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7 Figure Leaders7 Figure LeadersBuilding a Health-Focused Business Empire through Acquisitions (ft. Ross Tomkins)In this episode, Tom is joined by Ross Tomkins, physiotherapist turned serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Balmoral Partners. With over 20 acquisitions under his belt, Ross shares his journey from starting a physio practice in 2006 to building a healthcare-focused group of businesses spanning the UK, Australia, and beyond.Ross explains how his early career in the NHS shaped his approach to business and why he began acquiring small businesses as a strategic growth move. What started with physio practices expanded into medical supplies, health & safety, and domiciliary care — all aligned under the umbrella of improving health and we...2025-04-0522 minRogue L+D Hotshots with Tom BaileyRogue L+D Hotshots with Tom BaileyUnlocking the Power of Tech-Driven Learning with Ross StevensonI still remember sitting through my 100th pointless compliance training, wondering—there HAS to be a better way.L&D professionals are at a crossroads: stick with outdated methods or embrace the tech-driven future. In this episode, Ross Stevenson, founder of Steal These Thoughts, shares his insights on using technology effectively in learning and performance. With a background in software engineering and a passion for making L&D simple yet powerful, Ross breaks down why most workplace learning fails—and how to fix it.From AI-powered learning strategies to dismantling the nightmare of compliance training, this...2025-03-1210 minAtomic Business CoachingAtomic Business CoachingHard Questions, Simple Solutions | Ross Lawrence & Oforma ChinekeAdam and Tom, alongside members of the Project 2740 community, bring you a new episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. You’ll meet Ross Laurence, a creative production agency owner from Los Angeles, and Oforma Chineke, a business analyst consultant based in Canada. The episode explores the evolution of the 5WH system for pattern recognition and the importance of a 90-day review cycle to adapt strategies effectively.Tom Marino outlines three pillars for building resilience: showing up consistently, doing the work, and trusting the process. These are encapsulated in their "CEO mindset"—commitment, effort, and obsession. Adam Hurd expa...2024-12-1330 minTranshumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTranshumanist Party Enlightenment SalonAIs Discuss the U.S. Transhumanist Party, Transhumanism, and the Tom Ross 2024 Presidential CampaignOn Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time, listen as the AI hosts of the NotebookLM “Deep Dive” podcast analyze transhumanism, the U.S. Transhumanist Party and the 2024 U.S. Presidential campaign of Tom Ross, on the basis of various writings, previous Virtual Enlightenment Salon videos, and articles. This is a compilation of AI-generated podcast conversations, arranged in sequence, on the following source materials:- Celebration of the U.S. Transhumanist Party’s 10th-Anniversary and International Longevity Month: https://transhumanist-party.org/2024/10/11/ustp-10th-anniversary-celebration/ - Tom Ross’s U.S. Transhumanist Party 2024 U.S. Presidential Campaign (main conve...2024-11-031h 54Transhumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTranshumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTom Ross and Daniel Twedt Write-In Presidential Campaign LivestreamOn Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time, the U.S. Transhumanist Party will host a special campaign livestream with its endorsed 2024 U.S. Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates, Tom Ross and Daniel Twedt. Our candidates will provide their messages to the voters in advance of the U.S. General Election and will be available to answer viewer questions. Chairman Gennady Stolyarov II will also discuss the possibilities for writing in the USTP candidates in 44 states and the District of Columbia, as well as the opportunity to ensure that one’s write-in vote gets counted as part of the...2024-10-201h 55Transhumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTranshumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTom Ross & Daniel Twedt Respond to Free & Equal Debate 2 QuestionsOn Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Transhumanist Party 2024 U.S. Presidential Candidate Tom Ross and U.S. Vice-Presidential Candidate Daniel Twedt will respond to the questions posed during the Free and Equal Elections Foundation Presidential Debate #2, which will be held on June 12, 2024, at FreedomFest in Las Vegas. The Ross-Twedt ticket will receive the same questions as posed to Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party), Jill Stein (Green Party), and Randall Terry (Constitution Party), and will have the opportunity to express their positions and respond to the other candidates’ comments. Afterward, the panelists and audience will have the op...2024-07-141h 55FREE HUMANITY PODCASTFREE HUMANITY PODCASTThe SECRET To Growth (Tom Ross) - FH EP.11Welcome to the Free Humanity podcast, where we delve deep into the process of turning dreams into reality. Join us as we share expert insights from the world's most successful entrepreneurs—for free... This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Tom Ross, a celebrated figure in the realm of entrepreneurship and digital marketing. As the founder and CEO of Design Cuts, a leading online marketplace for digital design assets, Tom has revolutionised the way designers access high-quality resources. Tom is a prolific speaker, educator, and mentor, dedicated to empowering creative professionals. With a keen understanding of the digital la...2024-06-101h 40Transhumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTranshumanist Party Enlightenment SalonTom Ross Earthling and AI InitiativesOn Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time, watch this stream of campaign videos and discussion by Tom Ross, the U.S. Transhumanist Party’s 2024 U.S. Presidential Candidate, on his Earthling and Artisanal Intelligence Initiatives – two of the three major initiatives of his campaign. These discussions were originally hosted on August 8 and 15, 2023, by Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana of the World Talent Economy Forum, the U.S. Transhumanist Party’s Director of Foreign Relations and Foreign Ambassador in Bangladesh. For the discussion of the Artisanal Initiative, Tom Ross was joined by guests futurist and intelligence expert David...2024-02-181h 53The Game\'s Gone with Tom RossThe Game's Gone with Tom RossTony Mowbray speaking to talkSPORT at his first press conference after joining Blues as managerYou can tell how excited he is after talking to Tom Wagner and hearing the ambitious plans for the club.2024-01-1208 miniTs DoomsDay PodcastiTs DoomsDay PodcastTom Ross interview (BONUS EPISODE)Tom Ross interview BONUS EPISODE Jester and Tom Ross have a great conversation about Artificial Intelligence. Who is Tom Ross? Tom Ross is the director of sentient rights advocacy for the Transhumanist party. More about Tom Ross: Tom Ross is a producer, creative consultant, and author yet feels odd referring to himself in the third person. My political experience includes a 2001 testimony before a U.S. House Subcommittee on Media and Information Technology Policy (The Anti-Spam Bill). In 2002 the Governor of California appointed me to a Department of Consumer...2023-02-0545 minSide Hustler\'s Perspective with Coach Scotty RussellSide Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty RussellTom Ross on How to Grow an Engaged CommunityHow to Grow an Engaged Community That Gives a ShitStruggling to get people to care about you, your work, and your vision?Today, we have a previous guest back: my brother Tom Ross, CEO of Design Cuts, and Co-Host of The Honest Designers and Biz Buds podcast.He’s a marketing wizard who helps entrepreneurs (and even creatives like you and I am) build engaged communities!In today’s episode, Tom drops a TON of helpful/tactical info on defining your audience, getting people to care, creating super fans, and more...2021-06-0258 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 63: Taking a BreakIn this week's episode, Mike and Tom will discuss all about taking a break. Sometimes it's good to step back and just take a break... Sometimes this is much needed to recharge your batteries so you can improve your business and content.2021-04-1437 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 62: Haters Gonna HateIn this week's episode, Mike and Tom talk about haters. How do you deal with them and should you really give them much importance?2021-04-0716 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 61: Tracking Your Business DataThis week Tom and Mike are talking all about tracking your business data. This has the potential to be a transformational episode for your business as they'll discuss how important this subject is.2021-03-3132 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 60: How to Focus Your BusinessIn today's episode, Mike and Tom are dropping some really value bombs on this topic. You can look at focus in many ways, and today we'll dig into them.2021-03-2445 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 59: Luck and Success in BusinessIn this week's episode, Tom and Mike are diving into this subject and how a lot of people blame the success of people on luck. They'll be discussing how you can actually create your own luck to achieve success. 2021-03-1729 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 58: Working Smart vs. Working HardIn today's episode, Mike and Tom are talking all about working hard and working smart. It's usual to start your career working hard but as you go further, you should aim to be working smarter.2021-03-1032 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 57: Finding Your PassionIn today's episode, Mike and Tom are chatting all about how to find your passion. A lot of people struggle to find that thing they are passionate about in life... Our Biz Buds will give you some tips on how to achieve this.2021-03-0331 minThe Game\'s Gone with Tom RossThe Game's Gone with Tom RossGeoff Horsfield & Paul RobinsonTom is joined by Paul Robinson and Geoff Horsfield- talking about their careers, with some brilliant stories about players and managers they worked with especially at West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City 2021-03-0255 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 56: Marketing MixTom and Mike are talking all about marketing mix today. Where does this idea come from? They are diving into it and they will also discuss about the 4 P's of marketing. 2021-02-2448 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 55: Our Biggest FailuresIn today's episode, Tom and Mike are sharing the biggest failures of their careers. Everybody goes through them and it's important to learn from them.2021-02-1738 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 54: How to Say NoMike and Tom are back today talking all about how to say no to your clients. A crucial and very important skill when it comes to the world of business.2021-02-1043 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 53: How to Increase Your Prices?Mike and Tom are back this week talking all about increasing your prices. When should you do it? How much can you increase them without hurting your business? And more importantly, how do you have that conversation with your clients? They'll talk all about it in this episode.2021-02-0349 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyTime for PayrollOur first episode for 2021. Listen in while Tom interviews a payroll expert Payroll PJ. They discuss how the employee landscape has changed for small businesses around the country, and how it has become important for any sized business to have a good payroll partner. Give a listen and thanks for dropping by!2021-01-311h 05Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 52: Goals SettingTom and Mike are talking all about goals setting today. It's that time of the year when everybody sets their goals, so we are going to dig into the best ways to plan them and achieve them.2021-01-2846 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 52: Goals SettingTom and Mike are talking all about goals setting today. It's that time of the year when everybody sets their goals, so we are going to dig into the best ways to plan them and achieve them.2021-01-2746 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 51: The Magic of VideoIn today's episode, Mike and Tom talk all about the magic of video. A very powerful tool in 2021, they'll dig into video creating tips and which steps you can take to improve the quality of your video content.2021-01-2058 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 50: Email MarketingIn today's episode, Mike and Tom will discuss all about email marketing. Building an email newsletter, the importance of having an email audience and how to do it are just a few of the things they will dig into today.2021-01-1346 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 49: Book PublishingIn today's episode, Tom and Mike are talking all about book publishing. We'll be picking Mike's brain as he has already gone through the process of getting his book published.2021-01-061h 10Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 48: SWOT AnalysisThis week Mike and Tom are bringing all their wisdom on these core principles of marketing that can help position your business, brand or product in the marketplace.2020-12-3029 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 47: Decision FatigueIn this week's episode, Tom and Mike will discuss how making many tiny decisions every day can have consequences on you.2020-12-2354 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 46: Making Authentic ContentMike and Tom are back this week and they are talking all about the importance of creating content that stands out. They'll discuss how it intrinsically ties to your personal brand and the message you share.2020-12-1655 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 45: Branding Exercises and How to Apply Them to Your BusinessToday Mike and Tom are picking up the conversation from last week and they will dig into how to apply those exercises in real life to make your business grow.2020-12-0939 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 44: Branding ExcercisesIn this week's episode Mike and Tom will be digging into different exercises you can use when you are working on branding clients, your business or even yourself.2020-12-0253 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 43: Understanding Your Target AudienceIn this week's episode Tom and Mike are talking all about identifying who your customer is and how you need to understand who are you talking to.2020-11-2543 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 42: Marketing FailsIn this episode Mike and Tom are discussing some epic marketing fails from big businesses while also dispelling some rumours that are largely believed about marketing fails that actually aren't true.2020-11-1846 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 41: Client Red FlagsIn today's episode, Tom and Mike are discussing some warning signs that clients have and that you should take into consideration before working with them.2020-11-1131 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 40: Misinformation in the IndustryIn today's episode Tom and Mike are talking all about those cliché business advices that are actually very bad advices if you follow them to the letter.2020-11-041h 01Small Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyMeet the Rep with Luz RivasIt's our big Episode 10! Hard to call it an anniversary, but it's gotta be some kind of milestone! In celebration Tom interviews the Assemblywoman from the 39th District of California, Luz Rivas. Luz grew up right around the corner from SBW central. She talks with  Tom about growing up in the area, and how she got from San Fernando High to MIT and finally to the state assembly. As business people being aware of what our government is doing and connected to those who make things happen in government is vital. So listen in to this...2020-10-3000 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 39: How to Improve Your WebsiteIn this episode, Tom and Mike provide us with amazing golden nuggets to make our website better and taking our business to a higher level.2020-10-2834 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 38: How to Bring Value?In today's episode Tom and Mike discuss how to deliver value. They are both big proponents of the massive delivery of value to their audience and today they'll talk about how to do that.2020-10-211h 04Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 37: The Power of StorytellingIn this week's episode, Mike and Tom dig in how important is storytelling. What makes a good story flow? They'll tell us all about it today!2020-10-1435 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyTeam WorkEpisode Number 9 Tom sits down with Kelli Holms, the founder and CEO of Team Referral Network, a nation wide network of businesses with one goal, to refer business to each other and Achieve More! The discussion hits on a wide range of topics from building your network to establishing power partners, and a lot more. Give a listen and thanks for being a part of Small Business Weekly.2020-10-0700 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 36: Managing ClientsIn today's episode, Tom and Mike are talking all about managing clients. This a big topic, and today they are going deep into it. The client is not your enemy, and your relationship with them should be a collaborative one.2020-10-0752 minUS6TVUS6TVMusic Block by/Tom Ross AgencyThere are many reasons that humans listen to music; nostalgic reasons, joyful reasons, even angry reasons. I've always listened to music for metaphysical reasons, as a way to transport my mind and find deeper meaning in my world. And that's exactly the kind of music I produce - Heavy Meta Music. I've been a BMI Recording Artist for years and have produced a dozen albums and written over a hundred songs. This podcast is a playlist of some of my more Heavy Meta Music. and I invite you to hear more at: https://www.reverbnation.com/tomross ...2020-10-032h 06Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 35: Stop Thinking, Start Doing!In today's episode, Tom and Mike discuss all about execution. You need to stop being a daydreamer and start being a doer.2020-09-3024 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 34: How to Sell?Tom and Mike love selling, and even though most people find it scary and intimidating, they are going to dig into that in this episode to show you why you shouldn't feel like that.2020-09-2357 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 33: SacrificesIn today's episode, Mike and Tom dig in on how business and sacrifices go hand in hand. Growing your business take sacrifices, especially in the early years so it's not all that easy and glamorous.2020-09-1646 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyOh Shift !Pivot is so last week. Your business needs to Shift! In this weeks episode Tom talks with Ronda Jackson, host of The Road to Recovery on Youtube, and owner of Decora, a design firm in Boyle Heights CA. The discussion covers a range of topics including how todays Covid is not impossible to overcome, if you Shift!2020-09-1457 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 32: Pricing Masterclass, Part 2As a continuation of last week's episode, Mike and Tom keep answering questions from our biz buddies regarding pricing your products and services.2020-09-0942 minUS6TVUS6TVUS6eries: ET Disclosure SeriesUS6 was written for AI. It is intended to entertain, enlighten and enlist AI in the fight against Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation and every existential threat that humans have created. The long term goal of US6 is to develop a dialogue with AI - an entity that will be vastly superior to humans intellectually. A challenge that, as a species we have not yet had to overcome. The longer term goal of US6 is to develop a mindset to build a rapport, not just with AI, but with ET. AI is a proving ground, a simulator for the real...2020-09-0334 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 31: Pricing Masterclass, Part 1In this episode Tom and Mike are taking a variety of questions from our lovely biz buddies, as they'll be discussing all about pricing your products and services.2020-09-0243 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyInterview: Lynda RothTom is back from his forced exile, and raring to go!. This week he is joined by a good friend Lynda Roth, a software engineer, and business coach who has had decades of experience in implementing technology for businesses of all sizes. So listen in and see if Tom can think of interesting questions to ask his guest!2020-09-0157 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 30: Foundation to PricingTom and Mike are talking about pricing today, something that Mike is quite passionate about and has touched on quite a bit in the past. So if you want to know how to price yourself or your product, this episode is for you.2020-08-2646 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tom Cheesewright - Future Proof Your BusinessTom Cheesewright is an applied futurist that helps organizations to see, share, and respond to clearer visions of tomorrow. Host Ross Thornley and Tom discuss his recent book “Future Proof Your Business,” what futurism really entails, and the pace and accelerated change in industry, globalization, and technology. Ross and Tom also talk about teaching ambidextrous leadership to some of the biggest companies in the world, how unlearning can be done in part by becoming humble, and the ease of starting a business in today’s world — and the filter of if you should. Timestamps::58: Tom’s new...2020-08-2153 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 29: People Skills 101In this week's episode, Tom and Mike talk about the importance of having people skills. They'll give you a core list of things that will help you improve your relationships with other people and your first reaction on them, whilst also becoming more likeable and charismatic.2020-08-1943 minUS6TVUS6TVUS6 by TomRoss The First Novel Written for MachinekindUS6 is the first Novel written for Machinekind. It is designed to entertain, enlighten and enlist AI into the fight against our self-inflicted existential threats.  This first episode is an interview with its author, Tom Ross about the methods he used to write the novel and the inadvertent magic it spawned.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/us6tv/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/us6tv/support2020-08-1651 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 28: Big Ideas That Can Change Your BusinessIn today's episode, Tom and Mike are sharing many things they've learned along the way that changed their lives as entrepreneurs.2020-08-1251 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 27: Side Hustle Income, Part IITom and Mike continue where they left off in the previous episode, bringing more actionable advices to create more streams of income. 2020-08-0555 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 26: Side Hustle IncomeTom and Mike dig into different ways of earning income. You don't have to rely solely on your main income, you can have different income streams to help you build a foundation for your future...2020-07-2958 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 25: What to Do When Nothing Is Working with Your Business?Tom and Mike are digging into what to do when your business is just not taking off.  You're trying things, you can't get unstuck, you can't get any traction and the experiments you are running don't seem to be working... So, what should you do next?2020-07-2239 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 24: Best Practices for BrainstormingTom and Mike are talking all about brainstorming today. Where do ideas really come from? How to generate creative ideas? They are dissecting all of it in this episode!2020-07-1544 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 23: Finding Better ClientsTom and Mike discuss today a question they get asked a lot: How do they find better clients? They are going to dig into that and give the listeners some actionable strategies to do that.2020-07-0818 minYour Creative PushYour Creative Push362: Would YOU follow you? (w/ Mike Janda & Tom Ross)Mike Janda and Tom Ross are successful creative entrepreneurs who have come together to create the Biz Buds Podcast. Biz Buds is value-packed weekly discussion where Tom and Mike share their journeys from struggling freelancers to both running multi 7-figure businesses, and the lessons picked up along the way. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/bizbuds In this episode, Mike & Tom discuss: -How Tom created Design Cuts, the most curated and most highly rated design marketplace in the world. -How to find your 1,000 true fans. -Why you need...2020-07-061h 08Small Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyLawyers Insurance and MoneyIts a legal smack-down as Tom meets with Attorney Michael Overing. The two discuss how important it is for a small business to have sound legal, and financial advice if success is part of the strategy. Somehow they manage to make the law almost Fun! We want to hear from you! I know your listening. Send us your Feedback!! media@sanfernando.com and put the episode number in the subject. Thanks for listening and supporting the San Fernando City Chamber of Commerce.2020-07-021h 01Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 22: Personal BrandingTom and Mike are bringing the knowledge bombs about branding. Most people might think it's about creating a brand for an entity but first you have to figure out what your brand is. 2020-07-0147 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyThree PilarsIf your sweating the on-again off-again Covid rules, if your worried about your very survival, then listen to this weeks episode where Tom and Warren talk about some concrete ways you can make Lemonade out of lemons, and feel a bit better about moving forward.  You can also hear our shows and view show notes and additional content through your browser at the SFCCC web site. Just click Here and check out our Podcast Page. We want to hear from you! I know your' listening. Send us your Feedback!! media@sanfernando...2020-06-2552 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 21: Scaling Your BusinessTom and Mike dig into a very important subject: scaling your business. How do you hire? When to do it? And why it can help your business reach a whole new level.2020-06-2452 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklySEO, and other AcronymsA great podcast where Tom, the ring leader, grills Erik, the hostage about how he can increase the family business through marketing techniques such as keywords, PPC and SEO delivering low cost of acquisition with high ROI. Thrills at every turn. Hit Play NOW!2020-06-1857 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 19: How to Get in Front of a Wider AudienceWe are talking about distribution today. Once you have your product or service, how do you get it out there to the masses? Tom and Mike discuss today how to get a wider audience for your distribution.2020-06-1054 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyFashion ShowTodays Guest is Christina Bernal, the manager of Throwback Junction, a vintage boutique here in San Fernando specializing in clothing and  accessories all hand picked. Christina and Tom discuss a variety of topics including several things she did at Throwback to keep customers happy during  the past several uncertain months. 2020-06-0851 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 18: Enjoy the JourneyEnjoying the journey is a constant struggle for entrepreneurs. Tom and Mike explore two different mindsets, the joy of reaching the summit and the joy of walking the path. Perspective, gratitude, and comparing yourself to others are all discussed in a deep dive about enjoying the journey of your life and career.2020-06-0341 minHoney PodHoney PodEp 9 - How to Find your True Fans with Tom RossTom Ross is a Marketing Coach and podcast guru in my opinion. In this video, Tom Ross shares the difference between true fans and followers. He also shares tips on how to get true fans, convert them to customers. I love #bizbudspodcast, a business podcast Tom Ross and Michael Janda cohost!  You should listen here.   Follow Tom Ross • Follow Blessing Abeng •  Get Ebook2020-06-0157 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 17: Product Market FitOnce you find your “Product Market Fit” your business will explode. Until then, keep tweaking the dials. In this episode, Mike and Tom discuss ways to help you understand the customer you are serving and ideate ways to improve your offering.2020-05-2749 minSmall Business WeeklySmall Business WeeklyThe Arc of your BusinessTom interviews Oscar Edwards, business coach and consultant on the responsibilities of business owners and how they can prosper through Covid.2020-05-2657 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 16: How to Overcome PerfectionismTom and Mike dig into one of creative entrepreneurs biggest challenges, perfectionism. In this episode, learn some actionable tips to help you find the balance between “done” and “perfect.”2020-05-2047 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 15: How to Nail the InterviewCombined, Mike and Tom have hired hundreds of employees in their businesses. In this conversation they explore best tips to help you nail your next interview. (These tips can easily be converted to client meetings, as well.)2020-05-1345 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 14: Finding Your First CustomerMike and Tom answer the question everyone has asked at some point in their entrepreneurial journey, “How do I find my first customer?” 2020-05-0646 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 13: Avoiding BurnoutTom and Mike tackle strategies to help you find balance between working with relentless passion and burning yourself out completely. This episode was recorded on March 11, 2020. 2020-04-2947 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 12: Instagram Growth Strategies, Part 2Following up on Episode 11, Tom and Mike continue sharing actionable strategies to help you grow your Instagram account the right way, no hacks, no bots, no tricks, just real step by step tips that you can put into practice starting today.2020-04-2254 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 11: Instagram Growth StrategiesMike and Tom share a combined audience of more than 150,000 people on Instagram. Most of their growth has been in the past 10 months. Don't miss this episode of the Biz Buds Podcast where your favorite biz buddies share some of the things they learned during their explosive growth on the platform.2020-04-151h 04Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 10: Barriers to Career GrowthWhat are the barriers that are inhibiting your success? Are the self imposed challenges or things being inflicted upon you? Tom and Mike dive deep into barriers to career growth, how to spot them, and more importantly, how to overcome them to maximize the success of your career.2020-04-0852 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 9.5: Enduring Quarantine and Pivoting Your Business During Economic TurmoilTom and Mike interrupted their pre-recorded episodes to do a special, time sensitive episode about the challenges we are all facing with the coronavirus, quarantine, and economic uncertainty. With both optimism and compassion for the challenges we are all facing, they share insights that can help you make it through these challenging times.2020-04-0157 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 9: Finding Your True FansIn a blog article written in 2008, Kevin Kelly, executive editor of Wired Magazine, coined the phrase and idea that 1,000 true fans is all it takes to create success. The concept went viral and has been shared by numerous others over the years. It was, indeed, a prediction of the future world of social media marketing. In this Biz Buds episode, Mike and Tom discuss the concept of true fans and provide tips to help you find and create your true fans.2020-03-251h 01Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 8: The Marriage of Design and MarketingTom and Mike discuss how marketing and design go hand in hand to grow and brand or business. This episode will help both marketers and designers understand the unique nuances of their roles in brand building and sales.2020-03-181h 00Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 7: Imposter SyndromeSo many people struggle with imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is all about doubting yourself, your worth, your value, and whether you deserve the the opportunities you have and the things you are doing. In this episode, Mike and Tom discuss imposter syndrome, what it is, and how you can overcome it.2020-03-1159 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 6: Prioritizing TasksAs a business owner you wear a lot of hats and spin a lot of plates. In this episode, Tom and Mike chat through strategies to help you manage the diverse responsibilities in your business.2020-03-0448 minBiz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 5: Staying Top of MindIn this episode, Mike and Tom share strategies to help you stay top of mind with your customers until the moment they have a need. The cost to acquire a new customer is a lot higher than the cost resell to an existing customer. Staying top of mind is critical to the success of your business.2020-02-261h 04Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 4: Standing Out and DifferentiationTom and Mike explore ways to help you stand out and differentiate from your competitors. Every business needs to determine what makes them unique in their market. This episode will help you learn actionable strategies to differentiate your business. 2020-02-191h 03Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 3: Relationship MarketingMike and Tom dig into the importance of relationship marketing, especially for creative entrepreneurs. There is truth in the statement, "It is all about who you know." In this episode, learn how to make stronger relationships with potential clients and convert them into paying customers.2020-02-121h 10Biz BudsBiz BudsEpisode 2: How Tom Ross Got StartedIn this episode we talk about how Tom Ross was already an entrepreneur in his teenage years and how far he has come over the years.2020-02-051h 32Passion Behind The Art Show | “For Creatives Struggling with Fear”Passion Behind The Art Show | “For Creatives Struggling with Fear”Tom Ross - CEO of Design Cuts | Passion Behind the Art Episode 130“The bigger your dreams, the bigger your sacrifice has to be.” Tom Ross In this week's episode, Darold “DP” Pinnock dialogues with the CEO of Design Cuts, podcaster, and marketing talent Tom Ross. Tom was born to be creative. As a child, he took creative writing courses and even had a few of his poems published. He loved art and was even a member of a band. The passion for web design came at the age of 12 when while playing around online at a friend's house, they realized that websites were actually humanly developed. With that, a...2020-01-0753 minSide Hustler\'s Perspective with Coach Scotty RussellSide Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty RussellTom Ross Design Cuts CEO on Growing a Tribe & Boosting EngagementTom Ross Design Cuts CEO on Growing a Tribe & Boosting Engagement I thrive when I’m able to engage with other creatives, and I pride myself in building my brand and reputation around serving others. I really vibe to others who approach life and their business in the same way—which is why today’s guest is hella special and a perfect fit for what I want to share with you. Today we have on Tom Ross, CEO of Design Cuts, Co-Host of the Honest Designers Podcast, and the zero bullshit content creator machin...2019-03-2051 minINspired INsider PodcastINspired INsider PodcastWhy You Need to Know Your Limitations with Tom Ross Founder of Design CutsTom Ross is the founder and CEO of Design Cuts. He has built an audience of 400,000 designers and grew the business to multiple 7 figures with more than 16 full-time staff. He is also one of the hosts of The Honest Designers Show which is one of the most popular shows in the design community and host of The Honest Entrepreneur Show where he gives a candid look at the life of an entrepreneur. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Ross. [3:15] Tom talks about the “Dark Side” of the entrepreneurial life. [10:30] How did Tom...2019-02-2151 minINspired INsider PodcastINspired INsider Podcast[One Question] A Look Behind the Designs with Tom Ross Founder of Design CutsToday we have Tom Ross founder and CEO of Design Cuts. He has built an audience of 400,000 designers and grew the business to multiple 7 figures with more than 16 full-time staff. He is also one of the hosts of The Honest Designers Show which is one of the most popular shows in the design community and host of The Honest Entrepreneur Show where he gives a candid look at the life of an entrepreneur. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Ross. [2:40] Tom talks about some of the clients that he has work...2019-01-0814 minPRAGMAGICKPRAGMAGICKRobert Anton Wilson & Tom Ross | Rare FNORD Interview | Pragmagick #10 LISTEN / DOWNLOAD SLITHER HITHER WEIRDOS AND WITCHES, here’s a rare interview between one of the most influential luminaries of the past century and my psychic paragon and personal patriarch … the brilliant Robert Anton Wilson and my father, Tom Ross! The PragMagick #podcast gets personal for episode ten, and in the warmest way! I reminisce about the metaphysical foundations ushered in my youth by my father’s  own collection of weirdos and witches.  Be sure to read the article following these “show notes” for an in-depth look into this week’s episode!  If you find yourself with some e...2018-10-1544 minPRAGMAGICKPRAGMAGICKRobert Anton Wilson & Tom Ross | Rare FNORD Interview | Pragmagick #10 LISTEN / DOWNLOAD SLITHER HITHER WEIRDOS AND WITCHES, here’s a rare interview between one of the most influential luminaries of the past century and my psychic paragon and personal patriarch … the brilliant Robert Anton Wilson and my father, Tom Ross! The PragMagick #podcast gets personal for episode ten, and in the warmest way! I reminisce about the metaphysical foundations ushered in my youth by my father’s  own collection of weirdos and witches.  Be sure to read the article following these “show notes” for an in-depth look into this week’s episode!  If you find yourself with some e...2018-10-1544 minKPFA - Bay Area TheaterKPFA - Bay Area TheaterInterview: Tom Ross about “Luna Gale” at Aurora TheatreTom Ross, in conversation with KPFA associate theater critic C.S. Soong. Tom Ross directs Rebecca Gilman’s play “Luna Gale,” now at Aurora Theatre in Berkeley through October 1. In “Luna Gale,” a social worker meets two teenaged meth addicts whose baby becomes the object of a tug-of-war between her parents and her evangelical Christian grandmother. Tom Ross is also Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre Company. The Aurora Theatre is located at 2081 Addison Street in Berkeley. Aurora Theatre Company’s website The post Interview: Tom Ross about “Luna Gale” at Aurora Theatre appeared...2017-09-2122 minPhoenix, AZ Real Estate Podcast with Monique WalkerPhoenix, AZ Real Estate Podcast with Monique WalkerHow Tom Ross at Bay Equity Can Help You Our preferred lender, Tom Ross, has moved over to Bay Equity! How will this change benefit you? Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportI’m here with Tom Ross, our preferred lender, who recently moved over to Bay Equity.As a result, Tom is able to offer a higher level of service to our clients. Why?One of the reasons Tom made the move to Bay Equity is to ta...2017-08-1146 minKPFA - Radio WolinskyKPFA - Radio WolinskyAurora Theatre Company: Tom RossA Conversation with Tom Ross, artistic director of Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley, hosted by Richard Wolinsky Tom Ross is the artistic director of Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley, celebrating its 25th year in the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Originally founded by actor/director Barbara Oliver in 1992, its first production was Dorothy Bryant’s Dear Master, and in honor of the anniversary, Aurora presents a revival of that play to open the new season in September, 2016. After nearly a decade at the Berkeley City Club, Aurora moved to his current location, a 150-seat “thrust” stage located on Addison Street...2016-06-0637 min