I'm Mike Ulmer

Story is great. Conclusions are better.

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Apr 21, 2026

The bomb, the bombing and the bomber.

Watch the evolution of this piece from story to conclusion: we are all the same piece of wood.

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Apr 20, 2026

The Dirty Dozen: The Initial Cohort.

In which all your questions are answered.

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Proven outcomes

$5M+

in book sales

10,000+

interviews

Working with Mike Ulmer and the team at Catapult was an absolute pleasure.

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Mike Ulmer could get a story from a stone. You would not believe how often I hear from people who absolutely love this book.

Ron Foxcroft

Exactly as advertised. The process was amazing and often quite emotional. Fantastic value.

Marc Petitpas

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My Process

Find your cornerstone narrative for speaking, books, podcasts and pitches.

  1. The Proposition — We interview you to find the unique proposition, that touchstone idea that separates you from competitors.
  2. The Backstory — That Proposition lives in the Backstory, the story part of the story. Most people confuse their narrative, their story for the Proposition. Nobody cares about your story. People will pay for your conclusions.
  3. Advice — The reader needs plenty of actionable tips and hacks to immediately begin improving their business and their life.

Your Story Is A Conclusion
Delivery Device.

I know it sounds counter-intuitive. Trust me.

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