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You are constantly striving to improve. You are looking for practical tips you can apply to your daily work that will impact your performance. You are looking for advice from professionals who do the work. You want to engage with professionals who have been in your shoes.

Be the Founder that can clearly articulate the problem your company solves.

Be the Sales Professional that your customers want to work with.

Be the Learning Professional who can deliver your solution in the context of the business.

The Find My Catalyst Podcast is published weekly. We take listener questions at @catalystsale on twitter or hello@catalystsale.com via email.

Topics discussed - Revenue Operations, Customer Success, Goal Setting & Execution, Mindset, Performance, B2B Sales, Sales Training, Product Market Fit, Growth, Hiring, Recruitment, Sales Process, Business Acumen, Startups, Leadership.

10 Things to Do if you Want to Fail at Business and Sales - Mike Simmons

Aug 31, 2024

Three Key Quotes

"If you want to fail, pitch without context. Your customers care about solving their problems, not your product."
"Don’t try to be the hero. Remember, your customer is the hero, and you’re the guide helping them solve their problems."
"If you always make it about you, you will fail. Focus on...

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Growth with Sean Barnes

Aug 27, 2024

Sean Barnes is a business leader who recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship. With a background in IT and a passion for helping others grow, Sean now leads a small but dedicated team. His insights into leadership, business strategy, and personal development make him a valuable resource for those looking to...

Dealing with Change - Mindset, Skillset, Toolset with Mike Simmons

Aug 24, 2024

"Mindset is critical. Your Attitudes and beliefs — what attitude do you bring to each situation, and how do your beliefs impact or influence that attitude?"
"Use tools to create leverage and improve problem-solving. It's about moving from your current state to your desired state."
"First, make sure you get your mind...

Leadership, Communication, Learning and Parks with Donald Forgione

Aug 19, 2024

On Leadership: "We all want our employees and our loved ones to do the right things, but often we don't get a chance to see that. We are very aware when they screw up, but the day-to-day—boy, I hope they make the right decision today."
On Vulnerability in Leadership: "As a leader, if you show vulnerability, it shows...

Theory vs Practice, Focus through Clarity, Hiring and finding a job, How to end a Call - Mike Simmons

Aug 16, 2024

"Everything is theoretical until you put it into practice; then it becomes practical."
"To maintain focus, I gain clarity—clarity around what’s important to me and those I work with."
"You learn more with the questions you ask than with the statements you make."

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