Thom Singer is the author of ten books on the power of business relationships, networking, and presentation skills - including: "Some Assembly Required: How to Make, Grow and Keep Your Business Relationships (third edition)" (New Year Publishing, 2012), "The ABC's of Entrepreneurs" (New Year Publishing, 2013), "The ABC's of Networking" (New Year Publishing, 2007), "Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Women" (New Year Publishing, 2008), and "Batteries Not Included: 66 Tips to Energize Your Career" (New Year Publishing, 2009). He also writes the "Some Assembly Required Blog".He has over 23 years of sales, marketing, public relations, business development and networking experience in the business community. He regularly speaks to corporate, law firm and conference audiences around the country teaching professionals the importance of cultivating business relationships to further their careers.Thom Singer is known as "The Conference Catalyst" for his unique program that transforms business and association conferences and other events into places where people engage better, learn more and create lasting connections.Thom and his wife, Sara, make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two "highly-spirited" daughters, ages 16 and 11.