

Find My Catalyst Podcast
Mike Simmons
We all have problems we are looking to solve. We know that there are solutions out there, but we struggle with this.
How do we find the solution, where does the nudge come from to help us take the next step, and start solving tough problems. The intention of this podcast is to help you find your catalyst and take that next step.
The Find My Catalyst Podcast is a weekly podcast with Catalyst Sale founder Mike Simmons. We discuss real stories with practical application, in the context of leadership, problem solving, decision making, thinking, goal setting and execution.
Other topics discussed include - Systems, Frameworks, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, Training, Onboarding, Sales Enablement, Organization Enablement, Workforce Development, Coaching, and Mentoring.
How do we find the solution, where does the nudge come from to help us take the next step, and start solving tough problems. The intention of this podcast is to help you find your catalyst and take that next step.
The Find My Catalyst Podcast is a weekly podcast with Catalyst Sale founder Mike Simmons. We discuss real stories with practical application, in the context of leadership, problem solving, decision making, thinking, goal setting and execution.
Other topics discussed include - Systems, Frameworks, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, Training, Onboarding, Sales Enablement, Organization Enablement, Workforce Development, Coaching, and Mentoring.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 21, 2023 • 42min
Brand Evangelism, Self-Awareness and Clarity with Alexis Scott - 320
"While I am very aware of my blind spots and where I lack, I also beat myself up heavily for those blind spots instead of focusing on what I'm really great at." - Alexis Scott Alexis Scott Since the recording of this podcast, Alexis founded The Fairy Job Mom. She is also a founding member of the Old Girls Club and a friend of Catalyst. She is a Brand Marketing Consultant, Talent Advocate and Career Connector. From being laid off to career pivoting multiple times, her experience in Corporate America has taught her that the greatest gift you can give yourself is the skills necessary to be Eternally Employable. In this episode you will learn: How self-awareness can help you make career decisions The power of clarity in achieving your goals How understanding your unique abilities can drive growth for a company Episode Resources: Alexis on Linkedin TheFairyJobMom Alexis on Linktr.ee Catch up on our last 3 episodes: Community, Learning, Golf and Sales with Jeff Bajorek, Scott Leese and Larry Long Jr. Unlock Value with Customer Led Growth with Georgiana Laudi Workshops, Cruising, Community and What's Next Connect With Us! Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn www.catalystsale.com Please share this podcast episode with friends and colleagues and leave us a review and rating via your favorite podcast platform.

Feb 20, 2023 • 22min
Community, Learning, Golf and Sales with guests Jeff Bajorek, Scott Leese, and Larry Long Jr - 319
The Golf and Sales event is my Catalyst this week. Jeff, Larry, and Scott join me to discuss community, learning, golf and sales. This episode is brought to you by Golf and Sales. A leadership and sales retreat for professionals who are working through tough challenges in leadership, sales, and growth. Show Links Golf and Sales Jeff on LinkedIn Larry on LinkedIn Scott on LinkedIn Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

Feb 8, 2023 • 39min
Unlock value with customer led growth - why the funnel is outdated with Georgiana Laudi - 318
My Catalyst this week is Georgiana Laudi. She is a marketing leader in the SaaS space, and is leading the Customer Led Growth charge. Gia joins me to discuss why we should forget the funnel, the keys to customer led growth, when research goes wrong & what to do about it, and designing for your customer. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Show Links Forget the Funnel Georgiana on Twitter Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

Feb 1, 2023 • 17min
Workshops, Cruising, Community, and What's Next - 317
My Catalyst this week was a recent Phoenix Cruise on Virgin. On this episode, Jody and I discuss the cruise, some lessons learned, and three workshops I can facilitate with your team. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com

Jan 24, 2023 • 32min
Community and Evangelism - Leslie Greenwood - 316
My Catalyst this week is Leslie Greenwood. She is a community builder and evangelist. Leslie joins me to talk about communication, community, design, and buidling advocacy. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Show Links thechiefevangelist.com Leslie on LinkedIn Course on Evangelist-Led Growth https://maven.com/leslie-greenwood/evangelist-led-growth Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

Jan 20, 2023 • 13min
2022 Reflections - 2023 Focus - 315
My Catalyst this week is Reflection and Focus. Reflecting on 2022, and sharing clarity of focus for 2023. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. What are your key reflections for 2022? Where will you focus in 2023? Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com

Dec 29, 2022 • 13min
Communication and Leadership Through Challenges - 314
My Catalyst this week is a travel experience. This travel experience provides a great opportunity to reflect on how we plan, how we communicate, how we lead, how we design, and how we move forward. Red Teaming, Pre-mortems, post-mortems, and design - all have a place when leading and communicating through challenges. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

Dec 15, 2022 • 45min
Communication, Story, Reflection, Growth - Ravi Rajani - 313
My Catalyst this week is Ravi Rajani. He is a master communicator that helps people find and leverage story that works. Ravi joins me to talk about communication, story, reflection, growth, and his ACORN framework. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Show Links Ravi on LinkedIn Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

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Dec 7, 2022 • 53min
Content Creation and Social - with Nick Capozzi - 312
My Catalyst this week is Nick Capozzi. He is my go to when it comes to creating videos that draw people in. Nick joins me to talk about creating content, imposter syndrome, shooting better video, and why collaboration works in social. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Show Links Nick on LinkedIn Nick on Twittter Go To Market This Week Social Social Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".

Nov 29, 2022 • 55min
The Transparent Sales Leader - Todd Caponi - 311
My Catalyst this week is Todd Caponi. Many people talk about transparency, Todd embodies it. Todd joins me to talk about his most recent book - The Transparent Sales Leader. And, if you know Todd, you know we will get into some sales history, and practical application. This episode is brought to you by the Find My Catalyst - GAME Plan. for more information check out the links below. Show Links Todd's Website Todd on LinkedIn The Transparency Sale on Amazon The Transparent Sales Leader - Kindle is just $2.99 Find My Catalyst Links Mike on LinkedIn The GAME Plan Thank you - please send questions to podcast@catalystsale.com Please add your ratings and reviews via your favorite podcast player, and share the podcast with anyone you know who is looking for their "catalyst".


