Tom Schaeffer

Thomas Schaeffer & Co.

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 is a boutique agency providing ghostwriting and content strategy for executives who want to amplify their voice, sharpen their positioning, and expand their influence.

We work with leaders at pivotal moments—whether building thought leadership, leading a transition, or shaping a second act beyond corporate. Our services combine high-level ghostwriting, content systems, and selective coaching to help executives turn experience into leverage and build a presence that creates real opportunities.

Founder

Executive to Entrepreneur

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 is a coaching and content platform for midlife professionals ready to leave the corporate grind, clarify their next move, and build a business that fits their life. We offer 1:1 coaching, frameworks, and practical guidance for reinvention.

Float Left

Float Left Interactive was a pioneer in TV app development and the first company to build Roku apps for media brands.  For over 12 years, Float Left has enabled media brands to deliver and manage the next generation of TV experiences on every screen.

🏆 2022 Streaming Media 50
🏆 2021 Streaming Media 50
🏆 2017 Streaming Media 100
🏆 2016 CableFax -> Most Innovative People in Multiscreen
🏆 2015 Streaming Media 100

Co-Founder, CEO (acquired)

The Weiss Group, Inc.

Developed internal and external web applications in direct support of company’s marketing initiatives.

Senior Software Engineer

Teledata Inc.

Developed EPA compliance software, specifically targeted to address fuel tank leak detection.

Software Engineer

Bridgeway Benefit Technologies

Provided programmatic and logical fixes for technical problems on ISSI’s Benefit Fund Administration System.

Account Representative /  Programmer

Ghostwriter for Influential Executives and Entrepreneurs || Transforming Ideas into Influence Through High-Impact Writing || Former CEO, 2x Founder, 1x Exit

I’m a former CEO turned writer and coach. I help midlife professionals turn experience into leverage—through writing, clarity, and reinvention.

After scaling and selling a 7-figure software agency, I walked away from the startup grind to build a simpler, more intentional life.

Along the way, I discovered something powerful:
Most executives don’t need another job.
They need clarity—and a path that’s finally theirs.

Today, I work with high-achieving professionals in transition—those ready to move from corporate to consulting, from founder to writer, or from executive to entrepreneur.

Here’s how I help:

1. Executive Ghostwriting
For founders and CEOs who want thought leadership that drives inbound demand—without spending hours writing content. You bring the insight. I bring the structure, clarity, and voice that earns authority and attracts opportunity.

2. Executive to Entrepreneur Coaching
A 12-week 1:1 experience to help you reinvent your career, clarify your offer, build a simple content system, and land your first client.
It’s for professionals who are ready to turn experience into independence—building something of their own, on their own terms.

At the core of both is a simple idea:
Use your expertise to build leverage and freedom—because your next chapter should serve your life, not the other way around.

[Coaching: exectoentrepreneur.com]
[Substack: exectoentrepreneur.substack.com]
[About Me: thomasschaeffer.me]

Writer

A ghostwriting agency for founders, CEOs, and business leaders looking to build influential personal brands.

Paul Daniels, Jr.

Peripheral Thinkers™

A strategic advisory and collaborative think-tank. Leaders join Peripheral Thinkers™ to explore, learn, and apply new insights that propel their companies and change the trajectory of their industries worldwide. Some of the best solutions aren't necessarily found in "best practices." Some of the best solutions are found in the periphery. Let's connect if you are a Founder, CEO, or Division Head, and you:
- Have slow, flat, or declining growth
- Respond slower to change than your competitors
- Need innovative but low-risk options to expand
- Want to be THE frontrunner in your industry
- Are tired of playing catch-up.

Founder & CEO

Intelligent Contacts

Paul is responsible for company growth, market strategies, acquisitions, and partners. 

Intelligent Contacts helps Healthcare, RCM/ARM, Government, and Non-Profit organizations deliver engaging communication, easy payment processing, regulatory compliance, and stellar patient / consumer experiences. Clients are more profitable, consumers and patients are more satisfied, and everyone is more productive.

Chief Revenue Officer

Repeatable Revenue

A community and mastermind for business leaders to create and accelerate repeatable growth. RR offers products, programs & services to help service businesses launch, accelerate, and scale growth.

Founding Member

Kaonsoft

Kaonsoft, a comprehensive mobility platform provider and a division of KAONmedia, delivers secure mobile strategies to organizations across industries to improve customer experience, increase top-line growth and streamline operations.

Corporate Director, Strategic Advisor

Diona

Director, North America

Northwoods Consulting Partners

Director

Netsmart Technologies

Vice President

Hyphen Solutions

Division President

Fortune 500

Dun & Bradstreet (Concord, MA and London, UK)
Atos-Origin (Dallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL)
Unisys Corporation (Irving, TX and Blue Bell, PA)
Electronic Data Systems  (Phoenix, Dallas, Minneapolis, Columbus)

Senior Positions

BREAK ALL THE RULES! I show CEOs how to be the 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐑, not the 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥. ► Int'l Speaker / Board & Executive Advisor / Int'l Bestselling Author / CEO

Your future depends on how quickly and effectively you can break free from conventional thinking.
Peripheral Thinking™ helps leaders see what others miss—turning overlooked opportunities into
breakthroughs that fuel innovation, overcome constraints, and build thriving businesses.


𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚™ 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥:
🔷 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨: Radically transforming how you see and solve challenges by shattering outdated conventions that are crippling growth.

🔷 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨: Clear your mental path to create a streamlined, successful business that aligns with your mission and purpose.

🔷 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨: Empower them with the tools to deliver measurable impact to your organization and create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results.


𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚™ 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗦:
✅ 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢: When productivity drops, and priorities blur, Peripheral Thinking™ refocuses efforts where they matter most.

✅ 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨: Complex decisions and high stakes can paralyze progress. Peripheral Thinking™ empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty and act decisively.

✅ 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Peripheral Thinking™ breaks through entrenched thinking, uncovering new growth opportunities.

✅ 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙨: The thinking that created success yesterday won’t take you to the next level. Peripheral Thinking™ reframes challenges and unlocks untapped potential.

✅ 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨 𝙌𝙪𝙤: Rapid innovation requires a mindset shift. Peripheral Thinking™ fosters radically open perspectives, helping organizations proactively innovate in a world of reactive iteration.


𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚™ 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧:
⭐ Simplifies even the most complex challenges by reframing obstacles into actionable opportunities that spark innovation and drive growth.

⭐ Delivers practical tools and strategies that create measurable impact from day one.

⭐ Shows you how to lead with innovation, uncovering what others overlook and turning it into a competitive advantage.


When you’re ready to move beyond conventional wisdom and see the breakthroughs waiting in the periphery, let’s connect. Together, we’ll transform your biggest challenges into your most significant opportunities.

📧DM me or connect at https://www.pauldanielsjr.com/contact.


𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦 / 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦 / 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 & 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

A collaborative think-tank, advisory, and mastermind group. Leaders join Peripheral Thinkers™ to explore, learn, and apply insights that propel their companies and change the trajectory of their industries worldwide. Some of the best solutions aren't necessarily found in "best practices." Some of the best solutions are found in the periphery. Let's connect if you are a Founder, CEO, or Division Head, and you:
- Have slow, flat, or declining growth
- Respond slower to change than your competitors
- Need innovative but low-risk options to expand
- Want to be THE frontrunner in your industry
- Are tired of playing catch-up.

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