Making Waves at C-Level
759 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 241 ratingsSuccessful executives cannot always play it safe. They make waves. This podcast explores the gap between potential and results in business. This is a show for people who seek career success. If you desire motivation, ideas, inspiration, and the chance to learn from people who are living their dreams, then “Making Waves at C-Level” (Formerly “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do”) should be added to your subscribed “must hear” podcasts. This show was designed to help people get “unstuck” in their careers and are seeking ideas around leadership. Each episode brings you the successful stories of business leaders who have created their own success. Creating the right team, hiring skilled talent, managing other leaders, goal setting, mentorship, mastermind groups, mindset, marketing, sales, millionaires, career path, peak performance, thinking bigger, networking, enthusiasm, re-invention, leveling up, and financial planning are just some of the topics that are covered each week. Thom Singer is an executive search consultant. He is the author of 12 books and has been the featured speaker at over 1000 business and association events. Join him on this journey and become part of the “Making Waves” community. #CEO #leaders #leadership #entrepreneurs #business #biztips
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Episodes
Dreams Aren't This Good with Matt Bennett
October 27, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutesThis episode is a sit down chat with Matt Bennett, the founder of DREAMS AREN'T THIS GOOD. DATG is a craft salsa and tortilla chip brand that's flying off grocery store shelves in the New York area, with plans to expand distribution into the rest of the country. The brand was founded by Texas native, now New Yorker, Matt Bennett, who started making his own salsa when he was a teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From FBI Agent to Entrepreneur with Scott Augenbaum
October 22, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutesSix years ago Scott Augenbaum discovered the medium of podcasts. The first show he ever downloaded was "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" (now "Making Waves at C-Level") and he was hooked. He later reached out to the host, Thom Singer, to talk more about what he was learning. Thom invited Scott on the show to talk about Cyber Security, and they became friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Waves in Pharma with Tim Mikhelashvili
October 20, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutesTim Mikhelashvili sits down with Thom Singer for episode 605 of the Making Waves at C-Level Podcast. Tim lives in New York and was born in the Republic of Georgia. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy with a Post-doctoral fellowship from Rutgers University in Scientific Publications and Medical Education with 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in headquarters-based and primarily field-based Medical and Medical Science Liaison Trainer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Finding Money, Alternative Financing, and Good Business Relationships
October 15, 2020 11:30 - 32 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Entertainment and Hybrid Events with Jim McCarthy
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutesJim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Stellar Tickets (www.stellartickets. com) and Goldstar (www.goldstar.com), a company that sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. An e-commerce veteran, Jim has spent his entire career in high-growth businesses and likes to share his knowledge and insight with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unconscious Bias - A Conversation with Kelly Charles-Collins
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutesThis episode is a re-broadcast of the "Digital Enterprise Society Podcast". Thom interviews attorney, speaker, consultant and author Kelly Charles-Collins about unconscious bias and doing what it takes to keep your company on the right side of the next #hashtag movement. They discuss the differences between racism and unconscious bias, steps you can take to minimize unconscious biases in your company and your career, and the importance of never being a bystander when action needs to happen. ...
Third Shift Entrepreneur with Todd Conner
October 06, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFor episode #601 Thom Singer sits down with Todd Conner to talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles, and the changes in the workplace because of COVID and other changes in society. Todd Connor is a widely sought-after speaker, thought leader, and consultant who leads individuals and organizations to unlock their full entrepreneurial potential. Todd is the founder of Bunker Labs, a national entrepreneurship organization with chapters in 30 states across the U.S., which works wit...
Third Shift Entrepreneur with Todd Connor
October 06, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutesFor episode #601 Thom Singer sits down with Todd Connor to talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles, and the changes in the workplace because of COVID and other changes in society. Todd Connor is a widely sought-after speaker, thought leader, and consultant who leads individuals and organizations to unlock their full entrepreneurial potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six Years and 600 Episodes - Advice on Making Waves
October 01, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutesSix years ago when Thom Singer started this podcast, he ran the idea of the show by his "Mastermind Group". They thought it was a terrible idea. Today the show is a cornerstone of Thom's career, a place where he fine tuned his interviewing skills (that are not used onstage and in virtual meetings), and has become his greatest tool for networking with business professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Business Networking In COVID Times
September 24, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutesPeople do business with those they know, like, and trust. And for as long as there has been business, there has been networking. Those key relationship are what lead to opportunities. But 2020 is about quarantine and social distancing. While this is important for safety, it is creating problems for individuals and companies. Social skills are like muscles, if they are not exercised, they will atrophy. Yet many people are sitting on the sidelines waiting for society to get back to norma...
Starting Over at 50 (or any age)
September 22, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutesThom Singer has spent a lot of time the last four years looking at reinvention and starting over at 50. He began looking at the second half of life and wanted to create a new way of doing everything. He had a good life, but knew that he had not taken enough risks. He made the proclamation that he would change, and he works at it daily. In this podcast he also worked on practicing recording video, as he knows he is not experienced enough in this new virtual / digital /video/Zoom world we ...
Zconomy with Jason Dorsey
September 17, 2020 19:02 - 34 minutesThis 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...
Preparing Executives for Virtual Presentations with Luke Goetting
September 15, 2020 19:59 - 39 minutesAs 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
Google My Business with Teresa Touchstone
September 10, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutesIn 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
Mobiquity CEO John Castleman
September 08, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 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 megaphon...
Managing the Message with Jim Karrh
September 03, 2020 20:24 - 27 minutesIn 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...
2020 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking - Mike Carr
August 31, 2020 19:34 - 56 minutesIn 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 ...
Better Meetings with Lee Gimple
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThom met Lee Gimple 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. About Lee Gimple Lee Gimpel is the founder of Better Meetings and a professional facilitator. Previously, he spent a decade as Director of Development ...
Better Meetings with Lee Gimpel
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutesThom 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
knowRX Founder and CEO David Franklin
August 25, 2020 23:38 - 29 minutesEpisode 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
Find Your Black Sheep with Brant Menswar
August 20, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutesEpisode 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 choice...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Shirley Davis
August 18, 2020 20:02 - 33 minutesThis 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
Breaking Bad News - Crisis PR with Jeff Hahn
August 13, 2020 20:09 - 36 minutesIn 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
Media Coverage and Human Connections with Justin Breen
August 11, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 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
Save Your Company Money with Lance Spracklen of Schooley Mitchell
August 06, 2020 19:18 - 31 minutesOn 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
Has Sales Gotten Lazy? Interview with Jake Dunlap from Skaled
August 04, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutesOn 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
LinkedIn for Executives with Matt Scherer
July 30, 2020 17:09 - 35 minutesThom 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
Lessons Learned at NASA with Mike Ciannilli
July 28, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutesEpisode 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...
Networking and Personal Branding for C-Suite Executives
July 23, 2020 05:30 - 40 minutesFor 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
Why Great Sales Talent Matters
July 16, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutesIn 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
7 Tips To Make Waves In Your Career
July 14, 2020 06:30 - 25 minutesIn 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
Tips For Staying Connected
July 09, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutesWhat 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
Networking and the Gym of Humanity with Bill Leake
July 07, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") Thom Singer sits down for a chat with his friend Bill Leake from Apogee Results. In this interview Bill shares his journey from consulting, to software, to being the CEO of a firm that helps clients get found. Along the way they talk about why executives should be engaged in their communities, and how to network up and down and across career levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Passion Hustle and Drive with Bobby Marhamat
July 02, 2020 05:30 - 30 minutesEpisode 576 of "Making Waves at C-Level" (formerly "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do") is a interview with Bobby Marhamat. He is the CEO of Radiant and an experienced business leader. He shares his journey in business and leadership. The tag line in the banner of his LinkedIn profile reads "If you are not making waves, you are not kicking hard enough".... so that alone makes him the perfect guest for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SpokenHere - Language Translation Company Founder Bobby Lahiere
July 01, 2020 06:30 - 33 minutesEpisode 575 marks the name change of the podcast. "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" officially is now called "Making Waves at C-Level". Host Thom Singer has made some business changes, and is working closer with larger companies in his career....and thus the re-branding and new focus of the podcast. Bobby Lahiere is the founder and Chief People Officer of SpokenHere. They discuss his journey to working in a field (foreign language translation) that he has loved since his first German class in...
Talking Blockchain and Cryptocurrency with Ian Kane
June 25, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutesEpisode 574 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is the last episode of the podcast under that name. Beginning with the next show, the podcast will become "Making Waves at C-Level". To learn more about the change, check out episode 573. Thanks for being part of the show community for almost 6 years, and we look forward to you staying on the ride of this podcast under the new name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Waves at C-Level
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutesThis is one of the last episodes on the show soon to be formerly known as "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do". As of July 1, 2020 the podcast is rebranding to "Making Waves at C-Level". (that date is probably approximate, as there will be delays in the different podcast platforms picking up the new title and logo. A podcast rebrand is not an easy thing, but Thom is thrilled to be making this pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Waves In the Live Events Space with Stuart Ruff-Lyon
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 572 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is an in-depth chat with Stuart Ruff-Lyon. He is the VP of Events adn Exhibits for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) and the current chair of PCMA (the Professional Convention Management Association). In both these roles he is seeing all that things that are happening in the world of live meetings, conventions, and other events. There is a lot going on in this industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking For A Job In a Crazy World with David Harap
June 16, 2020 04:30 - 31 minutesWhile the world has been in flux for the past four months, that does not mean that companies have not been looking for strategic hires. Also, many individuals have been laid off or are looking for new opportunities. But how do companies and people find the right match in a virtual world? Can you find a job and interview via Zoom? Can you start a new job from your kitchen? This episode is a conversation with David Harap from Stanton Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Russ Agrusa from ICONICS
June 11, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutesRuss Agrusa is the Founder, President and CEO of ICONICS, Inc. (www.iconics.com), a world-leading software developer of open-connectivity and standards-based visualization software, HMI SCADA, and MES solutions for energy, manufacturing, industrial, and building automation. With more than 375,000 installations worldwide, ICONICS counts 70 percent of Global 500 companies as its customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parachute Executive Coaching
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutesKaren Wright has coached top business leaders and helped individuals and teams from Fortune 500 companies manage change, increase productivity, integrate their personal and professional lives and achieve their own definitions of success. A nationally published columnist (Chatelaine magazine, “Ask a Job Expert” and “Ask a Balance Coach”) and sought-after speaker, Karen founded Parachute Executive Coaching in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It Is Never Too Late with Dinah Lin
June 04, 2020 05:30 - 26 minutesDinah Lin is now living her latest dream, being an inspirational speaker and best selling author of “Daring to Dream Once Again - “It’s Never Too Late!” Now 78, Dinah’s life exemplifies her message: beginning her career at 36 (after being a full time mom), getting her MBA from Columbia Business School at 40, climbing the corporate ladder and finally “breaking the glass ceiling” to become Vice President at a Fortune 500, before moving to Beijing at 58 to study Chinese and reconnect with her ro...
Intention Based Mindset with Jessica Thiefels
June 02, 2020 18:31 - 38 minutesJessica Thiefels helps people leverage the power of intention in marketing, business, career, and life. When she was telling friends and family that she and her husband would be traveling the world for 8 months while running a business, nearly every single person said the same thing: "I wish I could do that!" Her response: "You can!" She realized that far too many people don't understand a simple truth that's been a guiding principle in her life—with intention, we can do anything. Learn more...
Excellent Decisions with Robert MacPhee
May 28, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutesRobert MacPhee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. in Sonoma California. He works with individuals and organizations that desire or face significant changes, helping them improve their productivity, satisfaction and profitability. Robert is the author of the book and partner journal “Manifesting for Non-Gurus, How to Quickly and Easily Attract Lasting Results”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ghostwriter Helen Chang
May 26, 2020 19:51 - 28 minutesHelen Chang is a bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Author Bridge Media, she has assisted more than 400 authors to write, brand and publish their books for credibility, revenue and raving fans. Her clients include Michael Gerber of The E-Myth books, Dani Johnson of ABC's Secret Millionaire, and Scott McGillivray of HGTV's Income Property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Living Imperfectly with James Robilotta
May 21, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutesJames Robilotta is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, emcee, and entrepreneur. James' first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. He also speaks internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authentic leadership and promoting memorability. His clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. Learn...
Energetic NLP with Art Giser
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutesArt Giser was awed by how many people could transform their lives using NLP, and he was awed how people could transform their lives using transformative energy work, intuition development, and spiritual development. He began to explore combining these different areas in order to create something that was more powerful than any one system alone. The result is Energetic NLP. Over the last 32 years, Art has continued to develop Energetic NLP into the wonderful field that it is today. Learn mo...
Peace and Harmony with David Adelson
May 14, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutesOn episode 562 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" Thom Singer sits down with David Adelson of the Peace And Harmony Company. In this episode, Thom goes beyond his comfort zone into a conversation about Quantum Physics and other ideas around consciousness and energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spiritual Scientist Susan Kennard
May 12, 2020 06:30 - 43 minutesEpisode 561 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" goes to the world of spiritual healing, mind, body, and love alignment. If your soul is calling you to connect more to source, you will want to hear from Susan Kennard. She had a regular job, but had to give it up to go on a new journey. Thirty years as a therapist attracted her to help people to clean up their energy field and look closely at their inside world to find more success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eye Glasses Entrepreneur - David Roger of Felix Gray
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutesDavid Roger is the CEO and Co-founder of Felix Gray, which pioneered the Blue Light glasses space and is still the leader in the category. The company's mission: empower people to live happier, healthier, more productive lives in today's screen-filled world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices