Tom McMakin
Thomas McMakin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Writer, Business Consultant |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College |
Tom McMakin (born 1961) is an American business executive and author. He is the chief executive officer of Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), a business development consulting firm.
Career
McMakin attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, graduating in 1984.[1]
McMakin was a two-time Peace Corps Volunteer, serving in the Boyo region of Cameroon and in Estonia.[2][1] Upon return to the United States, he worked as newsletter editor and later COO of Great Harvest Bread Company.[3] He parlayed this success into a career as an author and business development consultant, co-founding the Orchard Holdings Group, an investment group focused on mid-sized privately held companies,[4] and serving as the chief executive officer of Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), a consultancy that helps professional service firms with their business development.
McMakin lives in Montana with his wife, Mary. They have two children, Valerie and Wilson.[1]
Books
- Bread and Butter: What A Bunch of Bakers Taught Me About Business and Happiness (St. Martins Press, 2001)
- How Clients Buy: A Practical Guide to Business Development for Consulting and Professional Services (Wiley, 2018)
- Never Say Sell: How The World’s Best Consulting and Professional Firms Expand Client Relationships (Wiley, 2021)
References
- ^ a b c Hirschman, Carolyn (2001). "Business Unusual". Oberlin Alumni Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ SCHONTZLER, Gail (26 October 2011). "Dream Big! Bozeman kids help build a village school in Africa". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Syverston, Donna (25 July 2001). "Rising to the top in Montana". The Missoulian. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "At Tester's Business Workshop, Advice on Investing and Technology". Flathead Beacon. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2025.