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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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 ov...

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.

Rusty Shelton , Founder/Chairman of Zilker Media, and Barbara Henricks, Founder, President & CEO of Cave Henricks Communications , tag-team a fascinating talk on the "micromedia mindset", the 3 types of media, the power of perception, why you should prescribe, not sell, and the trick to being discoverable.

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

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

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

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

Eric McHugh, a digital entrepreneur, President of ShopX , and Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Dataing.io AI powered matchmaking, talks about researching dark matter, shaking up Web3, finding romance using AI matchmakers (the first of their kind), and being the #1 Eric in the world.

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

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

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 450, with Josh Fox, Founder/CEO of Bottom Line Concepts .

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

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 Cata...

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 almos...

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.