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The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.



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    • 4.8 • 239 Ratings

The Action Catalyst interviews top leaders and achievers, sharing hard-earned tips and advice to help you uncover your inspiration and gain valuable insights to overcome setbacks, defeat mediocrity, and reach your goals in life, business, and beyond.



Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

    CLIP: All Businesses Are The Same Business

    CLIP: All Businesses Are The Same Business

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

    • 3 min
    REMASTERED: He Walked His Talk, with Tom Ziglar (Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Sales)

    REMASTERED: He Walked His Talk, with Tom Ziglar (Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Sales)

    Author, CEO of Ziglar, Inc, and son of legendary speaker and salesman Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar, explains how intentional = meaningful and the importance of getting a check-up from the neck up, and shares some of Zig’s favorite foods and activities, what he was like offstage, and why to “be, do, have”, in that order.

    • 14 min
    CLIP: Mastering The 3 Types of Media

    CLIP: Mastering The 3 Types of Media

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

    • 3 min
    Overtime with Outland: Chris Hood, Episode 452

    Overtime with Outland: Chris Hood, Episode 452

    Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.
    In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 452, with digital strategist, speaker, and author Chris Hood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
239 Ratings

239 Ratings

ASobering ,

Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

It’s obvious that the Action Catalyst team puts extraordinary effort into every single episode, but what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, the stories they tell, and tactics they share. Every speaker truly cares about being a positive force in the world, and shares insights that leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Don't miss it!

DylanTM24 ,

Exceptional!

I listened to the latest episode (with Randall Kaplan) and, wow, I’m hooked. Absolutely fantastic chemistry between the hosts and his guests - perfect for my commute each morning. Would highly recommend giving it a listen.

obacker19 ,

Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥

Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to make on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Dan does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving enterprise and life you can be proud of - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

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