Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do

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 CEO, president, general manager, sales executive and board member. His experience includes successful roles as president of Cognos Corp. the leading business intelligence vendor (acquired by IBM); CEO of NativeMinds, Inc. (acquired by Verity/Autonomy now HP); CEO of Kinecta Corp. (acquired by Stellent now Oracle). In addition, Peter served as a director of Centura, Inc. a NASDAQ traded company.Listen to this episode where Thom Singer talks to Peter Micciche about his career journey.** Check out the book mentioned in this episode: "Making Rain With Events" by Scott Ingram. This book was released in conjunction with Ce

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 parties during this annual gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Interactive Festival before Thom, Jessica Pettitt and Gerry O'Brion lead a conversation on the topic" "Mastermind Construction Zone". Listen to this edition of the show as they share their ideas on how to create a group, keep it going, and what benefits they have seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, team leaders, employees, and individuals is based on the creation of an environment that allows them to remove themselves from the pressing task list of the day and give thoughtful consideration and reflection on their experiences and challenges. In doing this they find a much greater probability of better choices that create alternative actions leading to successful outcomes.More information at http://www.labradorleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and get to know John a little bit better as he shares the ups and downs of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode 50 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 journey and share advice for those who want to get their own piece of business success. Stacey has great energy, and in this conversation she shares several nuggets of advice that will help everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land him the job. He got the job because he is good at developing relationships with the right people. He is good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. John Corcoran is a business consultant, practicing attorney, and the host of the "Smart Business Revolution Podcast". http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/category/podcasts/Listen to this episode and hear John speak with Thom about his entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2015 to speak to their "Future Leaders" group. While at the show, he interviewed several members and vendors about the changes in their industry, and how others can learn from the entrepreneurs, often second and third generation family members, who run these businesses.The best entrepreneurs are observers, and realize they can find inspiration from a variety of other industries. Listen to this episode for a new perspective and ideas on business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview that Pat is a dedicated to serving everyone.Join Thom as he chats with Pat Flynn about life, business, philanthropy, family and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 giving heart and wants to help serve the greater good. Listen to this episode for some great stories, and amazing advice for business and charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mind, and learn from Gary's open heart look at the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Kate, was born with a condition where the bones in her skull were fused together before birth. She underwent reconstructive surgery at age 6 months. Today she is fabulous. But to give back the family started the "Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Surgery.In addition to the money they donate from their own income, each February they host a fundraiser to add to the endowment. If you would like to donate you can do so at http://bit.ly/16hOiHNThis episode has three interviews: Kim Trumbo from Generosity Philosophy, Laurie Loew from Give Realty, and Eugene Sepulveda from the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas.

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 company.www.ghirardelli.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Art of Charm they teach men the life skills they need to be successful. Jordan realized early in his career that people skills and networking made a huge difference to those who reached the top levels. He lived his, and soon began teaching others. Today they have a successful business around teaching healthy masculinity, finances, relationships, etc...Tune in to hear more about Jordan's journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 product is their comedy, acting, dance or song? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Join us in this episode for an informative discussion about how to build a successful legal practice. Hear from Brian about the benefits to lawyers in thinking like a business entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices