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

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 concentrate on the impact of data and emerging technologies on current and future human experiences — from both a business perspective, in terms of innovation and digital transformation strategy, and a gener...

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 working in the music industry. Upon arrival in Colorado Scott launched Strategic Leverage, LLC a boutique marketing agency. Strategic Leverage has a very niche focus on vendor booth immersive activations, e...

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 was craving an organic iced tea with real herbs. A tea with beautiful hand blended leaves, not the fanning’s you usually find at the grocery store. This craving led to her curiosity of starting what she di...

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 through the connections they make in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to pivot and grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their companies.  About Ryan Snow Ryan Snow is the co-author of the Best-Selling Book, The Miracle Morning for Salespeople, with Hal Elrod. As an author, trainer, and coach, Ryan has coached and trained tho...

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 his insights in this candid conversation with Making Waves host, Thom Singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 workshop creator. After many years in business, Ray decided to take his learnings about networking to sales organizations around the world. Ray Abram’s message comes from his realization that everyone has...

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 Astronaut Beth Mund talks about her recent NASA mission laying the groundwork for NASA go to Mars. Beth is a Space Communications Evangelist, public affairs officer for the Johnson Space Center, and host of th...

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 several states, and reduce the first time business owner mistakes.  Will Chelsea Mulligan become the Ray Kroc of Cannabis?  Maybe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 expert in marketing strategy for companies of all sizes.   How can you influence people to say yes? Regardless of your professional position, you are in a position of influence.  Every day you are faced with...

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 time and attention of people of all ages, races, religions, countries of origin, etc....  It is a place to go and listen, learn, and share. I spent a week checking out the new app, that has put the social...

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 Builder System,™ has helped more than 50,000 businesses build more valuable companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 services for the legal cannabis industry has been one with ups and downs.  He is very candid about how they founded and grew the company.  Talking about "Making Waves" in an industry that has explosive growth...

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 inspirational speaker.  They cover a lot of ground, from goal setting, to leading team, and the 50+ flavors of erotic love.  David is known for "The One-Thing Theory" and their conversation goes deep int...

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 in California and beyond with over $1M given to startups in the past 2 years and a low investment threshold of ~$6,000 per unit, ideal for first-time, as well as experienced, angel investors. Learn more...

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 to over 100 employees (in the middle of a global pandemic).  He helps clients grow and scale with best in business management consultants and top tier metrics that show how the business is doing.  Do not...

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 at three levels in the company to understand how the organization runs. They help companies implement better systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  As we reach the end of 2020 looking to the new year is top of many people's mind.  This conversation will help you get real about how to set goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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 many bad online seminars that are simply talking heads over PowerPoint.  For this reason Thom Singer and Eliz Greene created the "Webinar Talk Show" in April 2020 to showcase how great interviews make onlin...

Episode 613 of the “Making Waves at C-Level” podcast (formerly the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast) is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Joyce Durst, co-foun...

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 the fastest growing sectors, as more and more states legalize the sale of the different products that come from the plant. But being a new industry, to be successful you must make waves. A year in the bus...

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 Companies with their media communications and PR.  She is a specialist in "Brand Protection" and crisis planning, and has many years of experience helping companies in all areas master their public rela...

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 universities, customers and research organizations. He has oversight for the company’s innovation strategy and the development of new technologies to address customer-centric problems. Dr. Weikart works close...

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 communication skills can make our break your career.  Business communication skills were important before COVID, but in the new virtual business world, people need to be great on camera.  When the boss is...