Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do

This episode is at talk about the generations and how they impact the future of your company.  Jason Dorsey is an expert in this topic, and his new book, Zconomy, releases this week.  If you employ people, you know there are different things that matter to people of all generations.  Jason has been researching this subject for over 20 years, and his new book focuses on the new workers (Generation Z) who have already landed in many companies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As meetings have gone from live to virtual, many executives are still learning how to present to a camera while still being engaging to the audience. In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" Thom Singer sits down with Luke Goetting to talk about the power of how to create engaging talks in the virtual environments.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about SEO and social media, with consultant Teresa Touchstone.  In a brief conversation she taught the "Making Waves at C-Level" host, Thom Singer, some things about "Google My Business".  All of this seemed to make sense in ways to gain "Google Juice" in efforts to boost SEO, etc...  With that short chat Thom figured what he did not know was maybe something companies of all sizes should hear about.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 594 is a chat with the CEO of Mobiquity, John Castleman.  In this conversations he shares a lot of his thoughts on why companies succeed, leadership, hiring and keeping good people, etc....   This interview is a perfect example of "Making Waves at C-Level". John Castleman is the Chief Executive Officer of Mobiquity, a digital consulting firm for leading healthcare and consumer brands with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our increasingly noisy world, Jim Karrh helps businesses break through the noise and grow—through more effective and consistent customer conversations. Jim offers clients his experience as a consumer researcher, award-winning corporate marketing leader, and now consultant, speaker, and coach to businesses ranging from startups to members of the Fortune 500. Jim is the author of The Science of Customer Connections: Manage Your Message to Grow Your Business (published by Career Press). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first podcast interview after winning the 2020 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Mike Carr talks about his life, the importance of being a good speaker, and his journey to the speech contest.  Mike Carr is a neighbor and friend of "Making Waves at C-Level" host Thom Singer.  When Mike made it to the Toastmaster Semi-Finals, Thom joked that if he went to the finals of the competition and won...his first podcast interview had to be on Making Waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thom met Lee Gimpel from Better Meetings through the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Lee is a consultant who works with groups to ensure their conferences, conventions, board meetings, and networking gatherings have lasting impact.  In the past few months he has been in high gear helping associations go virtual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 590 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 David Franklin, founder and CEO of knowRX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 589 is with rock star (really, he is), speaker, and author Brant Menswar.  In this interview he talks about his soon to be released book "Black Sheep: Unleash The Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You".  During the chat he talks about the survey you can take online to discover your Black Sheep qualities.... and Thom took it.  Here are Thom's: Self-awareness, Connection, Community, Success, and Gratitude.  Yep, seems right.  Words that resonate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was originally recorded for the "Webinar Talk Show".  This is a great conversation about how companies face the changes in the workplace around COVID, the economy, and issues around race.  Dr. Shirley Davis is a leader in helping organizations face the hard issues.  This is a topic that matters to all companies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 587 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast), Thom sits down with PR and crisis expert Jeff Hahn to talk about his new book, Breaking Bad News.  They also talk about how to handle a crisis and Jeff shares good and bad examples of brands that faced Public Relations issues over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 586 of "Making Waves at C-Level" is about getting your company in the media and how successful people connect.  This conversation is with journalist turned entrepreneur Justin Breen.   Justin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a PR firm that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Thom Singer sits down with Lance Spracklen of Schooley Mitchell to talk about ways to save a company money. Things like credit card processing, telecommunications, waste disposal, etc... are filled with secret fees and charges.  Schooley Mitchell specializes in discovering ways to keep more money.  And they do it via 40 years of experience, and no cost to the company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast), Thom Singer sits down with Jake Dunlap from Skaled to talk about business, sales, and the future.  Has sales gotten lazy?  Jake thinks at many companies they have drifted into the easy path.  Sales takes work and you cannot scale without systems and the right strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thom Singer sat down for a chat with LinkedIn consultant D Matt Scherer to discuss the ins and outs of setting up a profile and using posts, likes, comments and shares as a way to get noticed in your industry and stand out as a thought leader. Like a lighthouse on a foggy California night, Matt Scherer helps his clients and their associates find those exceptional ideas hidden in the fog of information sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 582 was originally recorded as part of the "Webinar Talk Show" that is hosted by Thom Singer and Eliz Greene.  This interview with Mike Ciannilli was so engaging, that Thom knew it had to be shared with the "Making Waves at C-Level" audience.   Michael “Mike” Ciannilli is the NASA’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program. He assumed this role in 2016, and is responsible for innovatively and effectively sharing the lessons of the past to help ensure future s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode, Thom turned to his friend Marny Lifshen.  Together they co-authored "Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women", and have been friends for over 25 years.  Marny has consulted with hundreds of companies and law firms and brings hands on research to the topics of networking and personal branding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 580 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly the "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast) we talk sales with Mark Hunter, The Sales Hunter.  Mark has just released a new book "A Mind for Sales" (which you can buy on Amazon). In this interview Thom asks him about all the reasons sales matters to a company and how leaders can attract and retain great sales talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Thom Singer talks about the best tips he has for anyone in business to make waves and succeed.  There is a lot of crazy things happening in the world, everyone can use a little motivation to make sure they are leading their team (or themselves) toward more success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you competitors are doing a great job of keeping in touch with clients and prospects during this crazy time of work from home, quarantine, and no in-person meetings (remember, their prospects are YOUR customers).  If they do this well, and your team is waiting for the phone to ring, then they will have the advantage for short term and long term sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices