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Catalytic Leadership

Dr. William Attaway

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

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45:11

From $15K to $100K MRR in 9 Months – The Leverage for...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Scaling a digital agency doesn't require hustle—it requires systems, delegation, and intentional leadership. In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Gilmore, founder of Niche In Control and author of The Agency Owner's Guide to Freedom, to unpack how one agency owner scaled from $15K to $100K MRR in just 9 months using Jesse’s Leverage for Growth Framework. We walk through how time audits unlock 8–10 hours per week, how to implement scalable delegation systems, and how simplifyi...

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35:16

The AI Freedom Method for Agency Owners Scaling Past...

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2025/06/10

Send us a text Scaling a digital agency beyond $30K months doesn't happen by accident—and it won’t happen if you're still running everything yourself. In this episode, I talk with Nathan Newberry about the exact systems, strategies, and mindset shifts he used to grow, sell, and then coach others to scale their agencies through what he calls the AI Freedom Method. This isn’t surface-level automation talk. Nathan walks us through the leadership principles and operational frameworks that allow a...

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42:27

The Leadership Shift Entrepreneurs Regret...

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2025/06/05

Send us a text Most digital agency owners wait too long to make the leadership shift that actually sustains scale. They keep grinding in fulfillment mode, thinking more output will equal more growth—until their systems start to crack, their team becomes dependent, and their energy flatlines. In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Johnson—a coach, broadcaster, and Olympic leader—who shares a bold challenge to high-achieving entrepreneurs: start leading for legacy before you’re forced to. This conv...

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37:27

How Katie Brinkley Scaled with Less Content, Smarter...

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2025/06/03

Send us a text What if everything you’ve been told about social media is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Brinkley — a social media strategist, author of The Social Shift, and agency founder who scaled her business with a lean content model, smart systems, and a self-led team. Katie built her agency without becoming a slave to the algorithm. She reveals the Four-Post Strategy that replaces content burnout with a sustainable, consistent visibility system — and she unpacks the lead...

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28:44

3 AI Tools One Agency Owner Used to Scale Without Ad...

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2025/05/29

Send us a text Scaling your agency doesn’t always require a bigger team or ad budget—it might just take smarter tools and systems. In this episode, I sit down with tech founder and agency owner Jeff Vanasdal, who built three AI-powered tools—BotMockups, ListBuilder.ai, and HelpDocs.ai—to eliminate bottlenecks, close more deals, and drive recurring revenue growth with zero ad spend. Jeff didn’t start by building for others—he created these tools to fix his own fulfillment overwhelm. Then he sc...

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39:05

From Overwhelmed Operator to Visionary CEO: How EOS...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Most agency owners build a business around their skills—then hit a ceiling when those same skills become their greatest limitation. In this episode, I sit down with Drew Larison, founder of Five Door Media, to unpack the real shift that unlocked scale in his agency: moving from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. For leaders navigating growth, structure, and team development, this conversation cuts to the heart of what it truly means to lead at scale. Drew shares how impleme...

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32:33

What Investors Look for in Digital Agencies:...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text 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 founder of Bison Equity Group. With over 30 years of experience evaluating entrepreneurs and structuring capital strategies, Steve breaks down why most agencies aren’t investor-ready, what separates scalable leadership from burnout-driven hustle, and how recurring...

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26:51

How He Helped a Client Win $125K in 7 Weeks – Inbound...

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2025/05/20

Send us a textInbound 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 the exact strategy his agency used to help a service-based firm generate $125,000 in new business in just 49 days using Google Business Profile visibility, Local Service Ads, and targeted positioning that drives results without relying on referrals or bloated

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33:07

How He Built a Niche Agency to 74 Clients & $100K+...

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2025/05/15

Send us a textWhat 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 $100K in monthly recurring revenue—without burning out or chasing broad markets. We dive into the leadership decisions, mindset shifts, and operational systems that helped him grow Phaser Marketing into a powerhouse agency focused exclusively on excavation and

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25:03

The Ironman Mindset: How This Online Coach Helps...

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2025/05/13

Send us a text 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 TruFit Academy—whose approach to fitness for entrepreneurs isn’t about quick fixes or hype. It’s about building a system that powers your performance with the same precision you bring to your business. Johnny shares how the discipline and mindset h...

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25:51

The Time-for-Money Trap That’s Stalling Your...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text 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 sit down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital, to unpack what it truly takes to escape that trap and build a business that grows without demanding more of you. Eric’s story isn’t about quick wins or overnight success—it’s about trading hus...

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29:33

The #1 Hiring Mistake Killing Digital Agencies—and...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text 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 Team, to reveal the #1 hiring mistake that’s stalling agency growth and burning out leaders: trusting the resume. You’ll learn how Dr. Neal replaced chaos with clarity using a hiring system that achieves a 97% match rate and radically impro...

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29:01

Built a Thriving Agency in 9 Months—Proven Systems,...

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2025/05/01

Send us a text 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 Procure, who scaled a niche healthcare marketing agency faster than most entrepreneurs even get their first 10 clients. Jake shares the exact proven systems, automation strategies, and leadership wins that allowed him to not just grow—but thrive—in reco...

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29:53

$0 in Custom Work: The Agency Scaling Blueprint to...

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2025/04/29

Send us a textMost 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 eliminate custom work entirely—and how that decision transformed his agency into a scalable, recurring-revenue business built on productized services and automation.Tim’s agency went from full-service overwhelm to a subscription-based model with zero proposals, clear

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32:24

Helped Scale a $1B+ Startup and 3 Exits—Now He Builds...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text 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 Rodriguez, founder of iExcel, to explore how agency owners can scale operations, hire effectively, and lead with clarity in the age of AI and automation. Chris brings nearly 25 years of marketing experience, a results-driven mindset, and a data-first le...

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26:26

D1 Athlete Built a Startup at 21—The Leadership...

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2025/04/22

Send us a textWhat 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-founder of the AI-driven wellness app Ascend, about what it really takes to lead without a title, manage a team without coding skills, and build a culture-first company under pressure.Walker shares his leadership framework rooted in servant leadership,

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37:52

Scaling an Agency Without Burning Out: Leadership,...

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2025/04/17

Send us a text 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 profitable agency without burning out. Ivan shares how he scaled his agency from a two-person team to 75+ team members across multiple locations—all while staying true to his mission, building a strong team culture, and prioritizing ROI-driven systems. I...

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41:08

Why Integrity Is Your Best Growth Strategy: Faith,...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text 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 premium contracting company, AC Solutions and More, from the ground up—without ads, without shortcuts, and without compromising his values. His story is a masterclass in leading with purpose, building loyal teams, and growing a business others are ...

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39:56

Trapped in Fulfillment? Why Scaling Starts with...

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2025/04/10

Send us a text 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 with Anthony Mink, co-founder of the $50M+ brand Live Bearded and host of the Entitled to Nothing podcast. We dive into the mindset and leadership shifts necessary to break free from the chaos and step into scalable business growth. Anthony shares powerfu...

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41:45

The Hidden Cost of Bad Leadership: Turnover, Burnout,...

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2025/04/08

Send us a text 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, founder of PLATTinum Consulting, to expose the hidden costs of poor leadership and the urgent need for a people-first strategy. Rachel shares why most businesses—especially fast-scaling digital agencies—fail to implement feedback systems, leade...

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