Thomas Linton - President and CEO of Catapult Solutions

Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, sit down with Thomas Linton, the dynamic President and CEO of Catapult Solutions and a Vistage Chair with Vistage Worldwide. Thomas is a true Business Catalyst and Leadership Champion with decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies like GE, BP, AT&T, and Bank of America. He’s passionate about helping businesses grow revenue, optimize costs, and create extraordinary experiences for both customers and employees. Throughout our conversation, Thomas shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming a trusted advisor for CEOs and business owners, and he provides invaluable insights into aligning strategy with vision, fostering innovation, and overcoming common leadership gaps in small and midsize businesses. We also dive into the power of peer advisory groups through Vistage, the opportunities available through the Plan, Scale, Exit group, and practical strategies that can drive real business results. If you’re a business leader looking to scale, optimize, and inspire transformational growth, you won’t want to miss this insightful discussion with Thomas Linton. Let’s dive in! Notable Awards and Recognitions • President and CEO of Catapult Solutions, helping businesses grow revenue, optimize costs, and enhance customer and employee experiences. • Vistage Chair with Vistage Worldwide, facilitating peer advisory groups for CEOs and business owners to drive growth and leadership development. • Decades of leadership experience with Fortune 500 companies including GE, BP, AT&T, Assurant, Bank of America, and First Data. • Active participant in the Plan, Scale, Exit group, providing strategic solutions to businesses seeking growth and efficiency opportunities. • Expert in aligning strategy with vision, optimizing processes, and delivering tangible business results. • Recognized for empowering teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. • Proven track record of helping businesses achieve significant cost reductions through process optimization and tax-saving strategies. • Specializes in strategic marketing, lead generation, and sales pipeline optimization to drive business growth. How to connect with Thomas Linton • https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslinton/ • [e-mail] Show Notes [2:10] Brief intro how Thomas got to where he is today. [3:46] The inspiration that shifted Thomas to become a trusted advisor and “Business Catalyst” for CEOs and organizations. [5:59] Common misalignment in businesses and how he helps leaders address it. [10:08] Leadership gaps in small to midsize businesses. [14:32] How leaders can foster an innovative mindset while balancing cost optimization and operational efficiency. [20:42] Vistage Worldwide [25:41] Plan, Scale, Exit [28:53] How to connect with Thomas, learn more about Catapult Solutions, Vistage Worldwide, as well as Plan, Scale, Exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices