Catalytic Leadership

Send us Fan Mail If your agency's culture lives in your head and dies when you leave the room, this conversation is the reset you didn't know you needed. In this episode, I sit down with Mark Miller, former VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, principal architect of one of the most recognized leadership cultures in corporate America, and co-author of The Secret, 4th Edition with Ken Blanchard. Mark breaks down why servant leader culture doesn't happen by accident, why your leadership skills alone won't build the team that follows you, and what Chick-fil-A's 25-year research journey, validated across hundreds of locations, revealed about what actually accelerates leadership development. If you're scaling an agency and your bench is thin, this episode is the framework you've been missing. Books Mentioned The Secret, 4th Edition: What Great Leaders Know and Do Culture RulesThe Heart of LeadershipUncommon Greatness Connect with Mark at leadeveryday.com, reach him directly at mark@leadeveryday.com, or call or text him at 678-612-8441. He gave out his personal cell, which tells you everything about the kind of leader he is. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us Fan Mail You can hit every revenue milestone and still run a broke agency. I've seen it, and so has Andrew Brockenbush. Andrew is the founder of Beefy Marketing, creator of the AI-powered Wingman platform, and host of the Business Growth Hacks podcast. With 13 years in the trenches building a brand that clients have made their own — literally calling him "Beefy" — he's done the work, made the mistakes, and now shares every lesson without a filter. In this conversation, Andrew breaks down what it actually looks like to run a profit first agency, restructuring his finances in real time using the Profit First framework, learning to delegate through the lens of the Freedom Compass, and finally investing in coaching after 13 years of going it alone. He's transparent about a challenging Q1, honest about the vanity of revenue metrics, and clear-eyed about where culture begins and what it costs when it breaks. If you're done chasing the number and ready to build something healthy, this episode is your playbook. Books Mentioned Note: The Freedom Compass is a framework/tool from Michael Hyatt's Free to Focus, referenced by Andrew in the transcript. Head over to mustbenicebook.com/catalyticleadership to download a free chapter of Andrew's upcoming book; it's waiting for you right now. You'll get early access when the full book drops later this year. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us Fan Mail Your clients already know you're using AI. The question is: do they trust you with it? This week, I sat down with Vinnie Fisher, founder and CEO of SiteTrust, a former M&A attorney with a 26-year career, and a leader who has built and exited three 7-to-8-figure companies generating over $400 million in sales. Vinnie isn't theorizing about the AI trust crisis. He's building the solution to it. What started as a simple transparency watermark on an AI ad turned into one of the most clicked elements on his clients' websites. The result? Higher conversions, stronger engagement, and a certifiable competitive advantage, not because they added AI, but because they disclosed it. In this conversation, Vinnie breaks down the four pillars of responsible AI adoption: disclosure, legal compliance, governance, and workforce clarity, and why AI trust transparency isn't a compliance checkbox; it's your next growth lever. If you're scaling a digital agency and using AI in your client delivery, your operations, or your marketing, this episode will challenge how you think about integrity, adoption, and what your clients actually need to stay loyal. 📚 Books Mentioned The Five Levels of Leadership Predictable SuccessThe Trust GapBeyond Your ShadowLegacy Through Multiplication Connect with Vinnie at SiteTrust.com and search "Vinnie Fisher" across social platforms; he's accessible and wants to hear your story. Be sure to check the his website for free resources from Vinnie, and get on the waitlist for his upcoming book, The Trust Gap. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us Fan Mail If your business can't run without you in the middle of it, the problem isn't your team; it's the seat that's still empty. In this episode, I sit down with Alec Broadfoot, founder and CEO of VisionSpark, a premium executive search firm in Worthington, Ohio, with a 99% placement rate and a spot on the 2023 Inc 5000. Alec has spent 14 years helping entrepreneurial companies make the one hire that changes everything: the right number-two leader. We break down why gut-based hiring keeps brilliant founders stuck, how one assessment tool flipped Alec's own team from 70% turnover to 70% retention, and the eight indispensable traits every second-in-command must have. This is the conversation that makes you realize you don't have a growth problem; you have a people-in-seats problem. ⏱ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 — Welcome & Intro: Meet Alec Broadfoot and VisionSpark 01:27 — From Banking to Entrepreneur: Alec's First Business at 25 03:01 — The Hiring Crisis: Firing 7 Out of 10 Employees 04:00 — How One Assessment Changed Everything (Talent Impact Profile) 05:52 — The Origin of VisionSpark: Solving the #2 Hire for Entrepreneurs 07:01 — Why 78% of Resumes Have Lies (And What to Use Instead) 08:52 — The Book: Hiring the Right Number Two Leader 10:17 — The 8 Indispensable Traits of a Great Number Two 12:40 — Culture Fit: The Harvard-Backed Ingredient Most Founders Ignore 14:08 — Success Story: The Couple Traveling the World After Hiring Their #2 15:31 — How Alec Stays Sharp: Strategic Coach, AI, and Pulse Meetings 18:03 — Books, Resources & What Alec Would Tell His 25-Year-Old Self 📚 Books Mentioned Connect with Alec and explore VisionSpark's hiring process at visionsparksearch.com. You can also find his book, Hiring the Right Number Two Leader, on Amazon, and if you reach out to him on LinkedIn, mention the show and he'll make sure to connect with you personally. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us Fan Mail If you’re building new offers, investing time, and still questioning whether it will actually convert, you don’t have a scaling problem. You have a validation problem. In this episode, I sit down with Anya Cheng, Founder and CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered menswear rental platform backed by early investors in companies like Nvidia, TikTok, Facebook, Lyft, and Spotify, to unpack how to validate your business idea before you build. Anya didn’t start with a polished product. She started with a hypothesis, a landing page, and one customer she almost ignored. What followed was a repeatable way to test demand, get first customers without a finished product, and build traction before scaling. We walk through real examples of MVP validation, how to avoid building offers no one buys, and the exact thinking shift that turns uncertainty into clarity. If you’re refining an offer, launching something new, or looking to scale without wasted effort, this conversation will recalibrate how you build. Books Mentioned - Get to AHA by Andy Cunningham If you want to experience what Anya is building, visit taelor.style and use code podcast25 for 25% off your first month. You can also reach out directly at Anya@taelor.ai to explore partnerships, insights, or opportunities to connect. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us Fan Mail If your team is performing, but not owning outcomes… if turnover keeps showing up right when you need stability… the issue usually isn’t effort. It’s design. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Dyer, Inc Magazine’s #1 leadership speaker, former CEO of People G2, and current CEO of Hopetape USA, to unpack the real driver behind employee retention strategies that actually work. What he built wasn’t accidental. It was engineered, through intentional systems, onboarding design, and what he calls “moments that matter.” We talk about how to reduce employee turnover, why culture doesn’t scale without structure, and how to create a company your team doesn’t want to leave, even after promotions elsewhere. If you’re scaling a digital agency and want stronger team performance, better handoffs, and a culture that holds under pressure, this gives you a clear, practical framework to implement immediately. Books Mentioned Chris’s new book Moments That Matter releases March 24, 2026. Search it on Amazon, or visit chrisdyer.com/moments for direct links. You can also connect with him across social platforms or explore bringing him in as a speaker for your organization. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text At a certain point in your agency’s growth, visibility becomes the constraint. You’ve built the systems, the team, the client results. But the question becomes: how do you scale influence without scaling your time? In this episode, I sit down with Chandler Bolt, CEO of SelfPublishing.com, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and author of seven bestselling books, who has helped more than 7,000 people publish books that grow their income, impact, and business. We unpack the strategy behind authority marketing and why a book can become far more than a credibility asset. Done well, it becomes a lead generator, a revenue driver, and a scalable authority engine. Chandler shares how he calls his book a “$7 million business card,” the launch frameworks that convert readers into clients, and the systems that transform expertise into leverage. If you're building thought leadership, refining your marketing systems, and looking for a smarter way to multiply your impact, this conversation will change how you think about authority marketing. Books Mentioned - Published by Chandler Bolt If you’d like to learn more from Chandler, you can explore his work at SelfPublishing.com or grab a free audiobook version of his book Published at publishedbook.com/audio. You can also find him sharing insights on his YouTube channels and Instagram. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text If you’re still the one closing every deal, reviewing every proposal, and carrying the weight of revenue growth, the issue isn’t effort; it’s structure. Without a clear sales system, growth eventually stalls. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Cocca, President of Strategic Sales in Frederick, Maryland. Chris serves clients across the U.S. and brings more than 25 years of sales leadership experience, including 17 years at PepsiCo. He’s also a Sales Acceleration Advisor and a five-time President’s Club winner who has helped B2B and professional services firms create record-breaking sales growth. We explore what it takes to build a scalable sales system that moves a company beyond founder-led selling. Chris shares practical strategies around CRM-driven sales operations, aligning sales and marketing KPIs, improving pipeline consistency, and developing a repeatable sales process that strengthens accountability across the team. If you’re scaling a digital agency or service business and want a predictable pipeline, stronger team performance, and a sales process that doesn’t depend on you, this conversation will give you the clarity to move forward with confidence. Books Mentioned - Traction by Gino Wickman - Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters If you’d like to continue the conversation with Chris or learn more about building a stronger sales system for your company, connect with him on LinkedIn by searching Chris Cocca. You can also reach him directly at ccocca@salesxceleration.com or by phone at 918-409-9559. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text If scaling your agency feels heavier than it should… if every fix creates two new problems… you may be facing a Founder Bottleneck. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Severino, the CEO of Strategy Sprints, author of Strategy Sprints, and advisor responsible for $2 billion in additional sales for his clients over 21 years. We unpack the shift from advisor to CEO, why scaling gets lonely at the top, and the weekly planning system Simon uses to eliminate chaos without adding more effort. He breaks down his Focus Card framework, input vs. output metrics, communal sales strategy, and how a consistent planning process beats chasing the perfect plan. If you’re building systems, refining team performance, and scaling past 7 figures without burnout, this conversation will sharpen how you operate, Monday to Friday. Books Mentioned - Strategy Sprints by Simon Severino To connect with Simon and explore the Focus Card, sales tools, and Sprint Club community he mentioned, visit strategysprints.com. You can access their tools and even enter their community free for seven days. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text If you’re stuck working in the business while trying to scale it, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with Bill Reynolds, founder of Element 502, a creative agency helping businesses find their authentic voice and connect meaningfully with their audiences. Bill has led through acquisition, financial pressure, operational chaos, and the daily reality of the Agency Owner Grind. We unpack the tension between working in vs on your business, real-time team feedback, agency positioning strategy, and why constant grind culture is a warning sign, not a badge of honor. Bill shares the story behind buying a struggling marketing company, rebuilding it, and redefining value vs price in a crowded market. If you’re scaling past seven figures and navigating systems, team handoffs, margin pressure, and strategic clarity, this episode will sharpen how you lead, decide, and position your agency for sustainable growth. Books Mentioned - The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard - The Grind by Michael McFall If you want to learn more about Bill and his team, visit element502.com. You can also explore his positioning framework at 599haircut.com, where you can download the free worksheet and even book time directly on his calendar to talk through your marketing strategy. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text Scaling has a way of exposing pressure points. Revenue grows, but so does decision fatigue, team friction, and the feeling that you’re still the bottleneck. In this episode, I sit down with Rajesh Nagjee, CEO mentor and business physicist, creator of CEO Freedom OS, to unpack what he calls the “velocity crisis”: the widening gap between your company’s systems and your capacity to run them at speed. We explore Scaling Leadership through a different lens: aligning your inner game with your outer game, improving decision quality across strategy, execution, people, and cash, and shifting from delegating tasks to delegating ownership. If you’re scaling past 7 figures and want sustainable growth without burnout, better team performance without micromanagement, and systems that don’t collapse under pressure, this conversation will sharpen how you think and how you lead. Books Mentioned The Inner Game of GolfThe GoalWhat Customers Want If you want to connect with Rajesh, reach out to him on LinkedIn where he posts consistently each week, or visit his website. You can also email him directly; he’s very open to hearing from leaders who are serious about learning and growing. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send a text If everything still runs through you - decisions, approvals, follow-ups - it’s not a motivation problem. It’s an ownership problem. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, Clockwork, and his newest, All In, to unpack why capable teams stall and what actually causes people to step up. We go far beyond culture, perks, or performance pressure and get into Psychological Ownership, the missing system behind self-managing teams, clean handoffs, and sustainable scale. Mike shares how high-performing organizations recruit A-players through education, build safety that unlocks real honesty, and design environments where people take responsibility without being managed into burnout. We also talk through why culture often fails, how community changes everything, and what it looks like to lead people with dignity through every season. If you’re scaling, investing in systems, automation, and clarity, but still feel like the bottleneck, this conversation will reframe how ownership is created, sustained, and shared. Books Mentioned Profit First Clockwork Fix This Next The Pumpkin Plan Surge The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur All In If you want to go deeper, Mike’s work, books, and podcast can all be found at mikemotorbike.com, including free chapter downloads and his podcast Becoming Self-Made. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text If your agency has grown—but the pressure hasn’t eased—this episode will hit close to home. I sat down with Calvin Correli, founder of Simplero, an all-in-one platform that’s generated over $857 million for creators, to unpack why scaling often feels heavier instead of lighter. Calvin operates from a single premise: your business is a reflection of your inner code. And when that code is off, no system, automation, or AI workflow will fix the friction. We explored the Founder Identity Trap—the subconscious patterns that quietly turn founders into bottlenecks, fuel burnout, and keep teams from operating at full strength. This conversation goes far beyond tools. We talk about why successful founders still feel dissatisfied, how overcomplicating systems masks deeper issues, and what actually creates clarity, leverage, and sustainable growth. If you’ve invested in better systems, smarter automation, or AI-driven operations—and something still feels misaligned—this episode will give you language, insight, and a practical framework to address the real constraint. If you’re a coach, consultant, or service provider tired of being the systems janitor, Calvin invites you to explore Simplero at simplero.com. If you’re already at six figures, there’s a direct option on the homepage to connect with him personally. You can also find Calvin on Instagram under Calvin Correli and let him know you heard him on this podcast. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text There’s a moment every scaled founder hits where effort stops producing leverage. Revenue is real. The team is capable. But progress feels heavier than it should, and decisions take longer, cost more, and drain energy faster than before. In this episode, I sit down with Alexis Sikorsky, a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. Alexis isn’t sharing theory. He built, scaled, and sold a Switzerland-based software company in a nine-figure private equity exit, then stayed in the game long enough to see exactly what founders misunderstand about timing, systems, and value creation. We talk candidly about why founders delay a Private Equity Exit by years: not because they lack ambition, but because exhaustion, missing numbers, and underpowered leadership structures quietly cap momentum. Alexis breaks down the mistakes that cost him five years and $50 million, what private equity actually looks for, and how founders can shift from running hard to engineering optionality. If you’re scaling a digital agency past 7 figures and thinking about sustainability, leverage, automation in leadership, or what an exit really requires, this conversation will sharpen how you see your business and your next move. Books Mentioned The PrinceThe Art of War If you want to stay connected with Alexis, find him on LinkedIn or check out his book Cashing Out, where he lays out the APEX framework for founders preparing for private equity. He’s also inviting founders doing $5–15M in revenue to participate in interviews for his upcoming book; details shared directly in this episode. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text Growth doesn’t usually fail because of strategy. It fails when ownership breaks down and culture can’t keep up with scale. If your agency is growing, your calendar is full, and you’re still the point of escalation for too many decisions, this conversation will sharpen how you think about leadership ownership culture. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Sund, President and COO of UnitiMed and GQR Healthcare, two of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the country. Chris has led rapid growth, inherited teams from founders, and made decisions most leaders delay, like hiring a Director of Culture before sales or marketing. We talk candidly about scaling without burnout, building accountability without control, stopping blame before it spreads, and why execution, not just information, is what actually drives transformation. If you’re refining internal systems, strengthening team performance, or trying to remove yourself as the bottleneck without breaking momentum, this episode will give you clarity you can apply immediately. Books Mentioned The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Extreme Ownership The Dichotomy of Leadership The Need to Lead If you want to stay connected with Chris, visit chrissund.com or connect with him directly on LinkedIn. He’s generous with his time and deeply invested in helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text Growth can look strong on paper while everything underneath feels heavier than it should. You’re making decisions, approving work, clarifying expectations, answering questions, again. The numbers are up, but the agency still runs through you. That’s the Founder Bottleneck. In this episode, I sit down for the second time with Marilyn Jenkins, digital growth strategist and founder of MJ Media Group LLC and Law Marketing Zone. Marilyn has spent decades helping service businesses scale with clarity, most recently through her new book, The 2026 Local SEO Playbook for Law Firms, and her national TV show, The Marketing Zone. What makes this conversation different is where we focus. We don’t start with tools, AI, or tactics. We start with clarity: how founders unintentionally become the bottleneck through poor communication, over-control, and trying to stay indispensable. Marilyn breaks down why education scales trust, why mystique slows momentum, and why no system, automation, or AI will fix a leadership constraint. If your agency is busy but not scalable, this episode will give you practical insight into delegation, team development, client communication, and how removing the Founder Bottleneck unlocks your agency’s next level—without burning out your people or yourself. Books Mentioned The 2026 Local SEO Playbook for Law FirmsBuy Back Your Time If you want to connect with Marilyn or explore her work, the best place is LinkedIn. If you’re interested in contributing to her TV show, visit appearance.mjmediagroup.co. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text You can grow revenue, scale teams, and carry real responsibility, and still feel like the business isn’t paying you. In this episode, I sit down with Mauro Campagnaro, Financial Advisor at Campagnaro Wealth Advisory in Calgary, Alberta, to address why getting paid as an owner often breaks down as companies scale. Mauro brings over 20 years as a business owner and financial strategist. We talk about what happens after growth, when retained earnings pile up, tax exposure increases, and exit planning feels distant but consequential. This conversation is about shifting from hustle to structure: how owners think about compensation, corporate structure, tax strategy, and long-term continuity before pressure forces reactive decisions. If you’re scaling past seven figures and want clarity on owner pay, wealth preservation, and building a system that rewards the risk you carry, this episode gives you a strategic lens and practical next steps, without noise or theory. 📚 Books Mentioned Winning Strategies for Success The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People If this conversation sparked questions about structure, tax strategy, or long-term planning, you can connect with Mauro at cwa.life or campagnarowealth.ca. He’s licensed in Canada and available for strategic conversations beyond financial planning. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text If you’re scaling a team and the drag from one low performer is slowing everything down, this conversation will give you the clarity and language you need. I’m joined by Brett Hoogeveen: trained engineer, former healthcare executive, startup investor, and co-founder of Better Culture, a firm trusted by leaders from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 companies. We explore the real reason culture becomes a bottleneck as you scale, and why protecting your high performers is one of the fastest ways to build better leaders, elevate team performance, reduce burnout, and remove the friction that keeps your agency from moving at the speed you need. Brett shares the top-down and bottom-up frameworks his team uses inside hundreds of organizations, including why removing toxic behaviors accelerates growth, how to strengthen manager consistency, and the simple cultural systems that compound into sustainable results. If you’re committed to a healthier, more energized agency in 2026, this episode will give you the playbook. If you’d like to follow Brett’s work or explore the tools he mentioned, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or visit betterculture.com. He also created a resource for this audience — the People Leader Checklist — available at betterculture.com/catalytic Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text When you’re leading a fast–growing agency, becoming the bottleneck isn’t a character flaw; it’s a sign your systems, team structure, and internal leadership rhythms need to evolve. In this episode, I sit down with Tom McGehee, Marine, corporate leader, consultant, entrepreneur, and co-CEO of the Halftime Institute, to unpack how seasoned leaders break free from overload and step into Leadership for Agency Owners that actually works. Tom’s journey through special operations command, global consulting, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership offers a rare window into sustainable growth: humility over ego, clarity over chaos, and mission-type orders instead of micromanagement. If you’re navigating team handoffs, decision bottlenecks, burnout patterns, or the shift from success to significance, Tom’s insights will help you realign your leadership, empower your team, and build the margin your next season requires. Books Mentioned HalftimeResilientSacred Pace You can connect with Tom directly at tom.mcgehee@halftime.org or through halftime.org. He’s also active on LinkedIn and would welcome connecting with anyone this conversation serves. Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

Send us a text When your agency is growing, but profit stalls, client churn rises, and your team feels the pressure, it’s easy to wonder which lever to pull next. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Shapiro, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience whose work has helped business owners break through growth plateaus using a simple, powerful framework he calls the Business Growth Playbook. We break down the practical levers behind profit expansion, customer lifetime value, pricing strategy, and the hidden churn patterns that quietly cap your growth. If you’ve been relying on more leads to fix what is actually a systems, retention, or profitability bottleneck, this conversation brings the clarity you’ve been looking for. You’ll walk away with tactical steps you can implement immediately, from value-based pricing to tightening your retention engine, so you can scale with intention, increase profitability, and build a healthier, more sustainable agency. BOOKS MENTIONED Get your hands on Jeremy’s full playbook of tried and true strategies today in his latest book Your Business Growth Playbook available on Amazon or at your local bookstore. If you’d like a sample of his book right now, an audio overview of the entire playbook, and your very own complimentary growth checklist, visit YourBusinessGrowthPlaybook.com right now. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/jeremyshapiro/ Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: free 30-minute discovery call Special Offer: Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference Connect with Dr. William Attaway: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube