Tom is the creator of Scearce Market Development and co-owner of Conscious Body Pilates, a Seattle personal training business.
Previously, Tom was Vice-President of Market Development at Speakeasy, a Best Buy (BBY) company and a leading nationwide provider of business VoIP and data services. After joining the company in 2003, Tom helped transform Speakeasy from a niche consumer ISP into a nationally-recognized leader in small business communications.
Tom and his team implemented a unique B2B-focused inbound marketing system that resulted in annual revenue growth from $49 million in 2003 to $100 million in 2008. Additionally, Tom negotiated the divestiture of Speakeasy’s WiMAX network assets to TowerStream Corporation (TWER), and played a key supporting role in Best Buy’s 2007 acquisition of the company, including significant involvement in the investment thesis and financial due diligence phases.