RayEdwardsYour email should be positivity anticipated, relevant and personalized. @RayEdwardsNo such thing as copy that is too long, only copy that is too boring. @Randy_GageStories are the most powerful form of persuasion. @RayEdwardsThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Greg Head helps founders and CEOs develop stronger growth strategies for their businesses. He has helped three software companies grow from startup to global scale in more than 25 years in the software industry. Most recently, he worked with Infusionsoft growing it from $15 million to $100 million in revenues in five years as Chief Marketing Officer, leading the company's marketing strategy, demand generation, communications, partner marketing and product marketing functions. Greg also held leadership positions at the startup through acquisition stages of two other highly-successful CRM software businesses, ACT! and SalesLogix, which have generated more than $1 billion in total revenue.Show Highlights:You have to figure out what your message is for the world. @GregHeadThings that scale up do so by narrowing down. @GregHeadSuccessful companies start with one customer, doing one thing massively well, usually with one tactic. @GregHeadGoing from ADD to OCD is a requirement for scaling up. @GregHeadIf you don’t narrow down exactly who you serve, you are just another mediocre player. @GregHeadKnow what game you’re playing. @GregHead8 action steps to help you get more strategic marketing clarity for your business.It’s easier than ever to start a business but harder than ever to capture people’s attention. @GregHead"Mindshare precedes market share" – @ScottMcCainVisit Greghead.com to learn more about Greg and his insights.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller! He’s also the author of New York Times bestseller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. With a PhD from UCLA, Marshall is a pioneer 360-degree feedback as a leadership development tool. His early efforts in providing feedback and then following-up with executives to measure changes in behavior were precursors to what eventually evolved as the field of executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change.Show Highlights:A trigger is any stimulus that may impact our behavior. @coachgoldsmithAlmost all of us have a great plan of what we want to be in life but don’t implement it well. @coachgoldsmithEvery day we are barraged by triggers in our environment that throw us off target. @coachgoldsmithOur environments are often willpower reduction machines. @coachgoldsmithWe overestimate our willpower abilities and underestimate our need for help. @coachgoldsmithOur default reaction in life is not to find happiness or meaning; it is inertia. @coachgoldsmithIf we don’t challenge ourselves inertia kicks in and we just keep doing what we’ve been doing. @coachgoldsmithMost of us spend more time planning vacation than then we do planning our lives. @coachgoldsmithSometimes what we need to preserve is more important than what we need to change. @coachgoldsmithBefore doing anything, ask yourself “Am I willing to make the investment required to make the change.” @coachgoldsmithFind more on Dr. Goldsmith or grab a copy of Triggers visit: Marshallgoldsmith.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

David Burkus is a best-selling author, an award-winning podcaster, and associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. His latest book, Under New Management, challenges the traditional and widely accepted principles of business management and proves that they are outdated, outmoded, or simply don’t work — and reveals what does. He’s delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. David is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Inc.Show Highlights:"Great leaders don't innovate the product, they innovate the factory." - Dane AtkinsonA boost in moral happens when mutual trust is formed. @davidburkusWe are living in a 24/7 World and it is killing us. @davidburkusAre we overloading our people with too much communication? @davidburkusLeaders should be in the business of elimination. @davidburkusWhat things block your people from doing their best work? How do I eliminate them? @davidburkus“The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed.” – William GibsonAs a company, don’t neglect the small things. @davidburkusThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Personal Development’s breakthrough power couple, Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos, have supported thousands of people who have dramatically changed their lives by participating in the various programs and workshops they teach all over the world, including their groundbreaking 12-week online training program The Bridge Method, and the popular workshop The Bridge Experience. As agents of change, passion and possibility, they both founded their own movements that inspire and empower people worldwide, including Preston’s Love Mob and Alexi’s non-profit E.P.I.C. Preston and Alexi’s trainings are action-oriented and address all learning styles while engaging the Mind, Body and Soul. They are insanely committed to leading others on this same path and inspiring people to step fully into their unique gifts. They have created a movement of transformation and have built a tribe of loyal fans around the globe who aren’t just inspired by their work, but empowered by it. Their previous books include Love Louder and 50 Ways to Yay!Show Highlights:Everything points to something outside of ourselves to complete us. @PrestonSmilesIt’s not a matter of becoming – It’s a matter of revealing. @PrestonSmilesIt’s less about the doing and more about the being. @PrestonSmilesWithout awareness, there is no choice. @PrestonSmilesYou cannot change a habit that you are not aware of. @PrestonSmiles“Diminishers” are ways we sabotage our success right before the breakthrough. @PrestonSmilesThe moment we take 100% responsibility we gain our power back. @PrestonSmilesHow did I create, allow or perpetuate this situation? @PrestonSmilesWhat you permit, you promote. @PrestonSmilesYou can find out more about their revolutionary Bridge Method HERE.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Shelly Smith, a Professional Sales Coach here at Southwestern Consulting, is a natural encourager and loves to laugh hard while working hard. She honed her sales and recruiting skills working 9 years with The Southwestern Company selling door-to-door. She is passionate about helping people visualize where they want to go and holding them accountable on the journey there. She has experience in the travel and fundraising industries. Lately, she has been having a blast encouraging a new sketch and improv group that she directs.Jennifer Bennett has been in the housing market for 25 years. She is currently working at Caliber Home as a Loan representative. Jennifer is dedicated to providing superior service and personal expert guidance throughout the home financing process.Show Highlights:We had to catch the negative self-talk and change the way she was thinking about her situation. – Shelly SmithWhen you’re in sales, it’s hard to hide what is going on in your personal life. – Jennifer BennettSelf-talk is the biggest factor in my positive results. – Jennifer BennettThe talks I had with Shelly got me so grounded. – Jennifer BennettI was able to share what was happening both professionally and personally. Shelly helped to redirect my focus.  – Jennifer BennettI didn’t realize how many things I was telling myself internally. – Jennifer BennettIt’s hard to realize that you are allowing your self-talk to become negative when you’re in the thick of it. – Jennifer BennettIt is crazy, it won’t be soon and you now need to start acting as if it isn’t. – Shelly SmithI felt a complete lack of control and desperation. -– Jennifer BennettYour thought process is so powerful and affects your sales process. – Jennifer BennettSlowing down self-talk was unbelievably impactful. – Jennifer BennettIf you can’t physically change what is happening, then you have to change how you think about it. – Shelly SmithSome people don’t change because their identity is wrapped up in the thing they are complaining about. – Shelly SmithMy biggest obstacle wasn't my circumstances; it was me. – Jennifer BennettIf you believe it long enough, eventually you don’t have to talk yourself into it anymore. – Shelly SmithDecide in your heart that you're willing to fight for whatever you're after. – Jennifer BennettThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

John Nemo is a #1 Bestselling LinkedIn Author & Trainer. Since 2012, he has helped hundreds of Business Coaches, Consultants, Trainers, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Sales Executives and other professionals across more than 50 different industries leverage LinkedIn to generate nonstop sales leads, clients and revenue. He's personally rewritten the LinkedIn profiles of Chris Brogan, John Lee Dumas, Bob Burg, Jairek Robbins and many others, and also guest blogs regularly for Inc. Magazine, American City Business Journals and others on all things LinkedIn.Show Highlights:LinkedIn is the electronic version of your assistant. @JohnNemoPRLinkedIn is a virtual assistant that helps you do 1-on-1 personalized marketing. @JohnNemoPRPeople on LinkedIn are in “work mode” and are ready to do business. @JohnNemoPRYou can pick up conversation icebreakers just by looking at someone’s LinkedIn profile. @JohnNemoPRLinkedIn is an efficient way to do marketing to your exact target market. @JohnNemoPRThe mistake over 99% people make on their LinkedIn profile is that it reads like a resume. @JohnNemoPRCreate a “client facing profile” by sharing your audience, the services you provide and how you help other achieve their goal. @JohnNemoPR“Your customers and clients don’t care about you; they care about themselves.”  #DaleCarnegieWith LinkedIn, the riches are in the niches. @JohnNemoPRGet them off of LinkedIn and onto your website so you aren’t relying on LinkedIn to do all your CRM. @JohnNemoPRTo be successful on LinkedIn, you want to accept every invite from anyone coming in. @JohnNemoPRThe more people you are connected to on LinkedIn, the bigger your platform. @JohnNemoPRPay attention to the people who are paying attention to you. @JohnNemoPRThe magic of LinkedIn is within the analytics. @JohnNemoPRCheck out LinkedInRiches.com for even more FREE LinkedIn tips.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of the Ruhlin Group, a North Canton, Ohio-based firm that specializes in high-level gifting plans to build relationships and acquire new clients. John is a sought-after speaker on the topics of C-level selling, relationship development and strategic gifting. He is also the co-author of the book Cutting Edge Sales.Show Highlights:If you take care of the inner circle, everything else takes care of itself. @ruhlinWhen it comes to gratitude, there is an incongruence between what we say and do. @ruhlin If relationships are your most important asset, how you show them that you care really matters. @ruhlinWhen you show gratitude well, you stand head and shoulders of everyone you’re competing against. @ruhlinWe teach people to give gifts ‘just because.’ @ruhlinA gift, by its very nature, should be about the recipient not about you. @ruhlinInstead of sending two hundred of something, send twenty to your top clients and personalize it. @ruhlinAn unexpected gift at an unexpected time. @ruhlinA lot of times you can spend less money but just doing something differently. @ruhlinIf you’re not giving gifts strategically but only as warm fuzzy feelings, you’re wasting money. @ruhlinMost people walk around with a deficit when it comes to gratitude and appreciation. @ruhlinGift giving with strings attached causes problems. @ruhlinYou can find more about John Ruhlin at Ruhlingroup.com or grab your copy of Giftology at Giftologybook.com.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Arnie Malham created a small side venture to help a few clients market beyond just the TV station. That venture ultimately got him fired and quickly became his best and only career option. Without a clue as to how to run a company, Arnie repeatedly “got it wrong” when it came to hiring, firing, and everything else related to building a business. Armed with his belief that different is better than good, outliers are fascinating, and mind-set is everything, Malham persevered.Thanks to hundreds of business books, dozens of patient mentors, and a universe conspiring to help him, Malham stumbled upon a bold, culture-first approach that gave his fledgling company the momentum it needed. cj Advertising grew to become the largest full-service brand-building agency in the country… exclusively for law firms. Malham has since leveraged his cutting-edge culture to launch two other businesses, Legal Intake Professionals and BetterBookClub.com.Malham lives in Nashville with his wife of more than 20 years, two stubborn but awesome teenagers, and his trusted dog Katy. When he’s not working to improve the cultures of his three companies, Arnie can be found on his side porch enjoying a decent cigar, an affordable scotch, and an inspiring book (usually all at the same time).Show Highlights:Culture follows leadership.  @amalhamBelieve that everyone else is coming to work for you to be successful. @amalhamUnless you start building culture from day one, you will never be able to execute on the opportunity. @amalhamCulture has allowed our company to withstand the hard times. @amalhamYou must be able to tell your employees what success looks like. @amalhamYour team come in every day and impress your clients. All they want is a workplace that gives them all the tools they need. @amalhamIf you have happy team members, it's impossible not to have happy clients. @amalhamVisit Arniemalham.com for more on Arnie, workplace culture, and his book Worth Doing Wrong.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Steve Frody, along with wife Shelley, launched officially City2Shore Real Estate in February of 2011. Their passion is helping homeowners keep their homes and prevent foreclosures as well as helping sellers navigate selling their homes successfully. After joining Southwestern Consulting's Coaching Program, Steve and Shelley have doubled their income, free'd up time for other important things and beat being busy.Karla Lewis has held many positions over her extensive career mainly focused on sales, service and relationship development. She has a 30+ year sales track record always being a top producer. Karla is an expert in Retail, Service, Non-Profits, Marketing/Media, Event Production and Agriculture. She is most interested in helping people who want to take their lives and careers to the next level and make them MARVELous! Karla is currently working on her first book “Be MARVELous” and enjoys bringing this message to others thru public speaking engagements. Karla has been married to her husband Brad for 25 marvelous years and lives in rural Ohio where they have a grain farm operation. They have 2 grown sons, Ridge and Connor and enjoy traveling, assisting non-profits, spending time with family and just having lots of fun with this great life.Show Highlights:Be Coachable. Don’t get so wrapped up in money that you forget the people. @SStevefrodyYou have to understand that you can’t be everything to every person. @KarlaLLewisWork on creating balance and focus on the things that are most important. @KarlaLLewisI had to create a “box” of ideal clients. @SStevefrodyI felt the guilt of passing off lower business to other people on your team. @SStevefrodyThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Vince Poscente, one of the most in-demand speakers today, is an expert on Resiliency—the ability to overcome challenges and bounce back even stronger than ever before. His client list includes top organizations with one thing in common: they understand that success is not just about reaching your goals and getting what you want. There also has to be an intent to handle setbacks and overcome obstacles and end of smarter, stronger and more focused than ever before, Vince knows first-hand the power that attitude, determination and innovation play in your future success--especially when life doesn’t go as planned. A recreational skier, Vince rose to the ranks of an Olympic skier in just four short years. Landing him a spot as a Times Best Selling author, Hall of Fame Speaker and Award winning business owner.Show Highlights:Moments of emotional intensity are always followed up by a decision.  @vinceposcenteResiliency has a lot to do with how we make decisions. @vinceposcenteWe must become conscious of the decision making moments we have. @vinceposcenteClarity is having an emotional connection to where you want to go. @vinceposcenteCommitment is a process, not just a one-time moment. @vinceposcenteCompetitive advantage comes from doing the things your competition is not willing to do. @vinceposcenteGoal setting is about being present. @vinceposcenteTo learm more about Vince, hear him speak or get your copy of one of his books visit: vinceposcente.com Looking for an adventure? Check out Vince's website: heroesclimb.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Stephen Hanselman began his career as a bookseller 30 years ago and refined his passion for publishing at Harvard Divinity School, where he served as director of the bookstore. After graduating Harvard in 1986 with a Master of Theological Studies degree, he founded Divinitas Books, a specialty chain and direct-mail operation. After selling his business in 1991, he joined HarperSanFrancisco. This began a 13-year tenure at HarperCollins in a variety of roles including marketing, sales, editorial, and from 1999-2005 as publisher of HarperSanFrancisco. From 2002 to 2005 Steve was group publisher responsible for HarperBusiness, HarperResource, and HSF. Stephen is a co-author of the book, The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Self-Mastery, Perseverance and Wisdom: Featuring New Translations of Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.Show Highlights:“Some things are in our control and others are not.” – Epictetus @SteveHanselmanMost of what we know about stoicism comes from the writings of the three figures found in this book. @SteveHanselmanVirtue is the source of happiness. @SteveHanselmanWe cannot have our hope based on external things. @SteveHanselmanWe have to focus on the things that are in our control, the decisions and choices that are ours alone to make.  @SteveHanselmanIf you want to get good out of this life, you have to get it from yourself. @SteveHanselmanStoic disciplines help us turn away from the false values we put on external things. @SteveHanselmanThe pursuit of virtue makes us effective in our lives and brings joy in what we experience. @SteveHanselmanThe 4 primary stoic virtues: self-control, courage, justice and wisdom. @SteveHanselmanWhen we work with others we have to see it their way. @SteveHanselmanWe need to continually ask ourselves, ‘To what is my soul committed?’ @SteveHanselmanThere is no virtue in things staying the same, and there is no evil in things changing. @SteveHanselmanToo often we give our time and energy to things we should just say ‘no’ to. @SteveHanselmanTo find out more about Stephen, learn about Stoicism and get your copy of his book visit: Dailystoic.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Chris Dessi, MS., Founder & CEO of Silverback Social, is a TEDx speaker, personal branding expert, author and keynote speaker. His latest book is titled Remarkable You: Build a Personal Brand, and Take Charge of Your Career. In 2012, Chris ‘s debut book titled Your World is Exploding: How Social Media is Changing Everything and How You Need to Change with It shot to #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases. He regularly appears on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Good Day New York, & FOX BUSINESS’s Varney & Co.  He has been quoted in Mashable, & has delivered a keynote to the United States Marines aboard the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum.  His event the Westchester Digital Summit has been featured in Forbes Magazine.  His creative personal branding has been featured in Fortune Magazine. He’s an editorial contributor on Inc.com.Show Highlights:Personal branding is the idea of stepping out into the proverbial world and saying I’m an expert at what I do. @chrisdessiA limiting factor for me was that the only people who knew I was good at my job were my clients and my boss. @chrisdessiFor me, the first step in personal branding was to create a blog. @chrisdessiWhen executives of an organization are building their personal brand properly, it can only amplify the organization. @chrisdessiPersonal brand building is about appropriate content with a strategy and definite focus on achieving something. @chrisdessiCompanies are afraid of personal branding because they don’t want to be out-shown by their executives. @chrisdessiIt is our jobs as the head of an organization to make sure we are giving our employees the tools, infrastructure and systems so they don’t leave. @chrisdessiWe all have something important to share with the world. @chrisdessiTo find out more about Chris Dessi and building your personal brand or to grab your own copy of his latest book visit: christopherdessi.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Carrie Wilkerson is a best-selling author, an international speaker, an award-winning podcaster, and a sought-after radio guest. Featured on CNN and Fox Business News and named by Forbes as a top small business influencer, she’s also consulted marketing and launch teams of Dr. John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, Google small business and other influential business leaders on business strategies and current trends. However, Carrie mostly enjoys helping ordinary people lead extraordinary lives.Carrie speaks from the experience of a former corporate clock puncher, high school teacher, direct sales representative, growth consultant, and business coach. She got her “big start” in high school bagging groceries for tips only on a military base and now she makes her living by giving tips to over 100,000 men and women as The Barefoot Executive ™. She can help you build the business you need so you can live the life you want by connecting the dots between your WHY and your DO.Show Highlights:When you physically and emotionally invest in opportunities, that’s when you become ‘lucky’. @CarrieWilkersonOur ego insists that we be available. @CarrieWilkersonI get to define what balance looks like for me. @CarrieWilkersonComparison will either defeat you or give you false pride. @CarrieWilkersonThe invisible audience is sabotaging big moves we can make. @CarrieWilkersonWe have to believe it in order to fulfil it. @CarrieWilkersonTo find more infomation about Carrie and her book, The Barefoot Executive, visit: CarrieWilkerson.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Scott Love is a credentialed expert on the topic of employee loyalty with over two decades of high-level headhunting experience. With empirical research based on tens of thousands of conversations with professionals, he gives managers the secrets to keeping high performers, and keeping them happy.  As a former Navy leadership trainer and Annapolis graduate, he gives managers ideas on how to increase employee retention, boost morale and performance, and attract high achievers. Scott is a published author with his newest book, Why They Follow: How to Lead with Positive Influence, a business writer, a professional keynote speaker, and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Selling Power Magazine, and dozens of business trade journals and newspapers around the globe. As a leadership trainer when serving as a naval officer, he trained thousands of officers, senior enlisted and civil service workers on progressive leadership concepts.  Scott currently recruits partner-level attorneys for international law firms.  He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and lives in Washington, DC. He is a watercolor artist, an amateur stand-up comedian, and is married with two children, one hamster, and one invisible dog.Show HighlightsWhen people leave it is always for emotional reasons. @scottloveEmployees need recognition for what they do. @scottloveThe key is for managers to lead in a way that their employee connects meaning to work. @scottloveThe way to keep your employees is by connecting global corporate vision to each individual on the team. @scottloveAs a manager, my job is to help you do as well as you can here and give you tools so that if and when you leave it is going to improve your career. @scottloveSometimes the best thing you can do is give people space. @scottloveAs long as you have the right people in place they will accomplish the mission. @scottloveThere is not a shortage of good candidates, they’re just busy working. @scottloveTo connect with Scott, get your copy of Why They Follow: How to Lead with Positive Influence and more on employee loyalty visit: scottlove.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Brian Tracy&nbsp;is an Author, Keynote speaker and seminar leader. He addresses more than 250,000 people each year on the subjects of personal and professional development&nbsp;and&nbsp;has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 28 languages.Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development.&nbsp;He has traveled and worked in over 107 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married to Barbara and has four children. Brian&nbsp;is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in Solana Beach, California.Show Highlights:Without self-discipline, hard work, and focus, you really can’t accomplish anything. @BrianTracy“The Master key to riches is self-discipline” – Napoleon Hill“Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” -&nbsp;Albert HubbardSelf-discipline is the catalyst or linchpin that makes all the other principles work. @BrianTracyManage your time, get organized, set priorities and determine most important thing and stay with it until it's complete. @BrianTracyI didn’t graduate high school so I thought washing dishes was my future. @BrianTracyI had 3 major turning points in my life: &nbsp; &nbsp;@BrianTracyDiscovered I was responsible for my own life.Discovered the importance of written goals and plans.Discovery of personal developmentDiscipline yourself to do what you need to do to accomplish the goals that are important to you. @BrianTracyEvery high powered person is very responsible. @BrianTracyI found the only way to be successful was to go back to basics. @BrianTracy&nbsp;My focus has been to teach people how to dramatically increase the rate at which they reach their goals. @BrianTracyWhen speaking, romance your points. Give more stories and low it down so they can assimilate it. @BrianTracyTo connect with Brian and find&nbsp;materials on self confidence, goal setting and much more visit:&nbsp;briantracy.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! <a...

Dustin Hillis is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting. He has a degree in Psychology and is the author of the book Navigate: Selling The Way People Like To Buy&nbsp;and Co-author of newly released&nbsp;Navigate&nbsp;2.0. He is the co-creator of the sales training curriculum Top Producer’s Edge &amp;&nbsp;Manager’s Edge, which has been fully integrated by more than 5,000 sales professionals worldwide.More than just a teacher of sales, Dustin is a Top-Producing practitioner.&nbsp; As a rookie dealer at Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct sales company in the US, he finished as the #1 salesperson among over 3,000 salespeople worldwide. A few years later, Dustin broke the over 160-year-old all-time sales record earning a profit of over $100,000 in a 14-week summer as a Junior in college. He is currently the #1 salesperson out of over 150,000 salespeople in the history of the company.Show Highlights:It takes working hard, studying and being coachable. @dhillisRemember, don’t sell the way you want to sell, sell the way people like to buy. @dhillisIt doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, if you’re a top seller you have these for traits:Attitude and Self TalkWork EthicProblem SolvingStudent of the gameYou must be able to put the blinders on, put your head down and go to work. @dhillisTop Producers are willing to invest in their own minds and think of learning as a journey. @dhillisNavigate is Broken into 3 parts:SolidifyIdentifyModifyThe reason people buy is because they like you and trust you.&nbsp;@dhillisThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Rachel Cruze is a seasoned communicator and presenter who has been speaking to groups as large as 10,000 for nearly a decade. The daughter of Dave Ramsey, today she uses the knowledge and experiences from growing up in the Ramsey household to educate America’s students and young adults on the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. Rachel is a regularly featured in all genres of national and local media across the country.&nbsp;You can pre-order her newest book,&nbsp;Love Your Life, Not Theirs,&nbsp;at&nbsp;rachelcruze.com.Show Highlights:Social media has made it easier than ever to compare our lives to others. @rachelcruzeComparing ourselves to others is the most damaging money habit we have. @rachelcruzeComparisons not only steals your joy, but your paycheck. @rachelcruzeYou end up spending too much money to keep up a lifestyle that you think everyone else is living and you’re missing out on. @rachelcruzeSocial media isn’t all reality – it’s someone else’s highlight reel. @rachelcruzeComparison is a battle no one ever wins. @rachelcruzeIf you’re going to live without debt and with less stress and worry, you must form healthy money habits. @rachelcruzeEither you have to take control of your money, or your money takes control of you. @rachelcruzeThe purpose of a budget is not to limit your freedom, but to give you freedom. @rachelcruzeIt's never too early or too late to do better with your money. @rachelcruze5 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others:Limit&nbsp;your intake – of materialism.Practice Daily GratitudeBe Debt FreeFocus on GivingMonitor Investable IncomeTo pre-order your own copy of Rachel's book, Love Your Life, Not Theirs, visit&nbsp;rachelcruze.com!The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

TERRI L. SJODIN is the author of Scrappy and Small Message, Big Impact. She is the principal and founder of Sjodin Communications, a public speaking, sales training, and consulting firm. For more than twenty years she has served as a speaker and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, academic conferences, CEOs, and members of Congress. She lives in Newport Beach, California.Show Highlights:Scrappy and grit live on the same continuum. Nothing irritates the persistence person more than scrappy person finding a workaround. &nbsp;&nbsp;@terrisjodinYou have to get access into the door to make things happen. &nbsp;@terrisjodinExecute scrappy effort before something can happen.&nbsp;@terrisjodinKeep it classy and scrappy.&nbsp;@terrisjodinOrdinary people that are rethinking the process. @terrisjodinThe effort will get you in the door but not going to get you the deal, you still have to do the work.&nbsp;@terrisjodinA little bit of irritation creates the drive to action. @terrisjodinGetting scrappy is a choice to play big in a way that fits you.&nbsp;@terrisjodinWhat can I do that will have a really big impression each day? &nbsp;@terrisjodinEveryone has a scrappy spirit within them.&nbsp;@terrisjodinScrappy people don't just try once.&nbsp;@terrisjodin"Fail at what you don't want so might as well take chance on what you love." – Jim Carrey3 Things can result from a scrappy play:&nbsp;It worksNothing happensNot received wellYou don't have to score on every play, just advance the ball.&nbsp;@terrisjodinVisit www.scrappy-thebook.com to pre-order your copy of SCRAPPY today!The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Cole is an entrepreneur, investor, award-winning speaker and founder of Thrive. Cole started his career investing in real estate and has progressed to investing in large funds, start-ups, and angel investing. He has been on stage speaking to audiences about investing/entrepreneurship around the world collectively for over 2,000 hours. Cole’s vision behind creating Thrive: Make Money Matter is to change the way businesses are run forever, creating a new breed of “For-Purpose Entrepreneurs” directing profitable businesses that focus on a local or global initiative.Show Highlights:Ferraris are great but feeding hungry kids is better. &nbsp;@colehatterI decided to make what I can do for others the purpose of business, not what I can do for myself. @colehatterIt’s no secret that some of the wealthiest people are infatuated with giving back because it is in our DNA to want to care for others. @colehatterIf you make your money matter you will find more reward personally than from anything else you could spend your money on. @colehatterThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Bruce Turkel has helped create some of the world’s most compelling brands including Miami. Bruce has worked with Hasbro, Nike, American Express, Charles Schwab, Citicorp, Discovery Networks, Bacardi, Sol Melia Hotels, Azamara Club Cruises and many more great companies.A captivating speaker and author, Bruce has spoken at MIT, Harvard, TEDx, and hundreds of corporate and industry conferences. Bruce appears regularly on FOX Business and has been on CNN, ABC, CBS, and NPR. He has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Communication Arts, and AdWeek.Show Highlights:Everyone’s trying to do something and nothing happens until something gets sold. @BruceTurkelStop talking about yourself, start talking about your audience. @BruceTurkelThe biggest problem is that people jump to “ready, aim, fire” before they figure out why they matter. @BruceTurkelInstead of trying to be unique, try to find your POD: point of difference and point of distinction. @BruceTurkelAim not to be perfect or unique but different and distinct. @BruceTurkelDoing all the things that we have to do keeps us from doing the things we need to do. @BruceTurkelWho does your customer want to be? @BruceTurkelDon’t try to sell your customer what they’re buying. Sell them who they will be AFTER they’ve purchased your product. @BruceTurkelA good brand makes you feel good; a great brand makes you feel good about you. @BruceTurkelDon’t think just about what you do but how what you do exists in the context of who your customer is and why they matter. @BruceTurkelClick here&nbsp;for more information about Bruce and to grab your own copy of All About Them.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Clayton Morris is the weekend anchor for FOX &amp; Friends on The FOX News Channel, husband and father of two (almost three) amazing children.&nbsp;He is a real estate investor with a passion for helping people reach financial freedom.Show Highlights:There has been a shift in software design towards simplicity. @ClaytonMorrisOur brain is not meant to house extraneous tasks. @ClaytonMorrisIn today’s digital age our perceived threats are different. @ClaytonMorrisFor most people, we have about 1 “power hour” of true focus and productivity. &nbsp;@ClaytonMorrisMost of us aren’t pursuing&nbsp;meaningful goals in this digital age and that’s the problem. @ClaytonMorrisWe must allow more space in our lives to pursue our meaningful goals. @ClaytonMorrisDigital anxiety comes from not knowing where we’re going and what we’re doing. &nbsp;@ClaytonMorrisYou can find Clayton and learn about the Freedom number by visiting Morrisinvest.comThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Dave Murray, a&nbsp;former client of The DiJulius Group, joined The DiJulius Group after 20 years of experience in Customer service, marketing, and sales, primarily in the sports and entertainment industry. Dave’s experience has varied from leading&nbsp;call centers and front-line team members, to working closely with key partners and stakeholders.Dave has been personally trained on the methodology created by John DiJulius, and uses it regularly with clients including Anytime Fitness, Carnival Cruise Lines, TravelCenters of America, and many more. As a Senior Customer Experience Consultant with The DiJulius Group, Dave leads clients in generating ideas, turning those ideas into systems, and then implementing and executing them enterprise wide. He is also an accomplished keynote speaker full of insight and wit; leaving audiences motivated, entertained and walking away with great content to implement immediately.Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, now CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, talks about going from a teenage drug addict to the NFL, using an organized and strategic action plan to prepare his body and his vision for the big leagues. Hear Matt’s full interview in Episode 155 of The Action Catalyst.

Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, acclaimed keynote speaker and peak performance strategist, and CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, talks about going from a teenage drug addict to the NFL, getting a major life lesson from Zig Ziglar, creating a gameplan for his life, the strategy to coming up with your one game-changing goal, and how you will become what you believe.

David Avrin, The Visibility Coach, is one of the most in-demand Business Marketing/Branding Keynote Speakers in the world today. With a surprisingly irreverent and entertaining style, David delivers a profoundly insightful and hard-hitting message to business audience across North America and around the world.Show Highlights:The new reality in the marketplace is that everybody’s good. @DavidAvrinYou have to make a compelling case that you’re a better choice than the other good choices. @DavidAvrinMost of our marketing connection really has to be about making that compelling case about what makes us different. @DavidArvinFour most dangerous words in business – All Things Being Equal. @DavidAvrinTrue does not equal compelling and accurate does not equal persuasive. @DavidAvrinTo what question is your business the answer? @DavidAvrinWhat makes you the best choice in a sea of good choices doesn’t have to be monumental but it has to be memorable. @DavidAvrinFor most of us, our&nbsp;biggest challenge is not our competitors it’s anonymity. @DavidAvrinIf they don’t know who you are they can’t buy what your selling. @DavidAvrinThere are lots of way to do it right but only one way to do it wrong and that’s complacency. @DavidAvrinIf you want people to be interested, you have to be interesting. @DavidAvrinFind your uniqueness and exploit it in the service of others – Larry WingetThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Joanne Miller is an artist, speaker and author with her newest book, Creating a Haven of Peace, released this month. She married Dan Miller in 1968 and together they run 48 days. Joanne and Dan are great examples of living a peaceful life and having a healthy marriage.Show Highlights:We live in a world so busy and stress producing – you need a place to go where you can escape the stressors that live outside your home. @48daysteamYour home can and should be a sanctuary. @48daysteamPeace in the home starts with Respect. @48daysteamDifficult times in our lives can be learning experiences if you look at them that way and don’t let them define who you are. @48daysteamWe get so involved in the clutter in our lives that we don’t take the time to enjoy our homes. @48daysteamMaking time for each other is a key ingredient to a healthy marriage. @48daysteamThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior.Dr. Berger has spent over 15 years studying how social influence works and how it drives products and ideas to catch on. He’s published dozens of articles in top-tier academic journals, consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 companies, and popular outlets like the New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work.Show Highlights:Social transmission is any time in which one person’s behavior effects another.&nbsp;@j1bergerSocial currency – we are more likely to share something the better it makes us look.&nbsp;@j1bergerThe things we share affects how other people see us.&nbsp;@j1bergerAs business owners we get people to talk about our product&nbsp;by sharing how talking about our product&nbsp;makes them look good.&nbsp;@j1bergerFocus needs to be on the customer or user and how it will make them look.&nbsp;@j1bergerTriggers –&nbsp;How can we link ourselves to something in the environment that people think of often.&nbsp;@j1bergerRather than thinking about what technology I’m on, focus on the underlying psychology of “why would someone share my product?” @j1bergerFocusing on your customer rather than the company will help you be more successful. @j1bergerThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Angie Moss is a 25 year sales and sales management veteran with nationally recognized success spanning several different industries including real estate finance, healthcare, insurance, and printing/publishing.Brad Moore started in the mortgage business in 2009 and&nbsp;started Southwestern&nbsp;Coaching in February of 2015. Brad is now the Vice President of BancorpSouth Wealth Management Financial Advisor, Infinex Investments, Inc.Show Highlights:You must put your career goals down on paper. - Brad MooreI had hit my goal but still felt guilty. - Brad MooreSometimes you need to spend time working on your business not in your business. @coachingbyAngieUse the 10,000ft view to make a clear path from producer to leader. @coachingbyAngieThe quest is to stay away from complacency. @coachingbyAngieThe end is a moving target – Keep your feet moving. @coachingbyAngieSuccess is like sanctification; you never actually get there. Once you allow yourself to feel like you’re there you’ve capped your potential. - Brad Moore5 combatants of complacency -Reduce Your RiskRaise Your Expectation levelCreate New ChallengesInvest in SignificanceFocus on GivingThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Former NFL and CFL player and Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn details the struggle of realizing his life's dream, a career in the NFL, then having it snatched away...only to discover a new dream of chasing Olympic gold, and the lessons he learned along the way. Plus, get the inside story on the viral moment that made Johnny a social media sensation overnight.Johnny Quinn is a professional speaker, former professional football player and &nbsp;United States Olympian in the sport of bobsled. He spent time with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers and Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL, and competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.&nbsp;Johnny travels the globe to inspire audiences by delivering thought-provoking and action-packed messages to businesses, schools and organizations. He is also the founder of The Athlete Watch, an online pro-active leadership course that helps student-athletes and their families search for scholarships, as well as the author of the book PUSH: Breaking Through&nbsp;The&nbsp;Barriers.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Former NFL and CFL player and Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn explains how the offer to pivot to bobsledding came about, and allowed him to dream big for himself once again.Hear Johnny's full interview in Episode 149 of The Action Catalyst.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Speakers.Southwestern Speakers

Matt Curry, who is diagnosed with A.D.D., successfully built Curry’s Auto Service and ultimately became one of the largest independent auto repair chains in the&nbsp;Washington, D.C.&nbsp;area with annual sales close to&nbsp;$20 Million. In 2013, he sold Curry’s to a publicly traded&nbsp;$1 billion&nbsp;corporation.He has worked in the automotive aftermarket business for over 30 years. He started changing tires when he was 15 and worked his way into management, overseeing seven automotive stores for several different companies, doubling and tripling sales and profits at every store he managed.&nbsp;Show Highlights:Having A.D.D. gives me the opportunity to create unique solutions to problems. @matthybrid1I started my business with $103,000, $35,000 in loans and 13 credit cards and paid it all off in two years. @matthybrid1In the beginning, be prepared to do it all and anything you have to do to make it work. @matthybird1Hire people that compliment you the most and are good at what you’re not. @matthybird1Be tolerant of risk. When you jump to achieve any goal there will be risk involved. @matthybird1If you have expertise and a plan, you can achieve anything you want. &nbsp;@matthybird1Be blunt. Be respectful and kind, but always be blunt. @matthybird1You need to have policies and procedures that are scalable and repeatable in your business. @matthybird1It’s not always good news, but it’s always good information. @matthybird1Problem solving is the key to entrepreneurship. You will always have problem to solve. @matthybird1Empower your employees to be problem solvers. @matthybird1You get your best customers by how you solve their problems. @matthybird1The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

As a funding strategist,&nbsp;John&nbsp;Livesay&nbsp;helps CEOs craft a compelling pitch that engages investors in a way that inspires them to join a startup’s team. He hosts The Successful Pitch podcast with investors from around the world. He is the Pitch Mentor at Startfast.net, the number one accelerator in Upstate New York.After a successful 20 year career in media sales with Conde Nast where he worked across all 22 brands in their corporate division [GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, W and Vogue] and created integrated programs for clients such as Lexus, Hyundai and Guess,&nbsp;John&nbsp;won salesperson of the year in 2012 across the entire company.&nbsp;John’s book,&nbsp;The 7 Most Powerful Selling Secrets&nbsp;and has been translated into Spanish and Russian.&nbsp;John&nbsp;has a B.S in Advertising from the University of Illinois.Show Highlights:Not only do you need to have a solid pitch, you need to know the answers to the questions investors will ask you. @John_LivesayThe moment you lose credibility, the answer is no. @John_LivesayThe entire purpose of a sales pitch is to get people interested, not to over inform them. @John_LivesayInvestors invest in the jockey, not the horse. Your horse is the idea, but you make it happen. @John_LivesayThe two reasons people go out of business are 1) lack of customers 2) lack of funding &nbsp;@John_LivesayYour network is your net-knowledge. Who you know is everything. @John_LivesayThe more you understand the problem the more investors think you have the solution. @John_LivesaySell the problem before you sell the solution. @John_LivesayConfident people are quietly humble. Arrogant people are loudly braggadocios.When you become comfortable with the silence in your head, you become comfortable with the silence in the room. @John_LivesayThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Ron Wallace knows a thing or two about hard work and leadership. Over a career of nearly 40 years, he went from a UPS driver to the president of UPS International, where he was responsible for the operations of UPS in more than 200 countries and led more than 60,000 employees.While at UPS, Wallace also served on the corporate management committee that oversaw the day-to-day operations of the entire organization and its 400,000 employees. In addition, he served as chairman or co-chairman of 33 different boards of directors of the UPS division of well known companies around the world.In his new book, Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver: Delivering a Culture of We, Not Me, Wallace pulls back the curtain on UPS’s company culture of “we, not me,” and the principles written by the original UPS founders that have guided the success of the company for the past century. Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver describes how the company inspired generations of motivated employees, and teaches leaders at any level how to build strong, unified teams and successfully weather the inevitable storms that come with running an organization.Show Highlights:Workplace culture isn't about words on a wall. It needs to be a living, breathing culture that is lived out everyday. @ronaldgwallaceIt always comes down to the people. Your employees are your hands, feet, and brains. Without them, you can't grow. @ronaldgwallaceConstructive dissatisfaction: there is a correct and more efficient way to do everything - there is always a better method. @ronaldgwallaceDo everything you can to attract and retain great talent. @ronaldgwallaceWhen people are working together towards a common goal, they get more accomplished than just one person. @ronaldgwallaceA real superstar sees and recognizes that there is a team behind them, allowing them to be the success they are. @ronaldgwallacePlay your best 5, not your 5 best. @ronaldgwallaceThe best leaders understand that it's their people that have the power to make or break them. @ronaldgwallaceDon't be boss, be a leader. @ronaldgwallaceThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

David Nour is a growth strategist and&nbsp;the&nbsp;thought leader on Relationship Economics® – the quantifiable value of business relationships. In a global economy that is becoming increasingly disconnected, The Nour Group, Inc. has attracted consulting engagements from over 100 marquee organizations in driving unprecedented growth through unique return on their strategic relationships. David has pioneered the phenomenon that relationships are the greatest off balance sheet asset any organization possesses, large and small, public and private.He annually delivers 50 global keynotes on business relationships, social &amp; mobile disruptive technologies, and adaptive innovation at leading industry association conferences, corporate meetings, and academic forums.The Nour Group’s sample clients include:&nbsp;Amerinet,&nbsp;American Society of Association Executives (ASAE),&nbsp;Assurant Solutions,&nbsp;Chubb Insurance,&nbsp;Cisco Systems,&nbsp;Deloitte Consulting,&nbsp;Delta Dental,&nbsp;Disney,&nbsp;Equifax,&nbsp;Emory University,&nbsp;General Reinsurance,&nbsp;Hilton Worldwide,&nbsp;HP,&nbsp;IBM,&nbsp;InfoComm International,&nbsp;KPMG,&nbsp;Novelis,&nbsp;and UBM.Show Highlights:There is a systematic disciplined process to become more intentional in the relationships you chose to invest in. @davidnourAn average individual can actively manage about 100-150 relationships. Which people do you focus the most on? @davidnourWhy networking doesn't work well: there's no purpose, goal, or plan. @davidnourRelationships are not a stand alone concept. We build relationships to get things done. @davidnourThree types of relationships: personal, functional, and strategic. @davidnourBuild strategic relationships to help you get where you want to go and accomplish your goals. @davidnourWrite down your goals. Now think of the people that can help you accomplish those goals. @davidnourOne of the most undervalued assets is our portfolio relationships. @davidnourWe do a terrible job at keeping up with the contacts and relationships we already have. @davidnourYou can't improve something you don't measure. @davidnourFocus on the relationships that are the most relevant to your business goals and objectives. @davidnourThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Amelia Rose Earhart -&nbsp;Amelia Rose Earhart believes that anything is possible with a solid flight plan.Named by the Jaycees as one of the "Top Ten Young Americans", Amelia Rose Earhart successfully recreated the 1937 flight of her namesake, Amelia Mary Earhart. Less than 30 women have ever been pilot in command of a flight around the world and Amelia joins this elite group with the purpose of inspiring women to discover the joy of aviation. As President of the Fly With Amelia Foundation, Amelia grants high school aged girls flight training scholarships to learn to fly.Amelia's 28,000 mile flight around the world in a single engine aircraft became a symbol of determination, courage and empowerment for anyone who has ever decided to seek new horizons.&nbsp;Fortune 500 Companies, The United States Air Force Academy, dozens of Universities and Civic Organizations, just to name a few, have been impacted thousands have been jolted awake&nbsp;by Amelia's contagious enthusiasm for action, her raw and charming leadership style and her ability to take audiences along on their own flight around the world with her story.To learn more about Amelia and to learn how you can develop your personal flight plan, visit www.flywithamelia.org.Show Highlights:Sometimes leaps aren't "one day" leaps, they are "ten year" leaps. @Amelia__EarhartWhen I started to say my goals out loud, no one said they were a bad idea. They encouraged me. @Amelia__EarhartYou need to have a back up plan for your back up plan. @Amelia__EarhartWhen you've experienced something similar at least one time before, it increases your chances of survival. @Amelia__EarhartYou are allowed to recreate your identity&nbsp;and decide who you are at any point in your life. @Amelia__EarhartIdentity is not who you are today, it's who you decide to be from this moment forward. @Amelia__EarhartThere will always be variables out of your control. But you can't waste time thinking about those. Focus on what you can control. @Amelia__EarhartIt's about inspiring people with a story of someone learning who they are through taking risks and doing their own thing. @Amelia__EarhartYou always have a choice to do what feels right for you and your journey. @Amelia__EarhartThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and...

Greg Mckeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people break through to the next level—and others don’t. The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in McKeown’s latest project: the instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. As well as frequently being the #1 Time Management book on Amazon, this book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. McKeown is the CEO of THIS Inc, a company whose mission is to assist people and companies to spend 80 percent of their time on the vital few rather than the trivial many. Clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!.Show Highlights:• We have been conned by the idea that we should be able to do it all and have it all. And it’s a lie. @GregoryMckeown• We live in a world where almost everything is worthless and very few things are exceptionally valuable. @GregoryMckeown• Essentialism – the disciplined pursuit of less but better @GregoryMckeown• Employers want people who actually create value, not people that measure value by how busy they are. @GregoryMckeown• What if we stopped celebrating being busy as a measurement of importance?@GregoryMcKeown• The key to living a life of essentialism is to figure out what is important to you. Then it’s easy to find the unessentials in life. @GregoryMckeown• What is the very best way you can serve? What is the highest contribution you can make? @GregoryMckeown• Do you want to do your best? Or do your average? @GregoryMckeown• If things don’t spark joy in your life, get rid of it. @GregoryMckeown• We say yes to too many things. Instead, we need to find what is essential in life to us so we can gracefully say no. @GregoryMckeownThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Scott Stratten - Scott Stratten is the President of Un-Marketing. He is an expert in Viral, Social, and Authentic Marketing which he calls Un-Marketing. It’s all about positioning yourself as a trusted expert in front of your target market, so when they have the need, they choose you.Formerly a music industry marketer, national sales training manager and a Professor at the Sheridan College School of Business, he ran his “UnAgency” for a nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like PepsiCo, Adobe, Red Cross, Hard Rock Cafe, Cirque du Soleil, Saks Fifth Avenue, Deloitte and Fidelity Investments when they need help guiding their way through the viral/social media and relationship marketing landscape.His clients’ viral marketing videos have been viewed over 60 million times and he’s recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN.com, Inc.com and Fast Company and was named one of “America’s 10 Marketing Gurus” by Business Review USA. That plus $5 gets him a coffee anywhere in the world.”Show Highlights:Stop marketing to people the way you hate to be marketed to. @unmarketingIt doesn’t make sense to push people to think we all need to be marketing the same way. @unmarketingThe same marketing strategy doesn’t work for everyone. Find yours and do it well. @unmarketingNothing works for everybody and everything doesn’t work for nobody. @unmarketingThe bigger the trust gap when making the sale, the more you are going to have to work to bridge the gap. @unmarketingMarketing is driving awareness of a product or a service that leads to sales. @unmarketingMarketing is always happening. It’s everything you do, say, and appear on. It’s everything. @unmarketingYou can’t just market well without performing well. @unmarketingThe reason the youth have gone to snapchat is because marketers aren’t there. @unmarketingFacebook has become the homepage of our computers. Over 1 billion people are logging in a day. @unmarketingThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jim Steeg, known as the man who branded the Super Bowl, explains the thing that took halftime entertainment to the next level, and got Michael Jackson to agree to the halftime show.Hear Jim’s full interview in Episode 139 of The Action Catalyst.

Michael Hyatt is the co-author of&nbsp;Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want&nbsp;along with his good friend&nbsp;Daniel Harkavy. It is a&nbsp;Wall Street Journal, USA Today,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Publishers Weekly&nbsp;best seller. In the book, they discuss the importance of creating a life plan and how to do it. Michael is also the&nbsp;the founder of&nbsp;5 Days to Your Best Year Ever,™&nbsp;Platform University®, and&nbsp;Get Published. He has been blogging since 2004 and really has a firm understanding of book launches and building online products.His work has been featured in publications like Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes and many more. Michael is the former Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers. He now writes, speaks, and coaches full-time.Show HighlightsThe way to avoid a stalled career, a stale marriage, and an unhappy life is to be intentional by building a life plan. @MichaelHyattMost people drift through life not realizing how much they’ve lost direction. @MichaelHyattNo one ever drifted to a destination they would’ve chosen. @MichaelHyattLife is a lot more than work. I want to win at work, but succeed at life. @MichaelHyattYou may have a plan for your career, but what about a plan for your life? @MichaelHyattAll the domains of your lives - work, relationships, health, etc. - are all connected. They affect each other. @MichaelHyattSleep is directly related to your productivity and ability to focus. @MichaelHyattAll of us will leave a legacy. The only question is will it be good, or will it be bad? @MichaelHyattIf we don’t know what our own priorities are, it’s going to be very difficult to order our life in a way that gets us what we want. @MichaelHyattIt’s God first and me second. If I can’t take care of myself, how can I take care of anyone else? @MichaelHyattWhen you know your priorities, it gives you clarity and courage. @MichaelHyattAlways make your future bigger than your past. @MichaelHyattHappiness comes not in obtaining anything, but in the pursuit of things that are important to you. @MichaelHyattTo learn more about Michael, visit MichaelHyatt.com. Interested in creating a life plan? Visit LivingForwardBook.com to get a free Life Profile Assessment and download the templates for a life plan.The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

This week’s podcast is highlighting a life story from one of our Southwestern Consulting™ coaching clients. This week’s client is financial representative, Alex Pace from Northwestern Mutual. Alex is a financial planner, helping individuals, families and businesses put their goals and ambitions into a plan that will make sure they live financially secure…The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

John O'Leary - Expected to die, John O’Leary now teaches others how to truly live. John’s journey overcoming his fire had mostly been kept private. Then, in 2007, his parents’ showcased the story in their book,&nbsp;Overwhelming Odds, which they wrote as a thank you to the family and friends who supported them. This book resulted in organizations around the world requesting to hear first-hand how John defied the odds.&nbsp;To meet the growing requests and recognizing his calling to be an agent of inspirational living and overcoming adversity, John began professionally speaking in 2008. Since then, John has shared his message with more than 500,000 people in ten countries at 1,200 events for clients including LEGO, Southwest Airlines, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more. His newest book is On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.Show Highlights:Everybody has a story. It's just not usually the story we are telling the world. @JOLearyinspiresThere are two motivations in life that we lead and live from:&nbsp;fear or love. @JOLearyinspiresYou have to meet people where they are. That's where you connect the most with people. @JOLearyinspiresOur scars are useless when we cover them up. But they are illuminating and empowering when we share them with the world. @JOLearyinspiresChoose gratefulness through the struggle.3 questions victims always ask themselves: 1) Why me? 2) Who cares? 3) What more can I do? @JOLearyinspiresOur mindset profoundly shapes how we view what happened yesterday, how we show up today, and the life we create for ourselves tomorrow. @JOLearyinspiresAttitude is simply the way you choose to see things.Those that have the least are grateful for the most. @JOLearyinspiresFrom I did it. To we did it. To He did it. @JOLearyinspiresYou never know who you are impacting with your story. Be authentic with it. @JOLearyinspiresThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Marcia Wieder -&nbsp;Marcia Wieder, CEO and Founder of Dream University, has spent the last 30 years launching and leading a world-wide Dream Movement. With her proven DreamSteps Methodology to help people identify and realize their dreams, Marcia has literally changed the world.Marcia has collaborated with 3 U.S. presidents, been a repeat guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, had her own PBS television special and has trained thousands of people from all walks of life.Known for her inspirational and motivating speaking style, Marcia is in demand on stages around the world. Her newest book is&nbsp;Dream: Clarify and Create What YOU Want.Show Highlights:A dream is something that you can create a plan for and make happen. A fantasy had no plan of action. @marciawiederGoals are measurable checkpoints towards a dream. @marciawiederOur ability to take risks stems from our ability to trust ourselves. @marciawiederIntention is the rudder that steers the course of our lives. But it doesn't work well without integrity. @marciawiederWe have to be more committed to our dream than we are to any doubt, fear or reality that might get in the way. @marciawiederThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Jay Baer&nbsp;has spent 23 years in digital marketing, consulting for more than 700 companies during that period, including 32 of the FORTUNE 500. His current firm – Convince &amp; Convert – provides digital marketing advice and&nbsp;online customer service advice and counsel to some of the world’s most important brands like The United Nations, Allstate, Cisco, and Cabela’s.His new book, Hug Your Haters, is the world’s first modern customer service manual, showing how companies large and small can benefit from the enormous increase in online complaints and customer feedback.His second book, Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help not Hype, was #3 on the New York Times business best seller list, and a runaway #1 Amazon best seller.Jay speaks approximately 60 times per year world-wide, often with lessons about how businesspeople can use today’s shifts in technology and consumer expectation to&nbsp;gain or keep more customers.Show Highlights:80% of businesses say they provide superior customer service. 8% of their customers agree. @JayBaerYou need to respond to every customer on every channel every time. @JayBaerBusinesses focus too much time on customer acquisition and not enough time focusing on the customers they’ve already earned. @JayBaer30% of customer complaints are never answered or responded to. @JayBaerCustomer service is becoming a spectators sport. People can see when you don’t respond to complaints online. @JayBaerWe need to stop answering customers only in the channels we are comfortable with, and start answering customers on the channels they actually prefer. @JayBaerCustomer service is the new marketing. @JayBaerOnly 47% of the people who complain on social media expect a business to get back to them at all.Hug your onstage, online haters. Answer their complaints. It will blow their mind and win their heart. @JayBaerYou may not be able to out work your competition, but you can out love your competition. @JayBaerThe most overrated thing in the world is praise. @JayBaerInside every complaint is a kernel of truth and an opportunity to get better. @JayBaerHaters are our most important customers, but we treat them like our least important customer. @JayBaerSocial media doesn’t create negativity, it’s just puts a magnifying glass against it. @JayBaerThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Rusty Shelton - &nbsp;first spoke at Harvard on the changing world of PR and marketing at the age of 23. Today, as CEO of Shelton Interactive, he leads one of the country’s fastest-growing digital marketing and PR agencies. Founded in 2010, Shelton Interactive features a unique and forward-thinking communications model that integrates PR, social media, graphic design, website development, and SEO—services that are normally handled by multiple agencies—under one roof. The company has launched more than 30&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wall Street Journal&nbsp;bestsellers.Barbara Henricks -&nbsp;&nbsp;is president of Cave Henricks Communications, a full service media relations and consulting firm, specializing in book publicity, media strategy for thought leaders, and platform development. Barbara has spearheaded campaigns for some of the biggest names in business today, including Jack Welch, Tom Rath, Ram Charan, Larry Bossidy, Maria Bartiromo, Clay Christensen, and Marcus Buckingham. A former journalist at NBC, Henricks has represented over 40 bestsellers during her publishing career.Show Highlights:Every individual and brand is a media outlet whether they realize it or not. @RustySheltonTraditional media is being heavily challenged more and more by new media every single day. @barbarahenricksThere are no gatekeepers in media anymore. Making a noisy online world, now deafening. @barbarahenricksThere is a massive opportunity to communicate and interact with anyone now, but few people know how to do this well. @barbarahenricksDo you own your real estate online or is it on rented property? @RustySheltonThere are three types of media: Owned, Earned and Rented @RustySheltonWhen you own your media, you can leverage that to get access to your audience any time you want to. @RustySheltonSocial media is rented real estate. It’s relevant and needed – but not totally controlled by you. @RustySheltonMicro media allows you to make constant impressions and manage strong relationships with your audience. @barbarahenricksTwitter and LinkedIn are the two most used and relevant platforms for sales people. @RustySheltonThe power of perception for sales people is key because they should be seen as a person of authority in their industry. @RustySheltonHow easy are you to find online? If you aren’t discoverable, how can you expect to grow an audience? @barbarahenricksNever sacrifice your credibility. Always be accurate and always be authentic. @barbarahenricksThe more connection to your audience that you own (email list, subscribers, etc.) the more leverage you have over the long term. @RustySheltonThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Andrew Davis has wrangled for The Muppets and written for Charles Kuralt. He’s marketed for tiny startups and Fortune 500 brands. He is the author of two books, Brandscaping and Town Inc.In 2001, Andrew co-founded Tippingpoint Labs, where, as the chief strategy officer, Andrew and his team helped companies like Putnam Investments, Breville and TomTom. Drew has led the charge to change the way publishers think and how brands market their products in a digital world. Today, after selling Tippingpoint Labs, Andrew Davis shares his insights and ideas in workshops and speaking engagements around the world.He's been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, International Business Times, The Boston Globe, CBS News and hundreds of other media outlets.Show Highlights:In the future, everyone will be in sales. @DrewDavisHereVideo is a massive shift in marketing. Don't tell your audience, show your audience. @DrewDavisHereMarketers will spend less time creative a lot of content and focus on sharing consistent content. @DrewDavisHereYou can have great traffic, but generate zero leads. It's about quality over quantity. @DrewDavisHereIf you want to build a digital brand, do these three things: provide quality and unique content, be consistent, remain relevant. @DrewDavisHereRemain relevant to your audience by posting content that stays on brand that is relevant to them. @DrewDavisHereConsistently deliver your content. This builds a solid digital relationship built on trust.@DrewDavisHereGet rich by targeting a niche. @DrewDavisHereFind your niche, target directly to them and watch your business grow. @DrewDavisHereBuild a relationship with your audience through a content based brand. @DrewDavisHereIf you want a successful business, think like a media company. @DrewDavisHereContent builds relationships, relationships are built on trust, and trust is what drive revenue. @DrewDavisHereThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

Tim Sanders is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, and former Yahoo! executive. He joined Yahoo! through the acquisition of Mark Cuban's Broadcast.com in 1999. Tim uses his business expertise to help some of the world's biggest brands lead their teams to greatness &amp; close deals.Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business &amp; Influence Friends. It’s been translated into over a dozen languages and has been featured in Fast Company, USA Today, the New York Times, The Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and on CNN. His other books include Today We Are Rich,&nbsp;The Likeability Factor, Saving the World at Work and his most recent book, DealstormingShow Highlights:Dealstorming is the combination of brainstorming and deal making. @sanderssaysWhen you put brainstorming and deal-making together you solve all the problems that stand between you and the complex sale. @sanderssaysThe secret to dealstorming is to invite everyone involved in the problem to be apart of the solution. @sanderssaysA true top producer is a team builder. @sanderssaysYou are not an island. You can’t achieve true greatness by yourself. @sanderssaysIf you are good a dealstorming, you build a team and solve the problem quickly. @sanderssaysInvite peers to work together and build relationships so they can solve problems quicker. @sanderssaysYour competition is the status quo. You don’t sell a product or a service, you sell change. @sanderssaysAs a salesperson, you’re going to make contact with the informers, influencers, and signers. There is no such thing as a decision maker anymore.No one decides on anything on their own anymore. @sanderssaysYou need to learn enough about your client to know and understand their painful problem. @sanderssaysProper conception of the right deal to sell to the right person at the right time will cut your sale cycle in half. @sanderssaysAnything you can do that reduces your prospects time to decide by 20% increases your sales by 200%. @sanderssaysLong-term relationships are built by selling something that works. @sanderssaysThe Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero

This week's podcast is highlighting a life story from one of our Southwestern Consulting™ coaching clients. Dr. Ray Queener is the Superintendent&nbsp;of Cambridge Isanti School District &nbsp;(5,000 students) in Cambridge, MN. He is dedicated to creating a better culture in his school district and becoming a stronger leader. Putting action behind that goal, he partnered with one of our accountability coaches to guide him through his goals.Dr. Queener's accountability and leadership&nbsp;coach is Kristen Hartnagel.&nbsp;Kristen specializes in leadership, vision, team engagement and motivation. Her passion is changing lives and creating strong sales cultures. She is an expert at training, coaching and personal development. Tune in to this week's unique show to get a glimpse of a real life story about accountability and the benefits of partnering with a coach to accomplish your goals in life.Show Highlights:How are you able to make significant changes to affect the way your team learns? @Queener1Be creative and innovative in everything you do. @Queener1The biggest complaint I hear is, “I just don’t have time.” @Queener1Look at what is happening in your life. Step back and ask yourself if there is anything you could do better – even by one degree. @KristenHartnageGather your team and find out what they believe in. Bring those beliefs to life. @Queener1Find out how you will treat and respect each other as a team and vice versa. This strengthens your team. @Queener1Once you clearly define your culture, you take one step closer to living it out every day. @Queener1The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!Mentioned in this episode:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/actioncatalyst and mention “The Action Catalyst” during onboarding! PartnerHero