500 episodes

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.

The Action Catalyst Southwestern Family of Podcasts

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 240 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: What Makes an Intrapreneur?

    CLIP: What Makes an Intrapreneur?

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

    • 2 min
    REMASTERED: Managing Stress, Guilt and Overwhelm, with Carrie Wilkerson (Executive, Opportunity, Consulting, Business)

    REMASTERED: Managing Stress, Guilt and Overwhelm, with Carrie Wilkerson (Executive, Opportunity, Consulting, Business)

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

    • 20 min
    CLIP: Not Special, Just Intentional

    CLIP: Not Special, Just Intentional

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

    • 2 min
    The Inside Innovator, with Louis Gump (Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Digital Media)

    The Inside Innovator, with Louis Gump (Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Digital Media)

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

    • 26 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
240 Ratings

240 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!

Top Podcasts In Business

REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
The Dough
Lemonada Media
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
Most Innovative Companies
Fast Company

You Might Also Like

The EntreLeadership Podcast
Ramsey Network
It's a Good Life
Brian Buffini
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Life.Church
Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
THE ED MYLETT SHOW
Ed Mylett | Cumulus Podcast Network
A Bit of Optimism
iHeartPodcasts