Podcasts by Making Waves at C-Level
Successful executives cannot always play it safe. They make waves. This podcast explores the gap between potential and results in business. This is a show for people who seek career success. If you desire motivation, ideas, inspiration, and the chance to learn from people who are living their dreams, then “Making Waves at C-Level” (Formerly “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do”) should be added to your subscribed “must hear” podcasts. This show was designed to help people get “unstuck” in their careers and are seeking ideas around leadership. Each episode brings you the successful stories of business leaders who have created their own success. Creating the right team, hiring skilled talent, managing other leaders, goal setting, mentorship, mastermind groups, mindset, marketing, sales, millionaires, career path, peak performance, thinking bigger, networking, enthusiasm, re-invention, leveling up, and financial planning are just some of the topics that are covered each week. Thom Singer is an executive search consultant. He is the author of 12 books and has been the featured speaker at over 1000 business and association events. Join him on this journey and become part of the “Making Waves” community. #CEO #leaders #leadership #entrepreneurs #business #biztips
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New Book For Leaders - EVERYONE WANTS TO WORK HERE from 2023-04-18T17:58:47
Today's podcast is a quick plug for a new book called "Everyone Wants to Work Here" by Maura Thomas. In this episode Thom Singer shares reasons to read this new book, especially how well chapter 7 ...
Listen747. Don't Be Full of Sh*t from 2023-04-17T11:46
After a long hiatus, Thom Singer returns to hosing "Making Waves at C-Level". But as he always teaches, we have to try new things. He is stepping away from interviews, and doing short episodes with...
ListenCommunication and Energy with Coach and Healer Christine Morlet from 2022-02-17T00:00
In this episode we talk about communications for executives. Many of us put of "Berlin Walls" around parts of our hearts and souls, and they hold us back in being the best we can be. Often when peo...
ListenHomeless to Business Leader with Jeremey Torisk from 2022-02-03T00:00
Jeremy Torisk's “Become Your Own C.E.O.” mindset took him from a homeless kid, digging ditches to a C-Suite Title, Operating a National Telco Construction Company with over $60 Million Dollars in y...
ListenSeven Years and 700 Episodes - Then and Now from 2022-02-01T00:00
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 hi...
ListenWhy People Quit with Karl Ahlrichs from 2022-01-27T00:00
In this episode we again visit the idea of the Great Resignation. Karl Ahlrichs joins me for a chat about what C-Level executives need to know. Check out this post by Karl AhlrichsWhy Your Employe...
ListenEntrepreneurs on Fire - The Story of City Bonfires from 2022-01-13T00:00
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 n...
ListenUsing YouTube for Business with Ernesto Verdugo from 2022-01-11T00:00
Ernesto Verdugo helps baby boomers and Gen Xers think and earn like successful YouTubers. Ernesto is best defined as a Change Catalyst because his interventions create results in record times.Hi...
ListenJay Baer - What Do Customers Want NOW? from 2022-01-06T00:00
Episode 696 is a chat with Jay Baer, a marketing consultant and Hall of Fame Speaker. Jay knows customers and he is a Licensed Tequila Sommelier. About Jay BaerJay Baer is the world’s most inspira...
ListenYear End and 2022 Goal Setting from 2021-12-31T00:00
This is the last episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" for 2021. What a two years it has been. Thom Singer shares how he got focused to set clear goals for the new year... and the three areas of foc...
ListenWhat I Learned The Last Two Years from 2021-12-29T16:33:59
This episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" is one of two solo episodes with Thom Singer sharing his thought. In this "rant" he talks about what he learned the last two years in the pandemic. For ...
ListenImpact Pricing with Mark Stiving from 2021-12-21T20:09:49
Competitive pricing strategy is key to not leaving money on the table. How to price your product or service is often a cost plus idea - with a focus on desired profit margins. But there are more in...
ListenPositive Workplace Environment with John Nepper from 2021-12-16T00:00
Our guest, John Nepper, speaks to educators and administrators to create more connection. After 35 years as a band director he is now a joyful teacher in a world of human potential. About John Ne...
ListenDisrupting HR and Recruiting with Bill Humbert from 2021-12-14T00:00
About Bill Humbert Bill Humbert is unusual in his field. He has over 40 years of Expert Recruitment experience spanning many industries. He has recruited and consulted with companies from start-up...
ListenWhat if Weird Isn't Weird with Shelley Brown from 2021-12-09T00:00
On this episode of the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast, Thom Singer talks with the author of "Weird Girl Adventures", Shelley Brown. Shelley is a speaker and and expert on belonging and well-bei...
ListenMarketing From a Shark's Perspective with Kenneth Kinney from 2021-12-07T00:00
Kenneth Kinney is a marketing expert and speaker who has worked with dozens of large and small companies to help them grow through marketing. In a world with lots of conflicting advice on marketing...
ListenCreate A Podcast For Your Conference from 2021-12-02T00:00
If your association of company hosts an annual meeting for members or clients, you should consider hosting a podcast that is dedicated to promoting your event. Keep people engaged before, during, a...
ListenSustain Your Game with Alan Stein Jr from 2021-11-10T00:32:25
Growing your career is one thing, but keeping it going is something else. The guest on episode 687 knows how to not only "Raise Your Game"... but how to "Sustain Your Game". Alan Stein Jr is a spea...
ListenThriving in Business: Advice from Dave Yoho - A 93 Year Old Company President from 2021-10-26T00:00
In Episode 686 we talk about thriving in business over the long run. The guest, Dave Yoho, started his business in 1962 and has run the daily operations as president every day for nearly 60 years. ...
ListenCompany Culture with Richard Walker from 2021-10-22T00:19:09
Episode 685 is a conversation about company culture. In starting your company, growing your company, or managing the move to a virtual workplace, the culture is key to success. The guest on this sh...
ListenCold Calling and Getting The Meeting with Chris Bussing from 2021-10-20T00:17:48
In episode 684 Thom Singer talks with tech sales superstar Chris Bussing about how to "Get The Meeting". Sales is a great career, but before you can get to closing the big sales and collecting the ...
ListenInvest in People with Bob Pike from 2021-10-14T00:00
Episode 683 is a conversations with Bob Pike. Bob helps people unlock learning and unleash performance. People are told to learn, but not taught to learn. He spent his long career showing others th...
ListenAsk Bigger Questions with Mark Victor Hansen from 2021-10-13T01:26
For episode 682, Thom Singer sits down with Mark Victor Hansen to talk about how when you "A.S.K. you G.E.T.". This is a motivational interview that will challenge you to think bigger. About Mar...
ListenBusiness Relationships with Kymberli Speight from 2021-10-07T00:00
In this interview, Kymberli Speight sits down and shares her definition of networking and why business relationships matter. About Kymberli SpeightKymberli Speight believes in enhancing your per...
ListenEmployee Experience with Jill Raff from 2021-10-05T00:00
In episode 680 of the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast, we meet Jill Raff. She is an expert on employee experience and in this interview she shares how to be an employer of choice via how you trea...
ListenMindset with Cheryl Jones from 2021-10-01T01:48:10
In episode 679 Cheryl Jones joins the conversation on "Making Waves at C-Level" to talk about MINDSET. She helps people change what they do so that they can reach their dreams. People often get stu...
ListenPresentation Skills Training for Executives from 2021-09-16T00:00
With all the changes in the world of meetings, many executives are seeking to up their game at speaking. Speaking for business leaders takes many forms. Boardrooms, Zoom Calls, Huddles, Industry br...
ListenLeading In Real Time with Michelle Ray from 2021-09-15T01:18
Episode 676 is an interview with Michelle Ray, the author of the new book "Leading In Real Time". In this conversation we talk about being ready, being responsive, and being relevant. About Miche...
ListenWhen Private Equity Come Knocking with Chris Schelling from 2021-09-09T00:00
Episode 675 of “Making Waves at C-Level” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insi...
ListenUplyft CEO Craig Misrach from 2021-09-07T00:00
In this episode Thom Singer sits down with Craig Misrach, CEO of Uplyft. Thom met this experienced entrepreneur when Craig was a finalist in the San Diego Angel Conference in March 2021 (when Thom ...
ListenUnifying Vision with Joe Curcillo from 2021-09-02T00:00
In this episode Thom Singer sits down with Joe Curcillo to talk about how to build a unifying vision for your team. When you people experience belonging, meaning, and contribution, that is when the...
ListenLessons Not Losses with Luke Simianer from 2021-08-31T04:00
In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom Singer sits down with Luke Simianer. Luke is a former Paratrooper and Purple Heart recipient turned software developer to discuss his company and p...
ListenCreativity, Confidence, and Ambition from 2021-08-24T23:34:46
In this episode Thom Singer shares his observations about how in these crazy times of pandemic, the people he has observed who have pivoted and found success are achieving because they have an extr...
ListenAmazing Lash CEO Stephanie Hu from 2021-08-09T00:00
With over 260 locations and over 3000 people, Amazing Lash Studio has a great story of growth and success. CEO Stephanie Hu joins the conversation on "Making Waves at C-Level" and shares her experi...
ListenFamily Hemp Brands CEO John Sedillo from 2021-07-27T00:00
What? Another cannabis industry interview on Making Waves at C-Level? Yes, because if you want to look closely at entrepreneurs and companies that are facing change and growth, this business is alw...
ListenBanker Turned Seafood Entrepreneur with Peter Handy from 2021-07-20T00:00
Do you think "Fish" when you think of business. You should. Peter Handy has turned his seafood company into a major entrepreneurial venture and has grown the business in the middle of a pandemic. W...
ListenConnect with David Bradford from 2021-07-14T22:07
Episode 667 is a great conversation with one of the authors of the book "Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues" (by David Bradford and Carole Robin). This...
ListenParticipate, Collaborate, and Transformation with Thom Singer from 2021-07-08T16:25:06
Episode 666 is not the mark of the devil. This is a solo episode where Thom Singer will rant about success. Some listeners of the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast pointed out it had been too long ...
ListenEnablement. Systems. Innovation. with Max Warren from 2021-07-06T00:00
Episode 665 is a conversation with Max Warren. Max is an expert in sales enablement, business systems, and process innovation. He sits down with Thom Singer to talk ways to be more successful in bu...
ListenBusiness Books Still Matter with Bryan Kelly from 2021-06-29T23:32
Bryan Kelly helps busy leaders and their teams unlock and implement one or more business books a month. He does this through a program called "Stroke of Genius". In this episode he shares his journ...
ListenNetworking After the Pandemic with Dr. Ivan Misner from 2021-06-22T00:00
Dr Ivan Misner returns to "Making Waves at C-Level" to talk about networking after the pandemic. So much has happened in the last year, but the need for human connections does not change in the bus...
ListenCompany Meetings For Clients and Employees from 2021-06-17T00:00
As we get back to live in-person meetings, you company cannot leave the human experience to chance. We have proven over the last year that we can do a good job delivering content via virtual platfo...
ListenCareer Search Strategy with Diana Alt from 2021-06-15T01:38
Diana Alt helps people take charge of their career in a strategic way and find ideal work where they are valued and get paid. The key to a successful career transition is in how you get clear on wh...
ListenThe Growth Edge with James Williams from 2021-06-10T00:00
Check out this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" as host Thom Singer sits down with Certified High Performance Coach James Williams to talk about how driven leaders can perform at their best and...
ListenWellbeing Science with Dr. Brad Bongiovanni from 2021-06-04T00:00
Wellbeing is not one size fits all, and if you manage a team, their wellbeing matters to your bottom line. Some companies have even created the position of Chief Wellness Officer. On ep 659 Thom Si...
ListenMaking Waves in Packaging with Verity CEO Kerri Leslie from 2021-06-03T23:24:59
On this episode Thom sits down with Kerri Leslie and talks about how her company is changing packaging in the beauty and personal care space. Kerri was a finalist in the San Diego Angel Conference,...
ListenBusiness Trends and Predictions with Joel Block from 2021-05-25T18:36
Episode 657 is all about now and the future. Much has changed in business in the past two years, but what are the trends for 2021 and beyond? Joel Block from Bullseye Capital talks about what he se...
ListenQuantum Computing with Bob Liscouski from 2021-05-20T12:00
Episode 656 is a conversation with Bob Liscouski. He has had a very interesting career from being a cop, to an early employee at the Department of Homeland Security, to the CEO of a company in the ...
ListenLinkedIn for Leaders from 2021-05-18T12:00
Ep 655 is a conversation with LinkedIn expert Sandra Long. In this interview Thom Singer and Sandra share their experiences with using LinkedIn, and why it is an important tool for everyone in busi...
ListenAdvocat Technologies Founder Pradnya Desh from 2021-05-13T12:00
Earlier this year, "Making Waves at C-Level" host Thom Singer was the host for the San Diego Angel Conference. This angel funding competition featured several amazing companies (many of which have ...
ListenTerp Perps CEO - Austin Wood. from 2021-05-11T00:00
Ep 653 is another visit to the cannabis industry and the world of packaging. In this case, beautiful wooden boxes for the display of different flavor profiles. Terps Perps' company mission is to o...
ListenInfluence Building with Patrick Emmons from 2021-05-06T12:00
Episode 652 of “Making Waves at C-Level” is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insi...
ListenFind Your Red Thread with Tamsen Webster from 2021-04-28T01:07:22
Episode 651 is a chat with Tamsen Webster. On this podcast Thom Singer interviews her about her new book "Find Your Red Thread". This is very important for anyone who has a message they need to be ...
ListenMindset with Malorie Nicole from 2021-04-23T00:00
Mindset and overcoming the things that are blocking you is key to success and fulfillment. In this episode Thom talks to mindset coach Malorie Nicole about ways to find your own path to health cons...
ListenMental Health and Your Employees with Shannon Andress from 2021-04-22T23:12:23
How are you doing during the past year of the pandemic when it comes to mental health? How are your employees? Do you really know? Just asking may not get you real answers. Episode 649 is a conver...
ListenTrends In Business with Mike Smerklo from 2021-04-21T19:29:23
In episode 648 of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom chats with a repeat guest on the show, Mike Smerklo. Together they discuss trends before and after the pandemic and how business leaders can "Make W...
ListenEntrepreneurship Over 60 with Paul Tasner from 2021-04-14T01:02:13
We often celebrate the 40 under 40 entrepreneurs in every community, but how often do you see anyone praising the 70 over 70 business leaders who are making things happen in the world of business. ...
ListenHempress Hygienics from 2021-04-09T00:52:08
Episode 646 is an interview with three young entrepreneurs. Thom met the founders of Hempress Hygienics when he was the Master of Ceremonies for the 2021 San Diego Angel Conference. While this comp...
ListenFranchises with Jon Ostenson from 2021-04-06T00:00
Ever wondered about franchising your business or buying a franchise? Jon Ostenson joins the conversation on "Making Waves at C-Level" on episode 645. Jon Ostenson is a consultant, investor, autho...
ListenMaking a Living vs. Making a Life with Shari Fitzpatrick from 2021-04-01T23:17
On episode 644 of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom sits down for a candid talk with Shari Fitzpatrick, the founder of Shari's Berries. She tells her story of turning her love of Strawberries into a $...
ListenChargeNet Stations with Tosh Dutt from 2021-03-31T00:22:21
Episode 643 of "Making Waves at C-Level" is a deep dive to the world of charging stations for electric vehicles. ChargeNet is a San Diego startup that is making waves in the world of how and where ...
ListenDriving Decisions with Data - Association Analytics from 2021-03-26T00:38:58
Episode 642 is a conversation with a tech entrepreneur who is "making waves" in the world of associations. Julie Sciullo of Association Analytics shares her journey to being CEO of the company, and...
ListenThe Power of Good Mentorship from 2021-03-23T17:37:27
n this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom Singer talks with his two "mentees" about the power of good mentorship. Jake Pusch and Nicodemus Abowd joined Thom at SXSW in 2019 on a panel about ...
ListenThe Trusted Leader with David Horsager from 2021-03-19T12:57:53
About David Horsager David Horsager is bestselling author of The Trust Edge and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute. With clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to professional sports team...
ListenGrief and People in the Workplace with Barri Grant from 2021-03-17T00:58:56
Barri Grant is the Chief Grief Officer ™ at The Memory Circle. In this episode we talk about grief in the workplace and how companies help employees who are dealing with trauma. That is more import...
ListenHow being Yourself Makes You a Better Leader from 2021-03-12T01:36:06
Thom Singer sits down with Minter Dial in this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level". He has an eclectic background and is a "Shit-Stirrer" and storyteller. He has worked in and around the C-Suite f...
ListenSUCCESS Magazine Editor and Chief from 2021-03-11T01:35:04
Josh Ellis is the editor in chief for SUCCESS magazine. Before joining SUCCESS in 2012, he was an accomplished digital and print sportswriter, working for the Dallas Cowboys Star magazine, the team...
ListenDataclay Make Video Editing Easy from 2021-03-04T17:36:08
Episode 636 of "Making Waves at C-Level" is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insi...
ListenSwagger with Leslie Ehm from 2021-03-04T17:18:12
This episode is a conversation with Leslie Ehm, the author of the new book "Swagger". She is a powerhouse, so fasten your seatbelt as this episode goes fast and she shares a lot of idea. About Le...
ListenResilience and GRACE with Michael O'Brien from 2021-02-25T00:00
Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. Before surviving his near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day, Michael created an award-winning sales and...
ListenThe Tech Humanist with Kate O'Neill from 2021-02-23T00:00
Kate O’Neill, known as both the “Tech Humanist” and “Optimistic Futurist,” is helping humanity prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future. Her research, writing, speaking, and advocacy all conc...
ListenBloom Mary Jane with Scott McDowell from 2021-02-19T01:54:35
The Founder of Bloom Mary Jane is Scott McDowell better known as Strategic Scott on social media. He is a Maryland native who relocated to Colorado in 2016 after spending almost a decade in NYC wor...
ListenTwin Flame CBD Tea with Amada Sizemore from 2021-02-16T08:00
Amanda Sizemore is the owner at Twin Flame Tea. She founded the company almost two years ago. The idea came to her one afternoon walking through a farmer’s market with her significant other. She wa...
ListenTwin Flame CBD Tea with Amada Sizemor?e? from 2021-02-16T06:00
Amanda Sizemore is the owner at Twin Flame Tea. She founded the company almost two years ago. The idea came to her one afternoon walking through a farmer’s market with her significant other. She wa...
ListenTwin Flame CBD Tea with Amada Sizemore from 2021-02-16T06:00
Amanda Sizemore is the owner at Twin Flame Tea. She founded the company almost two years ago. The idea came to her one afternoon walking through a farmer’s market with her significant other. She wa...
ListenWho's In Your Room? with Dr. Ivan Misner from 2021-02-12T17:35:25
In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" we hear from Dr. Ivan Misner. He is the founder of BNI and a very smart man who has built a large company and helped many other people find success thr...
ListenGrowing A Business In The Pandemic from 2021-02-09T15:00
Episode 629 is an interview with Jon Kazarian, CEO and Founder of Accelevents. He has a great story of growing Accelevents during the pandemic and shares a lot advice for business leaders on how t...
ListenGrowing Through Acquisition with Ryan Snow from 2021-02-04T20:57:33
Episode 628 looks at how small and mid-sized companies can grow through acquisition like the big companies. In this conversation, Ryan Snow shares his experience in helping entrepreneurs scale the...
ListenGroundswell Marketing with Scott Martin from 2021-02-03T01:32:24
In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" the conversation goes deep into marketing, culture, growth-hacks, etc... Scott Martin is an expert in branding, marketing, and strategy. He shares hi...
ListenThe Know, Like, and Trust Factor with Ray Abram from 2021-01-29T02:34:26
Thom Singer sits down with Ray Abram to talk about networking, career advancement, human connection, and success in this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level". Ray Abram is an author, speaker, and...
ListenCommunicating Value with Beth Mund from 2021-01-21T17:00
This episode was originally recorded for the "Webinar Talk Show". The conversation is a powerful chat and Thom Singer knew he had to share it here with the "Making Waves at C-Level". Analog Astr...
ListenCannabis Dispensary Franchising with Chelsea Mulligan from 2021-01-14T02:11:19
In this episode we talk with the co-founder of one of the first Cannabis Dispensary Franchise companies. The Open Dor is a new company that is helping Cannabis Entrepreneurs open up stores across ...
ListenKnow Your Because in 2021 with Gerry O'Brion from 2021-01-12T01:11:41
This episode was originally recorded for the "Digital Enterprise Society Podcast". It is an interview with Gerry O'Brion from What Big Brands Know. Gerry is a friend of Thom Singer's and and expe...
ListenWhat is Clubhouse? from 2021-01-05T15:38:51
As we kick off 2021 I wanted to do a short podcast episode about "What is Clubhouse?" The new social media app is an "audio drop in community" that is still in beta testing, but is taking on the t...
ListenThe Art of Selling Your Business with John Warrillow from 2020-12-24T17:00
John Warrillow hosts the award-winning podcast called Built to Sell Radio which is ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s 10 best podcasts for business owners. His company, The Value Build...
ListenProducts and Services for Cannabis and CBD Industries from 2020-12-23T15:41:35
In episode 620 of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom Singer has an in-depth chat with Nick Kovacevich, the CEO, co-founder, and chairman of KushCo Holdings. His journey to providing products and servi...
ListenThe One-Thing Theory with David Essel from 2020-12-18T01:37:28
For this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom Singer sits down with David Essel. David is a master business relationship, and success coach, counselor, TV/Radio host, author of 10 Books, and ...
ListenAngel Investing from 2020-12-15T17:00
Mysty Rusk and Jason Scharf are from The San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC)—one of the largest programs nationwide connecting startups and angel investors. SDAC attracts entrepreneurs and investors ...
ListenScale, Scale, Scale with Yoni Kozminski from 2020-12-11T02:54:15
This episode is a conversation with a young CEO of two early stage companies who is all about scaling and process in growing your business. In the past year he has started and grown two businesses ...
ListenBetter Systems with Marcus Dickinson from 2020-12-03T17:00
In this episode Thom Singer chats with Marcus Dickinson about how he helps companies be more profitable. Many companies have silos that do not communicate. Once they know this, they can interview ...
ListenSetting Goals for 2021 with Dr. Mary Kelly from 2020-12-03T01:41:34
This episode was originally recorded for the "Digital Enterprise Society Podcast" (another show hosted by Thom Singer). In this conversation Thom talks with Dr Mary Kelly about how to set goals. ...
ListenInterviews Make Virtual Events Better from 2020-11-25T03:17:39
Episode 614 is an interview about interviews (does that remind anyone of the Seinfeld "Coffee Table Book About Coffee Tables"?). In the world of virtual conferences and webinars, there are too man...
ListenHelping Companies Grow with Joyce Durst from 2020-11-17T17:00
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 industr...
ListenWana Talk Cannabis? Interview with Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman from 2020-11-12T17:00
On episode 612 Thom Singer sits down with Nancy Whiteman to talk about her ten year experiences as the founder and CEO of the nations largest edible manufacturer. The Cannabis industry is one of t...
ListenBrand Protection and How to Move the Stairs with Diane Mulligan from 2020-11-10T17:00
This episode we look at choosing a lane. Diane Mulligan from M and C Communications joins the conversation on "Making Waves at C-Level" to talk about marketing. She specializes in helping Cannabis...
ListenMaking Waves in Bio and Pharma Packaging with Chris Weikart from 2020-11-05T12:00
As Chief Scientist at SiO2 Materials Science, Dr. Weikart is responsible for managing both internal and external R&D initiatives, including collaborative studies at domestic and international unive...
ListenVirtual Communications Skills with Jim Comer from 2020-11-04T17:00
This interview was originally recorded for the "Digital Enterprise Society Podcast". It is such an important topic, that Thom Singer decided to run it on "Making Waves at C-Level" also. Virtual c...
ListenThe Influencer Code with Amanda Russell from 2020-10-29T16:00
On this episode of the "Making Waves at C-Level" podcast, Thom Singer sits down and talks with Amanda Russell. She is the author of the new book "The Influencer Code". In the conversation we hear...
ListenDreams Aren't This Good with Matt Bennett from 2020-10-27T16:00
This episode is a sit down chat with Matt Bennett, the founder of DREAMS AREN'T THIS GOOD. DATG is a craft salsa and tortilla chip brand that's flying off grocery store shelves in the New York are...
ListenFrom FBI Agent to Entrepreneur with Scott Augenbaum from 2020-10-22T16:00
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 r...
ListenMaking Waves in Pharma with Tim Mikhelashvili from 2020-10-20T16:00
Tim Mikhelashvili sits down with Thom Singer for episode 605 of the Making Waves at C-Level Podcast. Tim lives in New York and was born in the Republic of Georgia. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy with ...
ListenFinding Money, Alternative Financing, and Good Business Relationships from 2020-10-15T11:30
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ListenLive Entertainment and Hybrid Events with Jim McCarthy from 2020-10-13T06:00
Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Stellar Tickets (www.stellartickets. com) and Goldstar (www.goldstar.com), a company that sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on beh...
ListenUnconscious Bias - A Conversation with Kelly Charles-Collins from 2020-10-08T16:00
This episode is a re-broadcast of the "Digital Enterprise Society Podcast". Thom interviews attorney, speaker, consultant and author Kelly Charles-Collins about unconscious bias and doing what it ...
ListenThird Shift Entrepreneur with Todd Connor from 2020-10-06T16:00
For episode #601 Thom Singer sits down with Todd Connor to talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles, and the changes in the workplace because of COVID and other changes in society. Todd Connor ...
ListenSix Years and 600 Episodes - Advice on Making Waves from 2020-10-01T16:00
Six years ago when Thom Singer started this podcast, he ran the idea of the show by his "Mastermind Group". They thought it was a terrible idea. Today the show is a cornerstone of Thom's career, ...
ListenBusiness Networking In COVID Times from 2020-09-24T16:00
People do business with those they know, like, and trust. And for as long as there has been business, there has been networking. Those key relationship are what lead to opportunities. But 202...
ListenStarting Over at 50 (or any age) from 2020-09-22T16:00
Thom Singer has spent a lot of time the last four years looking at reinvention and starting over at 50. He began looking at the second half of life and wanted to create a new way of doing everythi...
ListenZconomy with Jason Dorsey from 2020-09-17T19:02:51
This episode is at talk about the generations and how they impact the future of your company. Jason Dorsey is an expert in this topic, and his new book, Zconomy, releases this week. If you employ...
ListenPreparing Executives for Virtual Presentations with Luke Goetting from 2020-09-15T19:59:31
As meetings have gone from live to virtual, many executives are still learning how to present to a camera while still being engaging to the audience. In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" Th...
ListenGoogle My Business with Teresa Touchstone from 2020-09-10T16:00
In this episode we talk about SEO and social media, with consultant Teresa Touchstone. In a brief conversation she taught the "Making Waves at C-Level" host, Thom Singer, some things about "Google...
ListenMobiquity CEO John Castleman from 2020-09-08T16:00
Episode 594 is a chat with the CEO of Mobiquity, John Castleman. In this conversations he shares a lot of his thoughts on why companies succeed, leadership, hiring and keeping good people, etc.......
ListenManaging the Message with Jim Karrh from 2020-09-03T20:24:20
In our increasingly noisy world, Jim Karrh helps businesses break through the noise and grow—through more effective and consistent customer conversations. Jim offers clients his experience as a con...
Listen2020 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking - Mike Carr from 2020-08-31T19:34:59
In his first podcast interview after winning the 2020 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Mike Carr talks about his life, the importance of being a good speaker, and his journey to the ...
ListenBetter Meetings with Lee Gimpel from 2020-08-27T16:00
Thom met Lee Gimpel from Better Meetings through the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Lee is a consultant who works with groups to ensure their conferences, conventions, board mee...
ListenknowRX Founder and CEO David Franklin from 2020-08-25T23:38:20
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 industr...
ListenFind Your Black Sheep with Brant Menswar from 2020-08-20T16:00
Episode 589 is with rock star (really, he is), speaker, and author Brant Menswar. In this interview he talks about his soon to be released book "Black Sheep: Unleash The Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiri...
ListenDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Shirley Davis from 2020-08-18T20:02:11
This episode was originally recorded for the "Webinar Talk Show". This is a great conversation about how companies face the changes in the workplace around COVID, the economy, and issues around ra...
ListenBreaking Bad News - Crisis PR with Jeff Hahn from 2020-08-13T20:09:04
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. ...
ListenMedia Coverage and Human Connections with Justin Breen from 2020-08-11T16:00
Episode 586 of "Making Waves at C-Level" is about getting your company in the media and how successful people connect. This conversation is with journalist turned entrepreneur Justin Breen. Just...
ListenSave Your Company Money with Lance Spracklen of Schooley Mitchell from 2020-08-06T19:18:11
On this episode Thom Singer sits down with Lance Spracklen of Schooley Mitchell to talk about ways to save a company money. Things like credit card processing, telecommunications, waste disposal, e...
ListenHas Sales Gotten Lazy? Interview with Jake Dunlap from Skaled from 2020-08-04T16:00
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....
ListenLinkedIn for Executives with Matt Scherer from 2020-07-30T17:09:17
Thom Singer sat down for a chat with LinkedIn consultant D Matt Scherer to discuss the ins and outs of setting up a profile and using posts, likes, comments and shares as a way to get noticed in yo...
ListenLessons Learned at NASA with Mike Ciannilli from 2020-07-28T16:00
Episode 582 was originally recorded as part of the "Webinar Talk Show" that is hosted by Thom Singer and Eliz Greene. This interview with Mike Ciannilli was so engaging, that Thom knew it had to b...
ListenNetworking and Personal Branding for C-Suite Executives from 2020-07-23T05:30
For this episode, Thom turned to his friend Marny Lifshen. Together they co-authored "Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women", and have been friends for over 25 years. Marny has con...
ListenWhy Great Sales Talent Matters from 2020-07-16T07:30
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 Sa...
Listen7 Tips To Make Waves In Your Career from 2020-07-14T06:30
In this episode Thom Singer talks about the best tips he has for anyone in business to make waves and succeed. There is a lot of crazy things happening in the world, everyone can use a little moti...
ListenTips For Staying Connected from 2020-07-09T06:00
What if you competitors are doing a great job of keeping in touch with clients and prospects during this crazy time of work from home, quarantine, and no in-person meetings (remember, their prospec...
ListenNetworking and the Gym of Humanity with Bill Leake from 2020-07-07T06:00
In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") Thom Singer sits down for a chat with his friend Bill Leake from Apogee Results. In this interview Bill share...
ListenPassion Hustle and Drive with Bobby Marhamat from 2020-07-02T05:30
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 j...
ListenSpokenHere - Language Translation Company Founder Bobby Lahiere from 2020-07-01T06:30
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 workin...
ListenTalking Blockchain and Cryptocurrency with Ian Kane from 2020-06-25T16:00
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 abo...
ListenMaking Waves at C-Level from 2020-06-23T16:00
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 ...
ListenMaking Waves In the Live Events Space with Stuart Ruff-Lyon from 2020-06-18T06:00
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 ...
ListenLooking For A Job In a Crazy World with David Harap from 2020-06-16T04:30
While the world has been in flux for the past four months, that does not mean that companies have not been looking for strategic hires. Also, many individuals have been laid off or are looking for...
ListenRuss Agrusa from ICONICS from 2020-06-11T16:00
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 ...
ListenParachute Executive Coaching from 2020-06-10T16:00
Karen Wright has coached top business leaders and helped individuals and teams from Fortune 500 companies manage change, increase productivity, integrate their personal and professional lives and a...
ListenIt Is Never Too Late with Dinah Lin from 2020-06-04T05:30
Dinah Lin is now living her latest dream, being an inspirational speaker and best selling author of “Daring to Dream Once Again - “It’s Never Too Late!” Now 78, Dinah’s life exemplifies her message...
ListenIntention Based Mindset with Jessica Thiefels from 2020-06-02T18:31:48
Jessica Thiefels helps people leverage the power of intention in marketing, business, career, and life. When she was telling friends and family that she and her husband would be traveling the worl...
ListenExcellent Decisions with Robert MacPhee from 2020-05-28T06:00
Robert MacPhee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. in Sonoma California. He works with individuals and organizations that desire or face significant changes, helping them improve their...
ListenGhostwriter Helen Chang from 2020-05-26T19:51:17
Helen Chang is a bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Author Bridge Media, she has assisted more than 400 authors to write, brand and publish their books for cred...
ListenLiving Imperfectly with James Robilotta from 2020-05-21T06:00
James Robilotta is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, emcee, and entrepreneur. James' first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and hu...
ListenEnergetic NLP with Art Giser from 2020-05-19T06:00
Art Giser was awed by how many people could transform their lives using NLP, and he was awed how people could transform their lives using transformative energy work, intuition development, and spir...
ListenPeace and Harmony with David Adelson from 2020-05-14T16:00
On episode 562 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer sits down with David Adelson of the Peace And Harmony Company. In this episode, Thom goes beyond his comfort zone into a conversation ab...
ListenSpiritual Scientist Susan Kennard from 2020-05-12T06:30
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 fr...
ListenEye Glasses Entrepreneur - David Roger of Felix Gray from 2020-05-07T08:00
David Roger is the CEO and Co-founder of Felix Gray, which pioneered the Blue Light glasses space and is still the leader in the category. The company's mission: empower people to live happier, hea...
ListenThought Leadership and PR - with Melissa Anthony from anthonyBarnum from 2020-05-05T06:30
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 usin...
ListenBlissful Millionaire with Moneeka Sawyer from 2020-04-30T06:00
Episode 558 is a great chat with Moneeka Sawyer about how to follow your dreams. She never wanted to be trapped in a job, so early on she started real estate investing. Her dad had told her "ever...
ListenProfessional Basketball Player Winston Shepard from 2020-04-28T04:30
There are a lot of similarities between elite athletes and entrepreneurs. This episode will show how success in any field is about planning, preparation, practice and hard work. Thom Singer inte...
ListenRelationships Beat Algorithms with George Bryant from 2020-04-23T16:00
Thom Singer was excited when he met George Bryant. He felt he met someone who is really serious about helping others succeed. In a world of self appointed "GURU's" who work to separate people from ...
ListenRadiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning with Brad Casebier from 2020-04-22T00:25:33
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...
ListenThe Firebox Principle with Matt Brauning from 2020-04-16T06:00
Find out what people want and give it to them, says Matt Brauning. Matt shares his life journey in a conversation with Thom Singer about how to navigate a career and a life. Matt has done many ti...
ListenHiring During Quarantine with Wade Allen from 2020-04-14T06:00
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 hire...
ListenLeadership in Tough Times with Meridith Elliott Powell from 2020-04-09T06:30
Motivational business speaker Meridith Elliott Powell has a cutting-edge message, rooted in real-life examples and real-world knowledge. She is passionate about helping her clients and audiences tu...
ListenSpecial ACG Austin/San Antonio Chapter Episode – with Alan Knitowski from 2020-04-07T11:50:39
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 Antoni...
ListenState of Austin Tech with ATC CEO Amber Gunst from 2020-04-02T19:16:32
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...
ListenThe Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman from 2020-04-01T00:54:30
Thom Singer was recently introduced to the books by Gino Wickman and became a big fan. Traction and The Entrepreneurial Leap both got him fired up about his business. So he had to reach out and g...
ListenSpecialty and Local Retail Stores Handling Crisis with Amy Saldanha from 2020-03-26T18:25:26
As we all deal with the impact of COVID-19 and "Social Distancing", retail stores are heavily impacted. In many cities and states non-essential stores are having to close their doors and look for ...
ListenReinvention with Ian Lobas from 2020-03-26T18:00:47
Episode 547 is an in-depth conversation with Ian Lobas about change and reinvention. We all face change, and how we jump in and embrace it helps us get to new highs. Ian is a perfect example of d...
ListenSpecial ACG Austin/San Antonio Chapter Episode - Interview with Lisa Fullerton from 2020-03-23T11:06:23
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/S...
ListenLead Through Crisis - with Dr. Mary Kelly from 2020-03-19T16:00
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 leader...
ListenScribe Media - Tucker Max from 2020-03-18T01:09:46
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 emai...
ListenUncertainty and Stress for Business Leaders - with Eliz Greene from 2020-03-12T06:00
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 Thi...
ListenHow To Run A Virtual Meeting with Jim Parker from Digitell, Inc. from 2020-03-09T18:02:43
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 conven...
ListenKungFu.AI with Steve Meier from 2020-03-06T04:01:54
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...
ListenCoronavirus, Canceled Meetings, Business Creativity, and Adding Value from 2020-03-03T07:00
In episode 540 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer talks about the business of speaking and the meetings industry in the face of the spread of the Coronavirus. While live meetings bring p...
ListenBest BBQ Food Truck In Austin - LeRoy and Lewis from 2020-02-27T07:00
On episode 539 Thom Singer sits down and eats amazing barbeque with one of the owners of LeRoy and Lewis. Saywer Lewis shares her entrepreneur journey as Thom eats, and eats, and eats. No matter ...
ListenLive Meetings - Unique Session Idea from 2020-02-25T07:00
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. A...
ListenChairman of Signature Bank - Scott Shay from 2020-02-20T07:00
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 ...
ListenThe Secret Weapon - Choose People from 2020-02-18T06:30
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: Co...
ListenThe Austin Agency with Reuben Abootorabi from 2020-02-13T07:30
Reuben Abootorabi is an award-winning hunter who loves getting "the impossible" meetings for his clients with decision makers they are dying to meet. Modelled on the high touch and relationship cen...
ListenStrategy Driven Leadership with Richard Citrin from 2020-02-11T17:00
Richard Citrin bridges the gap between business, psychology and entrepreneurship. He draws on his deep experience as a health care entrepreneur, clinical psychologist, corporate executive and leade...
ListenThe Fastest Growing Company You Have Never Heard Of from 2020-02-06T07:00
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 usin...
ListenBen Lamm from Hypergiant from 2020-02-04T19:03:18
On episodes 532 Thom Singer sits down to chat about business with Ben Lamm. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Hypergiant Industries. He is a serial tech entrepreneur with a lot of great experience...
ListenChristie Woods: Integrated Sex, Love&Relationship Coach from 2020-01-31T00:55:51
On episode 531 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer interviews Christie Woods. Christie has had an interesting life and career Miss Teen USA, a television actress, a wife and mother, a tw...
ListenInterview with Jim Cathcart from 2020-01-28T06:30
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 e...
ListenCommon Sense and Logic Never Go Out of Style with Jenny de St Georges from 2020-01-24T02:17:43
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 ta...
ListenTransparency Sale with Todd Caponi from 2020-01-21T07:00
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 w...
ListenLet's Talk YouTube with Michael O"Neal from 2020-01-17T01:24:06
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 befor...
ListenLumen Insurance Technologies CEO David Perez from 2020-01-14T14:27:40
Episode 526 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 ...
Listen20 Years an Entrepreneur with Peter Schroer of Aras from 2020-01-10T01:29:02
Thom Singer sits down for an chat with Founder and CEO of Aras. Peter and his wife started the company twenty years ago, and are currently experiencing 40% growth. They have over 600 employees, a...
ListenJust Get Started with Farissa Knox from 2020-01-07T13:11:09
A native New Yorker, Farissa relocated to Chicago in 2007 and founded RLM Media in 2008. RLM Media is a boutique advertising agency that specializes in media planning and buying and is headquartere...
ListenStarting Over with Emerald Peaceful GreenForest from 2019-12-27T14:51:51
Episode 523 is a candid conversation with Emerald GreenForest as she talks about finding ways to start over and kick ass in life. Founder&Lead Visionary of Creative Age Consulting Group, The Wea...
ListenAutometrix Second Generation Business with Jonathan Palmer from 2019-12-25T04:01:45
Episode 522 is an in-depth chat with Jonathan Palmer. He is the owner of Austometrix and a new board member for the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). Thom Singer met Jonathan a...
ListenFamily Entrepreneurs with Austin Sams from 2019-12-20T01:24:34
Episode 521 is a conversation with Austin Sams about the world of work and family. Austin Sams wants entrepreneurs to have better family lives. A lot of entrepreneurs are creative people. Austin...
ListenScott Carley and NSA Austin from 2019-12-17T19:06:26
On episode 520 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast, Thom Singer interviews business coach and speaker Scott Carely. Scott is currently serving as the president of the Austin chapter of th...
ListenDuff Gardner - Off My Duff from 2019-12-12T06:00
Episode 519 is an interview with Duff Gardner. Duff is committed to helping service-based practitioners transform into social impact platforms that touch, move, and delight. He is an active busin...
ListenPerfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford from 2019-12-10T07:00
Check out episode 518 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" as Thom Singer interviews Dr. Margaret Rutherford, the author of "Perfectly Hidden Depression". Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psycholo...
ListenFelix Media Solutions - Special ATC Episode from 2019-12-05T07:00
Episode 517 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 ...
ListenFrom Teacher to Entrepreneur from 2019-12-04T01:40:15
Adam Lewis Walker is a TEDx keynote speaker/coach and 2 x best-selling author. He hosts the top-ranked podcast Awaken Your Alpha, interviewing the world’s elite minds in over 350 episodes since ear...
ListenTeam Fun - Lessons From The Amazing Race from 2019-11-28T12:35:51
Their story begins with two strangers in the sun, at The Amazing Race starting line, emerged Team Fun! Despite their differences they made their big debut and raced around the world. They maneuvere...
ListenThe World of ESports with Alex Martin from 2019-11-26T18:02:19
Episode 514 features and interview with Alex Martin, founder and CEO of Athletes.gg. If you are not familiar with the the world of esports, you want to listen to this podcast. About Athletes.gg...
ListenAssociation Executives and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Scott Grayson from 2019-11-21T07:00
Episode 513 focuses on the Association Business. Thom Singer interviews Scott Grayson, Executive Director and CEO for both the American Public Works Association and the Canadian Public Works Assoc...
ListenWill Young - Sana Benefits from 2019-11-19T06:30
Episode 512 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" features Will Young from Sana Benefits. Will chats with host, Thom Singer, about how he started the company and the changes he wants to make in the wo...
ListenBusiness and the Spiritual Journey with Dr Morgan Oaks from 2019-11-14T07:00
Episode 511 - Thom Singer sits down with Morgan Oaks to talk about business and the spiritual journey. They talk about how Morgan Oaks went from small town, to college, to business, to becoming a ...
ListenHeather Hansen - Lawyer and Entrepreneur from 2019-11-12T06:30
Episode 510- Thom Singer sits down with Heather Hansen and talks about her entrepreneurial journey from laywer, to TV personality, to speaker, to engaging entrepreneur. Heather draws upon her pe...
ListenYour6 - Interview with Jason Rigolli - It Matters To The World from 2019-11-07T06:30
Episode 509 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 usin...
ListenLaw and Entrepreneurship with JP McAvoy from 2019-11-05T06:00
On episode 508 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do", Thom Singer sits down with lawyer Jeffrey (JP) McAvoy to discuss his interesting journey as an attorney and an entrepreneur. JP has worked with ma...
ListenReinvention with Doug Sandler from 2019-10-31T05:30
Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, manager and staff member. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. He specializ...
ListenThe 500 Episode Club with Scott Carson from 2019-10-29T05:30
Episode 506 is a co-hosted episode with Scott Carson of the "We Close Notes" podcast. Both "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" and "We Close Notes" recently crossed the 500 episode mark. This is a lev...
ListenJersey Mike's and Keith Hertling from 2019-10-24T17:58:58
With the talent crisis continuing to threaten the growth and sustainability of companies across the globe, attracting and retaining quality employees is more important than ever. With 40 years of l...
ListenPJ Taei and Uscreen.TV from 2019-10-22T06:00
In 2015 Uscreen set off on a journey to become the best video monetization platform in existence. Since then, they celebrated success with over 5000 video creators to date. They are not just a comp...
ListenConvince Me Masterclass from 2019-10-17T19:09:07
On episode 503 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast, host Thom Singer sits down with Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey to talk about the upcoming Convince Me Masterclass. Adelel is an exert in ...
ListenThe Practice of The Practice from 2019-10-15T15:21:32
On this episode of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” Joe Sanok shares the story of his entrepreneurship journey. Joe is a writer for PsychCentral, has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, G...
ListenJustin Womack - Near Fatal Accident Changed His Life from 2019-10-10T14:10:05
Justin Womack is a digital marketing specialist, copywriter, speaker, and podcast host. His journey from working behind-the-scenes to running his own business fast-tracked after a near-fatal accide...
ListenEpisode 500 - Why Join Vistage? from 2019-10-08T06:00
In this episode Thom Singer talks about why entrepreneurs should join a peer-to-peer mentoring group. Be it Vistage, EO, YPO, etc... these groups provide business leaders the opportunity to learn a...
ListenUnaliwear Founder Jean Anne Booth from 2019-10-03T05:30
Episode 499 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 usin...
ListenLou Diamond on Business from 2019-10-01T12:45:01
Lou Diamond is a dynamic speaker and master connector who will energize and motivate your organization to explode your sales, retain your clients and build a thriving culture... For over 25 years...
ListenBe The Best with Dennis Langlais from 2019-09-26T18:14:54
Check out episode 497. Thom sits down with Dennis Langlais to talk about his unique path from BMX stunt rider to successful entrepreneur. Born and raised in New England, Dennis Langlais is a Patri...
ListenSales Skills with Jim Pancero from 2019-09-24T05:30
Listen to episode 486 for a discussion about sales, selling, and sales skills with leading selling consultant Jim Pancero. If you are excited, motivated and ready to improve your sales team’s suc...
ListenTalking SEO with Jack Jostes from 2019-09-19T05:30
Jack Jostes is the President + CEO of Ramblin Jackson, a digital marketing agency based in Boulder, CO that helps landscaping companies throughout the country increase their lead generation through...
ListenBring Your Full Self with Davi Rhein from 2019-09-17T06:00
This episode was recorded live at the New Media Summit in San Diego, California. Davi Rhein is a Harvard educated economist who now helps professional athletes (and others) through body work. In ...
ListenTalking Potential with Kevin Eikenberry from 2019-09-12T06:00
Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (http://KevinEikenberry.com). He has spent more...
ListenCompanies and Community from 2019-09-10T06:00
Jeremiah Bentley is the vice president of Marketing&Community Affairs at Texas Mutual Insurance Company insurance. He oversees the company’s marketing, public relations, advertising, community rela...
ListenATC 2019 Scaling Series from 2019-09-06T00:16:37
Episode 491 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 usin...
ListenChallenge Yourself from 2019-09-03T06:00
Episode 490... only 10 more until the big 500. In this episode Thom Singer talks about how to challenge yourself to think big. He as interviewed today on the "Extra Mile" podcast (where he had to...
ListenAttention Management from 2019-08-29T15:36:33
Check out episode 489 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" as Thom Singer sits down with his friend Maura Thomas. Maura a leading expert in the field of "Attention Management". She is has a new book...
ListenHelp Others from 2019-08-28T05:00
When you are struggling with problems in your life or career, one way to help you feel better is to find a way to be a resource for others. When you can help others, you own problems melt away. And...
ListenDuct Tape Marketing from 2019-08-22T05:30
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine The Referral Engine, and SEO for Growth. He is the creator o...
ListenHelp Others Challenge from 2019-08-20T05:30
In episode 486 Thom Singer talks about how someone in his line of work, who is very successful, recently met up with him to give him some advice. This person only did it because he likes him and wa...
ListenArtist as Entrepreneur from 2019-08-15T05:30
The artist is an entrepreneur. On episode 485 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do", host Thom Singer interviews a French Filmmaker, actor, producer, director about her journey in art and business. J...
ListenPlans, Passion, Purpose, and People from 2019-08-13T05:30
Following up on his participation in the American Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting (ASAE - #ASAE19), Thom Singer is fired up about Plans, Passion, Purpose, and People. Thom attende...
ListenNew Orleans Entrepreneurship from 2019-08-08T18:00:32
Kate McCrery is the Interim Director for Loyola's Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development and an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business. Originally hailing f...
ListenGetting Referrals from 2019-08-06T05:00
In a follow up to a recent blog post on "Giving Referrals", Thom Singer talks in this episode about how to get referrals. Getting referrals is key to any entrepreneurs growing their business. As a...
ListenRocket Dollar from 2019-08-01T05:00
Episode 481 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 usin...
ListenJoining Associations from 2019-07-30T06:00
in episode 480 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” Thom Singer talks about the importance of joining your trade association. Thom is currently at the 2019 National Speakers Association annual confe...
ListenDrone Industry and The Amazing Race from 2019-07-25T05:00
Episode 479 of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” is an in-depth conversation with Colin Guinn. You may know Colin from season 5 and season 31 of The Amazing Race (he and his wife Christie won $1 mill...
ListenSurvivor's Rupert Boneham from 2019-07-23T05:30
Rupert Boneham competed on Survivor a total of four times. He was the first contestant to compete in back to back seasons, first appearing on Pearl Islands and then on All-Stars. Out of his four se...
ListenCareer in Comedy with Rik Roberts from 2019-07-18T05:00
Rik Roberts is a Nashville, TN based comedian and speaker who focuses on providing 100% clean comedy and creative keynotes to groups who need a fun and engaging program. Most recently seen on Pur...
ListenGrowth and Shift with Justin Schenck from 2019-07-16T05:30
Justin Schenck is the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and founder of Growth Now, LLC which is a full service podcast production and coaching company. He has been named a Top 8...
ListenYancey Strickler: Co-Founder of Kickstarter from 2019-07-11T05:30
Check out episode 475 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do". Podcast host Thom Singer interviews Yancey Strickler about his journey from small farm town to being the co-founder of Kickstarter. Thom m...
ListenBusiness with Pleasure from 2019-07-10T00:44:05
We always here "Don't Mix Business with Pleasure", but in episode 474 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer tells us how and why to take your passion and put it along side your business. Y...
ListenTLC - Talent, Leadership, and Culture: Austin Technology July Episode from 2019-07-04T16:47:41
Episode 473 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 usin...
ListenBeing an Entrepreneur Can Be Lonely from 2019-07-02T05:30
Being a entrepreneur can be lonely. Sometimes we all feel the weight of the world is on our shoulders. It is hard. But you are not alone. Life is a team sport. All you have to do is identify who ...
ListenA Conversation with Larry Albukerk from 2019-06-27T17:40:55
Larry Albukerk is Managing Partner of EB Exchange. With over 20 years’ experience founding, managing, advising, and investing in hundreds of private venture-backed companies, he is an expert on pri...
ListenThe New Networking for Business from 2019-06-25T06:30
Thom Singer wrote his first book, "Some Assembly Required: How to make, grow, and keep your business relationships" in 2005. The book sold well and helped him launch a successful speaking career. ...
ListenUnAmerican Dream from 2019-06-20T23:29:03
Carlos Hidalgo returns to the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast for the third time to talk about his new book, "The UnAmerican Dream. Carlso is a 25-year business veteran. Over the span of t...
ListenHow To Stay Focused At Work from 2019-06-19T00:11:40
How To Stay Focused At Work Do you struggle with distractions throughout your day? Ever get to 6:00 PM and realize you have been busy, but have little results to show for your efforts? Thom Singer...
ListenTim Campos - CEO of Woven from 2019-06-13T05:30
Listen to episode 467 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast. Host Thom Singer interviews the co-founder and CEO of Woven. Tim Campos shares his technology and entrepreneurial journey and a...
ListenEdmit CEO Nick Ducoff from 2019-06-11T11:30
Nick Ducoff is the Co-founder and CEO of Edmit, the SXSW EDU award-winning company helping families make smarter college financial decisions. Nick has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal which d...
ListenThe Mentor Method from 2019-06-06T14:46:28
Episode 465 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 connect...
ListenBusiness Motivation from 2019-06-04T14:01:18
In episode 464 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast, host Thom Singer talks about business motivation. Thom has spent ten years as a solopreneur working as a business motivational speaker....
ListenRyan Spong - CEO of Foodee from 2019-05-30T15:40:20
Episode 463 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is an interview with Foodee CEO Ryan Spong. In this episode he shares his journey from Investment Banking to being a top entrepreneur in the ever expan...
ListenWhat We Can Learn From The Top Motivational Speakers from 2019-05-28T12:55:09
What can we learn from the top motivational speakers in the world? Anyone who reaches the top of their career field must know something the rest of us are missing. Thom Singer believes that "Succes...
ListenSystems Matter for Business with Shawn Rhodes from 2019-05-24T01:08:06
Check out episode 461 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" where Shawn Rhodes talks about his journey to entrepreneurship and why systems matter in business. Shawn Rhodes is an international expert i...
ListenLife After College from 2019-05-21T16:00
This week Thom Singer watched his daughter graduate from college. As he looked into the crowd of over 1000 students, he knew that many of them were destined to put their ladder against the wrong w...
ListenImportance Of Entrepreneurship - with Jim Hunter from 2019-05-16T05:30
James H Hunter III is a Serial Entrepreneur&Co-Founder of DynaTrap® (Dynamic Solutions Worldwide, LLC) Hunter is engaged in many entrepreneurial enterprises. He started an industrial products comp...
ListenSales Team Motivation from 2019-05-14T17:45:27
As a business leader or entrepreneur your long-term success is tied to your top performers (and your whole team) meeting long term and short term goals. Sales goals are great, but they are just po...
ListenTom Gimbel- General Manager of Austin City Limits from 2019-05-09T18:15:21
Tom Gimbel is the General Manager of the KLRU television show - Austin City Limits. Austin City Limits is the longest running music show in American television history, the only television program...
ListenSales Success from 2019-05-08T00:16:14
In episode 456 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast, host Thom Singer talks about momentum and how it leads you closer to your potential. Thom works with companies and sales teams to help...
ListenCharlie Burgoyne - CEO of Valkyrie Intelligence from 2019-05-02T19:24:21
Charlie Burgoyne is the founder&CEO of Valkyrie Intelligence, a consulting firm with domain expertise in applied science and strategy. Charlie is also a managing partner for Valkyrie Signals, an AI...
ListenOwn Your Finances - with Jonathan Mendonsa from 2019-04-30T15:25:02
Jonathan Mendonsa is the co-founder of the ChooseFI podcast. ChooseFI started in early 2017 out of Jonathan's living room with co-founder Brad Barrett; since then ChooseFI has been downloaded milli...
ListenBrock Blake - Founder of Lendio from 2019-04-25T13:54:54
Brock Blake believes so deeply in the American Dream that he made it his life’s mission to help small businesses across the country fuel their own aspirations. As Founder and CEO of Lendio, the lar...
ListenStand Up Comedy Update from 2019-04-24T00:14:11
Thom Singer showed up at a comedy open mic night in March 2018 (at age 51). Nervous as hell, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. A friend, who is a comic, pushed him to give stand up a...
ListenLimitless with Laura Gassner Otting from 2019-04-18T19:19:47
Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo because her presentationsmake listeners think bigger and accept greater challenges that rea...
ListenCurious Questions from 2019-04-16T05:30
Are you asking yourself the right questions on a daily basis? Thom Singer shares his list of "Curious Questions" on episode 450 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do. This episode is about finding you w...
ListenRyan Santwire from 2019-04-11T16:00
Ryan Santwire is a born and raised Northwest product, growing up in the greater Seattle area. He truly loves the Seattle area, calling it one of the greatest cities in the country, with so much to...
ListenDo Business Better from 2019-04-09T18:13:14
Damian Mason speaks on the two subjects he knows best: Business and Agriculture. Since 1994, he has spoken to nearly 2,000 audiences in all 50 states and 7 foreign countries. Damian is a graduate...
ListenServing Small Businesses from 2019-04-04T14:42:39
John Del Bello of Capital Strategies LLC is an active member of the Austin Technology Council. This episode is co-produced in partnership with the ATC, the largest tech industry organization in Cen...
ListenProfessional Speaker for Ten Years from 2019-04-02T15:36:35
April 1, 2019 marks ten years since Thom Singer became a full time professional speaker. He was laid off from his corporate marking job on the first day of April in 2009 (the bottom of the Great Re...
ListenGrowing a Franchise from 2019-03-28T23:28:24
Scott Walker and his family founded Screenmobile in 1980 in their garage in Glendora, California. The Walker family started by converting a tent trailer into the first mobile manufacturing unit for...
ListenThe American Dream is NOT Dead from 2019-03-26T17:54:38
“The American Dream is dead” were the words said to me by a 50-year-old entrepreneur in talking about Millennials and Generation Z. Thom Singer disagreed. In episode 444 or the “Cool Things Entrep...
ListenKrystal Luxury Transportation from 2019-03-21T18:06:13
Antonio Grahm and Daniel Cline are the co-founders of Krystal Luxury Transportation, in Austin, Texas. Check out episode 443 of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast to hear their story of ent...
ListenConference Season from 2019-03-19T05:00
The Spring is time for live events. If you are in business, the odds are you will be attending meetings in your industry sometime soon. Local events for groups like a chamber of commerce or nation...
ListenWTF?! (Willing to Fail) with Brian Scudamore from 2019-03-14T18:44:51
Brian Scudamore is the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. He is also the author of "WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success" Brian started his business in Vancouver, Ca...
ListenLive Your Dream from 2019-03-11T05:00
While at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, Thom Singer had the chance to meet author and speaker Laura Gassner Otting (author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Liv...
ListenDon't Chase The Money - With Alex and Tim Porter from 2019-03-07T14:37:42
This episode is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in central Texas that empowers members by using insights, resources, and connec...
ListenWhat is Repurposing Content Strategy? from 2019-03-05T17:27:50
All businesses should be creating some sort of content marketing. In the age of the internet, content has become more necessary than ever in history. But dropping a blog post onto your website and...
ListenEntrepreneurship Shapes The World from 2019-02-28T06:30
Michael Smerklo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Austin-based venture capital firm Next Coast Ventures. NCV provides early-stage capital to high-growth startups in ‘Next Coast’ markets, u...
ListenThe End of New Year's Resolutions from 2019-02-26T06:00
Most surveys show that the New Year's Resolutions we set are abandoned by the end of February. People set goals, and then the routines of their life set in and we fall into the same path we have b...
ListenComedian Motivational Speaker from 2019-02-21T12:57:40
Let’s Talk Funny Nothing is less funny than a podcast interview about comedy. Episode 435 is an interview with comedian motivational speaker Garrison Wynn. This conversation covers a lot of gro...
ListenSelf Leadership from 2019-02-19T05:30
Leaders must have followers. You cannot set up to set the pace if the other people behind you don't care what you think and do not respect you. To be a good leader, you must begin by leading yours...
ListenInfluencer Marketing with Zach Benson from 2019-02-14T13:05
Zach Benson is one of the standouts in the world of influencer marketing. A TEDx speaker, social-media trainer for international brands like The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and ViceRoy, and past pa...
ListenTry Something New In Your Business from 2019-02-12T18:23:34
The same efforts and same agenda will not produce new results. No matter what industry you work in, the guess is that you, your employees, your products and services, your vendors, and your custom...
ListenFocus and Consistency for Entrepreneurial Success - With Rob Kaczmarek from 2019-02-07T12:27:52
This episode is co-produced with the Austin Technology Council, the regions largest tech industry organization who empower members by using insights, resources, and connections their members need t...
ListenCreate Change with James Fell from 2019-02-06T00:10:13
James S. Fell, MA, MBA, has bylines in the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, the Guardian, TIME Magazine, and many other publications. His blog, BodyForWife.com, has millions of readers and he is...
ListenThe Intersection of Sales, Marketing, and Tech from 2019-02-01T01:38:36
Episode 429 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" features a return visit to the show from Phil Gerbyshak. Phil and Thom Singer candidly discuss issues around the intersection of sales, marketing, and ...
ListenHiring Motivational Speakers from 2019-01-29T17:32:07
In episode 428 of the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast, Thom Singer shares his tips for how to find a speaker and hire the right person to “WOW” your event. In the previous week before record...
ListenFreshBooks Founder Mike McDerment from 2019-01-24T17:00
Mike McDerment is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the #1 cloud accounting software in the cloud designed for freelancers and service-based businesses. Mike has spent the last decade making ac...
ListenGrow Your Business from 2019-01-22T15:15:49
Business Growth Ideas As business owners we know this journey can be hard and lonely. Attracting new customers is the most important thing we can do, but it is easy to get lost in the weed of dev...
ListenCrewBloom Founder Brianna Carney from 2019-01-17T06:30
Brianna Carney started her career at a small startup which helped her to better understand how small organizations scale. She moved to Amazon which is where she experienced the impact leveraging th...
ListenHow To Find A Mentor from 2019-01-15T17:24:11
January is National Mentor Month, and this episode is dedicated to how anyone can go out and find a guide to help them with their career and their life. Thom Singer has been fortunate to have seve...
ListenGardenio Founder Roman Gonzales from 2019-01-10T19:58:25
Roman Gonzalez knows about growing food and growing a company. Gonzalez is Founder and CEO of Gardenio, an Austin based startup with the big mission to get the world reconnected to their food by sh...
ListenSales Tips for 2019 from 2019-01-08T14:12:30
As a follow up episode to last week where Thom Singer talked about how to overcome a failure in 2018, he has dedicated this episode to how to focus on sales. Since his conversation about coming up...
ListenThe Home Buying Coach - Tamara Celeste from 2019-01-03T19:26:56
Tamara Celeste, the Home Buying Coach, is a real estate financial empowerment coach and the #1 bestselling author of Buy Homes Not Shoes (or other stuff) a Women’s Guide to Buying Her First Home. ...
ListenGetting Beyond Last Year's Failure from 2019-01-01T18:14:25
Many people are glad to see 2018 end. While some had record years with lots of celebrations, others had trials and tribulations that left last year coming up short from their expectations. Thom Si...
ListenLive A Great Story in 2019 from 2018-12-28T01:13:06
Zach Horvath is the founder of LIVE A GREAT STORY, a lifestyle brand focused on inspiring people to be the hero of their story. Zach has been on the entrepreneurial journey for over a decade, start...
ListenLess Equals More. Minimalist Coach Dara Zycherman from 2018-12-25T06:00
Dara Zycherman launched Less Equals More to help you simplify while enriching your life. Through downsizing and organizing your home, we focus on creating efficient and easy life systems. All this ...
ListenNetworking in 2019 from 2018-12-20T13:52:30
Networking is still important in business. People do business with those they know, like and trust. Over the past decade we have all become attached to our social media and digital / mobile tools...
ListenGoodbye Corporate Job - Hello Inspired Life with Amy Schuber from 2018-12-18T17:00
For over a decade, Amy Schuber has been successfully coaching women business owners, entrepreneurs&individuals on building, growing and sustaining a prosperous life, career or business while stayi...
ListenThe Entrepreneurial Journey with Adam Schaeuble from 2018-12-13T06:00
Adam Schaeuble was on episode 351 in May 2018. He returns for an impromptu interview with Thom Singer about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur with a real desire to help others and share hi...
ListenNever Quit with Betty Garrett from 2018-12-11T06:00
Founder of Garrett Speaker International, Betty Garrett, CMP, has been active in the meetings industry over four decades. She came to Texas from Louisiana with the burning desire to work for an air...
ListenShe's Hungry with Cait Pearson from 2018-12-06T18:19:56
Cait Pearson is a photographer, blogger, the founder of the She’s Hungry Podcast. She’s a Pennsylvania native, now living in Portland, OR looking to pave the way by breaking the mold on what is REA...
ListenWhen Psychology and Productivity Meet with Jac Julien from 2018-12-04T20:07:54
Jac Julien is a reformed “organized mess”. After her own “productivity revolution” she noticed how many entrepreneurs and business owners were simply running on the hamster wheel, chasing shiny obj...
ListenImage Management with Diana Jennings from 2018-11-30T00:22:47
Recognized as a pioneer for integrating personal branding with image management, Diana Jennings has been praised for helping clients enhance their credibility and increase their visibility. Her uni...
ListenMatt Sweetwood - The Leader of the Pack from 2018-11-27T06:30
Matt Sweetwood is a successful entrepreneur, an award-winning marketer, a social media influencer and a personal branding expert. Matt was the U.S. CEO of beBee, Inc., a professional social network...
ListenA True Entrepreneur Never Grows Old from 2018-11-22T19:45:42
Susan Sheppard is the founder of Getting What You Want ,Inc., a life and love coaching organization focused on teaching women to own their feminine power and men to cherish women. She is on a miss...
ListenThom Singer says - TRY NEW THINGS from 2018-11-21T02:05:48
Try New Things. Talking the same actions will produce the same results, and Thom Singer has become obsessed with helping people reach their potential. One of the most popular pieces of advice he ...
ListenElite Sweets and the Protein Donut - with Amin Bahari from 2018-11-15T06:30
Amin Bahari has a game-plan is for Elite Sweets. The healthy alternative to the conventional, high fat and sugar donut. They want to give people donuts, regardless of predisposed health or body con...
ListenTransforming Others- Irene Turtle from 2018-11-13T07:30
Irené Turtle is a Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Speaker based in Los Angeles, California with clients nationally and internationally. She speaks on and holds workshops on a wide range of leader...
ListenBrad Gold - Entrepreneur and Educator from 2018-11-08T08:00
Bradley Gold is an active entrepreneur, a practicing attorney, Data Protection Officer of Abraxas Technology, and a faculty member at McCombs. Bradley works with small businesses in Austin alongsid...
ListenThe Entrepreneurial Story of Roberta Ross from 2018-11-07T02:18:46
Roberta Ross is a highly successful business coach and entrepreneur, who empowers entrepreneurs, practitioners and real estate agents to create a business and life they love. It is her unique abili...
ListenXero Shoes Founder - Steven Sashen from 2018-11-01T16:00
Steven Sashen is a serial entrepreneur who has never had a job, former professional stand up comic and award-winning screenwriter, and a competitive sprinter -- one of the fastest men over 55 in th...
ListenDiversity Is Good For Business with Melissa Dobbins from 2018-10-30T17:44:22
In 2016, Melissa Dobbins formed an HR technology company to remove bias from the hiring process by shifting the focus from resumes to qualifications. Removing bias from talent evaluation is more ...
ListenJosh Frey - The Swag Coach from 2018-10-25T05:30
2018 is the Year of the Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner (at least according to Josh Frey and my small-business-owner-friends that he hangs with!). Josh is a business junkie and Kool-aid drin...
ListenEPISODE 400 - Try New Things from 2018-10-23T12:18:50
Celebrating 4 years and 400 episodes. It was the summer of 2014 when Thom Singer began the adventure of hosting "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do". During this time he has interviewed over 350 entrepr...
ListenDwight W. Holcomb from 2018-10-18T06:30
Dwight W. Holcomb is a Member of the Forbes Business Council and the host of the business television show, "SaaS CEO Success TV". The show is set to air on the C-Suite TV Network which has global ...
ListenLet's Talk Money with Dr Fred Rouse from 2018-10-16T06:30
Dr. Fred Rouse, CFP (aka: The REAL Money Doctor) is the top Certified Financial Planner®, Money Expert and International Best-Selling Author that has received several national awards for his writin...
ListenEngineer to Health Entrepreneur - Barton Scott from 2018-10-11T13:24:43
For this episode Thom Singer talked with Barton Scott, who is a both former Chemical Engineer and Nutritionist, and even actor. Barton is the founder of Upgraded Formulas– A company focused on corr...
ListenJumbleThink CEO Michael Woodward from 2018-10-09T17:15:32
Michael Woodward is the founder and CEO of jumbleThink. He and his team has built over 400 websites and web applications for small local businesses, international non-profit organizations, and Fort...
ListenThe 3 Leg Stool of Entrepreneur Mary Goulet from 2018-10-04T12:04:43
Check out episode 395 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do. In this conversation with entrepreneur Mary Goulet you will hear about how she has always created her own path to business and life success. ...
ListenAlways an Entrepreneur with Joseph Warren from 2018-10-02T06:30
Joseph Warren is the host of First $100K™ podcast and the owner of 2 coworking spaces in Tampa, FL where he coaches hundreds of entrepreneurs to make their first $100K... or next. His clients inclu...
ListenMilitary Entrepreneur Sean Douglas from 2018-09-27T14:31:49
Sean Douglas is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer, Suicide Awareness Trainer, Performance Enhancement Expert, International Radio Show Host, and Author. His WHY ...
ListenStart With An Exit Plan - Steve Little from 2018-09-25T06:00
Steve Little is an acclaimed serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and mergers and acquisitions expert well known for generating accelerated value growth and extraordinarily high acquisitio...
ListenPR and Crisis PR Expert Adele Cehrs from 2018-09-20T06:30
After speaking at the United Nations twice in the past 12 months -- and as a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Inc. Magazine -- Adele Cehrs has interviewed the majority of Chief M...
ListenFirehook Bakery CEO Pierre Abushacra from 2018-09-18T07:00
Pierre Abushacra shares his story of entrepreneurship from immigrant to banker to CEO of Firehook Bakery. He was born in Beirut Lebanon where he lived until the age of 7 when, in 1974, he moved t...
ListenOlympian to Entrepreneur with Brent Hayden from 2018-09-13T12:24:42
Brent Hayden is a former international swimmer from Canada. Hayden was a bronze medal winner in the 100m freestyle at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was co-World Champion in the same event ...
ListenJohn Launius - Vidzu Media from 2018-09-11T12:42:09
John Launius, Executive Vice President of Vidzu Media, is a senior executive, proven business development leader, trainer, and media communications professional with 20+ years experience producing ...
ListenFrankly Speaking... with Shawna Suckow from 2018-09-06T07:00
New Book: "Frankly Speaking... Insider Advice (Most) Meeting Planners Won't Share With Speakers" by Maralynn Adams, Bonni Scepkowski, Tracey Smith and Shawna Suckow. Within the pages of this book,...
ListenSerial Millennial Entrepreneur Sania Khijee from 2018-09-04T07:00
Sania Khiljee is a serial entrepreneur as well as social media expert. She owns Losers to Legends, which is a social media education and consulting company. Losers to Legends started as a motivatio...
ListenConfused Millennial with Rachel Ritlop from 2018-08-30T06:00
Rachel Ritlop is the founder of The Confused Millennial, a lifestyle blog and podcast sharing personal experience and advice to help other confused millennials embrace more of who they are while na...
ListenMarketing Through Story with Kyle Gray from 2018-08-28T05:30
Kyle Gray is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps startups and small businesses grow with storytelling and content marketing. He has helped hundreds of startups and small businesses cre...
ListenRaw Milk Cheese Entrepreneur - Alan Glustoff from 2018-08-23T18:16:56
Raw Milk Cheese. Alan Glustoff does not think everything has to be pasteurized. This is not just about cheese, but about following your dreams. Check out episode 383 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs...
ListenAmerican Duke Apparel Co - Alex Blackburn from 2018-08-21T18:27:13
Alex Blackburn was born and raised in Austin, Texas. As such, it was only natural for him to attend the University of Texas, the school that he followed from his earliest days. Now a graduate of ...
ListenHatch Chile Entrepreneur Nate Cotanch from 2018-08-16T08:30
Nate Cotanch, a lifelong Hatch Chile eater whose roots stem from a family of 17 children from north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the founder of Zia Green Chile Company. Cotanch was featured in Brook...
ListenSam Elick is the Founder&Consciousness Exploration Officer at Brain Juice. from 2018-08-14T06:30
Sam is passionate about being on the cutting edge of human potential. He is a “natural” biohacker, always researching and experimenting with the latest knowledge relating to natural foods, suppleme...
ListenAlan Stein Jr. from 2018-08-09T06:30
Alan Stein, Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15 years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet. Alan delivers high-energy keynotes a...
ListenBe Awesome At Your Job with Pete Mockaitis from 2018-08-07T23:53:16
While he enjoys hearing, “You’re doing great!”, the follow-up sentence of, “Just keep doing what you’re doing!” doesn’t work for Pete Mockaitis. He wants a clear and actionable roadmap of the thing...
ListenDoing Cool Things with Virginia Muzquiz from 2018-08-02T07:00
Virginia Muzquiz is well-known as the Referral Diva. She is passionately driven to teach six-figure solopreneurs the pathway to building business that fuel their passions, fund their dreams and hav...
ListenCommunity Impact with John Garrett from 2018-07-31T07:00
John Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering the Round Rock and Pflugerville edition in Central Texas. By September 2018, C...
ListenRockwell Shah - CEO at Pzizz from 2018-07-26T23:27:39
After graduating from Cornell University in Economics, Rockwell Shah spent 10 years working his way up from being a tech support agent to the President of a successful medical software company, 4Pa...
ListenLinda Smith - The Meanest Woman Alive from 2018-07-24T06:30
Linda Smith returns to Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do for another interview. Linda is one of the few women to reach the summit of the legal profession. She has represented the world’s foremost comp...
ListenDoctor Deborah Gilboa from 2018-07-19T06:30
Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do welcomes back Dr. Deborah Gilboa as a guest on the podcast. Respected parenting and youth development expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD, is the founder of AskDoctorG.com. Po...
ListenScaly Adventures - A Family Affair from 2018-07-17T06:30
This episode involves a mom, dad and teenage son who all work together. This is the family behind the successful Scaly Adventures. You gotta hear their story. Pierce Curren is the young host of...
ListenThe Wealthy Speaker - Jane Atkinson from 2018-07-12T18:17:07
It's said that "It's hard to see the label when you're inside the jar." Jane Atkinson's specialty is to help speakers see and work on what they can't see. Having worked with professional speakers...
ListenSuper Kid Entrepreneur - Neva Lee Recla from 2018-07-10T14:40:37
Neva Lee Recla is only eight years old, and she is on a mission to inspire other kids by sharing her experiences as a young entrepreneur. Neva joined her parents at her first CEO Space business con...
ListenArlene Battishill - Business Dominatrix from 2018-07-05T13:46:18
Check out episode 369 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do for a great interview with Arlene Battishill. This episode will make you think... Who is Arlene Battishill? Start by losing a high paying cor...
ListenDebbi Dachinger from 2018-07-03T06:30
DEBBI DACHINGER is a Media Personality. She is known for being in the spotlight: as a syndicated, award-winning radio host, in front of the television camera, interviewing celebs on the red carpet...
ListenMelanie Benson from 2018-06-28T15:43:26
The guest on episode 376, Melanie Benson, and Thom Singer (host of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do) went to college together at San Diego State University in the 1980s, but never met until a few month...
ListenCindy Schulson - Heart not Hype from 2018-06-26T06:30
Cindy Schulson shows coaches and consultants how to stand out in this noisy online world by marketing with heart vs. hype. Cindy brings a decade of marketing experience working for such companies ...
ListenIvy Slater from 2018-06-21T11:35:12
Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, author and podcast host. For the past ten years, she has owned and operated Slater Success Coaching (SSC), working with men and wom...
ListenToy Store Entrepreneurs - Lessons from ASTRA from 2018-06-19T15:42:40
Thom Singer had the chance to be the master of ceremonies for the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's Marketplace and Academy. In his role speaking at this event he had the chance to in...
ListenThe NewsWorthy with Erica Mandy from 2018-06-14T06:30
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy is founder and host of theNewsWorthy. This should be your go-to podcast to keep up with the important news of the day. ...
ListenBINGE NETWORKS with Bonnie Bruderer from 2018-06-12T06:30
BINGE Networks, founded by Bonnie Bruderer is a network of creators, by creators, for creators. The multi-channel network allows for any person, brand or company to be able to afford main-stream ...
ListenErik Mueller - Grasp Technologies from 2018-06-05T06:30
Erik Mueller, the President and CEO of Grasp Technologies, Inc., is the leading expert in the field of travel technology. He and his team at Grasp have created countless solutions for travel agenci...
ListenJane Deuber - Courage Before Action from 2018-05-31T06:30
Jane Deuber is a seven-time successful entrepreneur, who is passionate about helping business owners build a highly-leveraged, massively-profitable business that impacts meaningful change and provi...
ListenEva Vennari - Question Everything from 2018-05-29T13:12:29
Eva Vennari is the founder of The Elevate Institute, a cutting-edge health coaching firm specializing in empowering individuals to take charge of their body and their health. She is on a mission to...
ListenSonny Melendrez from 2018-05-24T07:00
Sonny Melendrez is in the business of inspiration! Inspiring others has always been an important element in the life of this dynamic radio and television personality, author and motivational speake...
ListenGrowing as an Entrepreneur- with Kim Sutton from 2018-05-22T11:31:37
Kim Sutton is visibly changing and growing as an entrepreneur and as a person. Hear her story on this episode of “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” Although she started her career as an interior arc...
ListenDov Baron - Leadership Lessons from 2018-05-17T06:30
Dov Baron has been speaking internationally for over 30 years, he’s the man with a finger on the pulse of the evolving world of NextGen leadership. Twice cited as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Lea...
ListenStephen Warley from 2018-05-15T11:39:50
Stephen Warley teaches people the life skills that matter for business. His mission is to relieve people of their work anxieties by empowering them to design their own work. He used to be chronic...
ListenTyler Basu from 2018-05-10T06:00
Tyler Basu is a professional Content Marketer, Author and Podcast Host. Like many others before him, Tyler’s interest in business was sparked by the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Drive...
ListenJennie Bellinger - Level Up Coaching from 2018-05-08T14:52:38
As a successful direct sales leader for over 6 years, Jennie Bellinger realized her calling to help others succeed and advance their business and personal lives through coaching. She has coached ma...
ListenMillion Pound Mission with Adam Schaeuble from 2018-05-03T06:30
Adam Schaeuble and his transformation team specialize in helping people that are interested in transforming their bodies, habits, and lifestyles. Adam helps his clients rehabilitate their lifestyle...
ListenEpisode 350 - With Evan Money from 2018-05-01T06:30
Evan Money is a Happily Married, #1 Bestselling Author, Ph.D.&Global Entrepreneur. Evan and his bride remarry in a different state or country every year and are celebrating wedding #23. They home s...
ListenShannon McKain from 2018-04-26T06:30
RELATABLE. - ENERGIZING. - AUTHENTIC. Those are the words repeated time and again by people who’ve experienced an inspiring program led by motivational speaker, Shannon McKain. Her powerful and up...
ListenFull Time Hustle with Susan Fowler - Founder of Fowler Studios from 2018-04-24T07:00
Susan Fowler is founder of Fowler Studios and co-creator and host of Full Time Hustle Podcast. She lives in Virginia with her husband Josh, and their two kids Hazel&Zane. Growing up in the Appalach...
ListenStephynie Malik from 2018-04-19T16:00
From an entry level sales person fresh out of college, to one of the youngest directors in the Silicon Valley at a Publicly Held company (now private), to the CEO of a 500+ person software integrat...
ListenPaddy Spence - CEO of Zevia from 2018-04-17T06:30
Zevia CEO Paddy Spence has been in the natural industry for over 25 years. He was the first head of sales and marketing for Kashi when it was seven employees and later went on to found SPINS, the f...
ListenStand Up Comedy at Open Mic Night from 2018-04-12T06:30
Check out this episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" and hear the story of how Thom Singer got past a 25 year fear of trying his hand at a comedy open mic night. Now he has done it four times....
ListenMistakes Made by Podcast Guests and Podcast Hosts from 2018-04-05T06:30
Jessica Pettitt has been a guest on nearly 100 podcasts. In 2018 she made it a goal to appear on one show per week. Her experience as a guest who is committed to doing a great job for each show she...
ListenCompany Culture for Dummies with Mike Ganino from 2018-04-03T06:30
Mike Ganino s a culture + storytelling expert who helps executives, teams, and thought leaders communicate, connect, and engage. He is the author of Company Culture for Dummies and has been named a...
ListenStarting Over with Jordan Harbinger from 2018-03-29T07:00
Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, social dynamics expert, and entrepreneur. After hosting a top 50 iTunes podcast for over a decade that enjoyed nearly four million d...
ListenGay&Lesbian Matchmaker - Tammy Shaklee from 2018-03-27T11:30
Tammy Shaklee is the “Gay&Lesbian Matchmaker” as a trailblazing straight ally. She is a former broadcast journalist, then district director for a Texas state senator turned ambassador to Sweden. Af...
ListenReality Star to Entrepreneur with Chris Pfaff from 2018-03-21T06:30
Chris “Drama” Pfaff in an entrepreneur and brand operator who has been “causing drama” since his days in Akron, Ohio, growing up passionately in love with skateboarding. And while his talent didn’t...
ListenMy TEDx Experience from 2018-03-15T06:30
In this episode Thom Singer shares his experience as a TEDx Speaker. For over five years Thom has thought about how cool it would be to deliver a TEDx Talk, but the opportunity never happened. He...
ListenNeen James - Attention Pays from 2018-03-13T06:30
Your attention span is NOT as short as a goldfish". Neen James is the author of nine books including Folding Time™ and her most recent, Attention Pays™. In 2017, she was named one of the top 30 L...
ListenEdna Keep - Learn, Grow, Share from 2018-03-08T14:45:26
Edna Keep, author of "Multiple Ways To Wealth: Creating Your Prosperous Lifestyle" and real estate investment teacher, has a deep understanding of what investors want in a deal. As a former financi...
ListenErin Gargan - Have Fun, Help People, and Make Money from 2018-03-06T08:00
Erin Gargan knows how challenging it is for sales, marketing and event professionals to attract attention and communicate persuasively in today’s congested online world. Erin sold her first two com...
ListenThomas Umstattd Jr - Entrepreneur Since Age 13 from 2018-03-01T07:30
Thomas Umstattd Jr. built his first website at the age of 13 and taught his first web design class at only 16 years of age. He never looked back. After college he jumped right into the world of ent...
ListenAman Advani - Ministry of Supply from 2018-02-27T07:30
Aman Advani is Co-Founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply, a menswear company focused on creating a new category of clothing: Performance Professional – through a collaboration between experienced en...
ListenMelanie Deziel - The Opportunity To Know Yourself To Do Your Best Work from 2018-02-22T07:30
Melanie Deziel has been recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on native advertising and a leading influencer in Content Marketing. Her mission is to educate as many people as possible ab...
ListenMelissa Agnes - People are the reason your business exists from 2018-02-20T18:46:22
Author of "Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World", Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a co...
ListenGrowth Now Movement - Justin Schenck from 2018-02-15T07:30
Justin Schenck has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to watch in 2018 by INC.com and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. What started out as a way to connect with top people and ins...
ListenAre You Stuck in the "High-Middle"? from 2018-02-08T17:00
Sometimes we experience success that takes us far, but not all the way. From the outside people might even think you are crushing it, but you know inside that you are stuck. But when that log jam...
ListenBook Overhaul for Authors with Marie White from 2018-02-01T07:30
Marie White has had a tough journey, but is a thriving entrepreneur. One of her most exciting businesses is Book Overhaul. She helps authors who already have a book turn their project around and re...
ListenActon MBA and the Acton Academy - Jeff Sandefer from 2018-01-30T08:00
Jeff Sandefer is an entrepreneur and a teacher. As an entrepreneur, he founded a number of successful companies -- his first at age 16; his largest with billions of dollars in assets. Business may...
ListenGrowing Not Dying with James Ashcroft from 2018-01-25T08:00
James Ashcroft believes that if you’re not growing, then you’re dying. Conscious growth is a common thread in all facets of his life. It all started in 2012, when he rolled off the couch as a fat...
ListenThe Vitality Vixen - Yvonne Larson from 2018-01-23T17:17:30
Known as “The Vitality Vixen” for her contagious curiosity, enthusiasm and charisma, Yvonne Larson has a become somewhat of a modern-day Pippi Longstocking muse for those she serves. As a singer,...
ListenUnderstanding Your Potential as an Entrepreneur from 2018-01-18T08:00
Understanding your potential is the secret to doing more. Thom Singer has become obsessed with personal potential and the gap that exists for many between potential and results. Having potential s...
ListenMegan Fenyoe - Mission Strength from 2018-01-16T09:30
Megan R. Fenyoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the field for the past 15 years. She worked for the Michigan State and Federal Government as a CPS Worker and at the VA ...
ListenDawn Gluskin - Storyteller from 2018-01-11T09:00
Dawn Gluskin is a storyteller and truth-digger that started her first business, a technology company, at age 30 and grew it from $0 to $3 million in annual revenue. (Hold your applause, 7 years l...
ListenJP Guilbault - President and CEO Community Brands from 2018-01-09T08:00
With more than 20 years of leadership in the world of tech, Jean-Paul (JP) Guilbault recognizes the design and execution of strategies that leverage technology can simplify the way people connect, ...
ListenThis Entrepreneur Says "I WANT IT ALL" - With Douglas Spotted Eagle from 2018-01-05T02:07:18
Douglas Spotted Eagle is a giant in the video and audio industries, having received Grammy, Emmy, DuPont, Peabody, and many other awards. Douglas is a primary instructor and industry consultant for...
ListenCareer Potential in 2018 from 2018-01-02T08:00
As the new year kicks off Thom Singer discusses seven tips for doing more in 2018. He had a record year in 2017, and wants others to unlock their potential in 2018. Here are his seven tips 1. Hav...
ListenCreate Your Own Life with Jeremy Slate from 2017-12-28T08:00
Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which helps entrepreneurs live the lives they know they were meant to. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in us...
ListenNo Quit Living with Chris Wirth from 2017-12-26T13:58:17
Christopher J. Wirth is the President and Founder of No Quit Living. No Quit Living is a training, speaking and coaching company that works with individuals, teams, corporations and charities to he...
ListenFrom CNN to Entrepreneurial Success with Tony Conte from 2017-12-21T17:57:57
What if Anderson Cooper looked you in the eye and asked "What do you really want to do with your life?" And what if you did not have an answer? That happened to the guest on this episode of Cool Th...
ListenBusiness Growth Strategy with Meridith Elliott Powell from 2017-12-19T07:30
Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to watch by Currency Fair, Meridith Elliott Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist. With a background in corporat...
ListenDave Padilla is a Modern Day Renaissance Man from 2017-12-14T17:44:37
Sound editor in Hollywood, drum-tech for top rated rock bands, real estate tycoon, and investor in one of the hottest new music apps are just a few of the pieces that make up the life of Dave Padil...
ListenHollywood Actor as Entrepreneur - with Kevin E West from 2017-12-12T08:00
This episode is an interview with a working Hollywood actor who 30 years ago started a business working with other actors. No matter what industry you work in, there are opportunities. Why do some ...
ListenHow is Speaking the Competitive Advantage? - with Diane DiResta from 2017-12-07T08:00
Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, in front of a...
ListenLINGO with Jeffrey Shaw from 2017-12-05T07:30
Hear from "The LINGO Guy" Having a keen eye isn’t just for what one sees, but also for what one senses. Having been one of the most sought after portrait photographers in the U.S. for more than th...
ListenMoney Matters with Joel Block from 2017-11-30T17:45:53
Joel Block has a mind for money. He sees money differently than the average person, and Thom Singer invited him as a guest on Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do to have him share his experience and advic...
ListenEntrepreneurial YOU with Dorie Clark from 2017-11-28T07:30
Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, an...
ListenAn Eat, Pray, Love Moment - Being Resilient with Kala Ranganathan from 2017-11-23T08:00
Kala Ranganathan is a high-tech marketing and communications executive by profession. She has worked in high-demand work environments her entire life with large global entities such as Dell to smal...
ListenSales Success Summit from 2017-11-21T08:00
In this episode Thom interviews Scott Ingram from the Sales Success Stories Podcast. Scott is the brains behind the Sales Success Summit that is being held on May 7-8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Thom S...
ListenRecognize Your Blind Spots - with Leo Ramirez from Encast from 2017-11-16T08:00
Leo Ramirez has launched and managed social ventures, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and built solid relationships with civic and corporate leaders. But he is best known as someone who is passionat...
ListenBe An Expert At Something - With Maura Thomas from 2017-11-14T08:00
Maura Thomas is an award-winning productivity and time management speaker, author of two books, founder of Regain Your Time, and nationally recognized expert delivering her unique message that the ...
ListenFamily Business and Generational Transition - Randy Pekowski from 2017-11-09T08:00
Randy Pekowski is the second generation in his family business, The Expo Group, which was founded by his father, Ray Pekowski. The Pekowski's have worked hard to make sure that the business is abou...
ListenEntrepreneurs, Longevity, Software, and Success - with Sandeep Gupta from 2017-11-07T08:00
Sandeep Gupta is the Managing Partner, Co-Founder and CTO at Calavista. He began his career in technology by earning degrees in Cognitive Sciences and Electrical Engineering from Rice University, a...
ListenLiving the Entrepreneurial Dream with Dawniel Winningham from 2017-11-02T07:00
Dawniel Winningham is America’s Leading Quit Coach. She is a Former JP Morgan Chase Vice President, Certified Executive Coach, Master Sales, Master Business, and Master Life Coach who left corporat...
ListenRunning Several Companies at Once - with Dave Lukas from 2017-10-31T07:00
Dave Lukas is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, investor, and Founder of the Misfit Entrepreneur Podcast. His companies have been on the INC 5000 List multiple times. He has been featured...
ListenTurn Your Competitor Into Your Professor from 2017-10-26T07:00
Your competition is not evil. Do not spend you time mocking, dissing, or belittling your competitors, as you do not win by being so negative all the time. Instead, turn your competition into your p...
ListenUnderstand Trends Before They Happen - Episode 300 with Bryan Menell from 2017-10-24T07:00
A finalist for Ernst&Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award, Bryan has 25 years of experience founding and growing Exact Systems (1991), Perficient (NASDAQ: PRFT) (1997), Fusion Learning Systems (2...
ListenInvestment Banker Scott Lopez from 2017-10-19T07:00
Marine Officer and F/A-18 fighter pilot, Scott Lopez, MBA is an investment banker who helps companies raise crucial capital for growth and expansion. On a daily basis, he works with disruptive tech...
ListenJump Start Your Marketing with Katrina Sawa from 2017-10-17T07:00
Katrina Sawa is known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. Katrina is the creator of the JumpStart Your Marketing® System and...
ListenEntrepreneurs and Fitness with Rob Dionne from 2017-10-12T15:15:28
Rob Dionne is a lifestyle and fitness expert based out of Los Angeles. He specializes in helping busy people and entrepreneurs get out from behind their desks and carve out time to create a better ...
ListenCarolyn Carpenter- A Haunting Entrepreneur from 2017-10-10T07:00
On this podcast we like entrepreneurs who are in unique industries, and today may be the most unique. Carolyn J Carpenter runs Mable's 6 Feet Under, the official haunted house of the city of Anahei...
ListenIntimacy Expert Allana Pratt Tells All from 2017-10-05T23:58:42
Intimacy Expert Allana Pratt inspires open-hearted living, with delicious sass. Featured on CBS, TLC&FOX, this cum laude graduate of Columbia is the Author of 4 books, Coach to celebrities and Host...
ListenNatalie Perkins - Founder of Bella Ballerina from 2017-10-04T00:24:17
Natalie is the CEO of Bella Ballerina, a company that empowers women and moms to take control of their ambitions and create companies that fulfill their desire for a flexible lifestyle and entrepre...
ListenCelebrating 3 Years of the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do Podcast" from 2017-09-28T16:00
September 30, 2014 was the day that episode #1 of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do Podcast launched. In three years (and 293 episodes) Thom Singer has interviewed over 250 entrepreneurs, solopreneu...
ListenMike Belsito - CoFounder of Product Collective from 2017-09-26T13:38:34
Mike Belsito thought he wanted a career in sports management, but found himself loving starting new things. His first job was working as employee #1 for a startup, and he has never looked back. To...
ListenChris Medford - Embracing entrepreneurship even when you have a full-time job from 2017-09-21T16:00
Chris Mefford has done it all, from starting his own company to working for churches, and most recently as a former VP at the Dave Ramsey organization (planning live events and more) and EVP for Dr...
ListenDo Ethics Always Matter? from 2017-09-19T16:00
I recently heard a story of a person who was listed as a reference by a job applicant. Upon hearing about this great job (big opportunity for a small town) the reference pitched herself as a better...
Listen4 Tips to Recession Proof Your Career from 2017-09-12T12:51
My career as a speaker was built during the "Great Recession". Before the crash I was advised that if my desire to be a professional speaker was real, I should change topics, as teaching people how...
ListenVideo Marketing Entrepreneur - Rohan Kale from 2017-09-05T17:28:12
Growing up an engineering student in India, Rohan Kale made some bad decisions in his 20’s and ended up gambling. He was dissatisfied with his job and disillusioned with the way things worked. So -...
ListenFlipped Lifestyle with Shane Sams from 2017-08-31T15:54:15
Today’s guest is Shane Sams, part of the dynamic duo behind FlippedLifestyle.com. Shane and his wife Jocelyn are former school teachers. After years of bad bosses, job losses, and frustration at wo...
ListenAmplify The Best Parts of Who You Are - with Vinh Giang from 2017-08-29T16:34:44
Vinh Giang is an entrepreneur, speaker, and magician who believes you should "Amplify the best parts of who you are". Vinh's family are refugees from Vietnam. They arrived in Australia in 1981, M...
ListenEntrepreneurs and Sales - with Ian Altman from 2017-08-24T14:53:28
Business leaders call on Ian Altman to modernize their sales and marketing. Ian’s approach helps companies significantly grow sales by aligning their goals with current and emerging trends in buyer...
Listen18 Year Old Entrepreneur Leland Jones from 2017-08-22T15:40:19
Do you ever wish you started your entrepreneurial journey earlier? It is common to hear from business people that they regret not finding their true path sooner. Leland Jones started his first comp...
ListenMy Podcast Was Hijacked by Laurie Guest from 2017-08-17T13:39:12
Talk about stealing the show: Laurie Guest (who was on "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" episode 68) was invited back to have a fun chat about business, customer service and entrepreneurship. She told...
ListenMatt Bauer Started His Company Overnight - Hear How He Did It! from 2017-08-15T14:31:02
Matt Bauer is the CEO of Motivational Media, a video and production company that focuses on events, and the speakers and entertainers who make conferences successful. He was an IT person who when o...
ListenBehaving Like an Intrapreneur - Jen Santoro at Lulu Jr from 2017-08-10T20:56:51
Publishing is an accomplishment for anyone, especially a young writer as they build their confidence as an author. With Illustory, My Comic Book, and My Awesome Book children can realize their pote...
ListenThe Coolest Entrepreneur - Brian Fanzo of ISocialFanz from 2017-08-08T21:13:34
Thom Singer met Brian Fanzo on a video podcast where they were both guest. Thom knew from the start that the backwards hat and the cool tattoos made Brian the cooler of the two guest. Since that ...
ListenChad McNair - Founder of Aspen Beverage Group from 2017-08-03T15:43:47
This episode is a conversation with Chad McNair from Aspen Beverage Group. This is a "must hear episode", With over 18 years in product manufacturing, Aspen has become a leader in high quality cu...
ListenWhy Hire A Professional Master of Ceremonies from 2017-08-01T17:14:02
In a variety of industries people try to save money by skipping hiring the professional and try to "wing it". No consultant would ever recommend this as the most efficient way to have the highest l...
ListenBusiness Productivity with Teresa McCloy from 2017-07-27T16:00
Business Productivity Coach Teresa McCloy partners with her clients to stop being productive and do what matters. Teresa grew up on a farm, and has always seen the benefits of working for yourself...
Listen7 Tips For Your Best Year as an Entrepreneur from 2017-07-25T16:36:12
Thom Singer is having the best year as a "Solopreneur". After 8 years of working for himself, he is seeing some of the results from nearly a decade of hard work. But he does not feel this is happen...
ListenNext Level Insurance Agency and Danny O'Connell from 2017-07-20T16:10:20
Next Level Insurance Agency was founded by Danny O'Connell and a dedicated team of service professionals who knew there was a better way to serve businesses&individuals. They have created numerou...
ListenPersistent Consistency with Jim Silbernagel from 2017-07-18T16:46:11
"If I am going to work - I might as well work hard" said young Jim Silbernagel. In his early job of making cold calls to set appointment he realized he was only going to be paid if he succeeded. T...
ListenYou Are "Good Enough Now" - with Jessica Pettitt from 2017-07-13T16:00
Jessica Pettitt has just released her new book "Good Enough Now". Her eclectic background leads her to saying she is "The Wizard of Mutts", but she her work is clear and focused and the 'must read'...
ListenFrom Bill Clinton Impersonator to Entrepreneur with Damian Mason from 2017-07-11T16:00
Damian Mason is an entrepreneur who wanted to find his own way in the world. In 1994 he quit a successful sales career to become a professional Bill Clinton Impersonator and never looked back. He c...
ListenGetting Ready for the National Speakers Association Conference from 2017-07-06T23:22:34
In preparing for the national speakers Association conference, Thom Singer is thinking a lot about how people can maximize a conference. This is the ninth consecutive year that he will be attendi...
ListenThe Power of Play - Lessons from the Toy Story Industry from 2017-06-27T15:14:09
Thom Singer had the honor of being the master of ceremonies and a speaker at the ASTRA Marketplace&Academy 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. ASTRA is the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, and a...
ListenCan The CEO Walk Away? Carlos Hidalgo Did Just That from 2017-06-22T13:24:12
Carlos Hidalgo was guest number 122 on "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" in Novermber 2015, At that time he was the founder and CEO of ANNUITAS and was leading the 10 year old company through amazing ...
ListenThe Entrepreneurial Journey with Marc Pitman from 2017-06-15T14:00
Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman helps leaders, especially in nonprofits, lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. He’s the author of “Ask Without Fear!®,” the execu...
ListenSteve Olsher and the New Media Summit from 2017-06-13T13:32:27
Steve Olsher is known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert. Famous for helping individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT – that is, the ONE thing they were created...
ListenSituational Awareness with Dr Rich Gasaway from 2017-06-06T16:00
Dr. Richard B. Gasaway entered the fire service in 1979 and has served as firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief and fire chief in 6 fire and EMS agencies in West Virginia, Oh...
ListenPhil M.Jones Know Sales from 2017-06-01T14:26:22
Phil M Jones is the world’s most prestigious sales trainer – having spoken to more than two million people in 56 countries across five continents. In this episode of CTED he shares his journey in ...
ListenJoe Payton - Entrepreneur and President of GeniusDen Business Incubator from 2017-05-30T16:00
"The Universe won't give you a ham sandwich" - Part of the great advice on this episode (episode 264). Joe Payton is a real estate developer, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Payton began ...
ListenTry New Things - Inspired by ASAE's XDP Conference from 2017-05-25T23:22:48
Entrepreneurs need to try new things. Times change and the expectations from our customers morph over time. Finding ways to remain relevant and to provide unique ways to deliver our products or ser...
ListenCreativity and Life as a Storyteller with Bob Stromberg from 2017-05-23T13:50:15
Imagine living your whole life as a writer, storyteller, performer and solopreneur. Bob Stromberg has done just that. He started following his dream a young man, and never looked back. From his ho...
ListenIntegrity and Business Success with 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur QuHarrison Terry from 2017-05-18T16:00
"I was living in a frat house at 21-years-old" says CTED host Thom Singer. But the guest on this episode of the show is already winning in the game of startups and entrepreneurship. QuHarrison Ter...
Listen7 Tips for Entrepreneurial Inspiration from 2017-05-16T15:22:32
Sometimes life gets in the way of your entrepreneurial journey. Stuff happens and you find yourself wondering if it is all worth it. The grind of keeping your dreams moving forward can weigh heavy....
ListenBrett Ketchum is "The Fireman Dryerman" from 2017-05-09T14:23:37
Fireman Dryerman was founded by Brett Ketchum, a full-time professional firefighter. In 2014, on his days off from the fire station, Brett began repairing washers and dryers in Austin, Texas. With ...
ListenSpeaking Skills for engineers, academics, technologists, and other left brained professionals from 2017-05-05T00:33:07
Thom Singer works as a professional speaker and often coaches business professionals, engineers, technology experts, academics, and others on how to deliver better presentations. The biggest probl...
ListenDavid Covey - Author of Trap Tales from 2017-05-02T11:00
David M. R. Covey has been CEO&Co-Founder of SMCOV since October 2010. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, and father of seven who left the corporate world to start his own business. Covey, who i...
ListenAttending An Industry Conference for the First Time (or 10th Time) from 2017-04-27T16:00
Attending a conference is a big investment of time and money. If you have never been to an event before you have no idea what to expect, and you may be worried if your going to find real value. Th...
ListenThe Pursuit of Time and Money with Sharon Spano, PhD from 2017-04-25T14:20:54
Sharon Spano has a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems. She is an author, corporate business strategist, work force expert, professional speaker and former radio host of WorkSmart Live. Sharon ...
Listen27-Year-Old Entrepreneur Bootstraps Million Dollar Businesses - Connor Gillivan from 2017-04-20T16:41:45
Connor Gillivan is a 27 year old serial entrepreneur that has built and runs two million dollar companies. He started his entrepreneurial career in his dorm room buying and selling text books on th...
ListenMake 50 - 75 The Best Years of Your Life from 2017-04-18T16:00
After a visit it Frank Lloyd Wright's "Taliesin West" studio in Phonenix, Thom Singer was most taken with the statistic that the famed architect did 2/3 of his celebrated work between the age of 65...
ListenDon't Become Extinct - Join the Sales Revolution with Shawna Suckow from 2017-04-13T17:33:28
Shawna Suckow, CMP, was a million-dollar B2B buyer for over 20 years. In 2008 she founded an association of buyers, which now has over 3,000 members across North America. She began studying buyer b...
ListenTell The Story of Your Brand - with Don Osmond from 2017-04-11T12:32:12
Marketing professional, speaker, and writer Don Osmond focuses on authentic marketing to help businesses develop sound branding strategies. Widely regarded as a marketing and communications thought...
ListenMILESTONES MATTER: Let's celebrate 250, 25, and 8 from 2017-04-06T20:45:10
Milestones are important in your entrepreneurial journey. Humans like to achieve success and getting to new levels is a way to show you are making progress. This is episode 250 of the "Cool Things...
ListenMegan Peterson - Living in an RV and Growing Her Business from 2017-04-04T14:56:04
After working in the addiction field for over 15 years both as a counselor and pharmaceutical representative, Megan Peterson knew there could be a better way that patients could get help. She took ...
ListenWizard Media Founder - Jimena Cortes from 2017-03-30T16:52:57
Jimena Cortes is a marketing consultant specializing in Search Engine Marketing and LinkedIn lead generation, published author, international speaker and entrepreneur who is the founder of Wizard M...
Listen7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Quit Doing - with Connie Podesta from 2017-03-28T14:34:21
Connie Podesta is a legend. She has been speaking and coaching for over 30 years using her background in psychology coupled with her no-nonsense manner, Connie tells it like it is. This episode be...
ListenKnow What You Want and Go For It from 2017-03-23T17:48:23
What do you want? Thom Singer thinks you have to know the answer to this seemingly simple question if you desire to reach your potential. While you need passion and enthusiasm, those alone will not...
ListenROI From Sponsoring a Trade Show or Other Event from 2017-03-17T02:55:32
In this episode Thom Singer talks about how to maximize your investment in sponsoring a trade show or other event. As "The Conference Catalyst" Thom attends dozens a trade shows a year, and sometim...
ListenDynamic Communications: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead and Manage Your Business with Jill Schiefelbein from 2017-03-14T16:28:14
Jill Schiefelbein is: ENTHUSIASTIC. DRIVEN. PASSIONATE. CREATIVE. SHARP. DYNAMIC. Combine an entrepreneurial thinker, a college professor, a professional speaker and a communication expert, and yo...
ListenMake It Happen Blueprint with Michelle McCullough from 2017-03-09T16:58:34
Michelle McCullough started her first business when she was 19 and currently runs 3 companies including consulting businesses all over the world. A seasoned speaker and former corporate sales train...
ListenGordie Bufton - Hard Knocks to Entrepreneurial Success from 2017-03-07T14:30:52
Gordie did not take the smooth route to get where he currently is in life. If there was an easy way or a "how to" book that would enable one to discover him or herself, Gordie definitely did not re...
ListenLinkedIn and Sales Navigator with Phil Gerbyshak from 2017-03-02T17:00
With all the recent changes to LinkedIn, it is important that everyone in business is aware of how to best use this important tool For this episode Thom invited Phil Gerbyshak to talk about the soc...
ListenDoug Sandler - Carve Your Own Entrepreneur Path from 2017-02-28T18:08:37
Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, manager and staff member. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. He specialize...
ListenToy Store Owner Jesse Smith - Have A Plan and Dream Big from 2017-02-16T18:24:53
Like all of us, Jesse Smith enjoys having fun. In fact, some have called him a "play expert" because Jesse believes that fun and play are such an important part of child’s life that he has made tha...
ListenBe An Entrepreneur With Industry Longevity - with Vicki Hitzges from 2017-02-14T17:25:02
Vicki Hitzges is a professional speaker with more than 20 years of business success. In an industry where few people can have a busy career for five years, Vicki has continuously been educating and...
ListenRunning a Half Marathon at 50 (as a metaphor for business success) from 2017-02-09T17:25:47
Thom Singer shares his year journey of running, eating better, and losing 30 lbs. For a non-runner this was a big accomplishment at age 50, but the funny thing is as a healthy man he apparently alw...
ListenFrom TV Producer to Entrepreneur - Cindy Brummer from 2017-02-02T14:01:47
Cindy Brummer is CEO and Creative Director of Standard Beagle. Cindy currently serves as product owner on their Agile team — coordinating with clients on their projects and providing direction to ...
ListenPlanning Amazing Meetings with Deborah Molique from 2017-01-31T22:48:55
Deborah Molique is the founder of Molique EPS, specializing in consulting in-house organizational staff for meeting event success. Deborah is a future thinking, goal-oriented and nationally-minded ...
ListenBe More Agile with Alma Abreu from 2017-01-26T14:26:59
Alma Abreu specializes in helping businesses become more agile. She is the founder of 360 Agile Pro. Agile Project Management training and coaching can be very expensive, and is typically used by l...
ListenMichael Hudson from 2017-01-24T14:29:13
Dr. Michael Hudson is a teacher, speaker, writer, facilitator, coach&ideapreneur who can help you Get Your Message Heard™. Michael works with Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts seeking to get c...
ListenPitch A Kid - with Mike Millard from 2017-01-20T01:43:54
Mike Millard loves innovation, entrepreneurs, and learning! He combined all three with the help of his co-founder, Audrey, into Pitch-a-Kid. It helps entrepreneurs refine their pitches and helps ki...
ListenCommunications Skills Matter for Entrepreneurs - with Jim Comer from 2017-01-17T14:08:55
Jim Comer is a seasoned, multi-faceted communications consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, professional associations and startups. What sets Jim apar...
Listen10 Tips To Maximize A Conference from 2017-01-13T02:49:04
If you are planning to attend an industry conference, or any networking event, then you need to have a plan to maximize the investment of time and money. You are investing a lot to be at the event,...
ListenHow do you differentiate yourself and your company? from 2017-01-11T03:49:44
The people who participate in the "Cool Things Project" group coaching program had a discussion recently about standing out from the crowd. This is not as easy as it sounds. We all think the little...
ListenHow to leave your job and follow your dream - with Julie Ann Sullivan from 2017-01-05T17:00:31
Julie Ann Sullivan speaks from experience. Many people consider her “a revolutionary.” She does not shy away from that title! She believes when people are given a new way of thinking they have a be...
ListenHow to succeed as an entrepreneur with Stacey Hanke from 2017-01-03T18:05:05
Your leaders may not be as influential as they think they are! Stacey Hanke challenges leaders to stop believing how they feel when they communicate or their titles determine the level of influence...
ListenDog Beds for Social Justice with Jason Call from 2016-12-29T13:18:48
Jason Call is a guy who has done a lot of cool things in his life. He is a successful, results driven executive, trainer, business owner, marketing leader, board member, and manager whose values, e...
ListenWiseInsights.Net with Pat McDaniel from 2016-12-27T17:04:04
Pat McDaniel is the founder of WiseInsights.net a website dedicated to helping motivated but weary people keep moving forward by finding the smartest path toward their success. Pat is passionate ab...
ListenMichele Payn - Farm Girl, Speaker, Author, and Food Enthusiast from 2016-12-22T16:44
Check out this episode where you will hear about an entrepreneur's journey, bull semen, and cow beauty pageants. Michele Payn personifies passion. Known as one of North America's leading experts i...
ListenThe Land Geek (Mark Podolsky) Shares His Entrepreneur's Story from 2016-12-20T14:36:47
Mark J. Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) is widely considered the Country’s most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land within the United States. He has been active...
ListenBrent Upham - 21st Century CEO from 2016-12-15T18:18:06
Brent Upham is a serial entrepreneur who started his first business when he was in elementary school, which also included several side businesses throughout his teenage years. After earning a schol...
ListenHyper Niche Your Business - With Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CSP from 2016-12-13T16:49:02
Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CSP is a high stakes meeting facilitator, conference designer and professional panel moderator. She's been facilitating conversations between executives and managers to ma...
ListenSteve Coscia - The Mechanical Trade Industry Leading Customer Service Expert from 2016-12-08T14:03:23
Steve Coscia’s clients make more money through better customer retention, increased upselling and heightened awareness to how stress can limit productivity and effectiveness. Coscia’s strategies cu...
ListenThe Paradox of Potential from 2016-12-07T02:02:11
In working on a program for a corporate employee training program Thom Singer conducted a survey where he asked people if they felt they were living up to their full potential. The results of the s...
ListenPassionate and Relevant Natural Health Advice with Dr. Phil Carson from 2016-12-01T17:42:47
Too many Americans are living as prisoners in their own bodies, held captive by bad habits that have drained them of their livelihood and sentenced them to a premature death. These harsh realities ...
ListenInterview Valet founder Tom Schwab from 2016-11-29T17:42:32
Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer. Tom helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and s...
ListenThe Global Women's Leadership Experience with Pegine from 2016-11-24T13:56:02
A keynote speaker for global women's leadership conferences on leadership, influence, and business, her revolutionary thinking and interactive presentation style captivates and energizes audiences....
ListenMarcello Pedalino - Author, Lifestyle Consultant, and Fitness Coach from 2016-11-22T15:43:45
Marcello Pedalino is an award-winning entrepreneur, lifestyle consultant, and fitness coach. He is the author of the new inspirational book, “Celebrate Life: How to Live It Up, Discover Fulfillment...
ListenActor as Entrepreneur with Jake Pusch from 2016-11-17T16:23:02
Jake Pusch is a technology sales executive who has a passion for acting. Where many people abandon their dreams as they get into a career, Jake has found the time to make acting a priority. While w...
ListenMaster Story Teller Steve Heimerman from Tilt Motion from 2016-11-15T14:07:58
Steve Heimerman is a master storyteller. After 20 years in broadcast journalism, Steve founded Tilt Motion- an award-winning video production company. By expertly applying emotion to communicate co...
ListenKatie Allen from ViaONEHOPE Wines from 2016-11-10T16:20:08
Katie Allen is Vice President of viaONEHOPE, a merit-based marketing platform that empowers entrepreneurs to make an impact while making an income. Katie leads the business and the community of mor...
ListenGo Hunt Life with Todd Nevins from 2016-11-08T13:28:29
Todd Nevins is a digital media executive who’s founded 3 successful startups – 4 if you count the beef jerky company in Mexico – specializing in marketing, technology&career development. He is also...
ListenBlue Collar Success with Business Coach Justin Deese from 2016-11-03T15:40:19
Justin Deese is a CEO who is a highly sought-after business strategist, visionary, and self-made entrepreneur. His passion is to help move other entrepreneurs from business operators to business ow...
ListenMatt Miller - School Spirit Vending from 2016-11-01T15:56:08
Matt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for 9 years. His long-term desire was to start a business to build a lifestyle based on freedom and...
ListenFrom Networking to Sales from 2016-10-18T14:09:41
This episode is the audio of a webinar that Thom Singer did with Kelly Newsome from ConnectRoot. The topic is a discussion of going from Networking to Sales. Meeting people is great, but we need to...
ListenVoices in Advocacy with Roger Rickard from 2016-10-11T12:38:22
Roger Rickard is a speaker, trainer and consultant that helps businesses, non-profits and associations find their voice in advocacy. About Roger Roger has been an advocate for citizen involvement...
ListenAri Weinzweig - CoFounder of Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 2016-10-04T12:09:39
If you have ever visited Ann Arbor, Michigan the odds are you have eaten at Zingerman's Deli. This episode is a great interview with Ari Weinzweig, co-founder and founding partner of the company no...
ListenGreat Style Doesn't Know Size, Age or Price - Jean LeFebvre from Panache Images Style and Wardrobe Consulting from 2016-09-20T16:00
Jean LeFebvre is the founder of Panache Images, a personal style and wardrobe consultancy for people who want to dress to enhance their professional and personal image. If you are like most people...
ListenDonna Kastner - Event Marketing Industry Entrepreneur and Business Podcaster from 2016-09-15T12:35:39
Donna Kastner helps event professionals and association executives improve revenue performance through her consultancy, Enlighten 123. Locking in on critical needs for top targeted segments, she wo...
ListenSteve Cunningham of ReadItFor.Me from 2016-09-13T12:26:02
Steve Cunningham is the CEO of ReadItFor.Me. What is Readitfor.me? Readitfor.me is a way for individuals and teams to learn, retain and apply the ideas from the best business and personal develop...
ListenRuud Janseen - Event Industry Thought Leader from 2016-09-08T15:37:52
Ruud Janssen is a Facilitator, Business Modeller, Event Designer&Marketeer with expert knowledge of Global Meetings industry and Membership Based Organisations. Author, Digital Event Strategist, Ne...
ListenPhysical Fitness, Mental Fitness and Business Success from 2016-09-06T14:58:26
In episode 201 Thom Singer shares his journey the last six months that has included changing his diet (he gave up most wheat and sugar), training to run a half marathon (He had almost never ran in ...
ListenEpisode 200 - 10 Lessons Learned from 2016-08-30T16:00
Episode 200 is a big milestone for any podcast. When Thom Singer started this show he had no idea it would become such an important part of his business life. In interviewing nearly 200 entrepreneu...
ListenNot B2B or B2C Anymore... It is P2P with Matt Ruedlinger from 2016-08-25T16:00
As Founder and CEO of the marketing firm Triple R Marketing, Matt Ruedlinger has been described as “highly creative with an unparalleled understanding of service”. With over 20 years’ experience in...
Listen2016 Speakers Roundtable - Simulcast of the Reality Check Podcast with Craig Price from 2016-08-23T15:48:41
This episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is a simulcast of the "Reality Check Podcast with Craig Price" (Episode 208). Each year Craig hosts a "Speakers Roundtable" for his show at the Nation...
ListenSpeakerpreneur Marquesa Pettway from 2016-08-18T14:09:54
Marquesa Pettway, CSP, a designation awarded to less than 700 speakers in the world, DTM, a Business Reinvention Expert, Professional Speaker, Author of The Reinvention Roadmap, SpeakerTalk Radio h...
ListenMark Hunter - The Sales Hunter from 2016-08-16T16:56:02
Mark Hunter is "The Sales Hunter." He helps companies and salespeople find and retain better customers. He is also the author of the best-selling book, High-Profit Selling. He is recognized as one...
ListenSurrounding Yourself with the Right People - Joe Zente of Z3 Performance Development from 2016-08-11T13:27:11
Joe Zente is the President/CEO of Z3 Performance Development, Inc. He founded Z/Three in 1999 with a singular vision -- to help forward-thinking entrepreneurs to exceed their personal and business ...
ListenLong Term Success with Garrison Wynn from 2016-08-09T15:13:24
Garrison Wynn has presented to some of the world's most effective leaders and business developers, from multibillion-dollar manufacturers and national associations to top New York Stock Exchange wi...
ListenLive a Courageous Life with Melissa J Nixon from 2016-08-04T15:42:37
Melissa J Nixon wants you to live a courageous life. She is an Executive Leadership Coach, Courageous Life Mentor and more! She is excited to be living out her dream and fulfilling her life’s miss...
ListenBoring Meetings Suck, so people hire Motivational Speaker Jon Petz from 2016-08-02T15:35:28
Jon Petz is a motivational keynote speaker and master of ceremonies who uses humor engaged audiences. Clients invite him back again and again – and audience members can’t wait to transform his ide...
ListenVertical Lessons with Manley Feinberg from 2016-07-28T21:19:47
Manley Feinberg is a mountain adventurer turned professional speaker. After 18 years of business leadership, adventures around the world, and professional speaking, Manley is ready to help you rea...
ListenGetting UnStuck from a Plateau from 2016-07-21T12:20:20
Sometimes entrepreneurs feels stuck. They work hard and yet they feel they cannot get their career or business to the next level. Part of this is that we are never satisfied and we fail to see our ...
ListenKick-Ass Entrepreneur Christa Tuttle of Launch Marketing from 2016-07-14T14:55:30
When Christa Tuttle takes on a task, she goes in 100%. On September 10, 2001 she made a decision to start her own marketing company, and the next day the whole world changed with 9/11. In the face ...
ListenBuilding A Better Suitcase - Entrepreneur Marcus Segui from 2016-06-28T13:32:26
Marcus Segui is the Founder of Tintico, a new luggage company. Marcus started his career in finance in New York City, then quit to take a year off to travel and learn Spanish. He settled in Bogota,...
ListenWhat Makes You Laugh? What Makes You Cry from 2016-06-23T16:00
Over a drink with a new friend he asked "What makes you belly laugh?" and "What makes you cry?" These were not questions I expected, and I could not easily answer them. We live in a world where mo...
ListenOvercoming Adversity in Life and Business with Mark Black, CSP from 2016-06-21T14:06:06
Mark Black was born with a heart problem and had surgery while only days old. While he does not remember that, his life was full of health issues that culminated with a heart and lung transplant at...
ListenThe Epic Advantage with Jerome Wade from 2016-06-16T12:58:28
Jerome Wade is the Chief Epic Officer of The Epic Advantage, a global leadership development company that helps top tier professionals lead high performing people, teams and organizations. His exp...
ListenGrowing Your Business and Hiring People with Mike Domitrz of the Date Safe Project from 2016-06-14T13:22:22
Mike Domitrz was always an entrepreneur. He was the kid selling lemonade or teaching swim lessons (or break dancing lessons). He became a mobile DJ, and eventually a professional speaker and leadin...
ListenDealing with Imposter Syndrome from 2016-06-09T16:32:36
A conversation in the "Cool Things Project" mastermind coaching program lead to a discussion about how taking action that pushes a person out of their comfort zone can lead to "Imposter Syndrome". ...
ListenThe Birthday Episode - 50 Things I Learned by 50.... by Thom Singer from 2016-06-08T03:23
Thom Singer turns 50 and in the episode he shares why that is a great thing. He covers several of the topics he wrote about on his blog in a post called "50 Things I Learned by 50” http://thomsinge...
ListenDanny O'Connell - Top Performer in Insurance, Benefits, and Finance from 2016-06-02T11:53:23
Danny O'Connell is a partner at Benefits Resources Group (BRG) in Texas. Serving businesses and individuals with regard to their benefit, insurance, and personal planning needs, he has had a succes...
ListenJessica Levin - Association Executive Turned Entrepreneur from 2016-05-31T14:31:17
With a background in marketing and event planning, Jessica Levin, who is a bit of a futurist, is best known as a connector of people. She has a reputation as the “Go To” person regarding marketing,...
ListenMatt Wolski - Twenty-Something Entrepreneur Takes on the World from 2016-05-27T01:57:51
Matt Wolski jumped right from college into being an entrepreneur. Now over three years later he has hit his stride with several ventures in both the marketing / branding space and the restaurant / ...
ListenDon't Listen to Experts from 2016-05-24T16:00
When an "expert" tells you your idea won't work, that might be good advice... or it might be crap. Sometimes you have to follow your heart if you want to find real success in your career and life. ...
ListenMastery and Innovation In Your Career from 2016-05-19T13:27:43
Seeking knowledge is not enough, we need to find mastery in our careers. Knowledge is not power, but a commodity. We can all find knowledge by doing a search on our phone. Success is there for peop...
ListenWarwick Merry - Australia's Master EmCee from 2016-05-17T10:14:48
Success in the conference game can be a challenge. The demands are getting higher and the budgets seem to be getting smaller. The worst thing about having an amazing event is that the client will w...
ListenEver Gonzalez - A True Outlier from 2016-05-12T14:23:56
Ever Gonzalez is a serial entrepreneur and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Outlier, an online publication, physical coworking space, conference series, and podcast geared toward the dynamic ...
ListenAttending a Conference - with Tim Storer from Procter&Gamble from 2016-05-10T18:43:36
Tim Storer leads strategic programs for Procter&Gamble, building ambitious organizations and creating collaborative external partnerships. He is also a board member for Siemen's PLM World. In this...
ListenEntering New Markets with Jessica Pettitt from 2016-05-05T13:22:51
Entrepreneurs often have to reassess their customer base, enter new markets and pivot the direction of their company. Jessica Pettitt has lived this several times in her business career. Jessica is...
ListenJosh Packard - Professor of Sociology at the University of Northern Colorado from 2016-05-03T14:42:26
Josh Packard is a sociologist who studies institutional participation in America at the University of Northern Colorado. Hefocuses on religious, professional and voluntary associations. He is a sou...
ListenJon Jarrett - Career Success, Mentoring and PLM World from 2016-04-28T14:08:33
Jon Jarrett is the director of engineering technology and systems at Orbital ATK. When others say their job is not "rocketscience"....Jon's job is rocket science. In this episode Jon shares his su...
ListenMichael O'Neal from the Solopreneur Hour Podcast from 2016-04-26T13:32:55
Michael O'Neal was guest number seven on the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Podcast. He is continuing to do great things as aleader in the world of podcasting, and his show is has continued to be a...
ListenEverlyWell CEO Julia Taylor Cheek launches new company in digital health from 2016-04-21T18:31:09
Julia Taylor Cheek is the CEO and Co-Founder of EverlyWell, a digital health startup that offers consumer-ordered diagnostic tests and easy-to-read results. Prior to founding Everly Well in summer ...
ListenAssociations and why mentorship matters - with Brian Kurth, founder and CEO of Revere Software from 2016-04-19T14:32:52
Brian Kurth is the founder and CEO of Revere Software (http://www.GetRevere.com). He and his company work with associations, alumni associations, large non-profits and corporations to connect knowl...
ListenBusy Busy Busy - How to get out of the loop of stress and busy with Eliz Greene from 2016-04-14T12:55:21
Eliz Greene is an expert helping people get past being busy and stressed while helping them become more productive.She comes from a family of entrepreneurs, as both her parents owned small business...
ListenFilm Maker and Entrepreneur Bejan Faramarzi from 2016-04-12T14:44:32
Bejan Faramarzi was born in Boston and raised in San Antonio. He went to UT Austin where he started off in Business and Pre-pharmacy. After taking an improv class and meeting a fellow filmmaker, he...
ListenMarc Miller - Career Pivot.....Don't be a Turkey from 2016-04-07T17:59:52
The world of work is changing. With upwards of 50% of the workforce moving to contractors or solopreneurs, what do people need to know?Marc Miller is the founder of Career Pivot which helps Baby Bo...
ListenSeven Years As A Solopreneur from 2016-04-05T16:59
April 1, 2009 I was laid off from my corporate marketing job. It was the height of the great recession and other employment options were non-existent. On that day I decided to follow my dream of se...
ListenJustin Christianson - CoFounder and President of Conversion Fanatics from 2016-03-31T14:50:45
Justin Christianson is the best selling author of Conversion Fanatic: How to double your customers, sales and profits with A/B testing and is a 13 year veteran of digital marketing having worked on...
ListenPatrick Jovin - Being part of a family business from 2016-03-29T13:11:26
Patrick Jovin is part of an entrepreneurial family. Mom, dad, brothers, a cousin, and his fiance are all working together. Thom called them "The Partridge Family of Entrepreneurship"ogether they ru...
ListenChris Thompson - Founder of truBrain from 2016-03-24T14:30:47
Chris Thompson is a dynamic personality, endurance athlete and CEO of truBrain, a venture-backed neurotechnology startup and developer of the world’s first nootropic drink. He built the company bas...
ListenMike Dilbeck - A Call for Courage from 2016-03-22T17:16:40
Mike Dilbeck is the founder of Response Ability - A Call for Courage. He is a speaker, trainer and consultant who helps people find the ability to respond to any social situation by going beyond ou...
ListenReal Networking: Beyond a Like, Link, Share, or Follow from 2016-03-17T22:05:15
There is more to networking than sending a LinkedIn request or reading someone's SnapChat. Real relationships lead to opportunity, but too often in business we get stuck at pre-judging the value of...
ListenMotivation and Inspiration of Entrepreneurs from 2016-03-15T18:10:07
Motivation and inspiration matter for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders and anyone else. The idea of motivating employees gets push back, as people think that the whole idea is fluffy. ...
ListenTom Hunt - Location Freedom Entrepreneur from 2016-03-10T16:19:31
Tom Hunt is a TEDx Speaker, Dragon’s Den Failure And Founder of Virtual Valley a platform that connects Entrepreneurs and Rockstar Virtual Assistants with the mission of giving Entrepreneurs back 1...
ListenNellie Akalp - Entrepreneur, Wife and Mom from 2016-03-08T14:14:37
Nellie Akalp is an entrepreneur and legal business expert. She is an interesting guest on the podcast and shares nuts&bolts tips for our entrepreneurial community.Nellie is a mom of four children w...
ListenTim Sanders - Dealstorming and Solving Your Toughest Sales Challenges from 2016-03-03T13:32:46
Tim Sanders is a multi-time best selling author, speaker and business consultant. Thom Singer has known Tim for over a decade and this episode is two old friends catching up and talking about sales...
ListenYou Want To Become A Professional Speaker? from 2016-03-01T18:23:30
Many people who listen to this show often reach out wanting to know more about the "business of speaking". For the past seven years Thom Singer has been a full time professional speaker and master ...
ListenFounders of 11 Roniin - Ryan Jeffery and Arman Ghosh from 2016-02-25T14:52:15
Collectively, Ryan Jeffery and Arman Ghosh have started a dozen companies and advise hundreds of entrepreneurs. They build businesses that solve real world problems, and equip entrepreneurs with th...
ListenSteve Hughes - Trying Stand-up Comedy Lead to Career as Speaker, Trainer and Consultant from 2016-02-23T14:32:38
Steve Hughes is the President of Hit Your Stride, LLC, a communications company that helps people look and sound smart when they talk. He’s the author of the book Captivate: Presentations That Enga...
ListenJill Schiefelbein Knows About Communications For Business and Beyond from 2016-02-18T13:34:48
FSpeaker, author, entrepreneur and recovering academic Jill Schiefelbein is The Dynamic Communicator™. From analyzing classified documents obtained from military raids of terrorist camps to assess ...
ListenEpisode 150 - Celebrating This Show from 2016-02-16T13:46:25
On this short episode Thom Singer recaps his excitement about hosting the show and celebrates 150 episodes. He also talks about the meaning of Compounded Generosity and shares the details of the 9t...
ListenCustomer Experience - How do people feel when they encounter YOU? from 2016-02-11T14:05:22
Customer Experience: Networking is not about collecting business cards or trying to use people. It is about creating long-term and mutually beneficial relationships. Often fail in business when it ...
ListenToy Store and a Cheese Shop Owner - Retail Entrepreneur Michelle Sahr from 2016-02-09T17:14:33
Michelle Sahr grew up in a family that owned local retail stores, including a toy store. Today she and her husband own and operate two shops in historic downtown Kent, Ohio.... one is a toy store a...
ListenTah and Kole have a passion for business, life, fitness, and each other from 2016-02-04T17:00
Tah and Kole are a husband and wife team who are doing amazing things in the world of fitness and beyond.Kole Hansen was just named the top Beach Body instructor. With over 20,000 people leading Be...
ListenTalking Internships and Managing Interns with Mary Baird-Wilcock from 2016-02-02T14:56:13
Mary Baird-Wilcock is an experienced entrepreneur in the meetings industry. She has lead a successful events company, The Simplifiers, and has now taken her years of experience to start the Apprent...
ListenNetworking and Connecting are Cool Things from 2016-01-28T12:57:16
Getting around people who will inspire you and help you along your journey is key to any entrepreneur. It is more important if you are a solopreneur. Sometimes the people you are closest to in your...
ListenSales and the Entrepreneur with Butch Bellah from 2016-01-26T14:15:38
Butch Bellah is the author or "Sales Management for Dummies" and "The 10 Essential Habits of Sales Superstars", and in this episode he shares his journey from a 21 year old commissioned sales perso...
ListenThree Weeks Into 2016 - Time for ACTION from 2016-01-21T11:41:49
Has your year gotten off to the right start? Some people go into a new year with big hopes and dreams, but by the end of January they have fallen into the same ruts and routines that plagued them t...
ListenMr Preneur (Sam Anderson) shares his story as an entrepreneur from 2016-01-19T16:34:56
Samuel Anderson is a guy on the move. He has several businesses including the popular "Mr Preneur TV" where he and two friends chronicle their lives as entrepreneurs.He is determined to make a diff...
ListenTJ Sullivan Carved His Own Path from 2016-01-14T14:50:05
TJ Sullivan has seen the ups and downs of the lifelong entrepreneurial career in this episode we share stories of things that went well and things that went… Not so well. This is an important episo...
ListenBruks Bars - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free equals a delicious entrepreneurial journey from 2016-01-12T17:26:25
Brooke Muldoon (CEO) and Pete Smith (COO) from Bruks Bars are the guests on this episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do". They are young entrepreneurs who are growing a business creating deliciou...
ListenAlex Charfen -The Way Entrepreneurs Think from 2016-01-07T13:44:29
Alex Charfen—entrepreneur, teacher, author, speaker—is on a mission.He has spent 3 decades on the front lines of entrepreneurship and business. His journey has taught him many things, but he believ...
ListenGoals for New Year, Re-Set Button, Changes, and Facing Your Internal Issues from 2016-01-05T17:25:35
The first show of 2016 and Thom Singer gets real with his goals, challenges, and dealing with internal emotions, etc....This episode is about getting real in the new year and finding the direction ...
ListenKelly Peacy from PCMA and the Entrepreneurial Meeting Professional from 2015-12-31T16:27:20
Kelly Peacy is the senior vice president of education and meetings for the Professional Convention Managers Association. She has over 15 years with PCMA and is a great example of someone who is an ...
ListenFollow Your Dreams with actor Sean Major Payne from 2015-12-29T14:59:21
Sean Payne was following the regular career path, but early on he realized that living his parents dream was not going to fulfill his soul. After college, instead of taking a high tech job, he went...
ListenChristine Hassler from Over It&On With It Podcast from 2015-12-24T16:32:36
Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about . . . but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected chal...
ListenEntrepreneurial Inside a Tradition Job - With Dan Faill from 2015-12-22T16:20:20
Dan Faill works as the director of Greek Life at a University. Doesn't sound very entrepreneurial, but Dan is a person with an internal passion for finding new ways to do things. In this episode we...
ListenMedia Expert Kate Delaney from 2015-12-17T14:09:27
Kate Delaney is the host of two nationally syndicated radio shows. She is an entrepreneur and media expert who enjoys forging her own path.Listen in as we talk about what it takes to be your own bo...
ListenIs Your Career Stuck in the "High Middle"? from 2015-12-15T17:36:41
Success can cause you to stop striving for the highest levels of your career. When you reach the "high middle" it can be very hard to grow your career to the next levels. Thom Singer shares how thi...
ListenFormer Houston Oilers Safety Bo Eason from 2015-12-10T11:00
You are your own one man or one woman show... live you life that way!!!Bo Eason is a former NFL standout, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and a Presence / Story Coach to some of the mo...
ListenMake Things Happen with Seanlai from 2015-12-08T14:17:28
When would now be a good time to do what you always wanted?Seanlai is a woman who does not wait for things to happen, she goes and creates her life opportunities. She is an expert on employee reten...
ListenPaul Allen Shares His Entrepreneurial Story from 2015-12-03T13:40:55
Paul Allen (no, not the co-founder of Microsoft) is the founder and CEO of CloudCoreo. He is a Father, Technologist, and Traveller. He is excited by the Cloud and making things work when everything...
ListenMerit Gest - A true adventurer and entrepreneur from 2015-12-01T16:48:36
Merit Gest has 20 years experience as an entrepreneur. On this episode she shares her business journey and talks about how she and her husband, also an entrepreneur, have designed a life that allow...
ListenThanksgiving from 2015-11-26T13:02:53
Thanksgiving Day is a time to show gratitude. This episode released on Thankgiving 2015 and Thom Singer shares a list of what he is grateful for.We live in world where "I'm So Busy" has become a fa...
ListenVirtual Reality Entrepreneur Michael Hodson - Founder / CEO of Only in VR from 2015-11-24T15:55:48
Michael Hodson began his career in politics and then became a lawyer. But after ten years he left that behind to travel the world. Now he is the founder and CEO of Only in VR. His company specializ...
ListenJV Crum III of Conscious Millionaire from 2015-11-19T14:09:56
An entrepreneur from an early age, JV Crum III is an author, coach, podcaster and person who makes things happen. At the age of five he announced he wanted to become a millionaire, but once he got ...
ListenGet Fit With Greg Barth - And Change Your Whole Career and Life from 2015-11-17T18:34:35
In 2009 Greg Barth looked in the mirror and decided to stop being mediocre. Not fat, but not fit, he committed to changing his body, and this lead him to changing his whole life. Greg joins Thom Si...
ListenOn Being A Solopreneur from 2015-11-12T18:40:54
In this episode Thom Singer talks about all the areas of business that a solopreneur must take into account. Working for yourself is hard, but when every aspect of your business lands on your desk ...
ListenCarlos Hidalgo - CEO of Annuitas from 2015-11-10T16:36:24
"It is not about what you can or cannot do, it is about what you are good or not good at", says Carlos Hidalgo, CEO of Annuitas. His company, which he co-founded ten years ago, is a leader in deman...
ListenStop Keeping Yourself Small - Jeffrey Shaw from 2015-11-05T14:32:31
Jeffrey Shaw has always worked for himself. After going to school to learn photography he became a celebrated portrait photographer with a successful business and strong reputation. But he had the ...
Listen25 Plus Years in the Meeting Industry - Intrapreneur Ken Sien of Experient from 2015-11-03T16:47:56
You do not have to be an entrepreneur to be entrepreneurial. Ken Sien has worked for the same company, Experient, for nearly 25 years. In that time he has grown his career by treating his job as if...
ListenZach Obront and his entrepreneurial journey from 2015-10-29T12:34:41
Zack Obront is the co-founder of Book in a Box (co-founded with Tucker Max). Zack always knew that he had the calling to be an entrepreneur, and immediately after college he chose a path of self-di...
ListenFormer NY Jet Player Becomes Trusted Business Advisor - Louis D'Agostino from 2015-10-27T12:02:43
Louis D'Agostino played in the NFL and learned a lot as a professional athlete. He has transferred that what he knew to be true in sports into business. He goes in with a plan, and prepares full ti...
ListenSignificance for Entrepreneurs with Cory Damon from 2015-10-22T13:00:08
Cory Damon knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, but first he went to work for another company, which lasted more than a decade. Now he is a partner in The Change Element, a coaching and consulting...
ListenInspired By People Doing Amazing Things from 2015-10-21T19:50:34
Thom Singer was invited to a breakfast with three people who are living their life at a higher level. Halfway through the meal Thom realized that he was not on par with his fellow Breakfast Club Me...
ListenFrom Entrepreneur To Employee - The Journey to Re-Invention with Steve Golab from 2015-10-15T17:40:33
Entrepreneurship has its ups and downs, and to have a lasting and successful life you have to be fully honest with yourself and the situations you face. Steve Golab had run his own interactive agen...
ListenWhat Entrepreneurs Need To Know About Sales with Mike Sigers from 2015-10-13T16:17:36
Mike Sigers has been a professional sales person for over 25 years and he does it the old fashioned way.... through relationships. Mike uses social media (he is very active of Twitter), but says th...
Listen10 Traits of Peak Performers from 2015-10-08T18:33:04
What traits do those who perform at the top levels share? After interviewing over 100 entrepreneurs and meeting tens of thousands of people at conferences each year, Thom Singer has some ideas of w...
ListenExcited About A Life In Sales from 2015-10-07T12:02:20
Thom Singer talks about why he is excited to have had a long career in sales and how sales should be celebrated in a company. "Social Selling" does not work for most companies, and we have to get b...
ListenScott Ingram from Certain, Inc Shares His Entrepreneur / Intrapreneur Journey from 2015-10-01T14:41:37
Great entrepreneurs often work inside companies. In this episode Thom chats with Scott Ingram from Certain, Inc. As a Strategic Account Executive Scott is more than a sales person, but someone who ...
ListenIt Isn't Too Late To Go For Your Dreams - with Actor Kevin Miller from 2015-09-29T15:45:42
Kevin Miller is a middle school teacher who in his 30s realized he had never pursued his dream of becoming an actor. While he was active in high school theater, he followed a traditional career pat...
ListenTry New Things Along The Journey To Success from 2015-09-24T13:17:33
Thom Singer recently jumped off the 108 story Stratosphere in Las Vegas. He is not a "thrill seeker" and is usually scared of such things, but on this day he decided he was going to try something o...
ListenThe Conference Talk Show (and other good things that come from saying "YES") - with Eliz Greene from 2015-09-22T14:22:20
"When you do good things - Good things happen" says Eliz Greene. Eliz is an entrepreneur who has made it a habit of saying "YES" to opportunities. From owning a dance studio, to becoming a expert i...
ListenCyber Security for Entrepreneurs with FBI Agent Scott Augenbaum from 2015-09-17T16:31:33
Much of our businesses are run from computers and mobile devises, and yet few entrepreneurs and small business owners give much thought to cyber security. Scott Augenbaum is a special agent with th...
ListenGreg Merrill - SVP of Austin Rubber Company and SVP of Austin Footwear Labs from 2015-09-15T14:29:42
"Don't wait for opportunity, go make something happen". This is the lesson Greg Merrill learned from his Uncle Tito. And he has done just that all throughout his eclectic career. The son of a milit...
ListenAndy Meadows - CEO of 44 Doors from 2015-09-10T15:54:58
Andy Meadows always had the desire to have his own business. While he worked for others after college, he quickly knew that the entrepreneurship desire was strong. Today he oversees a growing compa...
ListenThe Meanest Woman Alive - Linda Smith, Partner, DLA Piper from 2015-09-08T13:13:08
Linda Smith was named "The Meanest Woman Alive" by Corporate Board Member Magazine. As a partner in the Los Angeles office of DLA Piper she specializes in "bet the company" and complex litigation. ...
ListenJason Blessing - CEO of Plex from 2015-09-03T16:27:39
Jason Blessing created an eclectic career large companies and growth oriented ventures, and today serves as the CEO at Plex. Along his career path he learned from experience and from mentors.Jason ...
ListenMan Rules with Dan Griffin from 2015-09-01T16:14:03
Dan Griffin is an expert on men's relationships and how these impact business and career. He is an author and speaker who is transforming the conversation about what it means to be a man in the 21s...
ListenJeff Root Creates a Location Freedom Life from 2015-08-27T19:03:03
Thom Singer met Jeff Root at a SDSU Alumni Happy Hour in Austin, TX. Within five minutes he knew Jeff had to be a guest on the podcast. Jeff has been working for himself or in 100% commission roles...
ListenEpisode 100 from 2015-08-25T17:22:17
Celebrate 100 shows of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" with Thom Singer. In this show Thom shares life advice he would give his kids (who are starting college and 8th grade)... but the advice is per...
ListenThink Big, Act Bigger with Jeffrey Hayzlett from 2015-08-20T16:34:51
"Don't ask for permission, go do it" is the advice from business celebrity Jeffrey Hayzlett. Hayzlett says that business is hard work... yes WORK!! Being an entrepreneur will take more time and mon...
ListenSmart Solo Business - with Stephen Lahey from 2015-08-18T15:19:11
Stephen Lahey is an executive recruiter and the host of the Small Solo Business Podcast. He has a great head for business and knows a lot about the world of solopreneurs.Tune in for a great intervi...
ListenGet Fit With Greg - Greg Barth from 2015-08-13T14:32:03
Greg Barth has re-invented and re-launched his life. Starting with fitness he has gone from an average 40 year old, to a fitness trainer who has recreated how he looks, eats and feels.In this episo...
ListenAbout Speakers Bureaus - Nancy Vogl of Nancy Vogl Speakers from 2015-08-11T13:49:13
Speakers Bureaus are not always understood by speakers or the clients who hire speakers, trainers and masters of ceremonies. Nancy Vogl has been in the business of connecting speakers and meeting o...
ListenShould You Hire a Coach? YES. from 2015-08-06T18:39:55
Thom Singer believes that we all have blind spots, and that hiring a business or life coach can be a great way to open up doors that are right in front of us. Often the smallest things that someone...
ListenExcited About Mastermind Groups - 10 Reasons To Belong To A Mastermind from 2015-08-04T22:22:38
Thom Singer is excited about the inspiration, ideas, and accountability he gets from mastermind groups. He is active in two, and participates in others. In this episode he shares why you should be ...
ListenSeeking Inspiration from 2015-07-30T12:00
Thom Singer chats about what inspired him at the National Speakers Association, his Canadian vacation, and his hope we all get inspired by the things around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ListenCorey Coates from Podfly Productions from 2015-07-28T15:35:54
Corey Coates is the co-founder of Podfly Productions. In less than two years he has grown Podfly into one of the most successful podcast production companies in the world. He started his career as ...
ListenRe-invention with Henry Yoshida from 2015-07-23T16:10:55
On this episode Henry Yoshida talks about leaving the big company to join the world of a start up. And then re-inventing again. It is hard to leave that salary and big name on the letter head, but ...
ListenSee a need? Lead. with Elizabeth McCormick from 2015-07-21T14:29:09
Elizabeth McCormick is a former Black Hawk Pilot who has reinvented herself several times. After the military she went into corporate America, but following company layoffs she struck out on her ow...
ListenGeek-e-Gurl Edria Fleming from 2015-07-16T17:57:56
Edria Fleming is making a difference in her community. As the founder of Geek-e-Gurl Designs she helps companies and non-profits with their branding, websites, social media, database creation and g...
ListenSteve Guengerich - Author of Naturally Caffeinated The Book and life-long entrepreneur from 2015-07-14T15:29:52
For more than thirty years, Steve Guengerich has been fortunate to work with many great people and companies in social ventures, software and IT services. He began his career working for large cons...
ListenPR for Entrepreneurs with Jenifer Sarver from 2015-07-09T18:25:46
At the heart of a good communications strategy is a good story. Think back to the most powerful lessons you learned as a child – were they conveyed in bullet points, graphs and charts? Or were they...
ListenFailure Is Part of The Entrepreneur's Journey from 2015-07-07T16:28:40
Too often in our society we champion success and vilify failure. But real success never arrives alone. Those who achieve also fail along the way. In this episode Thom Singer shares his failures and...
ListenDorie Clark...Author of Stand Out and Reinventing You from 2015-07-02T21:30
Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Journal. She is a speaker, consultant, and author who graduated college at age 18, worked a reporter,...
ListenCraig Price: Negativity is a good thing for business from 2015-07-01T03:33:34
Craig Price is the host of the "Reality Check" podcast, and a speaker who takes a different look at negative vs positive. He viewed that a lot of motivational speakers were all fluff, and a whole g...
ListenThe People You Hang With Matter from 2015-06-25T19:10:03
Charlie Tremendous Jones said, "You will be the same person in 5 years that you are today except for the books you read and the people you meet". If you are looking to re-launch or level-up in you...
ListenThe ABCs of Legal Marketing with Paul Grabowski from 2015-06-23T14:33:53
Paul Grabowski is the CMO of Bracewell&Giulliani LLP and the co-author of "The ABCs of Legal Marketing" (written with Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do host, Thom Singer). Paul believes that to be succe...
ListenCool Things Entrepreneurs Do on Campus (with Ravi Govind) from 2015-06-18T15:51:49
At 19-years-old Ravi Govind has done more in business than many of us will ever attempt in a lifetime. The lack of available internships for high school students caused him to launch his own compan...
ListenJason Kotecki and Penguins Can't Fly from 2015-06-16T15:56:46
Are you suffering from "Adultitis"? That disease where you have forgotten the joys of childhood. Jason Kotecki says there is a difference between being chilidish and child-like, and he thinks we al...
ListenSara Canaday - You According to Them from 2015-06-11T14:14:16
Sara Canaday is a leadership expert, career strategist, speaker, and the author of the popular business book "You According to Them: Uncovering the blind spots that impact your reputation and caree...
ListenLeveling Up - Ideas to improve the game of life from 2015-06-09T20:00
For his birthday episode Thom Singer explores the idea of "Leveling Up". The concept is tossed around a lot, but he is looking for real ideas on how to perform better in business and life.Next year...
ListenSusan RoAne: How to work a room from 2015-06-04T13:54:08
Susan RoAne has been in business for 35 years. In that time she has come to know that it is people that make a huge difference for entrepreneurial success.Susan is an author and speaker who is know...
ListenChris Hyde: Re-Invention Your Life.... What is today wont be tomorrow!! from 2015-06-02T15:42:55
Chris Hyde was an Evangelical pastor who was not being true and honest with himself or those around him in regards to his sexuality. His coming out meant leaving his job and his family, and he was ...
ListenRe-invent and Re-launch at age 40, 50 or Beyond from 2015-05-28T17:18:46
Can you carve a new path at age 40, 50 or beyond? Thom Singer believes that you can re-start you life and achieve a new career at any point in life... but it takes an commitment to change. It is ea...
ListenSeth Greene = Marketing Magician from 2015-05-26T14:16:39
Seth Greene is an award winning expert in direct response marketing. Based on the East Coast, Seth's company 'Market Domination' has helped clients throughout the United States increase sales and g...
ListenAsk Doctor G - Dr Deborah Gilboa from 2015-05-21T13:23:55
The show title is "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do", and this episode delivers. Dr. Deborah Gilboa got her BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University before working in Television and Theatre (includ...
ListenA Conversation with Kenny Van Zant of Asana from 2015-05-19T15:03:58
Kenny Van Zant is a serial entrepreneur who was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Since his days at the University of Texas he has worked for start ups. He is now the Head of the Business Team at t...
ListenKhorus CEO Joel Trammell from 2015-05-14T17:13:22
Joel Trammell is a successful CEO and entrepreneur with a 20-year career in IT-related software companies. He is currently CEO of Khorus, which provides a business management system for CEOs and ot...
ListenFrom Lawyer to Solopreneur - Linda Swindling, CSP from 2015-05-12T13:03:28
From the courtroom to the boardroom, Linda Byars Swindling, JD, CSP, is the premier authority in high-stakes communications, negotiating workplace drama, and influencing decision makers. Her specia...
ListenMike Domitrz of the Date Safe project from 2015-05-07T13:07:06
Mike Domitrz, CSP, is an author and educator who has devoted his life to the mission of The Date Safe Project. Mike and his team provide parents, educators, middle schools, high schools, colleges, ...
ListenSolutions Are Brewing CEO Laurie Guest from 2015-05-05T12:43:54
Laurie Guest, CSP, is an entrepreneur at heart. She went from working in the healthcare industry to being a speaker and trainer serving a wide variety of industries. After eleven years as the owner...
ListenMeeting Industry Legend Dave Lutz - Founder and Managing Director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting from 2015-04-30T13:10:40
Dave Lutz is one of the best connected people in the meetings and events industry. After a 22 year career with ExpoExchange (now Experient) he launched Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. He has built a te...
ListenShion Deysarkar - CEO of Datafiniti from 2015-04-28T15:38:43
Shion Deysharkar is the CEO of Datafiniti, an Austin based technology company. The Datafiniti team is a group of people passionate about data. Every day data is changing how we live and work. Becau...
ListenIndustry / Trade Associations Behaving Like Entrepreneurs - with Stacey Tetschner, CEO of the National Speakers Association from 2015-04-23T12:58:42
Stacy Tetschner is the CEO of the National Speakers Association. These days associations need to be nimble and take risks to behave more like entrepreneurial ventures in an effort to stay relevant ...
ListenSimplified Strategic Planning with Robert Bradford from 2015-04-21T15:13:45
Robert Bradford is the CEO of The Center for Simplified Strategic Planning. He has spent 27 years working with interesting clients assisting them in their growth through his unique focus on strateg...
Listen10 Tips for Being A Great Master of Ceremonies / MC from 2015-04-17T14:42:53
Thom Singer shares his ten tips for being a master of ceremonies. Being the EmCee is very different than speaking at an event. It takes more planning and a mix of personality and event management s...
ListenJames Hahn of Tribe Rocket from 2015-04-14T17:23:52
James Hahn II joins Thom Singer on this episode to talk about the windy road to career and life success. James is the Founder&CEO of Tribe Rocket. He is recognized throughout the oil and gas indus...
ListenMichael Port - Actor, Author, Entrepreneur and all around Nice Guy from 2015-04-09T12:12:42
A fantastic conversation about entrepreneurship and the power of having awesome presentation skills. In this episode Thom Singer chats with best selling author Michael Port about his journey and ge...
ListenDonal Scannell - CEO of Gigstarter (Live via Skype from Dublin, Ireland) from 2015-04-07T19:04:17
Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do goes international with this interview with Donal Scannell, CEO of Gigstarter (From Dublin, Ireland).Gigstarter was created with the intention to improve the process of...
Listen20 Tips for Solopreneurs from 2015-04-02T14:41:03
Thom Singer has been working as a solopreneur for six years. He is a professional master of ceremonies, keynote speaker, consultant and coach. During his time as a solopreneur he has experienced th...
ListenRyan Williams - The Influencer Economy from 2015-03-31T17:58:07
Ryan Williams is a technology and online media entrepreneur, interested in the consumer web, social media, e-commerce, mobile, and gaming. He loves launching ideas, start-ups, and businesses online...
ListenPeter Micciche - CEO at Certain, Inc. from 2015-03-26T16:22:04
Peter is CEO of Certain, Inc. a San Francisco based SaaS provider of a complete enterprise event management platform that powers personalized event experiences and enables meaningful connections to...
ListenThe SXSW Interactive Interviews from 2015-03-24T12:34:58
March in Austin, Texas means the South by Southwest Festival. Thom Singer took his mobile studio with him to the SXSW Interactive events and interviewed several attendees about why they come to SXS...
ListenMastermind Groups - SXSW Conversation: Mastermind Construction Zone from 2015-03-19T11:46:40
What is a "Mastermind Group" and why do some people say they make all the difference for success. There are CEO groups like EO, YPO, Vistage, etc... and there are paid online groups, weekend groups...
ListenDr. Bob Nolley and Labrador Leadership Podcast Simulcast from 2015-03-17T12:55:17
This episode is a "Podcast Simulcast". Bob Nolley, PhD of the Labrador Leadership Podcast and Thom Singer have a chat about leadership and entrepreneurship that is being aired on both shows that wi...
ListenEntrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast and Brendan Hufford from 2015-03-12T15:58:57
Brendan Hufford is a teacher, high school administrator, the founder of OK! Komonos and the host of the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast. He has an internal engine for entrepreneurship that has one...
ListenEntrepreneur on Fire host John Lee Dumas from 2015-03-10T16:32:46
John Lee Dumas is the host of one to the top business podcasts on the planet. He is a former Army officer (Thank you to John for his service to the country) who found is way to his own business. Hi...
ListenDave Lewis from DemandGen.com from 2015-03-05T15:51:57
Dave Lewis is the founder and CEO of Demand Gen International, an Inc. 500 global consulting firm. Dave began his career at Microsoft and then moved to other Silicon Valley companies before launchi...
ListenSteve Harper from "The Ripple Effect" (NOT Steve Harper the Prime Minister of Canada) from 2015-03-03T16:25:46
Steve Harper has been working for himself for over 23 years. He has started several businesses and continues to work with start ups and growing companies. He is a speaker, trainer, consultant and t...
ListenIdeal Life's Stacey Vicari - Life Coach with a great story from 2015-02-26T16:03:23
Stacey Vicari has been a life coach since long before most people even knew that was a thing. She has spent the better part of 15 years helping her clients find success in business, health, and rel...
ListenThe Power of Introductions - How John Corcoran Finds Success From Helping Others from 2015-02-24T16:22:48
John Corcoran takes the time to make connections. Not random links, but clearly thought out introductions that allow other to start conversations that grow into long-term and mutually beneficial re...
ListenLessons from NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Operators) from 2015-02-19T13:57:19
NATSO has been representing travel plaza and truckstop owners and operators for over 50 years and pursues a clear mission: to advance the success of truckstop and travel plaza members by delivering...
ListenPat Flynn - From Architect to Entrepreneur from 2015-02-17T14:18:33
Pat Flynn had a degree from a top college and a great job in a successful architecture firm when he got laid off. He thought he had life all figured out, but he had to start over. Today he is one o...
ListenFashion Bra Strap Designer and A Givers Heart - Lisa McKenzie, CEO and Founder of Ooh La Bra from 2015-02-12T13:46:22
Lisa McKenzie began her career working for a big company and moved on to starting her own business. Today she is the CEO and Founder of Ooh La Bra and the producer of You Night Empowering Events. I...
ListenGary Loper - Twitter expert, coach, consultant from 2015-02-10T14:26:55
Gary Loper believes in keeping an open mind, as you never know when the right person will hear the right message. Gary has dedicated every day of the past 25 years on personal development. His life...
ListenEntrepreneurs, Giving Back, and the "Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Research" from 2015-02-05T13:46
I believe most entrepreneurs are givers who want to make a difference in the world. In this episode we explore ways that entrepreneurs and companies tie their success to the greater good, Tune in f...
ListenGhirardelli Chocolate CEO - Marty Thompson from 2015-02-03T13:05:21
Marty Thompson, CEO or Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, shares his journey to the top of this 160 year old company. How does a company remain entrepreneurial after so many years? They doubled sales o...
ListenJordan Harbinger from "The Art of Charm" from 2015-01-29T12:57:37
Jordan Harbinger was enrolled in a prestigious law school when he started to realize that a job on Wall Street was NOT going to be this life's dream. He went on to finish his law degree, but it was...
ListenProfessional Comedian is A Solopreneur - with Kevin Bartini from 2015-01-27T13:41:26
Kevin Bartini is a professional comic who has spent his whole adult life working for himself. He began hanging around comedy clubs at age 19 and has never looked back. www.kevinbartini.comJoin us f...
ListenLawyers Need to be Entrepeneurs - with Brian Tannebaum from 2015-01-22T13:13:01
Brian Tannebaum is a lawyer who understands that to be successful in a legal practice you must be more than someone who does good work. Even at the top of their game the best attorneys keep up thei...
ListenNew Business Networking Radio's Dave Delaney from 2015-01-20T14:04:41
Dave Delaney is a recognized leader in digital marketing, social media strategy and networking. He is the host of the NBN Radio Podcast (which Thom Singer was a guest on episode 23 of his show).htt...
ListenWhy Participate in Industry Associations? from 2015-01-15T14:11:44
Why do successful entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and other business leaders join and participate in their industry associations? Some shy away from these groups to not be around competitors, while ot...
ListenFinancial Planning and Entrepreneur Advice - Michelle Perry Higgins from 2015-01-13T13:02:55
Join Thom Singer as he talks with Author and Entrepreneur Michelle Perry Higgins. They talk about her journey to being a Financial Advisor and discuss her books; including the soon to be released "...
ListenTEDx Youth @ Austin Conference 2015 - Interview with Jackie Singer from 2015-01-08T14:56:04
Thom Singer interviews a hard working high school senior (his daughter, Jackie) about the upcoming TEDxYouth@Austin conference. She is on the planning committee for this regional TEDx event. The te...
ListenHusband and wife entrepreneur team - Jodi and Jason Womack from 2015-01-06T14:12:07
Jodi and Jason Womack are a husband and wife who work and play together. They have built their Get Momentum coaching program and work with clients all over the world. In this episode they share the...
ListenThom Singer Recapping 2014 from 2015-01-01T10:00
Thom Singer takes a few minutes to recap his 2014. Starting the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Podcast was a highlight of the year. The show is having a direct impact on his career, and in this epi...
ListenGoal Setting in 2015 with Gerry O'Brion from 2014-12-30T15:28:22
Gerry O'Brion knows about branding. His company, "What Big Brands Know" teaches solopreneurs and small business owners the secrets behind growing their reach with customers. In this episode we talk...
ListenEntrepreneurship The Second Time Around: Steve Woods - Co-Founder and CTO of Nudge from 2014-12-25T10:00
Steve Woods is on his second start-up, Nudge. He was the co-founder and CTO of Eloqua, which sold to Oracle in 2012. He has a keen eye for the transformations in world of sales, and has made a care...
ListenHe's For Me (H4M) Founder Tammy Shaklee Talks About Founding LGBT Matchmaking Business from 2014-12-23T12:23:39
Tammy Shaklee met her husband through a matchmaker. Eager to help a gay friend find love the same way, she discovered the LGBT community did not have as many offline choices to making connections w...
ListenEntrepreneurs and Fitness - Brandon Epstein from EntrepreneurFitness.com from 2014-12-18T13:12:35
Brandon Epstein is an entrepreneur dedicated to helping others achieve better health and fitness. As a health and performance coach and the host of "The Entrepreneur Fitness Podcast" his mission is...
ListenCommunication Skills Matter In Business - The Toastmasters Episode from 2014-12-16T15:28:57
How you present ideas makes a difference in how others view you and your company. Being able to speak well is a secret weapon in business. For this episode Thom Singer brought his microphone to the...
ListenSolopreneur to 100+ employees. Dustin Wells, CEO of Headspring from 2014-12-11T14:13:57
Dustin Wells began as a musician who never wanted to work in a corporate job. He started making websites, and now he heads a growing business that serves the fortune 1000 and government agencies. H...
ListenFraternities, Sororities, and Entrepreneurship from 2014-12-09T16:20:26
This episode is a compilation of interviews with people whose careers are dedicated to advising college fraternity and sororities. While attending the AFA Annual Meeting Thom Singer had the opportu...
ListenSXSW 2015 is coming soon - Hugh Forrest from 2014-12-04T14:00:23
Hugh Forrest has been with SXSW Interactive since the very beginning. In this episode we talk about the reasons that entrepreneurs flock to Austin each spring to participate in this unique conferen...
ListenCreating His Own Path - Jim Palmer from 2014-12-02T15:54:40
After ten years working for a corporation, Jim Palmer found himself out of work for 15 months. That was when he decided to take his future into his own hands. Now 13 years later he is a successfu...
ListenSolopreneur Speaker and Author Ross Bernstein from 2014-11-30T11:00
Having passion is the key to Ross Bernstein's success. From his days as the mascot for the University of Minnesota hockey team (He was Goldy the Gopher) to highly successful speaking business, Ross...
ListenMeetings Industry Branding Expert Judi Holler Shares Her Journey from 2014-11-29T11:00
Improv, Brading and the Hospitality Industry are three things that Judi Holler loves. She now spends her time merging all three together with her BrandProv training sessions. She is a self-made ent...
ListenNo Glass Ceiling for Misty Williams - Founder of MarketectU.com from 2014-11-28T11:00
Misty Williams was not willing to be held back by anything, so she took charge of her own path. A career of serving artists and speakers has lead her to running her own business and creating a life...
ListenCoaching for Results - Honoree Corder from 2014-11-27T11:00
Honoree Corder is a coach who helps people take short term actions to create long term results. Her dad told her at a young age that if "you work for a company, someone will get rich and it wont be...
ListenTwo decades of success: Steve Semken, founder of Ice Cube Press from 2014-11-26T15:29:56
Over twenty years ago Steve Semken followed his passion for books and his love of writing and created Ice Cube Press, a Midwestern Literary Publisher. Listen in on our conversation as we discuss hi...
ListenFrom software to event production - Cindy Lo, founder and CEO of Red Velvet Events from 2014-11-25T12:44:04
The Meetings Industry has some of the most interesting entrepreneurs. Cindy Lo founded Red Velvet Events twelve years ago, and she continues to grow the business. Cindy started as a technical proje...
ListenEvent Organizers are Entrepreneurial - Adrian Segar from 2014-11-24T15:23:51
Adrian Segar is a "Meeting Architect". He designs conferences that "do not suck". In this episode we talk about the his journey from PhD particle physics researcher to entrepreneur. We also talk ab...
ListenTeacher-preneur Trevor Muir from 2014-11-20T15:07:46
Trevor Muir is a teacher, stroyteller, and poet. He works at Kent Innovation High School in Michigan, where they are focused on project based learning and integrating technology, collaboration and ...
ListenProductivity Expert Neen James from 2014-11-18T15:28:29
Neen James is a leadership expert who focuses on helping you be more influential, impactful and get more done! She is a speaker, author, consultant and thought leader who not only built her success...
ListenBe An Owner of Your Life with Chris Brogan from 2014-11-13T12:28:05
Chris Brogan is a leading authority on owning the game you most want to win. He is CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought after public speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books ...
ListenBlogathonATX - Does Blogging Matter in a Podcast Crazy World? from 2014-11-11T14:46:43
Join host Thom Singer at the 7th annual BlogathonATX event where he interviews several attendees at this one-day conference about why blogging still is important when all the attention is on podcas...
ListenThe Cow Bell Principle - Brian Carter from 2014-11-06T14:08:15
Brian Carter is an author, consultant and keynote speaker. He is the co-author of the new book, "The Cow Bell Principle". Brian has built a career as a social media expert, and while many just talk...
ListenTim Hayden - Co-Author of The Mobile Commerce Revolution from 2014-11-04T14:31:22
Tim Hayden in a serial entrepreneur who is now the Principal Strategist at TTH Strategy. He has worked for big companies, small companies and has over seen several entrepreneurial ventures. Along t...
ListenWhy Networking Matters for Entrepreneurs from 2014-10-30T12:35:08
We took the Cool Things Podcast on the road for episode #10. Attending networking events is often part of the life when you run a business. Thom Singer interviewed people in the Austin, Texas techn...
ListenLara Loest - The Queen of Show Notes from 2014-10-28T13:18:25
Lara Loest is the Queen of Show Notes for podcasters. She found need in a new and fast growing area and has created a niche business serving dozens of the top podcasts. She has also created a cours...
ListenMary Kelly - CEO of Productive Leaders from 2014-10-23T13:48:40
Mary Kelly, PhD, is a former Commander in the US Navy. She is now a professor of economics and finance at the US Air Force Academy and is the CEO of Productive Leaders. Mary has taken her 20+ years...
ListenMichael O'Neal - Solopreneur Hour from 2014-10-21T14:03:48
Michael O'Neal is the host of the highly successful "Solopreneur Hour Podcast". He has been working for himself for many years, calls himself "proudly unemployable". Join us for this lively discuss...
ListenRoger Courville - Experienced entrepreneur to webinar guru.... an entrepreneur's journey from 2014-10-16T14:13:50
Roger Courville, CSP, has founded several companies. He is now a leading specialist in the intersection of "trends&technology" and "connectorship". He is a speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and...
ListenBeth Ziesenis - Your Nerdy Best Friend from 2014-10-14T17:58:47
In 2007 Beth Zeisenis took the impromptu action of quitting her job. Without thinking it through she became a solopreneur. As a freelance writer, and later a conference speaker, she was suddenly re...
ListenPatrick Henry - Entertaining Keynote Solopreneur from 2014-10-09T14:26:22
Patrick Henry graduated college and told his parents he was moving to Nashville to become a song writer. He earned hundreds of dollars, but that was not enough to live on, so he used his talents on...
ListenJessica Pettitt - Traffic Jam to new career from 2014-10-07T16:20:51
Jessica Pettitt was stuck in traffic when she saw a sign on a building for the National Speakers Association. Not sure what that was, but looking for a new change, she pulled over and inquired abou...
ListenMike Dilbeck - Founder of Response Ability from 2014-10-02T15:20:56
Keeping your eyes open to opportunity is a key to being a successful entrepreneur. Join us as Mike Dilbeck, founder of Response Ability: The Revolution for Courageous Leadership shares his story of...
ListenBryan Menell - CEO of Mahana from 2014-09-30T16:00
What does it take to be a serial Entrepreneur? Join us as Bryan Menell shares his experience as the founder of several companies and a co-founder of Austin’s Capital Factory. Since the age of 17 Br...
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