Catalytic Leadership

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

Send us a text Too many high-performing leaders hit their goals and still feel drained. If you’ve built success but can’t seem to slow down without guilt, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ari Williams, a bold and refreshing voice in Christian music and author of The Boundless Mind, to explore what happens when performance becomes our default mode. Ari shares her story of leading worship, writing, and serving, until her pace landed her in a hospital room. That moment changed everything. In this conversation, we unpack how to lead from rest, not from exhaustion; the mindset shift that frees you to scale your impact without sacrificing your health, your family, or your peace. You’ll hear practical insights on stewarding your energy, managing the pressure to perform, and renewing your mind for sustainable growth. If you’re ready to lead from overflow instead of depletion, this episode will help you make that shift; from running on empty to leading with intention, clarity, and rest. 📚 Books Mentioned The Boundless Mind Permission To learn more from Ari and explore her message of freedom and rest, visit theempoweredvoiceacademy.com — you can even download a free copy of The Boundless Mind. 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 Posting more isn’t your problem; conversion is. In this episode, I sit down with Ruheene Jaura, co-founder of Hey Levi and the new app Brandify, whose background includes launch work with Apple and Amazon. We unpack how AI personal branding (done right) separates you from your business brand, clarifies positioning, and drives revenue without feeding the algorithm treadmill. You’ll hear how Ruheene moved from reach to results using deep audience research, systems, and practical automation to surface the podcasts, events, and keywords your buyers already trust. If you’re scaling a 7 or 8-figure agency or business and want less bottleneck, less burnout, and more high-fit demand, this is a clear, actionable path: align your personal brand to authority-building outcomes, keep your business brand sellable, and turn visibility into pipeline. 📚 Books Mentioned Working Backwards by Colin Bryar & Bill Carr Explore Ruheene’s platform at brandif.ai. Start on the free tier to run deep research on your audience and map the podcasts, events, and search terms that align with your story. 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 Scaling isn’t the same as growing, and no one knows that better than Rachel Allen. For 17 years, she’s run Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, serving clients in 21 countries. But when she built and scaled an agency because she thought she “should,” the result was burnout, frustration, and misalignment. In this episode, Rachel and I unpack the mindset and structural shifts that lead to sustainable agency growth: growth that fits your wiring, not the industry’s expectations. We talk about why “bigger” isn’t always better, how to lead from clarity instead of comparison, and why human-centered marketing still wins in an AI-driven world. If you’ve felt the pressure to scale, but sense there’s a smarter, saner way forward, this conversation will help you realign your systems, your strategy, and your definition of success. Books Mentioned Indirect Work Connect with Rachel Allen at boltfromthebluecopywriting.com or on LinkedIn. You can also reach her directly at hello@boltfromthebluecopywriting.com — yes, by email, just like the good old 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 us a text When your agency grows fast, the pressure grows faster: clients, team, tech, everything scaling at once. The temptation? Add more tools, more systems, more noise. But growth without stability eventually breaks. That’s why I sat down with Kelsi Navalta, Director of Affiliate Programs at HighLevel, the leading white-label marketing platform for agencies. Kelsi is part of a smart-idea culture, where AI tools for agencies don’t replace people, they realign them toward what really moves the business forward. In this episode, we talk about the systems, mindset, and leadership shifts that let her scale a 22-person affiliate team serving 8,000+ affiliates without losing clarity or speed. You’ll learn how to use automation wisely, create space for human connection, and lead teams that think, decide, and grow on their own. If you’ve felt the strain between innovation and burnout, this conversation will show you how to build sustainably, scale intentionally, and lead with wisdom in a world obsessed with “more.” Books Mentioned Connect with Kelsi Navalta on Instagram @KelsiNavalta to learn more about her work with HighLevel’s affiliate team and the systems helping agencies grow smarter, not harder. And if you'd like to try out HighLevel, here's a 14 day free trial. Catalytic Leadership runs on HighLevel, and I highly recommend it. 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 Scaling an agency comes with growing complexity: more clients, bigger teams, higher stakes. And with growth comes risk. If a single misstep could cost you clients, revenue, or even your reputation, how do you protect what you’ve built while continuing to scale with confidence? In this episode, I sit down with Kieffer Rittenhouse, a 30-year commercial insurance broker and partner at Integrated Insurance Solutions, who specializes in protecting small to mid-sized businesses through smart agency risk management. Kieffer shares how he’s built decades-long client relationships by being an advocate, not just a vendor, and how applying the “Platinum Rule” can transform the way you serve and retain your clients. We also explore real-world lessons around navigating team burnout, leveraging AI for smarter decisions, and putting systems in place that prevent costly setbacks. If you’re scaling to or beyond 7-figures, this conversation will help you rethink how you protect your agency’s growth while staying focused on what matters most: your clients and your people. Books Mentioned Spark Brilliance Can’t Hurt Me To learn more from Kieffer Rittenhouse or connect with him directly, you can reach him at krittenhouse@integrated-usa.com or on his cell. His commitment to client advocacy and smarter risk management makes him a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs scaling with confidence. 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 Decision fatigue, endless bottlenecks, unclear messaging - scaling an agency past 7 figures doesn’t just demand more hours, it demands smarter systems. That’s why I invited Lynn Colepaugh, founder of Cyber PR Army, to join me for this conversation. She blends brand strategy, music industry grit, and an unusual partnership with AI to help leaders use technology not as a crutch, but as a thinking partner. In this episode, Lynn shares how AI for agency owners can reduce overwhelm, sharpen communication, and expose blind spots you didn’t know were there. From improving client messaging to preventing burnout and building clarity into your systems, her approach shows how AI can become a reflective partner that helps you lead with confidence and focus. If you’re tired of running faster just to keep up, this conversation will help you build clarity, reduce decision fatigue, and scale with greater precision. Books Mentioned Become What You Are To connect with Lynn, visit cyberprarmy.com. She’s set up a special page for podcast listeners at cyberprarmy.com/thecastle, where you’ll find free tools including an AI readiness quiz and a marketing checklist. 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’ve poured months into a book, a campaign, or a launch, the last thing you want is to see it fade into the noise. But that’s exactly what happens when we rely on short-term thinking instead of building systems for long-term brand growth. In this episode, I sit down with Marika Flatt, founder of PR by the Book, who has spent more than two decades helping authors, entrepreneurs, and leaders amplify their message with sustainable visibility. Marika shares why “hope is not a strategy,” how to avoid costly mistakes that kill momentum, and what it takes to keep your work from sitting on the digital shelf unnoticed. We dig into practical publicity strategies, time-tested PR systems, and the leadership shifts that allow you to delegate with confidence and scale without burning out. If you’re building a 7-figure agency and want clarity on how to fuel long-term visibility without chasing hacks, this episode is for you. Books Mentioned The Little Engine That Could Unreasonable Hospitality To learn more from Marika and her team, visit prbythebook.com for full-service PR support, or explore the DIY resources at authortoinfluencer.com. You can also find PR by the Book on every major social media platform. 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 Hiring top talent is the single greatest lever for scaling beyond 7 figures. Yet too many agency owners find themselves stuck in bottlenecks, worn down by failed hires, or wasting energy micromanaging instead of building. In this episode of Catalytic Leadership, I welcome back Kasim Aslam, founder of multiple 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses, creator of Pareto Talent, and author of Hire: The Essential Guide to Building Powerful Teams and Reclaiming Your Time. Kasim has hired hundreds of people and built companies that thrive because of one system: his 7-step blueprint for hiring top talent. We unpack how to treat people as peak performers, not commodities… why paying more can yield exponential returns… and how to delegate projects instead of tasks so your team accelerates without you being the bottleneck. Kasim shares the exact filters, trial projects, and systems he’s used to place nearly 100 executive assistants and run 17 businesses without managing a single one himself. If you’re scaling past 7 figures and want a proven system for hiring top talent that fuels freedom and growth, this episode will show you the way. Books Mentioned Hire: The Essential Guide to Building Powerful Teams and Reclaiming Your Time You can access Kasim’s book, audiobook, hiring templates, and global job posting board free of charge at TheHireBook.com. If you’re ready to hire an EA through his company Pareto Talent, Kasim and his team can help you do that as well. 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 your digital agency past seven figures, you already know how costly bottlenecks can be. Old leads sit untouched, team handoffs slow progress, and valuable time disappears qualifying prospects who will never buy. That’s why I sat down with Bryce DeCora, co-founder and CEO of Closebot, to explore how AI for agencies is transforming sales and client acquisition. Bryce brings his background in AI, engineering, and sales to show how agencies are reactivating databases, qualifying leads automatically, and creating six-figure revenue surges without overworking their team. In this episode, you’ll hear how one roofer generated $150,000 in two days, why clarity in leadership accelerates team performance, and how adopting AI now positions your agency ahead of competitors who are still waiting on the sidelines. Listen in and discover the systems and mindset shifts that free you from bottlenecks and create more space to scale with intention. Books Mentioned The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek You can connect with Bryce on LinkedIn for business and AI thought leadership, or follow his research on X. 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 Scaling an agency beyond seven figures can come at a cost: sleepless nights, constant bottlenecks, and the creeping sense that the business is running you instead of the other way around. If you’ve ever wondered how to build sustainable systems that protect both your growth and your life outside the agency, this episode is for you. I sit down with Donzel Leggett, Principal at Destiny Development Delta LLC and former Fortune 200 senior executive, who has led global teams of 10,000 people while creating a proven model for clarity and execution. Donzel shares why less than 10% of leaders can answer the question, “Where do you want to be in 20 years?”—and how his agency life plan framework helps you close that gap. We dig into how to operationalize discipline, build a long-term roadmap that integrates business, family, and well-being, and stay resilient in a world being reshaped daily by AI and automation. If you want to scale without burning out or losing control, this conversation will help you reframe how you lead your agency—and your life. Books Mentioned Make Your Destiny Happen by Donzel Leggett Connect with Donzel at destinydevdelta.com or at makeyourdestinyhappen.com to learn more about his new book, Make Your Destiny Happen. You can also find him on LinkedIn, YouTube, and his short-form Make Your Destiny Happen Petite Podcast, where he shares lessons drawn from his own leadership journey and stories of his late father. 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