Thom FoxSmall & Midsize Business Advisor; Speaker; Mentor; Connector; Philanthropist; Host of The

Engine: Entrepreneur Radio

SERVICE OVERVIEW & KEYNOTE TOPICS

www.thomfox.com

Professional BiographyThom Fox has been referred to as an ‘outside the box thinker and incredible motivator

whose passion for life is felt by all he comes in contact with.’ Blending science and

experience, Thom works with businesses and entrepreneurs to strategize, connect with

resources, and launch ideas. He is a passionate business advisor, award-winning

philanthropist, and Host of The Engine: Entrepreneur Radio and The Engine: Sunday

Edition airing on Clear Channel (WHYN NewsTalk 560, WHYN Mix 93.1 and WRNX KIX

100.9).

With encouragement from community leaders and friends, Thom founded his

independent consultancy focused on helping entrepreneurs gain control of their

businesses. As a coach, mentor, and consultant with two-decades experience in the

fields of economic development and individual empowerment, Thom understand the

necessity of driving results. Even when confronted with the most modest of

circumstances, he has designed and implemented marketing and growth strategies

generating tens of millions of dollars in revenue.

On a personal level, Thom believes it takes a community to build an economy. He’s

always happy to introduce good people to explore mutually beneficial opportunities,

council young entrepreneurs, and give back to society. Currently, Thom serves on the

Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (Fmr. Chairman),

and as a Facilitator and Mentor for Valley Venture Mentors. Acknowledged as an

expert resource, Thom has been interviewed by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report,

Consumers Digest, The Huffington Post, Reuters, Fox Business, and SmartMoney.com.

Business Advisory ServicesWhat I do...I help businesses and entrepreneurs strategize, connect with resources, and launch ideas.

Who employs my services? Entrepreneurs (Funded), Small Business Owners, CEO’s, Executive Directors, Public Relations and Marketing Consultants, Business Advisors, Investors

Generally, I’m called upon to:• Produce ideas to increase profit and/or

revenue • Facilitate strategy development sessions• Prevent founders from feeling ‘stuck’ inside their

business• Expand products or services into new markets • Structure sustainable business plans • Improve professional networking skills• Offer a diversified skill set to complete a project• Assist inventors in commercializing their product

Why invest in my services?My grandfather used to say, “If you can’t give value, you can’t take anyone’s money.” So, that’s the way I approach my consulting. My mission is to provide a Return on Investment by complementing clients’ vision with my energy, focus, and experience.

How do I help? • Business Coaching • Strategic Planning • Mentorship• Brainstorming• Customer Development• Employee Training• Project Coordination• Product Commercialization

Why I do what I do!I enjoy the challenge, creativity, and dedication associated with entrepreneurship. Why? Because that momentum builds strong communities. When entrepreneurs succeed, the economy succeeds. I’m a

fan of ‘Win-Win’ situations!

Business CoachingHELPING SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESS OWNERS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

Business Growth CoachingBuilding a business is a science. Many entrepreneurs

and small business owners make assumptions – heck,

we’re forced too! However, assumptions don’t

guarantee results. The traditional process of growing

a business leads to a lot of pain, which compounds

the stresses associated with

entrepreneurship. There’s a better way to build your

company and it’s right under your nose. I coach

business owners to incorporate leading-edge

methods proven to alleviate many of the challenges

associated with growth.

Working together, we’ll:

• Question and validate core business

assumptions

• Identify a clear direction for growth

• Implement a process to continually increase

revenues

• Differentiate your business as being

‘Indispensable’

The Business Growth Coaching Program includes:

• Customized growth development strategy

• One (1) 90 minute initial planning session

• One (1) 60 minute strategy session

o Monthly

• Four (4) 30 minute assessment sessions

o Monthly/1 per week

• Validated plan for growth

Entrepreneur and Small Business CoachingDo you feel 'stuck?' It's like you're one-inch away from

growing your business; but, you can't figure out what

comes next. That's OK! You're not alone. Sometimes

we get so close to something we need to take a step

back - get a fresh set of eyes to evaluate our

trajectory. That's where I come in. I’m a business

consultant with an entrepreneurial approach. Think

of me as the 'extra-horsepower' transforming your

ideas into momentum.

Working together, we’ll:

• Integrate an agile business development

culture

• Produce actionable steps to increase revenue

• Design a foundation for sustainable growth

• Measure success through established metrics

The Entrepreneur and Small Business Coaching

program includes:

• One (1) in-person monthly coaching session

o Option A: One (1) 60-minute in-person

monthly coaching session

o Option B: One (1) 90-minute in-person

monthly coaching session

o Option C: Two (2) 60-minute in-person

monthly coaching sessions

• One (1) hour of monthly phone and email

support

• Weekly professional development updates

customized to your needs

Public Speaking CoachingIf you’re among the millions of professionals who

would rather swim among hungry piranha than

speak to a room-full of people, it’s time to stop

costing yourself opportunities. To many, the art of

communication doesn’t come naturally. Thankfully,

it’s a learnable skill. I work with entrepreneurs, CEO’s,

and management and sales professionals to deliver

focused and engaging presentations.

Collaboratively, we’ll harness your natural skills and

personality to project confidence, passion, and

deliver impactful messaging.

Together we’ll work to:

• Overcome the fear of public speaking

• Build confidence

• Create a strong and concise message

• Develop effective presentations

The Public Speaking Coaching program includes:

• One (1) 90 minute evaluation session

o Resulting in a customized coaching

assessment

• One (1) 60 minute coaching session

o Monthly

• Homework and speaking assignments

o Written evaluation and recommendations

• One (1) Customized PowerPoint presentation

o Based on the topic of your choice

Brainstorming SessionsLet’s face it, getting in a room for a few hours to beat

an idea around doesn’t require a tactical approach.

You need a well-rounded ‘sounding board’ with an

entrepreneurial spirit. That’s where I come in. If

you’re considering a major change in your startup or

business, have me in for a brainstorming session. We’ll

go through the Pro’s, Con’s, and more Murphy’s Law

scenarios than you can shake a stick at. I’ll analyze

your business, industry, and familiarize myself with

potential market-driven barriers.

As the creative juices flow, we’ll:

• Formulate revenue opportunities

• debate practical strategies

• analyze potential incomes

• develop ‘Next Steps’ toward business growth

Brainstorming sessions include:

• Business analysis

• One (1) brainstorming session

o Option A: Two-hour engagement

o Option B: Half-day engagement

• Action plan ( based on session outcomes)

Keynote Topics

Business DevelopmentREVENUE AND PROFIT ENHANCEMENT KEYNOTES

It’s not rocket science. Providing the

highest value (in exchange for a

handsome profit) results in a successful

business. Pop Quiz: Does that statement

accurately describe your company?

Think about it. When was the last time

you had a real discussion with a

customer? An open-ended dialogue

where they told why they loved about

you… as well as what they thought you

could do better. Tapping into customer’s

frustrations, motivations, and decision-

making processes unlocks the hidden

potential trapped in every business. How

to Build a Thriving Business borrows

leading-edge concepts from the

entrepreneurial ecosystem to increase

revenue, and profit, through customer

development strategies.

Participants will learn how to:

• Build a hypothesis-based business

model

• Predict customer purchasing behaviors

• Determine successful sales and

marketing messaging

• Become indispensable to customers

Appropriate for:

Does the following sound familiar? You’re

constantly on the hunt for funding. You

manage limited resources and small

staffs. And, you focus on making

significant changes to the community.

Believe it or not, these pain points are

similar throughout nonprofits and startup

companies across the country. Lessons for

Nonprofits from the World of Startups

shares how entrepreneurs achieve

sustainability despite these tremendous

challenges. The philosophy of doing more

with less has never been more alive, and

the entrepreneurial ecosystem has

developed a formula that can help every

nonprofit thrive.

Nonprofit professionals will learn:

• Creating a strategic brand is critical

• Hiring ‘right’ is better than hiring ‘a

body’

• Growth takes focus

• You’re more like a business than you

think

Appropriate for:

You may think employees should be

grateful to get a paycheck, but they’re

dreaming of telling you to deposit that

logic where the sun don’t shine. Each

year companies lose billions of dollars in

productivity and profits because of the

‘Us vs. Them’ mentality. How is it we’ve

come to forget employees are human

beings with similar hopes and aspirations.

They want to contribute to growth and

be rewarded for their efforts. When you

view employees as assets, you harness a

momentum few forces in the universe

can stop.

This discussion will help small and mid-

sized businesses:

• Drive productivity gains

• Accelerate revenue growth

• Outperform the competition

• Retain top talentAppropriate for:

Personal DevelopmentINSPIRATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL KEYNOTES

Thom Fox is an entrepreneur,

philanthropist, and radio show

personality; however, his life started out

on an altogether different path. He

battled a variety of substances

throughout his adolescence; the most

challenging among them PCP. Under its

influence, Thom has been stabbed, shot

at, and left for dead on a handful of

occasions… smiling every bit of the way.

Soon enough, he found himself

abandoned and on the fast track to

oblivion. What happened next is nothing

short of inspiring.

In this discussion, Thom shares how:

• People helped him grow from

rummaging dumpsters for food to a

community leader

• Overcoming learning disabilities

allowed him to deliver educational

programs to over 2.5+ million Americans

• The loneliness of battling depression

and suicidal thoughts nearly destroyed

him

• Developing the philosophy of ‘It takes a

community to build an economy’

transformed his life

Appropriate for:

Have you ever been asked to present in

front of a group of people and replied,

“Nope! No Way! Never!” Many

charismatic speakers started out that

way, and Thom Fox is one of them.

Almost 20 years ago Thom was shoved

on a stage and told to ‘figure it out’ – so

he did. Since then, he has conducted

over 1,200 workshops and keynote

addresses nationwide. In this workshop,

Thom shares how he overcame shyness

and gained the confidence to speak in

front of over 43,000 audience members

throughout his career.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Overcome the fear of speaking

• Develop a compelling story

• Navigate the three most important

parts of a presentation

• Incorporate strategies for winning the

crowd over

Appropriate for:

You are the President and CEO of ‘Me

Inc.’ and you’ve got some tough

decisions to make! Who do you want to

be when you grow up? Where are you

going the get the money to pay for

school? And, most importantly, how are

you going to earn a living? In today’s

fast-paced economy, graduates need to

take an entrepreneurial perspective. They

need to assess risk, make informed

decisions, and work harder than almost

any generation in recent history.

This seminar will help students understand

the following empowerment principles:

• Life is strategy

• Control your finances, not vice versa

• Develop ‘marketable’ skills

• The art of selling yourselfAppropriate for:

It doesn’t matter if you’re a teacher,

CEO, or college student, networking is

the lifeblood of your career. The

relationships you build along the way

have the possibility of evolving into

opportunities – some professional, others

personal. Understandably, networking

can be a slow process. Relationships take

time - you have to build trust and allow

people the opportunity to understand

your value. Thankfully, these opportunities

are happening all around us – all the

time; you just have to be ready to

engage.

This seminar will help participants:

• Develop a comprehensive networking

strategy

• Overcome shyness

• Construct a personal “30 Second

Commercial”

• Deliver a powerful Call to Action to turn

connections into momentum

Appropriate for:

Are you confused by social media? Do

you want to grow your online presence

but don’t know where to start? If so, this

seminar is for you. Social Media for

Professional and Personal Growth

untangles the social web so you can get

the most from these amazing tools. This

workshop will review the social media

landscape, the advantages of on-line

communication, and highlight

engagement strategies.

Participants will learn:

• What social media is all about

• Which platforms are right for their goals

(Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest,

YouTube)

• Who their target audience is and what

they are looking for

• How to build an on-line communityAppropriate for:

Economic DevelopmentKEYNOTES TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY

Each day, thousands of students

prematurely exit the American education

system; many of whom have grown

disenchanted with the likelihood of

economic success. However, passionate

business professionals, entrepreneurs,

educators, and dedicated volunteers

have mobilized to encourage a new

generation of leaders. Connecting these

individuals to students is transformative,

and the sooner we do so, the larger the

impression we’ll make on the lives of

young people. This seminar discusses

strategies to develop, and cultivate,

entrepreneurial ecosystems within your

community.

This workshop provides information about:

• The real power of mentorship

• Modern entrepreneurship

• Connecting with existing initiatives

• Funding entrepreneurial programs

Appropriate for:

Hundreds of thousands of jobs are being

vacated as one generation heads into

retirement. Those jobs remain

unoccupied as the next generation, to

this point, hasn’t risen up to fill the void.

Our ‘get famous quick’ society of Reality

TV and social media stardom have lead

many young adults to unrealistic

expectations about success. Just like

generations gone past, hard work,

dedication, and the wherewithal to be a

lifelong learner remains the recipe for a

rich and rewarding life. This seminar

discusses strategies for building

collaborative relationships between

schools and businesses to meet workforce

demand.

Participants will learn how to:

• Bridge the gap between academia

and business

• Embrace community support

• Build strong student-focused

partnerships

• Use Junior Achievement as a conduit

for success

Appropriate for:

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