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

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, and was completed her Angel round with the approx $100,000 she received.   About Verity Verity is obsessed with creating truly sustainable packaging solutions within the beauty and personal care industr...

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 sees happening now and into the future.   Bullseye Capital is the nation’s preeminent real estate syndication training provider, helping real estate brokers, other real estate professionals and investors a...

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 quantum computing space. We talk about his journey, the power of surrounding yourself with good people, and how to get things done. This is a great conversation! About Bob Liscouski Bob Liscouski has ser...

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 business.  About Sandra Long    Sandra Long is a global LinkedIn expert, consultant, author, and speaker. She is known for her book, speaking, and TEDx talk. Her best-selling book is LinkedIn for Personal Br...

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 now been guests on this podcast). This interview (Episode 654) is with the founder of Advocat Technologies, Pradnya Desh. Advocat won the $200,000 prize at this event. About Advocat Technologies Advocat...

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 optimize the cannabis shopper experience by simplifying the consumer education process.  With six more states legalizing cannabis for commercial use since 4/20 last year, interest in cannabis culture acro...

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 insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Patrick Emmons, founder and CEO of DragonSpears, a consulting firm for software excell...

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 understood by others (ummmm, that is all of us). About Tamsen Webster Tamsen Webster has spent the last twenty years helping experts drive action from their ideas. Part message strategist, part storytell...

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 consciousness.   About Malorie Nicole Malorie Nicole helps entrepreneurs and executives create mental clarity, fulfillment and growth in their lives. She is the host of a #1 Forbes rated podcast and spends h...

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 conversation with Shannon Andress, who shares her story about the struggles she faced over the last year and her journey to recovery.   This episode matters, as many people have had a rough year. Shannon does...

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 Waves" in the new environment. They also talk about Mike's new book, "Mr. Monkey and Me".  About Mike SmerkloMike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire...

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. Paul Tasner's TED Talk on "How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66" is a must watch TED Talk (TED, not TEDx). Paul Tasner is the co-founder and CEO of PulpWorks, and his story about career and entrepreneurshi...

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 company did not win the cash prize in the angel funding competition, they are huge winners in the world of launching a start up. These women are onto something and everyone should hear their story. Marilyn A...

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, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of non-food franchising. He draws on his experience as both the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and as a multi-brand franchisee in serving c...

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 $50mm brand, how she lost the company (and got nothing), became resilient, became a motivational speaker, and how she launched a new company (Berried in Chocolate).  Her story is one for everyone, as it t...

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 you can charge your car. Tosh Dutt is the co-founder and CEO of the company that recently was a finalist in the San Diego Angel Conference.   While there is still only a small percentage of people who ha...

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 how she has grown the business in the last three years. About Julie Sciullo Julie has 15 years’ experience successfully driving finance, strategy, sales and corporate development. She is an industry tho...

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 this same topic. How can a mentor help you succeed. How do you find a mentor. Why be a mentor? All of this is covered in a friendly and fun way. Many companies have "Mentor" programs, but few seem to be...

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 teams and global governments, David has taken the platform across the United States and on 6 continents. He invented The Enterprise Trust Index™ and leads the charge in the nation’s foremost trust study—The Tr...

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 important than most people know, as most employees will face some sort of loss in their lifetime.   Since her mom, Ellen Jane, died suddenly in the summer of 1993 of a brain aneurism, Barri Grant has believed...

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 for a long time, and is very candid as he talks about his journey in business.  About Minter Dial Minter Dial is an international professional and energetic speaker and a multiple award-winning author, sp...

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’s gameday program, and DallasCowboys.com. Originally from Longview, Texas, he began writing for his hometown newspaper at sixteen. In this episode Thom Singer sits down with Josh and talks about the gro...

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 insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Arie Stavchansky, founder and CEO of Dataclay. Check out this conversation about pivot...

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 Leslie Ehm Leslie Ehm will reach into your soul, pull out your most powerful authentic self, and help release your badass swagger into the waiting world. Former TV host and advertising Creative Director tur...

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 marketing career that took him from a territory rep to the executive suite with the responsibility of leading a thousand-person team and managing a $4B P & L.  Today Michael is an executive coach, speak...