Tom McMakin
Thomas McMakin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College |
| Occupations | Writer, Business consultant |
| Spouse | Mary McMakin |
Tom McMakin (born 1961) is an American business executive and author. He is the chief executive officer of business development consulting firm Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE).
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]
He was hired to work at the Great Harvest Bread Company in Dillon, Montana. The company, founded by Laura and Pete Wakeman, whose philosophy was to build a sustainable company and provide a work/life balance for employees.[3] Initially McMakin was hired as newsletter editor and over the years rose to the position of CEO.[4] He parlayed this 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,[5] and serving as the chief executive officer of Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), a consultancy that helps professional service firms with their business development.[6]
He co-founded the Palo Alto-based consulting firm Thrive Capital Partners.[7]
Personal life
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)[8]
- 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
- 1 2 3 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.
- ↑ Backus, Perry (July 22, 2001). "Baking your way into better business". The Montana Standard. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Syverston, Donna (25 July 2001). "Rising to the top in Montana". The Missoulian. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ "At Tester's Business Workshop, Advice on Investing and Technology". Flathead Beacon. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ "Top Small Company Leader: Tom McMakin, Partner and CEO, Profitable Ideas Exchange". The Billings Gazette. Jul 25, 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ Struckman, Robert (2 February 2005). "Former head of Great Harvest: Take advantage of where you live". The Missoulean. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bread and butter, by Tom McMakin". Charlotte Observer. July 23, 2001. Retrieved 31 August 2026.