The Action Catalyst

Coach Porter won his 250th career game in 2015 and now ranks as the winningest active head coach in Middle Tennessee. He was third on the list in 2016, but Sam Harp of Lebanon (332 wins) and Craig Clayton of Hillsboro (284) both resigned in 2016 to return to their native state of Kentucky to coach. All of Coach Porter’s wins, however, have come in-state at one school.

Porter joined former Trousdale County head coach Clint Satterfield as the Class of 2016 inductees into the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 3.

He has the most wins in any sport in White House High School history and the school’s longest-tenured coach. On the current staff, he coaches linebackers as a primary position. He has two former players on full-time staff: offensive coordinator Ryan Hamilton and assistant coach Kevin Jackson. His former player and coach Chad Broadrick is now the head coach at East Robertson, and the Blue Devils will play the Indians in week one of the 2017 and 2018 season. It is the first time Coach Porter will be on the opposite sideline of a head coach who is a former player.

In 1997, he led the Blue Devils to the Class 3-A state championship, the first athletic state championship in WHHS history, with a 15-0 season and 30-20 victory over Memphis Melrose. In 1997-98, he coached the team to a school record 21 straight wins. The 2012 and 2013 Blue Devils were the District 9-AA champions and made five consecutive appearances in the Class 4-A quarterfinals from 2010-2014, plus seven of the last nine years into the third round the postseason.

He lives in White House with his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth. They have two daughters, Haley (Brad Edwards) and Lacey. Porter obtained a B.S. in Health Education from Middle Tennessee State University and a Masters from MTSU, with a plus-30 from MTSU and TSU in administration and supervision. He played high school football at Gallatin High School and college baseball at Volunteer State.

His first year at White House was as an assistant in 1983 with head coach Robert Lassiter, and served for two seasons under Bill Locke before taking the head coach position in 1987. He also coached high school baseball at WHHS for four years.

As an assistant coach in the mid-1980s, Coach Porter was a part of a close loss to Madison High School when player Joe Pryor used the phrase “Blue Devil Pride” for the first time. B.D.P. is now a staple of the program at White House in the local school and community.

As a head football coach, he is a multi-year award winner as the district and region coach of the year, and in 2013 was a head coach for the TACA East vs. West All-Star Football Classic.

Show Highlights:

It is more important how we are going to respond than how we are perceived. – Coach PorterIt’s about the whole team, not just the leader. – Coach PorterWe take it one game at a time and one practice at a time. – Coach PorterDo what is right and trust. – Coach PorterHang on and stick to what it is you believe in. – Coach PorterThe number one thing you must have in a team is loyalty. – Coach PorterYou need people working side by side with the same values and vision. – Coach PorterI don’t have to have my way, I just want a chance to have my say. – Coach PorterIt is never the destination point, it is always about the journey. – Coach PorterWhen a challenge comes your way, that is an opportunity to show your character. – Coach Porter

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting.

Coach Porter won his 250th career game in 2015 and now ranks as the winningest active head coach in Middle Tennessee. He was third on the list in 2016, but Sam Harp of Lebanon (332 wins) and Craig Clayton of Hillsboro (284) both resigned in 2016 to return to their native state of Kentucky to coach. All of Coach Porter’s wins, however, have come in-state at one school.

Porter joined former Trousdale County head coach Clint Satterfield as the Class of 2016 inductees into the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 3.

He has the most wins in any sport in White House High School history and the school’s longest-tenured coach. On the current staff, he coaches linebackers as a primary position. He has two former players on full-time staff: offensive coordinator Ryan Hamilton and assistant coach Kevin Jackson. His former player and coach Chad Broadrick is now the head coach at East Robertson, and the Blue Devils will play the Indians in week one of the 2017 and 2018 season. It is the first time Coach Porter will be on the opposite sideline of a head coach who is a former player.

In 1997, he led the Blue Devils to the Class 3-A state championship, the first athletic state championship in WHHS history, with a 15-0 season and 30-20 victory over Memphis Melrose. In 1997-98, he coached the team to a school record 21 straight wins. The 2012 and 2013 Blue Devils were the District 9-AA champions and made five consecutive appearances in the Class 4-A quarterfinals from 2010-2014, plus seven of the last nine years into the third round the postseason.

He lives in White House with his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth. They have two daughters, Haley (Brad Edwards) and Lacey. Porter obtained a B.S. in Health Education from Middle Tennessee State University and a Masters from MTSU, with a plus-30 from MTSU and TSU in administration and supervision. He played high school football at Gallatin High School and college baseball at Volunteer State.

His first year at White House was as an assistant in 1983 with head coach Robert Lassiter, and served for two seasons under Bill Locke before taking the head coach position in 1987. He also coached high school baseball at WHHS for four years.

As an assistant coach in the mid-1980s, Coach Porter was a part of a close loss to Madison High School when player Joe Pryor used the phrase “Blue Devil Pride” for the first time. B.D.P. is now a staple of the program at White House in the local school and community.

As a head football coach, he is a multi-year award winner as the district and region coach of the year, and in 2013 was a head coach for the TACA East vs. West All-Star Football Classic.

Show Highlights:

It is more important how we are going to respond than how we are perceived. – Coach PorterIt’s about the whole team, not just the leader. – Coach PorterWe take it one game at a time and one practice at a time. – Coach PorterDo what is right and trust. – Coach PorterHang on and stick to what it is you believe in. – Coach PorterThe number one thing you must have in a team is loyalty. – Coach PorterYou need people working side by side with the same values and vision. – Coach PorterI don’t have to have my way, I just want a chance to have my say. – Coach PorterIt is never the destination point, it is always about the journey. – Coach PorterWhen a challenge comes your way, that is an opportunity to show your character. – Coach Porter

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting.

Coach Porter won his 250th career game in 2015 and now ranks as the winningest active head coach in Middle Tennessee. He was third on the list in 2016, but Sam Harp of Lebanon (332 wins) and Craig Clayton of Hillsboro (284) both resigned in 2016 to return to their native state of Kentucky to coach. All of Coach Porter’s wins, however, have come in-state at one school.

Porter joined former Trousdale County head coach Clint Satterfield as the Class of 2016 inductees into the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 3.

He has the most wins in any sport in White House High School history and the school’s longest-tenured coach. On the current staff, he coaches linebackers as a primary position. He has two former players on full-time staff: offensive coordinator Ryan Hamilton and assistant coach Kevin Jackson. His former player and coach Chad Broadrick is now the head coach at East Robertson, and the Blue Devils will play the Indians in week one of the 2017 and 2018 season. It is the first time Coach Porter will be on the opposite sideline of a head coach who is a former player.

In 1997, he led the Blue Devils to the Class 3-A state championship, the first athletic state championship in WHHS history, with a 15-0 season and 30-20 victory over Memphis Melrose. In 1997-98, he coached the team to a school record 21 straight wins. The 2012 and 2013 Blue Devils were the District 9-AA champions and made five consecutive appearances in the Class 4-A quarterfinals from 2010-2014, plus seven of the last nine years into the third round the postseason.

He lives in White House with his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth. They have two daughters, Haley (Brad Edwards) and Lacey. Porter obtained a B.S. in Health Education from Middle Tennessee State University and a Masters from MTSU, with a plus-30 from MTSU and TSU in administration and supervision. He played high school football at Gallatin High School and college baseball at Volunteer State.

His first year at White House was as an assistant in 1983 with head coach Robert Lassiter, and served for two seasons under Bill Locke before taking the head coach position in 1987. He also coached high school baseball at WHHS for four years.

As an assistant coach in the mid-1980s, Coach Porter was a part of a close loss to Madison High School when player Joe Pryor used the phrase “Blue Devil Pride” for the first time. B.D.P. is now a staple of the program at White House in the local school and community.

As a head football coach, he is a multi-year award winner as the district and region coach of the year, and in 2013 was a head coach for the TACA East vs. West All-Star Football Classic.

Show Highlights:

It is more important how we are going to respond than how we are perceived. – Coach Porter

It’s about the whole team, not just the leader. – Coach Porter

We take it one game at a time and one practice at a time. – Coach Porter

Do what is right and trust. – Coach Porter

Hang on and stick to what it is you believe in. – Coach Porter

The number one thing you must have in a team is loyalty. – Coach Porter

You need people working side by side with the same values and vision. – Coach Porter

I don’t have to have my way, I just want a chance to have my say. – Coach Porter

It is never the destination point, it is always about the journey. – Coach Porter

When a challenge comes your way, that is an opportunity to show your character. – Coach Porter

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management,

Steve Frody, along with wife Shelley, launched officially City2Shore Real Estate in February of 2011. Their passion is helping homeowners keep their homes and prevent foreclosures as well as helping sellers navigate selling their homes successfully. After joining Southwestern Consulting's Coaching Program, Steve and Shelley have doubled their income, free'd up time for other important things and beat being busy.

Karla Lewis has held many positions over her extensive career mainly focused on sales, service and relationship development. She has a 30+ year sales track record always being a top producer. Karla is an expert in Retail, Service, Non-Profits, Marketing/Media, Event Production and Agriculture. She is most interested in helping people who want to take their lives and careers to the next level and make them MARVELous! Karla is currently working on her first book “Be MARVELous” and enjoys bringing this message to others thru public speaking engagements. Karla has been married to her husband Brad for 25 marvelous years and lives in rural Ohio where they have a grain farm operation. They have 2 grown sons, Ridge and Connor and enjoy traveling, assisting non-profits, spending time with family and just having lots of fun with this great life.

Show Highlights:

Be Coachable. Don’t get so wrapped up in money that you forget the people. @SStevefrodyYou have to understand that you can’t be everything to every person. @KarlaLLewisWork on creating balance and focus on the things that are most important. @KarlaLLewisI had to create a “box” of ideal clients. @SStevefrodyI felt the guilt of passing off lower business to other people on your team. @SStevefrody

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Ron Alford, Senior Partner of Southwestern Consulting, is a certified Top Producer Consultant Sales and Leadership Coach. He specializes in teaching ethical sales techniques and strategies that individuals and teams can use to immediately grow their sales.

He is the former Regional Sales Director for The Southwestern Company, recruiting, training, mentoring and managing over 600 salespeople over 19 years. Ron is a company record holder, he personally achieved the highest level of sales 70 times with Southwestern and is Six-time “Sales Manager of the Year” with Southwestern. Ron is also the Leadership Record Holder. He has coached and trained more 10,000+ producers than any other manager in the 158-year-old Southwestern history and personally coached and trained 6 of the top 10 lifetime salespeople in the history of Southwestern. Ron is #3 Lifetime Producer out of over 150,000 salespeople from Southwestern Company history.

Ron is also an endurance athlete, having completed many marathons, triathlons and “ultramarathon” events. He is an expert when it comes to recruiting, sales training and coaching individuals and teams to reach higher than they ever imagined. He lives with the strong belief that true success and enduring joy comes from principle-centered living… that’s the foundation, and everything else flows from there.

Show Highlights:

I’m creating allies in every sense of the word. - Ron Alford ‏Loyalty and consistency are signs of a quality relationship. - Ron Alford ‏We hurt relationships when we get shortsighted and in transactional mode. - Ron Alford ‏Look for those who speak the same language and you both can really help each other. - Ron Alford ‏Look for a way to make a difference in their life. - Ron Alford ‏Be willing to adapt, but be yourself. - Ron Alford ‏How can I kill my ego and be transparent? - Ron Alford ‏True confidence is just conviction. - Ron Alford ‏It’s not what I say, it’s how I make someone feel. - Ron Alford ‏

Learn more about or get in touch with Ron: https://www.southwesterncoaching.com/ron-alford

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Ron Alford, Senior Partner of Southwestern Consulting, is a certified Top Producer Consultant Sales and Leadership Coach. He specializes in teaching ethical sales techniques and strategies that individuals and teams can use to immediately grow their sales.

He is the former Regional Sales Director for The Southwestern Company, recruiting, training, mentoring and managing over 600 salespeople over 19 years. Ron is a company record holder, he personally achieved the highest level of sales 70 times with Southwestern and is Six-time “Sales Manager of the Year” with Southwestern. Ron is also the Leadership Record Holder. He has coached and trained more 10,000+ producers than any other manager in the 158-year-old Southwestern history and personally coached and trained 6 of the top 10 lifetime salespeople in the history of Southwestern. Ron is #3 Lifetime Producer out of over 150,000 salespeople from Southwestern Company history.

Ron is also an endurance athlete, having completed many marathons, triathlons and “ultramarathon” events. He is an expert when it comes to recruiting, sales training and coaching individuals and teams to reach higher than they ever imagined. He lives with the strong belief that true success and enduring joy comes from principle-centered living… that’s the foundation, and everything else flows from there.

Show Highlights:

I’m creating allies in every sense of the word. - Ron Alford ‏Loyalty and consistency are signs of a quality relationship. - Ron Alford ‏We hurt relationships when we get shortsighted and in transactional mode. - Ron Alford ‏Look for those who speak the same language and you both can really help each other. - Ron Alford ‏Look for a way to make a difference in their life. - Ron Alford ‏Be willing to adapt, but be yourself. - Ron Alford ‏How can I kill my ego and be transparent? - Ron Alford ‏True confidence is just conviction. - Ron Alford ‏It’s not what I say, it’s how I make someone feel. - Ron Alford ‏

Learn more about or get in touch with Ron: https://www.southwesterncoaching.com/ron-alford

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Alan Stein Jr serves as the Director of Performance for Pure Sweat Basketball and is an internationally renowned expert on improving basketball-specific athleticism. He served as the Head Performance Coach for the DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program for 6 years (after a 7-year stint at Montrose Christian). He has over 15 years of experience working with elite high school, college and NBA players including work for the Nike Skills Academies, McDonald’s All-American game, Jordan Brand Classic, NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp and the CP3 Elite Guard Camp. Alan is the creator of the Elite Jump Training Program and is the host of the Pure Sweat Basketball Show.

Recently, Alan has added corporate speaking to his repertoire. Alan has spent the past 15 years working with the highest performing athletes on the planet. He now teaches organizations how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite basketball teams use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is passionate about helping companies develop genuine leadership, authentic team cohesion and true mental toughness. He has learned that the principles of achievement on the court are identical to the principles necessary to achieve in any industry. To learn more, visit AlanSteinJr.com

Show Highlights:

It’s one thing to know how to do something and another to know when to do it. - Alan Stein Jr ‏At the end of a day a player needs to want to be the best. - Alan Stein JrSkills can be developed through repetition, training and practicing with purpose. - Alan Stein JrIt’s what you are doing in the unseen hours that determines your success. - Alan Stein JrOur habits are a choice. - Alan Stein JrOur success is predicated on the things we do every day. - Alan Stein JrExecution gap: The difference between what we know we should do and what we actually do. - Alan Stein Jr

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Alan Stein Jr serves as the Director of Performance for Pure Sweat Basketball and is an internationally renowned expert on improving basketball-specific athleticism. He served as the Head Performance Coach for the DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program for 6 years (after a 7-year stint at Montrose Christian). He has over 15 years of experience working with elite high school, college and NBA players including work for the Nike Skills Academies, McDonald’s All-American game, Jordan Brand Classic, NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp and the CP3 Elite Guard Camp. Alan is the creator of the Elite Jump Training Program and is the host of the Pure Sweat Basketball Show.

Recently, Alan has added corporate speaking to his repertoire. Alan has spent the past 15 years working with the highest performing athletes on the planet. He now teaches organizations how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite basketball teams use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is passionate about helping companies develop genuine leadership, authentic team cohesion and true mental toughness. He has learned that the principles of achievement on the court are identical to the principles necessary to achieve in any industry. To learn more, visit AlanSteinJr.com

Show Highlights:

It’s one thing to know how to do something and another to know when to do it. - Alan Stein Jr ‏At the end of a day a player needs to want to be the best. - Alan Stein JrSkills can be developed through repetition, training and practicing with purpose. - Alan Stein JrIt’s what you are doing in the unseen hours that determines your success. - Alan Stein JrOur habits are a choice. - Alan Stein JrOur success is predicated on the things we do every day. - Alan Stein JrExecution gap: The difference between what we know we should do and what we actually do. - Alan Stein Jr

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Chuck Runyon is the CEO at Self Esteem Brands: Anytime Fitness & Waxing The City. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need.

Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row.

In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck’s leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top New Franchise” list.

Show Highlights:

A business can do more than just make money. @chuckrunyon

This is more than just treadmills running 24/7. It is really about changing lives. @chuckrunyon

ROEI: Return on Emotional Investment. @chuckrunyon

We want to help people get to their best selves. @chuckrunyon

The 4 P’s are a formula that must be linked together. @chuckrunyon

Most small businesses aren’t very good at financial strategic planning. @chuckrunyon

If your business didn’t exist, who would be impacted? @chuckrunyon

The role of leadership is to share the story of the organization and the transformation you provide. @chuckrunyon

Take work seriously without taking ourselves seriously. @chuckrunyon

Be transparent, vulnerable, and connect with your team. @chuckrunyon

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

Chuck Runyon is the CEO at Self Esteem Brands: Anytime Fitness & Waxing The City. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need.

Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row.

In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck’s leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top New Franchise” list.

Show Highlights:

A business can do more than just make money. - Chuck RunyonThis is more than just treadmills running 24/7. It is really about changing lives. - Chuck RunyonROEI: Return on Emotional Investment. - Chuck RunyonWe want to help people get to their best selves. - Chuck RunyonThe 4 P’s are a formula that must be linked together. - Chuck RunyonMost small businesses aren’t very good at financial strategic planning. - Chuck RunyonIf your business didn’t exist, who would be impacted? - Chuck RunyonThe role of leadership is to share the story of the organization and the transformation you provide. - Chuck RunyonTake work seriously without taking ourselves seriously. - Chuck RunyonBe transparent, vulnerable, and connect with your team. - Chuck Runyon

The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!