Making Waves at C-Level: Business Tips for Executives, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs

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. Ryan has a proven track record in marketing and business development with experience in social media, business development, brand strategy & management, mobile, and video content marketing. He is the h...

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 accelerate business for corporations, meeting management companies and event producers worldwide. He has more than 25 years of public and private business software company experience including roles as...

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 SXSW and their thoughts on entrepreneurship. If you were not present at the 2015 SXSW Interactive Festival, listen to this episode for a taste of the coolness that happens in the hallways and at rooftop par...

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, etc... Thom Singer belongs to a formal Mastermind Group with four other professional speakers, all of whom credit the group with their continued success. This episode was recorded at the SXSW Interacti...

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 will be released on the same day. Dr. Bob Nolley is a leader and educator that is committed to the success of businesses and individuals through coaching. The strategy used to help executives, managers, te...

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 speed... FAST. Listen to this episode as he shares this vision and desires for all business professionals to grow and thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. His Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast, Podcasters Paradise course, and several other business ventures are his vehicles to success. Tune in for this episode as Thom and John discuss the entrepreneurial journey...

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 launching DemandGen in 2007.Listen to this episode as Dave Lewis shares great advice for those who want to go after their dreams and start a business. www.demandgen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

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 the author of "The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Your Life and Business. In this episode Steve share his advice and observations for entrepreneurs. www.ripplecentral.com This is...

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 relationships. She has the touch to guide people towards discovering their best self, and helps them release their talents. Listen to this episode and hear Stacey and Thom discuss her entrepreneurial journe...

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 relationships. Along the way he has become friends with many movers and shakers and has grown his own career. At 23 years old, John landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. He didn't go to an I...

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 solutions to members’ challenges and achieving the public policy goals of the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Thom Singer had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the 2014, and returned in...

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 of the top thought leaders with several businesses and three highly successful podcasts. Pat believes that your earnings are a bi-product of how well you serve your audience, and it is clear in this inter...

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 first met Lisa over 25 years ago on the way to a college leadership conference. She is a great friend who has had a successful career as an entrepreneur in two very different industries. She also has a...

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 lifelong enthusiasm and passion is to assist individuals in becoming their best. Listen to this episode as Thom chats with Gary about Twitter, personal growth, new age success, and much more. Keep an open mi...

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 for three short discussions on this topic. Each February Thom Singer and his family host a fundraiser that benefits the cranio-facial team at the Dell Children's Medical Center. Thom's youngest daughter,...

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 over the last decade, and continue to look for ways to innovate and serve their local community. Tune into this episode as Thom Singer talks with Marty about having the entrepreneurial spirit inside a big...

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 not long before he has to begin his entrepreneurs journey. Jordan is not the co-founder of "The Art of Charm", and the host of a top rated podcast by the same name. www. http://theartofcharm.com/ At the...

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 for this episode and hear a conversation about how to follow your dream with realistic expectations. Have you ever thought about how those in the entertainment industry are simply solopreneurs whose produ...

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 their networking and business development efforts. Brian is a criminal defense and ethics lawyer in Miami, FL. He is also the author of the book "The Practice:The Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering"Jo...

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).http://daveadelaney.com/welcome-nbn-radio/Join this episode and hear Dave and Thom discuss the journey to being an entrepreneur.and the world of podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

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 others find information, education, and supportive friendships through their active involvement in trade associations. In this episode Thom Singer interviewed several participants at the National Speakers...

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 "College Poor No More" www.michelleperryhiggins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 team of 40+ volunteers is working hard to curate an awesome experience for 800 middle school and high school students who will attend the half-day conference on February 14, 2015. Listen in and learn more...

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 ups and downs of working with your spouse. Tune in and hear how they have created their secret to a happy life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices