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

Successful 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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Steve Cunningham of ReadItFor.Me Sep 13, 2016

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Steve Cunningham is the CEO of ReadItFor.Me.
What is Readitfor.me?
Readitfor.me is a way for individuals and teams to learn, retain and apply the ideas from the best business and personal development books the world has to offer to businesses and their lives. We help people spark the conversations that can unlock their greatest work.
How is this different from something like Cliffs or Coles Notes and other book summary-type services?

Readitfor.me is more than just a book summary-type service. Most other book summary services simply take the main concepts or ideas from the books and summarize them into bite-sized pieces. Readitfor.me by contrast was developed based on research into how people learn, behave and act therefore taking it beyond just summarizing books. We take the world’s best business and personal development books, and turn them into engaging, zero-preparation workshops that leaders can run with their teams in less than one hour a month.
Steve started his career as a lawyer in Toronto, and after one week left to join his family business. Later he started a digital marketing agency and eventually founded ReadItFor.Me. His journey is one we hear often from entrepreneurs, in that he did not plan his path, but he loves every part of the entrepreneurial ride.
In this episode he talks about his experiences, advice and has a special offer for the listeners at http://www.readitfor.me/coolthings.

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Ruud Janseen - Event Industry Thought Leader Sep 08, 2016

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Ruud Janssen is a Facilitator, Business Modeller, Event Designer & Marketeer with expert knowledge of Global Meetings industry and Membership Based Organisations. Author, Digital Event Strategist, Networker, Visual Thinker, Consultant & Serial Entrepreneur. Radically creative and able to inspire people.
Internationally he is recognized as a thought leader in the meetings / events industry.
He is the founder of Event Model Generation, a Training and Consultancy organisation that helps organisations align their activities by illustrating potential trade-offs of their events. The Event Model Canvas is a strategic management template for developing new or documenting existing events and conference models.
Building a thorough Event Model Canvas can be achieved through a 10 step #EventCanvas methodology where the team involved in the event systematically analyses, describes and outlines the inputs for the components in the final canvas prototypes. The methodology is sequential and makes use of a range of visual thinking techniques.
The EventCanvas.org Foundation is the organisation that enables anyone to download the #EventCanvas for free under a 4.0 Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives license worldwide. It’s sole purpose is to promote and support innovation in the field of Event Design.
The Foundation supports and enables the creation of a common visual language for events design using the #EventCanvas.
It is tasked to provide the funding and resources to enable research, training and to make the Event Canvas and the methodology available to as many practitioners as possible. Ultimately, it enables teams across all geographies to design events that matter using a common methodology and template.
It is a foundation under establishment in the Netherlands (Stichting Event Canvas Foundation).
To support the cause, the EventCanvas.org foundation accepts donations from donors to enable scholarships, development and evangelism for Event Design and the Event Canvas.

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Physical Fitness, Mental Fitness and Business Success Sep 06, 2016

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In episode 201 Thom Singer shares his journey the last six months that has included changing his diet (he gave up most wheat and sugar), training to run a half marathon (He had almost never ran in his life), and changing his outbound business development habits.
Entrepreneurs can fall into two camps when it comes to their diet and fitness. They are either very dedicated to good choices, or they let their health slide. Thom had been in the later camp for most of his career. For Lent he gave up sugar and wheat, and then took up running in the spring. The result is a weight loss of 25 lbs, a new wardrobe (because his clothes no longer fit), more mental focus, and suddenly he calls himself a runner (excitedly going 3-5 miles a day four or five days a week).
He also doubled down on his business and has become a daily outbound salesman again. His speaking and coaching businesses are seeing an immediate impact from his efforts and he is excited to show others how they too can have results if they commit to small actions daily.
If you want to make some changes in your life, you need to listen to this episode. Thom opens up about what he has been doing and how he is changing his focus each morning to make sure he is making the right choices.
Knowing your goal makes it easy when you have to make hard decisions. What do you want to accomplish?

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Episode 200 - 10 Lessons Learned Aug 30, 2016

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Episode 200 is a big milestone for any podcast. When Thom Singer started this show he had no idea it would become such an important part of his business life. In interviewing nearly 200 entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders and others with the entrepreneurial spirit he has been exposed to many people with different paths to success.
In planning for this show Thom decided to look at what he has learned in speaking to others who have carved their own career path.
Ten Lesson Learned From Hosting "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do"
1. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone - and that is okay.
2. To be successful you have to go for it.
3. Enthusiasm and ambition matter.
4. Planning and focus (with execution) are key.
5. You have to take the risk if you want the rewards.
6. Networking is important.
7. Your product or service must fill a need.
8. Sales, sales, sales.
9. There will be rough days and weeks.
10. Pay attention to your numbers.

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Not B2B or B2C Anymore... It is P2P with Matt Ruedlinger Aug 25, 2016

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As Founder and CEO of the marketing firm Triple R Marketing, Matt Ruedlinger has been described as “highly creative with an unparalleled understanding of service”. With over 20 years’ experience in Marketing and Sales, Matt has helped small-local businesses and brand-name Fortune 500 companies alike become leaders in their industry. He has worked alongside world-renowned author and sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer, and has helped businesses promote their products at high-profile events such as the Sport Emmy Awards.
Matt’s vision of Triple R Marketing is key to his core belief and operating principles, driving him to create distinguished customer experiences, “Customer experiences are not planned based on data, they happen when you empower the right people who love what they do, and I love what I do.”
Customer experience is integral to his work. He believes satisfied customer are not a level of success, as being satisfied is the bare minimum we will accept in today’s social world. With this customer-centric business philosophy, business acumen and commitment to rapid, reliable results he and his staff have retained over 96% of his customers since day one of Triple R Marketing in 2005.
http://www.triplermarketing.com

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2016 Speakers Roundtable - Simulcast of the Reality Check Podcast with Craig Price Aug 23, 2016

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This episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" is a simulcast of the "Reality Check Podcast with Craig Price" (Episode 208). Each year Craig hosts a "Speakers Roundtable" for his show at the National Speakers Association "Influence" Conference. What he creates is a wonderful dialogue between people who are active in the business who share their insights and ideas, while laughing and exposing their mutual friendship and respect.
This conversation is a real behind the scenes look at the world of being a professional speaker, with an emphasis on marketing, standing out in a crowded field, embracing your real self, and ways to promote each other.
Craig Price is joined by Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP's) Thom Singer, Jessica Pettitt, Dr Mary Kelly, and Jason Kotecki (Jason, Mary, Jessica and Craig have all been guests on "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do").
For more information about Craig Price and The Reality Check Podcast, visit http://realitycheck.therealistsguide.com/

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Speakerpreneur Marquesa Pettway Aug 18, 2016

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Marquesa Pettway, CSP, a designation awarded to less than 700 speakers in the world, DTM, a Business Reinvention Expert, Professional Speaker, Author of The Reinvention Roadmap, SpeakerTalk Radio host (on itunes) and the founder and chief coach of The National Center for Speaker Training.
She helps entrepreneurs attract clients and earn income by using their voice to grow their business. She’s coached hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals to profitable businesses since 2005.
Marquesa provides the "how" in her Reinvention Roadmap™ and SpeakerBlueprint Roadmap and many other business boosting programs via THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SPEAKER TRAINING. She's recognized an as expert by New York Newsday. Les Brown, the internationally renowned motivational speaker, calls her a brilliant speaker and business coach.
Associate Producer for CNN small business show, "Managing with Lou Dobbs" turned Biz Reinvention Coach to hundreds of entrepreneurs and hundreds of organizations since 1993. The New York Daily News quoted her as a "guru". New York based expert, Marquesa Pettway ALSO reinvents organizations.
Ms. Pettway is a columnist for Speaker Magazine and was featured in Toastmasters Magazine in August 2015. She was also featured on the Voices of Experience Digital Magazine for Speakers Twice; She serves as the Live Broadcasting Host for Women Speakers Association. She's a syndicated columnist for TV.
To learn more about Marquesa's programs, please visit www.SpeakYourBusinessCoaching.com

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Mark Hunter - The Sales Hunter Aug 16, 2016

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Mark Hunter is "The Sales Hunter." He helps companies and salespeople find and retain better customers. He is also the author of the best-selling book, High-Profit Selling.
He is recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Sales and Marketing Leaders." All of this has him traveling globally nearly 230 days per year, working with companies to help them grow their top-line sales and bottom-line profits.
He is known for his sales growth strategies and consultative selling approach to business. Mark Hunter is frequently quoted in the media and is a keynote speaker at major conferences on the subject of sales and sales leadership. His sales techniques are in use today by salespeople on 5 continents and in more than 100 different countries.
Be sure to read Mark's latest best-selling book "High-Profit Selling - Win the Sale Without Compromising on Price" by AMACOM. In the book Mark shares proven strategies to maximize price and minimize discounts. The book contains a step by step process with how to increase your prices.
What Mark Does:
Mark Hunter "The Sales Hunter" delivers keynotes and sales training workshops centered on 3 areas:
Maximizing Price - The art of avoiding the discount and getting full-price every time
Selling Leadership - Sales organizations to sell at a higher price
Sales Motivation - Preparing the salesperson to win
Mark believes the success of a company depends on the success of the sales team and the sales managers. Selling on price is not selling, it's taking orders. Selling is about increasing the value the customer is going to receive which results in the price being maximized. All of this starts with the salesperson and their sales motivation & sales competency.
To learn more about Mark, visit: http://www.TheSalesHunter.com
Specialties:Sales Motivation, Selling a Price Increase, Sales Training on Price and Profit, Working with purchasing departments, procurement teams and professional buyers. Maximizing your potential and profit with each customer, Professional selling skills and the ability to be a true sales leader

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Surrounding Yourself with the Right People - Joe Zente of Z3 Performance Development Aug 11, 2016

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Joe Zente is the President/CEO of Z3 Performance Development, Inc. He founded Z/Three in 1999 with a singular vision -- to help forward-thinking entrepreneurs to exceed their personal and business goals. Joe is the developer of the UnCommon Sense© Formula for Success, a process that has been used by hundreds of CEOs and presidents to transform their culture and to create consistent, predictable, scalable, sales organizations The Formula has also been deployed internationally by thousands of managers, salespeople, service providers and subject matter experts to dramatically improve their selling effectiveness and results. His approach is practical and no-nonsense. Joe speaks nationally on Building World Class Sales Organizations, has written hundreds of articles and eBooks, and blogs monthly at http://www.zthree.com
Joe understands business. He has directed Fortune 500 divisions, led nine companies, founded six and sold two. His experience includes more than 30 years leading international firms involved in a variety of products, services, technologies and programs. Joe has led companies with products ranging from complex capital equipment and technologies to fish, engineering services, software, sporting goods, and conceptual services. He is intimately familiar with the challenges faced by turn-around executives, hyper-growth firms, and large multi-nationals. A serial entrepreneur, author, speaker and investor, Joe directs Z/Three in helping many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs to take their personal and business performance to the next level.

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Long Term Success with Garrison Wynn Aug 09, 2016

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Garrison Wynn has presented to some of the world's most effective leaders and business developers, from multibillion-dollar manufacturers and national associations to top New York Stock Exchange wire houses. He has a background in manufacturing, telecomm, and financial services and toured as a professional stand-up comedian. In his teens, Garrison worked with Magnavox and baseball legend Hank Aaron to promote the world's first video gaming system, and by age 27 he became the youngest department head in a Fortune 500 company's history. He researched and designed processes for 38 locations nationwide and developed and marketed products still being sold in 30 countries. He is the author of the Amazon.com bestseller The REAL Truth About Success, has contributed weekly to The Washington Post, and has coauthored with Stephen Covey. His award-winning success tools receive high praise, but his greatest strength is a magnetic live performance that keeps him in high demand, with more than 600 inquiries and 100 speaking dates per year. http://www.garrisonwynn.com
Listen to this episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" and hear his conversation with Thom Singer about how he got into the business of speaker, his advice for those who want to create their own business, and why making sales a priority is paramount to entrepreneurial success.

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