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Catalytic Leadership
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind and craving a breakthrough for your business? Tune in to the Catalytic Leadership Podcast with Dr. William Attaway, where we dive into the authentic stories of business leaders who’ve turned their toughest challenges into game-changing successes.
Each episode brings you real conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs and agency owners, sharing their personal experiences and valuable lessons. From overcoming stress and chaos to elevating team performance and achieving ambitious goals, discover practical strategies that you can apply to your own leadership journey. Dr. Attaway, an Executive Coach specializing in Mindset, Leadership, and and Productivity, provides clear, actionable insights to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
Join us for inspiring stories and expert advice that will ignite your leadership potential and drive your business forward. Subscribe to the Catalytic Leadership Podcast and start transforming your approach today. For more resources and exclusive content, visit CatalyticLeadership.net.
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Episodes
231 episodes
What Investors Look for in Digital Agencies: Leadership, Capital, and Recurring Revenue with Steve Walsh
What if you could sit down with the investor who decides whether to fund or pass on a digital agency—and ask him exactly what he looks for?In this episode, I do just that with Steve Walsh, private equity investor and founde...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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How He Helped a Client Win $125K in 7 Weeks – Inbound Leads, Team Trust & Systems That Scale with James Donovan
Inbound leads. Team trust. $125K in 7 weeks.These aren’t buzzwords—they’re the real results of a client who implemented the systems built by my guest, James Donovan, founder of Nine Two Media. In this episode, James breaks down th...
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Season 3
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Episode 231
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28:17
How He Built a Niche Agency to 74 Clients & $100K+ MRR with Luke Eggebraaten
What does it really take to build a high-performing agency that stands out in a crowded digital landscape?In this episode, I sit down with Luke Eggebraaten to unpack how he built a niche agency that scaled to 74 clients and over...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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34:33
The Ironman Mindset: How This Online Coach Helps Founders Scale Without Burning Out with Johnny Els
Scaling your agency shouldn't come at the cost of your body, your clarity, or your leadership edge. But too often, that’s exactly what happens.In this conversation, I sat down with Johnny Els—former Ironman triathlete and founder of TruF...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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26:30
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The Time-for-Money Trap That’s Stalling Your Growth—and How to Escape It with Eric Burns
If revenue is rising but your calendar keeps getting tighter… you may not be scaling. You may just be stuck in the time-for-money trap—and no matter how high your agency climbs, that model will always have a ceiling.In this episode, I si...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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27:17
The #1 Hiring Mistake Killing Digital Agencies—and the System That Fixes It Forever with Dr. Michael Neal
Most digital agency owners are stuck in a cycle of hiring frustration—relying on resumes, guessing at culture fit, and hoping the next hire works out. In this episode, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Dr. Michael Neal, founder of Build My Tea...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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30:59
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Built a Thriving Agency in 9 Months—Proven Systems, Automation, and Leadership Wins with Jake Sucoff
What if you could build a thriving agency in just 9 months—without fancy VC backing, a massive ad spend, or years of struggle?In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast, I sit down with Jake Sucoff, founder of Patient Pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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30:28
$0 in Custom Work: The Agency Scaling Blueprint to Monthly Recurring Revenue with Tim Fahndrich
Most agencies fail to scale because they’re buried in custom proposals, service chaos, and complexity they created. In today’s episode, I talk with Tim Fahndrich, founder of WhirLocal, about the exact moment he decided to elimin...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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31:19
Helped Scale a $1B+ Startup and 3 Exits—Now He Builds High-Performing Agencies That Grow Fast | Chris Rodriguez
What happens when a growth marketer helps scale a $1B+ startup, takes three companies to successful exits, and then launches his own performance agency? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership™ Podcast, I sit down with Chris...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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D1 Athlete Built a Startup at 21—The Leadership Framework Behind His Growing Team with Walker Ferguson
What if you could lead a growing team, scale your startup, and stay grounded in your values—before even graduating college? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I talk with Walker Ferguson, a Division 1 athlete and co-f...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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25:26
Scaling an Agency Without Burning Out: Leadership, Systems, and Saying No to Bad Clients With Ivan Vislavskiy
Scaling a digital agency can feel like an endless grind—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I sit down with Ivan Vislavskiy, CEO and co-founder of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, to explore what it really takes to grow a profita...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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36:52
Why Integrity Is Your Best Growth Strategy: Faith, Leadership, and Building Loyal Teams With Alex Castillo
What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t a new tool or tactic—but a radical commitment to integrity? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Alex Castillo, a faith-driven entrepreneur who built his p...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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40:08
Trapped in Fulfillment? Why Scaling Starts with Radical Self-Leadership With Anthony Mink
If you're feeling stuck in fulfillment mode, overwhelmed by client demands, and unsure how to scale your agency without burning out—this episode is a must-listen.In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I sit down wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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38:56
The Hidden Cost of Bad Leadership: Turnover, Burnout, and Missed Growth With Rachel Platt
Burnout is not just a personal problem—it's a leadership crisis costing digital agencies millions in lost productivity, team turnover, and stalled growth. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Platt, founde...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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40:44
Balancing Business Growth and Real Life: Lessons in Leadership, Burnout, and Self-Awareness With Trish Flores
In this episode, I sit down with Trish Flores, a rising leader in the construction and engineering industry whose journey is a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and personal growth. From starting her career in the Philippines wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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32:50
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Leadership Shifts Every Agency Owner Needs to Scale With Emily Sander
Scaling a digital agency isn’t just about better systems or sharper funnels—it's about who you're becoming as a leader. In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Emily Sander, executive coach and author of
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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34:56
Faith, Leadership & Profitable Growth: The CEO Mindset with Rusty Fulling
In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Rusty Fulling, founder and CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting, to explore the intersection of faith, leadership, and profitable business gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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31:32
White-Label SaaS & Client Retention: The Future of Digital Agencies with Shaun Clark
Scaling a digital agency is hard—especially when client churn and inconsistent revenue hold you back. But what if your agency could generate predictable, recurring income while reducing churn? In this episode of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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30:47
Scaling a 7-Figure Service Business Without Losing Client Trust – Leadership Lessons with Lem Garcia
Scaling a service business to seven figures is a challenge many entrepreneurs face. The key to sustainable growth isn’t just acquiring more clients—it’s about building trust, creating a client-centered experience, and mastering leadership. In t...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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21:59
Scaling a Business Without Losing Control Leadership & Hiring Secrets With Steven Perry
Scaling a business is every entrepreneur's goal, but many struggle with maintaining control, hiring the right team, and stepping into a true leadership role. In this episode of The Catalytic Leadership Podcast, Dr. William Attaway sits...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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34:02
How To Master New Business Succession Planning With Stuart Sorkin
Every business owner will exit their company one day—are you prepared? In this episode, I sit down with Stuart Sorkin, a seasoned attorney, CPA, and business strategist, to break down the critical steps of business succession planning. From und...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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30:58
How To Scale With A Video Marketing Strategy With Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel
Scaling a business isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel, co-founders of 7 Wonders, an Emmy-winning video production company that helps brands establish tho...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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48:20
How To Master Delegating Leadership To Make Business Grow With Richard Sargent
Most entrepreneurs struggle with delegation—but what if the real issue isn’t delegating tasks, but failing to delegate leadership? In this episode, I sit down with Richard Sargent, a seasoned innovation and strategy consultant, to dive deep int...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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41:32
How To Start & Scale Digital Agency To Better Success With Josh Nelson
Scaling a digital agency isn’t just about landing clients—it’s about building a sustainable, profitable business that retains them. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Nelson, founder of Plumbing & HVAC SEO and Seven Figure A...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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27:36
How To Build Thought Leadership In A New Strategy With Kelly Schuknecht
Most entrepreneurs don’t realize they’re accidentally building a job instead of a business. The difference? Intentionality.In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Schuknecht, marketing strategist and founder of Two Mile High Marketing, to...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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