CATAPULT
FALL 2021
The #1 Small Business Conference
Virtual | October 21st, 2021 | 10am - 5:30pm Central CDT
Ditch the stuffy keynotes & roll up your sleeves.
Countless conferences promise 10x growth, but few offer the tactical insights you can apply to see the change in your business. As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable. At Catapult, we deliver world-class training with actionable steps you can make to grow your business.
This annual conference brings together members of the Cultivate community for skill-building and networking. Previously Catapult was an in-person conference that shifted to an easily accessible virtual platform in 2020. As a result, we successfully brought together an even larger community of entrepreneurs. To get a closer look at Catapult, take a look at our highlight reel from Catapult 2019.
Catapult is about action. When you attend Catapult, you can expect to:
- Get a fresh perspective on your business from a variety of virtual breakout sessions and inspirational keynotes.
- Meet hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs in our exclusive virtual one-on-one networking feature.
- Attend tailored breakout sessions where you can focus on your businesses' unique challenges.
- Leave with your plan of action to crush your goals this year.
Catapult is now fully virtual. Check out clips from our in-person Catapult Conference in 2019.
Keynote Speakers
Walter Bond
FOUNDER & CEO, WALTER BOND WORLDWIDE INC.
PREMIER KEYNOTE | 10:45 AM
Shark Mindset: The Story Of The Shark, The Suckerfish And The Parasite
Experience the teaching power of storytelling! Based on Walter’s most recent book Swim!, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a “shark mindset,” and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business.
This keynote follows four relatable main characters into a journey out in the deep blue. With a little humor, a little love, and a lot of passion, Walter will teach your team practical steps to implement the sacred six – the principles behind the shark mindset.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace growth and change – even in times of crisis
- Stay flexible as an individual and a team member
- Develop a pattern of elevating others within your organization
Walter Bond
FOUNDER & CEO, WALTER BOND WORLDWIDE INC.
PREMIER KEYNOTE | 10:45 AM
Shark Mindset: The Story Of The Shark, The Suckerfish And The Parasite
Experience the teaching power of storytelling! Based on Walter’s most recent book Swim!, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a “shark mindset,” and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business.
This keynote follows four relatable main characters into a journey out in the deep blue. With a little humor, a little love, and a lot of passion, Walter will teach your team practical steps to implement the sacred six – the principles behind the shark mindset.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace growth and change – even in times of crisis
- Stay flexible as an individual and a team member
- Develop a pattern of elevating others within your organization
PREMIER KEYNOTE | 12:20 PM
Creating Superfans With An Ultimate Customer Experience
How would your business change if the number of qualified referrals you received doubled? Tripled? What would it mean if — instead of just creating customers — you were creating engaged, loyal superfans?
In this program, Brittany shares her proven, actionable strategies for creating and automating experiences that convert customers into devoted superfans: Repeat clients who will advocate for your product or service without you even having to ask.
Key Takeaways:
- Internalize the meeting of "superfans" and the important role they play in building lasting brands
- Craft their own unique stories to help attract superfans
- Ask the questions necessary to better understand their customers’ unique, often unspoken needs
- Understand why the best marketing doesn’t cost money
- Exceed expectations at every step of the Customer Journey
- Implement Brittany’s five-step SUPERFANS System to boost reputation, referrals, and revenue
Brittany Hodak
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER, EXPERIENCE.COM
Seth Mattison
FOUNDER & CEO, FUTURESIGHT LABS
PREMIER KEYNOTE | 2:00 PM
Navigating What’s Next: Insights for Shaping the Future and Driving Performance
As we round the corner on 2021 and prepare to meet 2022 with a renewed spirit of clarity and conviction, leaders are making big bets on what’s next for their industry and the world at large. Navigating this defining moment while preparing to capture the opportunity will require a new set of leadership skills and competencies to drive innovation, elevate performance and shape outcomes.
Rooted in the research and bolstered by time to help high performing leaders through challenging transformations, Seth Mattison will share insights on the biggest trends impacting organizational performance in the year ahead. Armed with actionable insights participants will be primed to elevate their influence, fortify their perseverance, and spot the trends of 2022 to gain first-mover advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Insights on the trends shaping the future of work.
- Strategies to capitalize on 2022 opportunities.
- Models for thinking like a futurist and running experiments.
- Perspectives on the leadership skills and competencies of the future.
Seth Mattison
FOUNDER & CEO, FUTURESIGHT LABS
PREMIER KEYNOTE | 2:00 PM
Navigating What’s Next: Insights for Shaping the Future and Driving Performance
As we round the corner on 2021 and prepare to meet 2022 with a renewed spirit of clarity and conviction, leaders are making big bets on what’s next for their industry and the world at large. Navigating this defining moment while preparing to capture the opportunity will require a new set of leadership skills and competencies to drive innovation, elevate performance and shape outcomes.
Rooted in the research and bolstered by time to help high performing leaders through challenging transformations, Seth Mattison will share insights on the biggest trends impacting organizational performance in the year ahead. Armed with actionable insights participants will be primed to elevate their influence, fortify their perseverance, and spot the trends of 2022 to gain first-mover advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Insights on the trends shaping the future of work.
- Strategies to capitalize on 2022 opportunities.
- Models for thinking like a futurist and running experiments.
- Perspectives on the leadership skills and competencies of the future.
The Leadership Retreat Every Business Owner Deserves
At Catapult you won’t hear a stuffy keynote from a c-suite exec, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs who dive deep on each topic providing key insights that guarantee you leave with a new perspective and key action items you can implement immediately.
VIRTUAL NETWORKING
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Let’s face it: virtual conferences can be boring
Our community of business owners are inspiring and full of learning, but most virtual conferences don’t let you meet conference attendees like a live event.
That’s why we have invested in a dynamic virtual networking feature that will allow you to meet business owners one-on-one or at a virtual roundtable, just like a live event.
Catapult uses Airmeet to provide an interactive experience.
Agenda
Thursday - October 21
All times shown in CDT
| 10:00am – 10:30am |
Morning Networking
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| 10:30am – 10:45am |
Catapult Kick Off
Welcome remarks from Cultivate Advisors CEO and Co-founder Casey Clark |
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| 10:45am – 11:50am |
Keynote
Shark Mindset: The Story Of The Shark, The Suckerfish And The Parasite Based on Walter's most recent book Swim!, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a "shark mindset," and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business. With a little humor, a little love, and a lot of passion, Walter will teach your team practical steps to implement the principles behind the shark mindset. |
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| 11:50am - 12:10pm |
Shark Mindset Roundtables Jump into virtual roundtables with fellow business owners to discuss key takeaways and tackle related challenges in your business. |
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| 12:10pm – 12:20pm |
Break Take a break or make new connections at our virtual networking. |
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| 12:20pm - 1:30pm |
Keynote Creating Superfans With An Ultimate Customer Experience How would your business change if the number of qualified referrals you received doubled? Tripled? In this session, Brittany will share her proven, actionable strategies for creating and automating experiences that convert customers into devoted superfans: Repeat clients who will advocate for your product or service without you even having to ask. |
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| 1:30pm - 1:50pm |
Creating Superfans Roundtables
Jump into virtual roundtables with fellow business owners to discuss key takeaways and tackle related challenges in your business. |
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| 1:50pm - 2:00pm |
Break Take a break or make new connections at our virtual networking. |
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| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Keynote Navigating What’s Next: Insights for Shaping the Future and Driving Performance
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| 3:00pm - 3:15pm |
Conference Wrap Final words and reflection of learnings from the day. |
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| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
2022 Planning Roundtables Take all of your learning from the conference and join other entrepreneurs for one final reflection of roundtables. |
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| 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Evening Networking Take this extra time to meet your fellow entrepreneurs in our virtual one-on-one networking feature. |
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Agenda
Thursday - October 21
All times shown in CDT
10:00am – 10:30am
Morning Networking
Kick off the day by jumping into virtual one-on-one networking with fellow business owners.
10:30am – 10:45am
Catapult Kick Off
Welcome remarks from Cultivate Advisors CEO and Co-founder Casey Clark
10:45am – 11:50am
Keynote
Shark Mindset: The Story Of The Shark, The Suckerfish And The Parasite
Based on Walter’s most recent book Swim!, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a “shark mindset,” and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business. With a little humor, a little love, and a lot of passion, Walter will teach your team practical steps to implement the principles behind the shark mindset.
11:50am – 12:10pm
Shark Mindset Roundtables
Jump into virtual roundtables with fellow business owners to discuss key takeaways and tackle related challenges in your business.
12:10pm – 12:20pm
Break
Take a break or make new connections at our virtual networking.
12:20pm - 1:30pm
Keynote
Creating Superfans With An Ultimate Customer Experience
How would your business change if the number of qualified referrals you received doubled? Tripled? In this session, Brittany will share her proven, actionable strategies for creating and automating experiences that convert customers into devoted superfans: Repeat clients who will advocate for your product or service without you even having to ask.
1:30pm - 1:50pm
Creating Superfans Roundtables
Jump into virtual roundtables with fellow business owners to discuss key takeaways and tackle related challenges in your business.
1:50pm - 2:00pm
Break
Take a break or make new connections at our virtual networking.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Keynote
Navigating What’s Next: Insights for Shaping the Future and Driving Performance
Seth Mattison will share insights on the biggest trends impacting organizational performance in the year ahead. Armed with actionable insights participants will be primed to elevate their influence, fortify their perseverance, and spot the trends of 2022 to gain first-mover advantage.
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Conference Wrap
Final words and reflection of learnings from the day.
3:15pm - 4:00pm
2022 Planning Roundtables
Take all of your learning from the conference and join other entrepreneurs for one final reflection of roundtables.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Evening Networking
Take this extra time to meet your fellow entrepreneurs in our virtual one-on-one networking feature.
