Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do

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 growth and changes at SUCCESS Magazine, his path to the Editor and Chief role, and the future of the media outlet. SUCCESS Magazine is currently looking for their "Hustle Editor" to oversee the new section of the publication with content about how to be scrappy, hustle, and grow your side business or full time endeavor into something more.   SUCCESS Magazine, the leading voice in the field of personal and professional development for 124 years, today announced an open call for an external “influencer” editor who will lead the “hustle” content segment of its first-ever external editorial board. The ideal candidate will

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 pivoting to a profitable business model, making customers lives easier, entrepreneurship, and the city of Austin. Check out this episode. I especially like the quote "When you believe you are giving back, that is when society will reward you back". Arie has a great attitude about entrepreneurship and growing a business. He also believes deeply about the "soul" of the City of Austin, and how that adds to the business success of those growing companies in the Texas Hill Country.  About Arie Stavchansky Dr. Arie Stavchansky is a multi-disciplinary professional. As a practitioner of digital media for more than two decades

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 turned training guru, Leslie Ehm has spent decades travelling the globe with her award-winning company Combustion, working with executives and teams from top organizations like Google, Disney, Pepsico, TD Bank, Uber, HBO, Lenovo, and more. She’s turned technologists into creative forces, bankers into storytellers, and has brought a serious dose of badass-ness to boardrooms everywhere. Fuelled by her unrelenting passion for developing human potential, Leslie is now a Swagger Coach, author of "Swagger – Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want", and a keynote speaker. She’s been called “better than th

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, speaker, and best-selling author focusing on resilience and preventing bad moments from turning into a bad day through his G.R.A.C.E. model. He also hosts a weekly podcast called The Kintsugi Podcast: Conversations about Resilience. He also serves on The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and frequently speaks about building diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through allyship.  He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.  This year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of

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 general perspective, in terms of humanity overall. The Pioneering Path to the Present Kate’s expertise in data-based business models, integrated experience strategy, and human-centric digital transformation comes from more than 25 years of experience and entrepreneurship leading innovations across technology, marketing, and operations in category-defining companies. She was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, where she created the first content management role and helped implement innovative dynamic e-commerce practices that became industry standard; was founder & CEO of [meta]marketer, a first-of-its-kind analyt

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, event sponsorships, VIP product placement, and content creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 didn’t know would become an amazing adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 thousands of top salespeople across North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heard the term know, like, trust. However, no one ever tells you how to “do it”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Casual Space podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 opportunities to influence others, whether it’s your boss, your coworkers, or your customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 back in social media. The problems with most social media tools these days is they are not organic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and changing regulations all the time, Nick shares his stories.  This is an inspiring story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 into purpose and success.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices