Tom Hayes

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Host and Creator of 1 Minute Morning at 1 Minute Morning

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

Tom Hayes is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist with over 35 years of experience at top Toronto networks like CTV, Citytv, and Global News. Now the Principal at TWIST Media Inc. , he created the successful "1 Minute Morning" show. He holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Toronto.

Outside of his media career, Tom is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and once aspired to be a rock star, playing in a high school band. He grew up in Scarborough and is passionate about Torontos local news, sports, and community happenings, including the Blue Jays.

Unique fact: His investigative reporting once led to the creation of The Hayes Amendment in Ontarios provincial liquor legislation.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Digital Storytelling
He created and hosted "1 Minute Morning, " a digital show that garnered over four million views by delivering Toronto news in 60-second clips across social media.
Media Entrepreneurship
After a long career in traditional broadcast news, he founded his own production company, TWIST Media Inc. , to focus on corporate and legacy storytelling.
Toronto Local News
His entire career and recent digital show have been dedicated to covering and delivering news specifically for the Toronto community, which he calls his passion.

Media Appearances

Thank You, Tom Hayes – Melo Technology Celebrates 1 Minute Morning. Featured in Melo Technology Blog

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Tom Hayes | 1 Minute Morning (YouTube Interview). Featured in YouTube

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Tom Hayes | 1 Minute Morning | Intro (YouTube). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

7-2023
Host and Creator of 1 Minute Morning at 1 Minute Morning
10-2020
TOMHAYESNEWS at TWIST Media Inc.
5-2015 - 9-2021
News Anchor / Reporter / Producer at Global News
2011 - 5-2015
Anchor/reporter CityNews at CityTV Toronto
1988 - 2011
Anchor/Reporter at CTV News

Education

BA Sociology from University of Toronto

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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