Podcasts about cool things entrepreneurs do

Thom Singer started this podcast, originally called "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" in 2014. His life looked very different at the time. He had no idea how this show would impact his business and his soul. In this episode, celebrating 700 episodes, Thom looks at the evolution of his life (and this podcast) over seven years and 700 episodes.   If you have not talked to someone in the past 5 years, you really do not know them. People change and grow. Fresh experiences and new people have an impact on people's soul. Thom sees himself as changed (for the better) over the past seven years, and he is happier and more fulfilled in his life.  Check out this retrospective, and feel free to reach out to him and share your thoughts. Thom (at) ThomSinger.com. https://thomsinger.com.podcast/episode-700  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a fun chat with the cofounders of City Bonfires. These are two suburban dads who started a company during the pandemic (now their fulltime jobs) making candles and selling all you need for Smores. Yes, candles in a can and marshmellows.... and a business is born. Thom Singer saw their ad on Instagram and knew they had to be guests on the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast. This episode is a throwback to when the show was called "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do"....as this is true coolness in action.  About City Bonfires As you can imagine, Covid-19 has impacted many industries across the globe. Maryland natives, Chris McCasland, a sports and concert industry broker and restaurateur, and Michael Opalski, a senior restaurant industry salesman, both endured a loss of income during the pandemic. As the story goes, both were at home for long periods of time with their families (Chris' son Brooks is 4 and Mike's son Alex is 12 and daughter Anna is 9). While at home, Chris started teaching himself e-commerce and searching for cool product ideas. He came up with City Bonfires, a portable, reusable mini bonfire that you can take on all of your outdoor adventures. He enlisted the help of Mike who came up with the design of the product. A 4 inch by 2 inch round metal tin that is filled with non-toxic soy wax. Unlike other soy wax-based products, City Bonfires entire surface becomes the flame - creating a mobile heat source - a mini bonfire! Thus, City Bonfires was born! Each City Bonfire is handmade in Maryland with American-made materials by two Dads whose jobs were impacted by Covid-19. We believe that bonfire nights are the best nights. Gather around our City Bonfire and make memories! As Covid-19 has taught us, life is best spent making memories with our family and friends. So get outside, light up the starry sky and make lasting memories! Meet Chris Co-founder of City Bonfires! Chris is from Germantown, Maryland - in Montgomery County, outside of Washington, D.C. Prior to the pandemic, Chris was in the concert, sports and event ticket industry. He is a part-owner of Quincy's Bar & Grille in Rockville @quincyssouth and Potomac @quincyspotomac. He lives in Potomac with his wife and son, Brooks (5). Here are a few things about Chris:  Dad Superpower? Grilling  What's Your Fav Family Activity?  Watching the @nationals  Parenting True Confession? It's ME who eats all the Goldfish   Meet MichaelCo-founder of City Bonfires! Michael is from Easton, Maryland -  on the Eastern Shore. He went to Clemson University and lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife and two kids. Here are a few fun things about Michael:  Dad superpower? “Keeping it fun!”  Fav Show to Binge Watch: Big Bang Theory  Fav Song for a Family Dance Party: @lizzobeeating Truth Hurts https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/city-bonfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Thom has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills, and entrepreneurship, and regularly speaks to corporate, law firm, and convention audiences. He sets the tone for better engagement at industry events as the opening keynote speaker or the Master of Ceremonies. The unique Conference Catalyst Program has become a “meeting planner's” favorite in how it transforms the conference attendee experience. As the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast, Thom interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and others who possess an extra dose of the entrepreneurial spirit. The information compiled from these compelling interviews is shared with his clients, as he challenges people to be more engaged and enthusiastic in all their actions. Thom earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2014. The Certified Speaking Professional designation, established in 1980, is the speaking industry’s international measure of professional platform skill. The CSP designation is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) only on those speakers who have earned it by meeting strict qualifying criteria. The letters CSP following a speaker’s name identify that speaker as a speaking professional with a proven track record for understanding and delivering value from the platform. In early March of 2020, Thom saw all of his business disappear. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community. Make sure and pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes click here.

Ep #240 - This week on the show, I'm joined by Thom Singer, aka the Human Connection Catalyst. Thom is a speaker, content creator and an advisor to business executives. After a successful career in sales and marketing, he shifted to becoming a growth leadership speaker. A decade later, he started bringing his high energy and dynamic presentations to over 950 audiences. Thom understands that the role of a speaker or master of ceremonies is to set the tone for a strong conference experience and he's a true expert at this. Thom is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the author of 12 books and the host of three podcasts, “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” , “The Digital Enterprise Society Podcast” and "Making Waves At C-Level". In today's interview, we discuss the impact of lockdowns on the speaking business and how Thom has found a creative pivot to continue making money in spite of what's happening. It's an interesting story and a testament to how thinking differently can make a big impact when you find an entire industry suddenly disrupted.   Learn More About Thom Singer:   Visit Thom Singer's Website at: https://thomsinger.com/   Listen To The "Making Waves At C-Level Podcast" at: https://thomsinger.com/podcast/   Follow Thom Singer on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ThomSingerSpeaker/   Follow Thom Singer on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/thomsinger   Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.   Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning   Visit Matt Brauning's Websites:   www.mattbrauningpodcast.com   www.fireboxbook.com   Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Episode 613 of the “Making Waves at C-Level” podcast (formerly the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast) is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Joyce Durst, co-founder and CEO of Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP). Check out this conversation about leadership, company growth, and the city of Austin.   About Joyce Durst   Growing up, Joyce Durst refused to accept that girls don't do math and kids from her hometown don’t pursue college degrees. After graduating from Texas A&M University with an engineering degree, she began her engineering career at IBM, where her experience served as a springboard for a lifetime of professional growth. In the 90’s, she became one of the few women to rise to the executive ranks at a $1 billion enterprise software company, before pivoting into the role of CEO of a venture-backed software startup. She successfully navigated the company through the 2001 tech bust, raising over $21 million in funding over six years. In 2007 she co-founded Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), and has since guided it through 13 years of profitable growth. GAP has been recognized by Inc. 5000 and Austin Fast50 as one of the fastest growing nearshore software companies. Joyce’s biggest passion, however, is helping others. She is a servant leader, mentoring young entrepreneurs and women executives. A sought-after speaker on leadership and women in business, Joyce contributes to Inc. Magazine’s Springboard Enterprises, Special Olympics Texas, and serves on the board of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of WPO - Women Presidents’ Organization, and Hipower - an organization focused on accelerating women’s professional success.   About GAP     GAP provides an exceptional experience in analytics, cloud, and QA Automation services. Their business model is built on strategic, long-term client partnerships, achieved through a deep understanding of their clients’ business, and offering a vastly superior experience and quality compared to offshore. They fully integrate their engineering teams into our clients’ organization, providing continuous delivery with uncompromising, transparent communication. GAP allows companies to find, afford, and keep world-class engineering talent at the perfect balance of quality and cost, helping them scale smarter and more economically, transforming objectives into data and software solutions that drive business outcomes.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/joyce-durst

Six years ago Scott Augenbaum discovered the medium of podcasts.  The first show he ever downloaded was "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" (now "Making Waves at C-Level") and he was hooked.  He later reached out to the host, Thom Singer, to talk more about what he was learning.  Thom invited Scott on the show to talk about Cyber Security, and they became friends.   Over the years Scott has retired from the FBI and has become a professional speaker and author.  He reinvented himself at age 50 and is now living a new life educating people about how to stay safe online.  He gives credit to this podcast and Thom for inspiring his journey.   For episode 606 Thom has invited Scott Augenbaum back on the show to share his journey (and to talk a little bit about cyber security).     About Scott Augenbaum   After joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the New York Field Office in 1988 as a support employee, Scott Augenbaum became a Special Agent in 1994 and was assigned to the Syracuse, New York Office, where he worked domestic terrorism, white collar and hate crimes, and all computer crime investigations. In October 2003, Agent Augenbaum was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent at FBI Headquarters, Washington D.C in the Cyber Division, Cyber Crime Fraud Unit and was responsible for managing the FBI’s Cyber Task Force Program and Intellectual Property Rights Program. In 2006, Mr. Augenbaum transferred to Nashville, TN and managed the FBI Memphis Division Computer Intrusion/Counterintelligence Squad in Nashville, TN.   Over the past ten years, Retired Special Agent Scott Augenbaum has had the opportunity to provide hundreds of computer intrusion threat briefings with the goal of educating the community on emerging computer intrusion threats and how to not to be the victim of a data breach.   Scott earned an MBA at American Sentinel University in Information Technology and a Masters Certificate in Information Security Management from Villanova University in addition to holding numerous General Information Assurance Certifications.   Email Scott at saugenbaum@gmail.com to get his free chapters and other handouts about cyber security.   https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/scott-augenbaum2

Episode 590 of the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast (formerly the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast) is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with David Franklin, founder and CEO of knowRX. Check out this conversation about leadership, company growth, helping employees thrive, and the city of Austin.     About David S. Franklin   David, a Navy veteran, is a seasoned technologist with more than 22 years of experience. He has participated in two IPOs and delivered more than 10 applications to the market. Over the last decade, Franklin has focused on cloud computing and machine learning for health care applications. He has studied at Moody Bible Institute (Biblical Studies), Penn State University (Organizational Leadership), and MIT (Machine Learning). David created knowRX after the passing of his father largely due to a medication-induced side-effect during an ICU stay.   About knowRX    The mission of knowRX is to establish a digital health platform to deliver relevant data and tools that empower patients to better assist physicians, health institutions, and innovators in providing them the best possible care. Their patient-centered platform reduces morbidity and mortality associated with drug treatment, reduces the impact of medication mismanagement on healthcare expenses and inefficient use of medical resources, and promotes patient influence on the development of healthcare innovations.   Their goal is to develop and deploy easy-to-use technology that continually improves in its ability to provide the data and platform that assists patients and caregivers in personalizing drug selection and providing near real-time feedback on drug intake performance, and treatment response for the best possible outcomes. knowRX seeks to remove the barriers to adherence in the use of drugs as prescribed and offer the information that promotes health and wellness specific to the individual. knowRx uniquely provides alerts to assist patients in maintaining a prescribed drug intake schedule supported by alerts to an accountability partner to address missed doses. Patient self-assessments and data from wearables are captured in near real-time with programmed thresholds to notify caregivers. Alerts on intake performance and drug response to assess treatment effectiveness also provide the opportunity for caregivers to intervene to avoid minor issues becoming major adverse events.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/knowrx

In episode 587 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast), Thom sits down with PR and crisis expert Jeff Hahn to talk about his new book, Breaking Bad News.  They also talk about how to handle a crisis and Jeff shares good and bad examples of brands that faced Public Relations issues over the years.   About Jeff Hahn   Jeff Hahn is an expert in reputation management and crisis communication for food brands. Growing up on a family farm in Iowa put Jeff on the path to working in the food industry. His grounding in it and professional interest in communications come together through Apron Food & Beverage Communications, an agency specializing in food PR and marketing.   Jeff also manages the Predictive Media Network, a national media training service as well as Hahn Public Communications. Jeff and his team of 36 staff members represent food brands and public infrastructure systems across North America. More specifically, they specialize in crisis communications for clients facing high stakes situations using a unique set of reputation management models. His upcoming book, Breaking Bad News: 12 Essential Crisis Communication Tools due out in early 2020, is focused on reputation management for brands in crisis situations.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/jeff-hahn 

On this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast), Thom Singer sits down with Jake Dunlap from Skaled to talk about business, sales, and the future.  Has sales gotten lazy?  Jake thinks at many companies they have drifted into the easy path.  Sales takes work and you cannot scale without systems and the right strategies.   About Jake Dunlap   Jake Dunlap has been selling and advising companies on sales and marketing for nearly two decades. From telemarketing vacation packages in Springfield, Missouri to helping close seven-figure deals for the fast-growing tech companies in the world, he has worked with and advised 1000s of companies over his career on modern sales processes and technologies.    Before building Skaled, Jake held the roles of VP of Sales at Nowait (acquired by Yelp), Head of Sales + Customer Success at Chartbeat, and was the first VP of Sales at Glassdoor (acquired by Recruit Holdings for $1.2 billion dollars in 2018).   In 2013, Jake founded Skaled to break the model of modern consulting. Practitioner led and results-focused, Skaled serves nearly 100 companies every year in building and modernizing their Sales and Marketing organizations. The organization continues to establish itself as an industry leader as a Top 4 Sales Consulting Company in the world and is #1 in sales technology deployment in their work.   In 2018, Jake officially moved the company to Austin to further scale the company’s infrastructure and set the company up for long-term success.   About Skaled   Skaled is a B2B sales consultancy focused on helping organizations and the people that work there reach their full potential. Today’s buyers demand value-driven interactions. Skaled supports an organization’s need to meet those demands using our unique approach that combines modern sales strategy, intentional digital presence, and quality execution. Their proven methodology is designed to accelerate sales impact, helping organizations achieve measurable and sustainable results.   Https://thomsinger.com/podcast/jake-dunlap

Description: Thom has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills, and entrepreneurship, and regularly speaks to corporate, law firm, and convention audiences. He sets the tone for better engagement at industry events as the opening keynote speaker or the Master of Ceremonies. The unique Conference Catalyst Program has become a “meeting planners” favorite in how it transforms the conference attendee experience. As the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast, Thom interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and others who possess an extra dose of the entrepreneurial spirit. The information compiled from these compelling interviews is shared with his clients, as he challenges people to be more engaged and enthusiastic in all their actions. Thom earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2014. The Certified Speaking Professional designation, established in 1980, is the speaking industry’s international measure of professional platform skill. The CSP designation is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) only on those speakers who have earned it by meeting strict qualifying criteria. The letters CSP following a speaker’s name identify that speaker as a speaking professional with a proven track record for understanding and delivering value from the platform. In early March of 2020, Thom saw all of his business disappear. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Please check out the Career Pivot Community. For the full show notes click here.

In episode 580 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast) we talk sales with Mark Hunter, The Sales Hunter.  Mark has just released a new book "A Mind for Sales" (which you can buy on Amazon).   In this interview Thom asks him about all the reasons sales matters to a company and how leaders can attract and retain great sales talent.   About Mark Hunter   Mark Hunter never intended to work in the sales industry but when the last name on his birth certificate read “Hunter,” a sales career was meant to be.   His journey in sales included multiple sales and leadership roles with three Fortune 500 companies. Those experiences provided the foundation for him to create the name, “The Sales Hunter” more than 20 years ago. That is when he began his lifestyle of consulting, speaking and writing about sales.   Today, Mark Hunter is humbled by the many faces he has meet as he travel the globe. His resumé says he specializes in business development, guiding organizations to find and retain high-quality prospects; however, it really boils down to relationships. He considers it an honor to connect with people each and every day.   Mark's passion for helping, training, and leading others has given him the an opportunity to travel the globe and teach people how to find more success in sales. When not on the road, his home is in Omaha with his wife, Ann Marie.   About the book "A Mind For Sales"   For salespeople tired of feeling stressed out, burned out, and bummed that their customers don’t want to hear from them, A Mind for Sales is your guide to develop a success mindset and the habits required to breakthrough to a whole new level of sales performance.   Let A Mind for Sales inspire and prepare you to:   Feel reenergized by renewed purpose and success in your sales role by following the success cycle approach outlined in the book. Receive practical strategies on how to change your mindset and succeed in sales Learn the daily habits needed to maximize productivity and make hitting the ground running strategy number one. Gain real-world insights from Hunter’s vast experience as a highly successful sales professional and sales coach.   www.ThomSinger.com/podcast/great-sales-talent

Episode 576 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") is a interview with Bobby Marhamat.  He is the CEO of Radiant and an experienced business leader.  He shares his journey in business and leadership.  The tag line in the banner of his LinkedIn profile reads "If you are not making waves, you are not kicking hard enough".... so that alone makes him the perfect guest for the show.   About Raydiant   Raydiant helps brick and mortar businesses create memorable in-store experiences by transforming their TVs into interactive digital signage that drive messaging, sales, and engagement. By simply plugging in Raydiant's hardware into any TV, users have access to their full experience platform where they can create and manage their in-store experience from anywhere. Founded in April 2017 and formerly known as Mira, Raydiant is backed by technology investors, including Bloomberg, Inc., Transmedia Capital, 8VC, Atomic Ventures, and Ron Conway.   About Bobby Marhamat    Bobby Marhamat is the CEO of Raydiant. Prior to joining Raydiant, Bobby served as the COO of Revel Systems where he worked on the front lines with over 25,000 brick and mortar retailers. Bobby has held leadership positions including CEO, CRO, and VP of Sales at companies such as Highfive, Limos.com, EVO2, Verizon Wireless, LookSmart, ServerPlex Networks, and Sprint/Nextel. When Bobby's not spending his time thinking about the future of brick and mortar retail, you can find him traveling, reading, or tending to his vegetable garden.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/bobby-marhamat

Episode 575 marks the name change of the podcast.  "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" officially is now called "Making Waves at C-Level".  Host Thom Singer has made some business changes, and is working closer with larger companies in his career....and thus the re-branding and new focus of the podcast.     In this interview he talks to Bobby Lahiere. Bobby is the founder and Chief People Officer of SpokenHere. They discuss his journey and his working in a field (foreign language translation) that he has loved since his first German class in high school.   How does Bobby make waves in his industry?  One of the ways is how he cares about his employees and the thousands of contractors they work with around the world.  It might seem simple, but when people know you care, they choose to do business with you and put you first. About Bobby Lahiere Bobby Lahiere grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, loving baseball and languages. While he still plays baseball for fun, languages have been the core of his professional career for almost 30 years. He speaks English, German, Russian, and French, as well as some Spanish and Portuguese. Bobby graduated in 1992 from Rhodes College in Memphis, with a double major in German and Russian/Soviet Studies. He also studied at the University of Cologne (Germany) and in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia). He started in the language services industry right out of college and has been his own boss ever since. Married with three kids, he loves travel, CrossFit, exploring things off the beaten path and raising Golden Retrievers. He has been a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Houston since 2014. His recent endeavors include the creation a startup clothing company with his wife and filmmaking as a hobby and possible new business. About SpokenHere SpokenHere delivers quality translation, interpreting and voiceover services in more than 200 languages. We apply our expertise in foreign languages to help businesses build better relationships with the people they value most. Founded in Houston, TX in 2011, SpokenHere enjoys client and vendor relationships with people in over 80 countries around the world. Our areas of expertise include translation of technical content, websites and elearning courses; and our remote interpreting platform provides on demand interpretation 24/7/365 for clients who need to connect with others having limited English proficiency. This remote interpreting solution is critical for helping our healthcare industry clients provide improved care and better outcomes to their non-English-speaking patients.   www.thomsinger.com/podcast/bobby-lahiere 

Episode 574 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is the last episode of the podcast under that name. Beginning with the next show, the podcast will become "Making Waves at C-Level".  To learn more about the change, check out episode 573.  Thanks for being part of the show community for almost 6 years, and we look forward to you staying on the ride of this podcast under the new name.    Ian Kane is the Founder and COO of Ternio, a global fin-tech platform built on blockchain. Ternio’s platform connects traditional enterprise fin-tech banking systems with blockchain infrastructure giving real world utility to digital assets. Their products enable instant remittance and the transfer of value on blockchain rails in a compliant and regulated environment. Ternio solved the issues related to blockchain scalability and payment utility of cryptocurrency to demonstrate how enterprise can use this tech to become better, faster, and more efficient. Ian has worked in technology & digital media for over 10 years with a heavy focus on business development, sales, and strategy. His career started as the 1st employee in a media startup which grew into a $50mm a year business during his tenure. He had the opportunity to work in both early stage and mature organizations, be a part of acquisitions on the buy and sell side, and drive go-to-market strategy for various data and media products. As an advisor and investor in other tech companies, Ian always looks to create value and continually broaden his knowledge of the ever changing landscape. His background enables him to bring unique insight and experience to the next set of challenges he faces.      About Ternio   Ternio is a global fin-tech platform built on blockchain. Ternio’s platform connects traditional enterprise, fin-tech, banking, systems with blockchain infrastructure giving real world utility to digital assets. Our products enable instant remittance and the transfer of value on blockchain rails in a compliant and regulated environment.   Ternio’s crypto debit card (BlockCard) gives cryptocurrency real world spending power. BlockCard empowers you to buy whatever you want with your cryptocurrency. Start spending crypto in minutes! Signup, deposit crypto, and make purchases anywhere VISA is accepted.   https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/ternio   

This is one of the last episodes on the show soon to be formerly known as "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do".  As of July 1, 2020 the podcast is rebranding to "Making Waves at C-Level".  (that date is probably approximate, as there will be delays in the different podcast platforms picking up the new title and logo.  A podcast rebrand is not an easy thing, but Thom is thrilled to be making this pivot.    For almost 6 years Thom Singer has hosted the CTED podcast and has had over 500 interviews with amazing entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders, and others.  And that will not change with this podcast rebrand.  But the focus of Thom's life and career has changed to larger organizations and C-Level executives.    Making Waves at C-Level will still be a mostly interview based show.  Thom has enjoyed having indepth conversations with people who are leading, and that will become even more profound in the future.   In June Thom Singer joined an the executive recruiting firm of Stanton Chase, so in addition to his work as a speaker / trainer, he is now helping companies make strategic hires for VPs, Directors, and in the C-Suite.  To keep all areas of his life and career congruent, some tweaks to the show were necessary.   Plus, six years and over 570 episodes is huge for any podcast.  Too many shows (most shows) do not make it to 20 episodes, much less over 500.  But the "Cool Kids Table" can only last so long, and to keep things fresh, Thom felt this was the right time to tackle this podcast rebrand and get fresh excitement into this podcast.  He loves doing the show and it has directly impacted the bottom line of his business.   A big "thank you" to all those who have come along on the ride so far, and welcome to all the new people who will join the "Making Waves Community" going forward.    To be successful, business leaders need to shake things up - to "Make Waves".  We cannot keep growing if the water is stagnate. Ripples and waves are the only way to grow, and that is where this podcast  rebrand will focus.   Thom is looking for your help.  How can we get the word out about the new name and who are the guests you want to hear from?   www.ThomSinger.com/podcast/podcast-rebrand

Episode 572 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is an in-depth chat with Stuart Ruff-Lyon.  He is the VP of Events adn Exhibits for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) and the current chair of PCMA (the Professional Convention Management Association).  In both these roles he is seeing all that things that are happening in the world of live meetings, conventions, and other events.  There is a lot going on in this industry (the impact on the global GDP from live meetings is bigger than most people think).   About Stuart Ruff Lyons   Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES is the Vice President of Events and Exhibitions at RIMS – the risk management society, where he oversees his association’s event portfolio and event sales initiatives. Stuart is passionate about the events industry, and he’s passionate about being a business event strategist. Currently, he is leading his team into the digital event world, and is excited about the new opportunities and challenges this endeavor will bring. Stuart is the chairman of the board for PCMA (Professional Convention Management Society), and is active on customer advisory boards for the cities of Chicago, Denver and San Francisco, as well as on the advisory board for Marriott.     About RIMS   As the preeminent organization dedicated to promoting the profession of risk management, RIMS, the risk management society®, is a global not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world. Founded in 1950, RIMS is committed to advancing risk management capabilities for organizational success, bringing networking, professional development and education opportunities to its membership of more than 10,000 risk management professionals who are located in more than 60 countries.     About PCMA   PCMA is the world’s largest, most respected and most recognized network of business events strategists. The business events industry is about more than business events. Because of professional experiences and personal connections, PCMA is in a unique position to transform the world economically and socially.  PCMA has 7,000 members and an audience of 50,000 across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With 17 chapters and activities in 30 countries, they are the global leader in business events.   PCMA was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Professional Convention Management Association and previously operated from Birmingham, Alabama. PCMA's annual signature event, CONVENING LEADERS, was first held in 1956, and PCMA formally incorporated as a non-profit in 1958.    https://thomsinger.com/podcast/stuart-ruff-lyon

Check out episode 570 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" as Thom talks to Russ Agrusa, the founder and CEO of ICONICS.  Don't miss the announcement up front about the soon to be new name of this podcast!   Russ Agrusa is the Founder, President and CEO of ICONICS, Inc. (www.iconics.com), a world-leading software developer of open-connectivity and standards-based visualization software, HMI SCADA, and MES solutions for energy, manufacturing, industrial, and building automation. With more than 375,000 installations worldwide, ICONICS counts 70 percent of Global 500 companies as its customers.   Agrusa has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.S. in Computer Science from Boston University. His career began in Pittsburgh, PA, at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he developed real-time software for fossil and nuclear power plants. He next joined the Foxboro Company in Massachusetts, leading human machine interface (HMI) product development for the Foxboro Intelligent Architecture series distributed control system, before starting ICONICS in 1986.   Wanting to take advantage of the emerging PC-based automation market, and to create off-the-shelf HMI and SCADA software for factory automation, Agrusa recognized that OPC was central to the future of automation and led ICONICS to produce the first commercially available HMI/SCADA, "OPC-to-the-Core"-based product. ICONICS has greatly contributed to the success of the OPC Foundation (www.opcfoundation.org), with Agrusa himself serving as a member of the foundation’s Board of Directors, as well as its marketing chairman.   ICONICS, a group company of Mitsubishi Electric and a six-time winner of the Microsoft Partner of the Year award, is global software solution provider of web-enabled IoT, OPC UA, and BACnet-certified SCADA visualization, analytics, and mobile software solutions.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/ICONICS   ******************

Today’s guest is Thom Singer, a renowned speaker on growth leadership, author of a dozen books including Batteries Not Included, and host of the podcast Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do. Thom shares his journey from sales and marketing to Thought Leader and how he realized he wanted to be a keynote speaker. Thom details how he gets bookings and the various touchpoints he uses to stay on the radar of potential meeting planners. Peter and Thom discuss the sometimes difficult task of making both audiences and the planner who hired you happy. Three Key Takeaways: How a Thought Leader can follow up with potential clients. The ways Thought Leaders can make the life of a meeting planner easier. Why Thought Leaders doing speaking engagements should involve themselves in the conference beyond their stage time.

Episode 561 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" goes to the world of spiritual healing, mind, body, and love alignment. If your soul is calling you to connect more to source, you will want to hear from Susan Kennard.  She had a regular job, but had to give it up to go on a new journey.  Thirty years as a therapist attracted her to help people to clean up their energy field and look closely at their inside world to find more success.    The most important thing to know is that you are your own healer.  You have the power to transform your life and heal from within.  It is a choice and you must be willing to make that choice to embark on a journey of self love and self healing.  Susan has helped thousands of people empower themselves and support their inner healing through different tools and by channelling her Universal Team while holding the space for them. It is a path that all begins WITHIN and with YOU.   Susan is known as a  Spiritual Scientist and  understands that people are sceptical, just like she once was, so she tries to bridge that gap with her intuitive skills and scientific knowledge.  As a psychologist, psychotherapist and neuro-psychologist she blends these science skills with her inner work and intuition to help understand the best way people can heal from within.  Over the years, she has used different tools, processes, and activation's to help people to access their self love and let go of the past.  Susan was given the gift of clairvoyance, clairsentience, and clairaudience, which she combines with her knowledge of the spiritual world.  She is a teacher and works with many guides, the ascended masters, angels, and galactic guides.  She also uses light language, sing tones, and sees DNA transform during these sessions.   Her extensive psychology and psychotherapy knowledge works perfectly with the inner child work her guides have developed with her lots of processes to help empower her clients.  Whether you have experienced serious trauma or just want to align to your mission, Susan can help you heal your path.     Her mission and work inspires her and she loves doing it every single day.  Even if you don't believe in spiritual work, you still have a subconscious mind that carries the beliefs and experiences of your ancestors in your thought forms.  She is here to help you release all of that unwanted energy, belief, and experiences that are held within your energy field so that you can heal.  To be fully aligned with your mission.  The most important thing is to reflect love. The more love we reflect, the more amazing our life is and the universe is able to line up for us to heal and receive.  Once you heal, then you become the best version of yourself and transform your life into one of passion and freedom.    https://thomsinger.com/susan-kennard 

Dr. Heidi talks with Human Connection Catalyst – Thom Singer. Thom Singer is an advisor to executives, a speaker and content creator. After a successful career in sales and marketing, he became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A decade later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 950 audiences. Thom knows that as the speaker or master of ceremonies he has a responsibility to set the tone for a strong conference attendee experience. Known as “The Conference Catalyst” he creates an atmosphere of fun and interaction that lasts beyond his presentation. In this role he does not simply speak and leave, but is engaged with the participants before, during, and after the conference. Thom earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in 2014 and is committed to the business of meetings.  He is the author of 12 books and is the host of two podcasts, “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do”  and “The Digital Enterprise Society Podcast”.  On these shows he has interviewed over 550 business leaders and others with a focus on discovering how the most successful people get farther across the gap between potential and results. He and his wife make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two highly-spirited daughters. This episode is also celebrates Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste's, new podcast, GlobalNomadHacks for global citizens and digital nomads alike. Try a bit of armchair travel to get ready for your next adventure.

Thom Singer believes that all opportunities come from people.  As a keynote speaker and EmCee, he combines a robust mix of actionable content with a high-energy delivery style. He is the author of twelve books on the power of business relationships, networking, presentation skills, legal marketing, and entrepreneurship – and is the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast.   Thom tells David about how his speaking business started, continuously evolved, and the catalysts of his business evolutions. He also talks about the current environment in the speaking world and some best practices to getting your business through the pandemic!

Episode 569 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members by using insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Melissa Anthony of anthonyBarnum PR. Check out this conversation about thought leadership, PR, entrepreneurship, and Austin.   As CEO of anthonyBarnum, Melissa Anthony focuses on establishing a vision for public relations designed to serve organizations’ most important business objectives. Known for her direct and analytical approach, she leads the firm’s business strategies, market offerings and distinct data-driven methodologies.   With 20 years of experience in public relations, the native Texan began her career in New York City where she held positions at renowned firms, including Access Communications and Ruder Finn. She has represented the Czech Republic in its accession to the EU, several of the largest companies in the world, and collaborated with numerous visionary leaders and entrepreneurs to distill their objectives into meaningful public relations strategies and results.   Melissa has served on the boards of Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Central Texas Food Bank. She is recognized by Austin Business Journal as one of the most powerful women in business in the region and has received numerous awards for her civic contributions in support of veterans.   https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/Anthony-Barnum  

Thom Singer is an advisor to executives, a speaker and content creator. After a successful career in sales and marketing, he became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A decade later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 950 audiences.  He is the author of 12 books and is the host of two podcasts, “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do”  and “The Digital Enterprise Society Podcast”.  On these shows he has interviewed over 550 business leaders and others with a focus on discovering how the most successful people get farther across the gap between potential and results. He and his wife make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two highly-spirited daughters. We talk about what Thom calls Social tightening…it’s important, no matter whether we are social distancing, networking, or building a business, to remember that we always need to stay connected.  Thom gives us some great ideas on how we can do that effectively and lovingly. In this episode, we talk about: What is social tightening? How can we benefit from this pandemic What are new ways to connect and learn during this time Connect with Thom at ThomSinger.com To see this program in video on Roku go to RealEstateInvesting4Women.com To watch the EXTRA portion of this show go to RealEstateInvestingForWomenExtra.com ------------------------------------------------------ Learn how to create a consistent income stream by only working 5 hours a month the Blissful Investor Way. Grab my FREE guide at http://www.BlissfulInvestor.com

If you are from Austin, Texas you are most likely familiar with the radio commercials of Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning.  Brad and Sarah Casebier have used fun and goofy stories to stand out in a crowded field of plumbing and AC home services.     Brad Casebier joins the conversation on "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" and talks about the growth of his company, working with his wife, how to treat employees, and navigating a crisis like COVID19.   About Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning    Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning is a home-service company offering premier home service to the greater Austin area. Brad started the company in 1999 operating under the super creative name “Brad Casebier Plumbing LLC”. His primary focus was superior craftsmanship, and customer service for high-end new construction homes. In 2006 his wife, Sarah Casebier, partnered up full-time to launch the service side of the business. The name was changed to Radiant. Eventually Radiant became exclusively a home service company that now provides air conditioning, heating, and drain cleaning services along with the plumbing home service. Radiant’s core purpose is to provide the highest-possible quality customer experience. Provide Radiant employees the absolute best jobs in Austin. Be an example of a well run business. Radiant also believes in giving back to the community through various charitable opportunities.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/radiant-plumbing

Episode 553 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do is a conversation about hiring during the COVID Crisis.  Companies are laying people off, but other businesses still need to continue with strategic hires. Wade Allen shares his points of view about staying in business, and looking to thrive in the crazy situations around having much of the world under "stay at home" orders.     About Wade Allen   Wade Allen is a results-oriented Start-up, Turn-around and High-growth Executive with 30+ years of experience of starting and driving companies to success. Knows how to design, market and manage best-in-class business strategies through the experience gained and relationships fostered throughout his career. Keen ability to envision beyond the needs of a position and bring in Impact Leaders who help take an opportunity to the next level.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/wade-allen

The speaker for the April 8th Association for Corporate Growth luncheon in Austin was to be Alan Knitowski, CEO and co-founder of Phunware.  Because of the COVID-19 situation, ACG Austin/San Antonio had to cancel their live events for the short term, but they wanted to ensure they could still provide quality local content to their members and extended community.   This interview with Alan is an hour long masterclass in success. In this conversation he talks about his career path, the building of Phunware and taking the company public, plus he shares his advice for business leaders on how to handle crisis and uncertainty.  . ACG Austin/San Antonio is grateful to Alan for taking the time to do this interview. His support of the business community in Austin, Texas, the US, and the world is clearly evident in the message he shares.  ACG ASA looks forward to having Alan speak in-person at a future event, but in the meantime, please enjoy this podcast interview. . ***Disclosure:  Thom Singer, host of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is the husband of Sara Singer, the Chapter Executive of the ACG Austin/San Antonio Chapter.   About Alan Knitowski, CEO & Co-Founder, of Phunware   Alan is a successful serial entrepreneur with multiple exits over a 15 year period to companies including Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Level 3 Communications (NASDAQ: LVLT) and Internet Security Systems (now NYSE: IBM). He is a 2014 Finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for Central Texas and has been a Founder, Executive, Angel Investor and Fund Manager throughout his career in the private sector after serving in the United States Army as an Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger qualified Captain in the Corps of Engineers.   Alan has also built and managed companies that have won both regional and national awards for growth, including # 4 on the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for North America, # 82 on the 2014 Inc. list of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the United States (and # 40 on the 2013 list), # 36 on the 2014 Forbes list of America’s Most Promising Companies, # 1 on the 2013 ABJ Fast50 list of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Texas and # 2 on the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for Orange County.   As a mobile and multiscreen industry expert, Alan is frequently quoted in trade publications, serves as a panelist at industry events and writes for the Wall Street Journal’s Accelerators Blog.   Previously, Alan was President of Alternative Investments for Curo Capital LLC and Managing Director for Trymetris Capital Management LLC. In the past, he was a Co-Founder and Director of Telverse Communications, a next-generation advanced services ASP focused on wholesale communications services for carriers and service providers, which was acquired in July 2003 by Level 3 Communications.   Before this time, Alan was Director of Marketing for the Voice Technology Group at Cisco Systems and was responsible for business, market and community development, including business planning and strategy for Cisco’s global packet communications initiatives. In November 2000, Alan joined Cisco as part of the Vovida Networks acquisition, where he served as Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer and led the company from idea conception through its eventual acquisition by Cisco.   Alan holds an MSIE degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a BSIE degree from The U. He lives in Austin, Texas, and serves on the President’s Council at the University of Miami (FL).   About ACG   Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth has chapters worldwide representing 15,000+ members. ACG serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders and advisers to growing middle-market companies. ACG’s Mission is to drive Middle Market growth with content, access to capital, & connections in the Middle Market.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/acgasa-alan-knitowski

Episode 550 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Amber Gunst, CEO of the Austin Technology Council.  In this episode she talks about the state of Austin's technology community in the face of the global Coronavirus pandemic.        About Amber Gunst   Amber Gunst first joined ATC as Head of Sales and Membership Services with 20 years of experience in business development and member association sales, including four years at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She was the top sales and retention leader of all Chambers of Commerce in the state of Texas, ranking in the top ten nationally in sales for Chambers with revenue over $1.5MM. She also worked for a global staffing firm where she was responsible for client development and consulting staff management.   Since her time working at ATC, she has more than doubled membership and increased retention by over 18 percent.   About Austin Technology Coucil   Austin Technology Council is the leading unifying voice of technology in Central Texas. Since 1992, ATC has been the informed opinion leader, providing their member companies with the insights, resources and connections they need to grow and thrive.   For 28 years ATC has led Austin and Central Texas in the journey to become one of the most important and relevant tech and innovation regions in the world. ATC connects their members to the people and knowledge critical for success.     As the oldest and largest tech industry organization in Central Texas, with a history of tech community leadership, knowledge and connectivity, Austin Technology Council is part of Austin Technology’s DNA and links their heritage to our future.     ATC supports the growth goals of their member businesses by providing knowledge and access in the areas of capital, talent, business mentoring and networking. They advocate for a robust and supportive environment for the success of tech companies through public policy, education and thought leadership. ATC leads and engages collaboratively with their partners in the community to ensure that Austin remains a great place for innovation.   https://www.thomsinger.com/podcasts/state-of-austin-tech 

The speaker for the March 31st Association for Corporate Growth luncheon in San Antonio was to be Lisa Fullerton, President and CEO of A Novel Idea.  Because of the COVID-19 situation, ACG Austin/San Antonio had to cancel their live events for the short term, but they wanted to ensure they could still provide content to their members and extended community.    Lisa runs a successful business of five Auntie Anne's Pretzel stores and one co-branded Cinnabon franchise in San Antonio.  Her original presentation at the ACG lunch going to be about growth and longevity of her quick-serve restaurants in an industry with typical employee turnover at 200 percent.  She has kept going in the high-stress, high-burnout food service industry, and been in business 20 years, when the average life span of a quick-serve restaurant is 8.5 years.  She’s increased sales by 900 percent and staffing by 1,000 percent since opening her first store, and she’s also gotten involved in small business advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.   This interview discusses all of the above, but Lisa is also candid about the current economic situation and her need to stop operations in most locations in the face of the pandemic.    ACG Austin/San Antonio is grateful to Lisa for taking the time to do this interview.  Her support of the business community in San Antonio, Texas, the US, and the world is very clear in the message she shares.  ACG ASA looks forward to having her speak in-person at a future event, but in the meantime, please enjoy this podcast interview.   ***Disclosure:  Thom Singer, host of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is the husband of Sara Singer, the Chapter Executive of the ACG Austin/San Antonio Chapter.   About Lisa Fullerton    Lisa Fullerton is the President and CEO of A Novel Idea, LLC (A.N.I) which operates 5 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and 1 Co-branded Cinnabon Franchise in San Antonio, Texas.  Since opening the first store in 2000, sales have increased 900 percent and staffing has increased 1000 percent. Employee turnover is 200% in the high stress, high-burnout food service industry, and the average life span of a Quick-serve restaurant is 8.5 years.  Lisa is proud of the company’s 20-year history despite these odds.  As a result of increasingly unpredictable regulation and legislation, Lisa has started to advocate for small business at the local, state and federal levels in recent years.  During the 2017 Biennial session, Lisa worked with a US Congressman and State Representative on a bill to restrict state regulatory bills.  HB1290 was one of only 17% of the bills written that session, signed into law by the Texas State Governor.  During 2018, Lisa successfully fought against a Labor Peace Agreement that would have allowed labor unions to organize airport concessionaire employees.   During 2019, she was an outspoken opponent of Mandatory Paid Sick leave at the municipal level and testified repeatedly in the Texas House and Senate committee meetings.  She was also appointed by San Antonio’s Mayor Nirenberg to a Paid Sick Leave (PSL) task force representing the business perspective.  To stay abreast of potential legislation or regulations that can harm small business, Lisa serves on the NFIB Texas leadership council, is Public Policy Chair for NAWBO and a Director for the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.   About ACG   Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth has chapters worldwide representing 14,500 members. ACG serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders and advisers to growing middle-market companies. ACG's Mission is to drive Middle Market growth with content, access to capital, & connections in the Middle Market.   https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/ACGASA-Lisa-Fullerton

The world has changed a lot in just the last week.  For Episode 545 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" we will focus on leading through crisis with Mary Kelly.  This is important for business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and everyone.       About Mary Kelly   Mary Kelly improves profit growth.  As an economist, corporate strategist, and leadership development expert, Mary translates economic data that leaders can use to make the right decisions for their business.  Cited in Money Magazine, Entrepreneur, Success, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and by over 500 TV and radio stations, Mary translates theory into action.      One of the first women to graduate from the Naval Academy, Mary served 21 years as a commissioned officer on active duty in the Navy.  Some of her favorite jobs included being an intelligence officer, a counter terrorism officer, a chief of police, an HR director, running a pay and personnel organization, and being part of the team in charge of Pearl Harbor. With a PhD in economics, she was a military professor at the Naval Academy and a civilian professor at the Air Force Academy.   She grew up in a small business family, and started working trade shows when she was 10 years old.     Author of 13 business and leadership books including 15 Ways to Grow Your Business in Every Economy, Money Smart, Master Your World, 360 Degrees of Leadership, Stop the Barking, Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success, 5-Minutes Per Week and 52 Weeks to Building a Better Business, and Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy, Mary can be found at Mary@ProductiveLeaders.com.     About the Book "Who Comes Next, Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy     Leaders leave. It's inevitable. It might even happen today. Are you prepared?   Every organization needs a plan for leadership succession, but few leaders know how to start the process. WHO COMES NEXT? solves that problem and easily guides you through the steps of creating and implementing a viable succession plan.   This essential guidebook simplifies the process and gives you the tools you need to build and activate your leadership succession. You’ll find a comprehensive action plan, a library of all the tools needed to develop and sustain your plan, and a resource guide. You’ll learn how to:   *Communicate with customers about the change *Identify talent gaps in your succession plan *Decide which succession planning model to adapt *Find your next generation of leadership within your organization *Handle the unique emotional complexities of succession in a family-owned business     Whether you are part of a small, family business, a Fortune 500 company or a non-profit, you need to start now by answering the question: WHO COMES NEXT?   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/mary-kelly

Episode 544 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is a wonderful interview with entrepreneur Tucker Max.  You may have heard of Tucker in the past.  He came to fame about 19 years ago with a funny email to friends (that went viral) where he lambasted the law firm where he was a summer clerk.  He was fired a week later, but not because of the letter (you have to hear the real reason).   Tucker went on to be a famous blogger and book author, highlighting his bad-boy "fratire" lifestyle.  But today Tucker Max is a married man, father of three (thinking about a 4th), and a successful business entrepreneur.  He is the co-founder of Scribe Media.... an Austin based book writing and publishing company.  Having written 12 books, Thom Singer understands what it takes and appreciates the service that Tucker and Scribe provide.   Check out this episode.    About Tucker Max   Tucker Max is the co-founder of Scribe Media, a company that helps people write, publish and market their books.   He has written four New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. He's credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time. He was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009.   He received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Veronica and three children.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/tucker-max

People do not usually respond well to uncertainty and overwhelm.  Issues happening all over the world with Coronavirus are is creating stress.  This stress is impacting everyone because currently there is more uncertainty and overwhelm than ever.     Eliz Greene is the author of the new book, “Stress-proof Your Heart" and a leading expert on leadership in times of uncertainty and overwhelm.  She joins the conversation on episode 543 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do to talk about how business leaders can manage their stress and that of their employees and customers.    Business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, and others are all having to make decisions quickly that are impacting their business and personal lives. Everyone is facing the stress.  Our brains do not like uncertainty. Our brains like predictability.   Uncertainty is perceived as unsafe and potentially painful. Whether the situation is predictably positive or predictably negative, your brain prefers something familiar to something unfamiliar.  Under stress, our brains depend on instinct rather than rational thought because the part of the brain responsible for critical thinking is busy dealing with the psychological reaction to stress. This reaction not only impedes productivity, but it can also create a paralyzing loop of anxiety.   You can’t just grit your teeth through unrelenting uncertainty. Don’t beat yourself up for having a natural reaction; you aren’t a bad person, a lousy time manager, or lazy—you are stressed. Notice your stress reaction, and decide to take steps to address it.   The information we are getting about Coronavirus is changing by the hour. We are experiencing unprecedented uncertainty. We need to think creatively, but our brains are not getting there.    How can you stay relevant to your customers?  You have to be open and communicate.  Can your provide other services, or just thank your customers for their business.  We need to be personal and not just email blast our lists with Coronavirus branded newsletters.  Mass emails are not reducing stress.  It is adding to overwhelm.    This episode is a must-hear and one you should share with others.   About Eliz Greene   Eliz Greene is ridiculously excited about stress.  She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store.   With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,’ but rather an essential survival skill. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz on a mission to share her story to inspire other busy people to pay attention to their health. Just days after her heart stopped and she endured open heart surgery and a cesarean section delivery, Eliz held both her daughters together for the first time.   Amazingly, despite the pain and uncertainty, what she felt most strongly was contentment. Her priorities were crystal clear. She knew she’d been given a second chance at life and a unique perspective for a reason.   Recognizing stress as an essential and often under-addressed risk factor, Eliz conducted a research study on job stress. Her research uncovered the secrets of how purpose-driven organizations create corporate cultures immune to overwhelm and uncertainty.   She writes a Top Health and Wellness Blog. She was named as a Top Online Influencer on Stress and Heart Health. She’s been seen on CNN, PBS, Lifetime, TNT, and many national and local news programs. A national spokesperson and advocate for the American Heart Association, Eliz received the Heart Hero Award in 2010. More recently, she has partnered on the Take Cholesterol To Heart campaign.   https://elizgreene.com    https://thomsinger.com/podcast/overwhelm-and-stress 

Thom is a speaker whose signature talk, The Performance Gap-How to Overcome the paradox of Potential makes him a sought after speaker. He’s the host of the podcast Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do and the author of 12 books on sales and networking. We talk about how and when to be willing to pivot.  You can find all of Thom’s offerings here. https://thomsinger.com/ Thom’s book choice is How to Win Friends and Influence People and you can get it here.  https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 Thom’s song choice is California Dreaming  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3VBoE3g4k For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The meetings industry is being hit hard and fast by event cancellations in the wake of the Coronavirus. For many there is a panic on what to do if their participants cannot come or the whole convention is cancelled.  How to un a virutal meeting is being talked about all across the world.  But hosting a virtual event is not simply livestreaming speakers or holding a webinar.  You have to do it right if you want to engage your audience.   As a keynote speaker and professional master of ceremonies / emCee, Thom Singer is trying to monitor all that is occurring in the meetings industry.  Thom knows a little about virtual events (he and Eliz Green have hosted several events with their "Conference Talk Show" product)... but Thom knows that if you want to really be informed you have to talk to the experts.  Thom always says "Success Leaves Clues" so he turned to the leader in the world of virtual conferences, Jim Parker.  Jim has been working with live events for 35 years, and began live streaming conferences 11 years ago.     In episode 542 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" thom asks Jim for details on how to run a virtual meeting?  WOW, if you have never run a digital version of a conference, you have to hear what Jim has to say on this podcast. They talk mistake, technology, attendee engagement, bringing virtual attendees to the live event next year, and many other best practices.   Find out more about Digitell Inc at https://digitellinc.com/   About Jim Parker   Jim Parker is President and CEO of Digitell, Inc., a full service multimedia company that specializes in Live Streaming, High End Webcasts and Content Capture/Distribution Systems.  Mr. Parker is a 35 year veteran in the conference industry, servicing 90 organizations, such as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). With a staff of over 50, Digitell provides their clients with everything from consulting and event management, to registration and web page creation, live streaming, webcasts, content capture, tech support and event reporting. A civil engineer by trade, Jim’s analytical approach to the logistics necessary to execute the services Digitell offers, has provided them with a reputation of offering “best practice” products, services and customer support.   About Digitell   Digitell, Inc. is a Digital Multimedia Development company specializing in assisting organizations on how to leverage their educational content online. With over 35 years’ experience servicing 150 organizations, Digitell utilizes this wealth of experience and knowledge to assist their clients in developing customized and cutting edge solutions to capturing, delivering and managing their online education. From their newly released education APP, to OPUS DX, a feature rich, fully managed Digital Experience Platform, their services are designed to engage users with a superior digital experience while accessing  live streams, webinars and on-demand education. Digitell can meet the needs of any organization looking to bring their conference or education online.  To learn more visit digitellinc.com.   About Thom Singer   Thom Singer is a keynote speaker, emcee, and digital event host (see http://www.ConferenceTalkShow.com).  He is the host of two podcasts and the author of 12 books.     https://thomsinger.com/podcast/how-to-run-a-virtual-meeting 

Episode 541 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Steve Meier, Co-Founder and Chief Creativity Officer for KungFu.AI. Check out this conversation about life, entrepreneurship, and Austin.   About Steve Meier - Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer, KUNGFU.AI   Steve Meier, a former teacher turned technology evangelist, spent 15 years working in business development, marketing, product management, and creative strategy for Fortune 500 technology companies before co-founding KUNGFU.AI where he leads client strategy and creativity. Steve's passion is emerging technologies and worked closely with IBM Watson, leveraging Watson APIs to create innovative sales and marketing tools. Steve recently acquired a Certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy.   About KUNGFU.AI   KUNGFU.AI is an artificial intelligence services agency. We help clients start and accelerate advanced data science programs by providing strategy, development and transformation services. We put a healthy focus on practical AI application where we find quick wins at the intersection between key business objectives, data availability, and proven ML techniques.    https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/kungfu-ai 

This week Thom Singer lead a "Brain Power" session at a large industry conference with 400 participants. The idea is to change up the general session to not just be another talking head keynote.  At live meetings and all industry conferences there are many speakers on the main stage and in the breakout sessions, but across the board participants often cite the impromptu hallway conversations as some of the best parts of attending an event.   Serendipity of talking shop with peers at live meetings can be magic. Hearing and idea or best practice that you can take into work and implement is worth the whole cost of attending a convention. But can serendipity be planned?  Thom Singer says YES.  He has created these "Brain Power" sessions to replace the keynote and make the attendees the star of the show.    But this is not just a "sit at the table and talk about topics" session.  It is curated and hosted discussions that involves meeting people, identifying ideas, sharing, and networking. People come to live meetings to learn and network, and this general session delivers it all.   Meeting planners are hungry for fresh ideas, but they cannot go wild. We cannot move business conferences to the dessert and have a Burning Man style meeting (or can we?  Hmmmmmm???).  Most association conferences and business meetings still need to be in the structure of a hotel ballroom and a manageable agenda.  But do people need to be sitting and only hearing keynotes?  Or can they take their learning into their own hands.  This is part facilitated discussion and part "Un-Conference".  All held together by "The Conference Catalyst".   For over eleven years Thom Singer has been working as a speaker, emcee, and facilitator for live meetings in a variety of industries.  He is know as "The Conference Catalyst" for how he changes the vibe at a live event and gets people to engage more (while often not holding their phones in their hands while chatting with people).  So many participants claim they want more networking and connection, but fail to achieve any of it while at the event.  Thom changes that.    If you are planning an event, conference, convention, seminar or any live meetings - you will want to hear episode #538 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" and you might want to contact Thom about the programs he offers and how he customizes the content for your specific needs.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/Live-meetings

Scott Shay is the Chairman and co-founder of Signature Bank of New York, which started with no deposits and has become a $50 billion bank. Before founding the bank, he also had a successful career on Wall Street.  Most recently he has released a new book, "In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism"   On episode 537 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do", Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey and talks about how people can find their own success.    About Signature Bank   Signature Bank is a full service commercial bank that serves privately owned business clients and their owners and senior managers. The Bank offers business and personal banking products and services, as well as investment, brokerage, asset management, and insurance products through its subsidiary, Signature Securities Group Corp.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/scott-shay

In episode 536 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do", host Thom Singer does a quick catch up about the podcast and his career.    He also shares some tips from his keynote speech "The Secret Weapon: Connecting with People in a Gadget-Crazed World".  Are you choosing people in this busy would full of distractions? Do you continue to build your network? Is your network diverse?  Are you adding people.  Are you helping others succeed by sending referrals to others regularly?  These are just a few questions he provides to make you think about your own secret weapon (your network).  Choosing people is key. But we also need to take the time to notice others. People are experiencing greater levels of loneliness, even in our digitally connected world.    https://thomsinger.com/podcast/choose-people

Episode 533 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members by using insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Mathias Ihlenfeld, the CEO and Founder of woom bikes USA . Check out this conversation about life, entrepreneurship, and Austin.   About woom bikes   woom designs high-quality, lightweight bikes for children of all ages. Our attention to detail sets our company apart—from the careful selection of materials to our commitment to safety and performance, our bikes are tailor-made for a child’s anatomy and needs. woom bikes are often half the weight of conventional kids’ bikes found at traditional retail stores, and 85 percent of our bike parts are individually developed and produced for woom. In all design elements, woom emphasizes safety, ergonomics, handling, and non-toxic, environmentally friendly components.     Riding is easy to learn and easy to enjoy on woom bikes, which range in size from balance bikes designed for children who’ve just learned to walk (18 months+) to pedal bikes for young teens (13-14 years). woom ships directly to customers, and assembly is quick and simple.   Family owned and operated, woom was founded in Vienna, Austria, by Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld with the mission to create the ideal kids’ bike. Helmed by Marcus’ brother, Mathias Ihlenfeld, woom USA began operating at our headquarters in Austin, Texas, in 2014; our aim is to bring the same unparalleled European design and love of riding to families across North America. In 2019, woom USA was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., ranked No. 259 overall and 20th in Texas. For more information, visit us at us.woombikes.com or call 855-966-6872.    Https://thomsinger.com/podcast/woombikes

In this episode Thom Singer sits down with Jim Cathcart to talk about his life long career as a speaker.  Jim started out seeking his path, but took him several jobs before finding his passion to educate others.  Jim is the first guest ever on "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" to admit to having once been a door to door donut salesperson (Ha ha).  This is also the only episode where the guest took out his guitar and played a song in the middle of the interview.  Yes, Thom is a little star-struck, as while they are now friends, Jim Cathcart is one of the people who many years ago (before they met) inspired Thom to look at professional speaking as a career.    With over 35 years of professional speaking around the world, Jim Cathcart is one of the best known and most award-winning motivational speakers in the business. He has delivered more than 2,700 presentations to audiences in every state of the US, most provinces of Canada and countries from Scotland to Singapore. Some of his most recent international engagements were for thousands of business leaders in Bogota', Colombia; Costa Rica; Panama; Warsaw, Poland; Santiago, Chile and Macau, China! A business strategist, pyschological researcher and philosopher at heart, Jim is also a down to earth regular guy. He has worked in warehouses, driven trucks, sold donuts door to door, been a bank teller, plays guitar in night clubs and pubs, and has toured much of the world on a motorcycle.   After hearing Earl Nightingale on the radio one day in 1972, Jim was inspired to change his life. While working as a government clerk in the Housing Authority he determined to learn psychology and master the process of self-improvement. Through years of fanatical dedication to this quest he learned new skills, became a certified trainer for a variety of programs, read stacks of books, attended countless seminars and volunteered thousands of hours to civic organizations. In this process he moved from clerk, to manager, to sales person, to leader, to trainer, to author and professional speaker.   Today he is listed in the professional Speaker Hall of Fame, is a recipient of the prestigious Golden Gavel Award (along with Earl Nightingale, Art Linkletter, Zig Ziglar and many others), has been the president of the National Speakers Association and received the Cavett Award for a lifetime of service. He has authored 16 books and scores of recorded programs. In 2007 he was listed as one of The Top 100 Minds on Personal Development by Leadership Excellence magazine. The San Diego chapter of the National Speakers Association renamed their member of the year award "The Jim Cathcart Service Award" and the Greater Los Angeles chapter gave Jim the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. In 2008 he was inducted as one of the "Legends of the Speaking Profession." And in 2010, 2011 & 2012 he was selected as one of the Top 5 Sales & Customer Service Speakers by Speaking.com in an online survey of over 13,000 people.   https://thomsinger.com/jim-cathcart

Thom Singer invites Jenny de St Georges to episode 529 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" to talk about building a business.  Jenny has an impacting story of how she started her speaking business talking specifically to dentists.  Her success over the decades has been unparalleled in the world of speaking and training.  She gives advice that come from doing.  She has lived the entrepreneur life. She wants people to have faith in themselves but to not get paralyzed by being a perfectionist. Perfection can sabotage growth. Jenny has been a perfectionist, but has learned that sometimes you have to just ship the product or you will never be done.    Jenny de St Georges has a special service helping entrepreneurs think out of the box and find ways to be more creative with title and naming. Too often people are too blah in their titles and creative descriptions.  She thinks people need to use their brains more than just relying on tech tools.    "Common sense and logic never go out of style", says Jenny.  It is so evident in today's business world that common sense is not as common as we think. People shy away from having an opinion.  Even business coaches do not push people, but she does.     About Jenny de St Georges     Jennifer de St Georges delivers her content driven, solution based Program designed for both professional and emerging speakers in her trademark fast paced and humorous style. Her common sense & logical approach to sharing over four decades of speaking career has won her a loyal global following.   Like many of us, Jenny started her speaking company out of her house. Incensed re the poor quality of seminar she attended in her field of expertise (dental practice management) she requested a full refund.  Her professional speaking career started 16 weeks later!   Jenny created a dental practice management program and for the next ten years ran her own public full day seminars across the county.  In time,  she grew JdSG International Inc. to 7 full time corporate staff and a team of 8 consultants and a teaching facility. She became a ‘big fish’ in the small pond of dentistry! Some years later, Jenny sold her dental speaking & product company to a global dental corporation.    A member of NSA since the mid ‘80’s she is an active member of the Northern California (NC) Chapter, where she has served on the Board, been awarded Member of the Year and actively involved in the Speaker Academy since its inception. Jenny has presented at several NSA annual conventions and various State Chapters. Globally, she is very active in the Professional Speakers Association of UK (PSA/UK) and is an honorary Fellow of the association.  Jenny has also presented for the   speaking associations Eire, UK, France & Germany   Between her two speaking markets of dentistry and the National Speakers Association, Jenny has presented over 1,000  programs on five continents.  She has over 350 published dental business articles. For most of her speaking career, her dental product line outpaced her dental speaking income.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/jenny-de-st-georges 

If you are in sales, you need to read the Transparency Sale and you must hear episode 528 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do"  Author Todd Caponi joins the show for a deep dive talk about sales.    Todd Caponi has spent a lifetime in sales and been the VP of Sales and / or Chief Revenue Officer for several companies.  Through his real life experience he has created this amazing content that will help you and your company succeed more.  In this episode he shares great advice for entrepreneurs and others about how to get things done in the world of selling.     Who is Todd Caponi?   Todd's book, The Transparency Sale has been recognized as the best book of 2019 in the category of "Business: Sales" at the 17th annual Best Book Awards. His focus is as a speaker & workshop leader as Principal of Sales Melon LLC. and also serves as the Managing Director of Chicago’s VentureSCALE.     Previously, he had spent almost 4 years building the revenue capacity of Chicago’s PowerReviews from the ground up as their Chief Revenue Officer...turning it into Illinois’ fastest-growing tech company. Prior to that, he's held sales leadership roles with 3 other tech companies, including ExactTarget, where he helped drive the organization to a successful IPO and a $2.7B exit through the acquisition by Salesforce.com.     He's a former American Business "Stevie" Award winner for VP of WW Sales of the Year, and also once owned & operated a sales training company.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/todd-caponi

Michael O'Neal is the host of the Solopreneur Hour Podcast, and Thom Singer calls him the "Godfather" of his "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast.  Thom was a big fan of Michael's show long before he ever thought of starting his own podcast, and turned to Michael for a lot of tips, tricks, and guidance in 2014 when he was launching this program.   Episode 527 is Micheal O'Neal's third time as a guest on CTED.  In this episode they talk about how Michael is learning about YouTube and the things he is doing with his YouTube Channel. If you want to grow your exposure on YouTube, listen to this episode... but follow up by doing some more research on Michael O'Neal - as he has several ideas he has shared on his podcast, YouTube, and other places on ways you can get more views, etc....   About Michael O'Neal's Solopreneur Hour     The Solopreneur Hour is an audio podcast hosted by Michael O’Neal that co-hosts with the best and brightest solopreneurs from all walks of life, including network marketing, internet marketing, music, fitness, actors, comedians, and more.  These people are not only standouts in their industries, but they’ve put an entrepreneurial spin and “zagged” while everyone else zigged.  Our mission is to take you through their journey, give you actionable steps and actions to help you with your ventures, and inspire you to take massive action.   Hopefully we’ll have a few laughs along the way.   We share practical steps and tools, including books, smartphone apps, websites, training courses, strategies and stories that will support you every step of the way.   Instead of giving the same interview you’ve heard 100 times, we invite our guests to be co-hosts, and have a casual but insightful conversation about success, just like you would at a restaurant or a bar.  It’s that down-to-earth, practical conversation that lets our listeners know that we are all the same…just at different places on the timeline.   https://thomsinger.com/michael-ONeal-3  

Reaching 500 and more podcast episodes is a milestone worth celebrating. In this dual episode, Scott Carson talks with fellow podcaster and public speaker, Thom Singer from the podcast Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do. Thom is an advisor to executives, a speaker, and content creator. He happily chats with Scott about both hitting the 500-episode mark and what they've learned from their journey to the top .01% of podcasters. Learn from Scott and Thom as they share some of their secrets that helped them make this far in the podcast and note investment industry. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Thom Singer knows that finding ways to relate differently to each individual person is key if you want to find more success. Having worked as a keynote speaker and professional master of ceremonies for almost ten years, he has become an advocate for creating strong experiences for conference attendees. He has come to see the role of a speaker as more than a commodity that fills a space in the agenda. He knows that the speakers can set the tone for the whole event, and he takes his job very seriously. Thom has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills and entrepreneurship, and regularly speaks to corporate, law firm and convention audiences. He sets the tone for better engagement at industry events as the opening keynote speaker or the Master of Ceremonies. The unique Conference Catalyst Program has become a “meeting planners” favorite in how it transforms the conference attendee experience. As the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast he has interviewed hundreds of business leaders about success.    Connect with Thom Singer: Website: http://www.thomsinger.com/keynote-speaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomSingerSpeaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomsinger?lang=en Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do Podcast: https://thomsinger.com/podcast/   Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Check out the “Entrepreneur's Toolkit” Giveaway   Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz   Nice Links: Subscribe to the Podcast Niceguysonbusiness.com TurnkeyPodcast.com – You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Nice Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Never underestimate the Power of Nice.

Today's guest helps people get back to the basics of relationships that lead to better opportunities and sales. Having worked as a keynote speaker and professional master of ceremonies for the last ten years, he is an advocate for creating strong experiences for conference attendees. He has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills, and entrepreneurship and has earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation conferred by the National Speakers Association. He has interviewed over 400 CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders as host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast, which Inc.com named one of eight business podcasts to listen to in 2018. Please join me in welcoming Thom Singer, CSP. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership really means being present, having a vision, and helping the team get across whatever the gap is.” how he didn't necessarily feel like he had the confidence to be a leader as a kid but still found himself stepping up when it was needed. his experience with game shows, starting in second grade. how he has placed himself in the path of luck and been on many adventures because of it. his hobby of speaking at open mic night at comedy clubs and how that has helped him in his professional speaking career. his proactive method for connecting with people. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 149  

If you want to build influence for yourself or your business, podcasting could be the answer. Learn from seasoned podcasters, and explore how podcasting can help you be an influencer in your field. If one of your big goals this year is to launch a podcast and channel your ‘inner Oprah' on the microphone, today's episode is especially for you. My special guest is a podcaster and public speaker. Thom Singer simplifies how to build influence for yourself and your business through podcasting. Thom's podcast, Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do, covers everything from growing a franchise to finding a mentor. And today, he's sharing his insider secrets as a podcaster… these are the things he wished someone else told him before he got started. In this episode, you will learn: • His top 5 lessons learned over the journey of making 450+ episodes: 1. Just start - why starting before you think you're ready is a GOOD idea 2. Figure out your cadence & format - you do you, always 3. Longevity is where the magic is 4. Don't be afraid to pivot - change it up when you need to change it up 5. Hire a production company - the tech will slow you down if you let it • How to get booked onto other podcasts as a special guest - what podcast owners look for and how to pitch it • Once booked on, he also shares a couple of tips on how to be a SUPER special guest If this sounds intriguing to you, listen in to Thom's tips on this episode. Also, don't forget to download episode 030 where I talked with Emily Prokop. This covers the nitty gritty tech side of launching a podcast. It's time to simplify! #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/thom-singer-build-influence-through-podcasting

Thom Singer has an eclectic background working in sales, marketing and business development roles for Fortune 500 Companies, Law Firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a business growth speaker whose work gets people to build influence, unlock potential, and drive performance. He believes that all opportunities come from people, and when we work together to find “cooperative significance” with others we all discover more success and illuminate their possibilities. Singer is the author of twelve books and he speaks regularly at business and association conferences around the United States and beyond. He is also the host of the widely popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. On this show he interviews entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and business leaders from a variety of industries. He encourages his guests to share tips and ideas that can help those with an “entrepreneurial spirit” understand their potential and then go for it. Thom and his wife, Sara, make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two highly spirited daughters. Devi and Thom discuss: Thom's eclectic podcast journey The best networking tool Sticking to your schedule Longevity with your podcast Meeting the deadline for your show Having a coaching format episode Going back to the basics of connecting with human beings Making a shift in your business Speaking as credibility Tips about putting the pieces together for your podcast Being open to criticism Tips on how to be tough with your actions and decisions Trying to go out there and really put yourself in the position of service Tools and techniques that make podcasting easier Using your mobile phone for podcast recording How to grow your audience Interviewing larger companies Thom's dream guests for his show Getting to the top of the food chain Being passionate about what you do Getting to the year 2025 as a podcaster and more… Connect with Thom @ www.thomsinger.com

This week on Shareable, we’re joined by Thom Singer. We’re talking everything from technology, vulnerability, and success, hearing personal stories and experiences from Thom’s own life. A lot of varying factors go into being “successful,” and we’re talking all that and more this week. And there’s no better guest to learn from- Thom is a sales-and-marketing-pro-turned-leadership-speaker. He is the author of 12 books and also a fellow podcaster, as host of the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. On his show, he has interviewed over 350 entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders and others with a focus on discovering how the most successful people get farther across the gap between potential and results. It was a privilege to sit down and chat with him, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Take a listen below and don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode of The Naked Truth Movement, we talk about Thom Singer about how he started his podcast and became a professional speaker, and more. After a successful career in sales and marketing, Thom Singer became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A decade later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 700 audiences. Thom knows that as the speaker or master of ceremonies he has a responsibility to set the tone for a strong conference attendee experience. Known as "The Conference Catalyst" he creates an atmosphere of fun and interaction that lasts beyond his presentation. Thom earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in 2014 and is committed to the business of meetings. He is the author of 12 books and is the host of the popular "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast.   Twitter @thomsinger   Insta @thomsinger   FB facebook.com/thomsingerspeaker

Thom Singer has interviewed over 300 CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders, solopreneurs, and others on his popular "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast (named on INC.com as one of 8 business podcasts to listen to in 2018). Through these in-depth conversations he learned that there is no single thing that holds people back from achieving more, nor is there one solution to reaching the top levels of success. It is unique for each person. Thom has had an eclectic career in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies, Law Firms, and small companies. He has written 12 books and when he was 21-years-old he was a five day returning champion on the $25,000 Pyramid game show.