THIRD EYE MANAGEMENT & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Business Owner
- Marketing Swami
The team at TEMA are industry leaders. Their track record of consistently delivering exceptional results for me speaks volumes. Having collaborated multiple times with Karl, I had no hesitation in joining forces with the TEMA team. The combined resources of our companies promise nothing but mutual success for our clients.
Carl has identified key success and failure patterns, which he shares through his acclaimed 2010 book, "The 7 Stages of Small Business Success." He has also collaborated with bestselling authors Ken Blanchard and Stephen R. Covey on their project, "Blueprint for Success."
A lifelong entrepreneur and business owner, Carl Gould has built three multi-million dollar businesses by the age of 40 and has been at the forefront…
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- Business Growth Architect & TEMA Founder
- President, Problem Solver & Rainmaker
Karl M. Gibbons serves as the President, Problem Solver & Rainmaker at TEMA, bringing over three decades of entrepreneurial expertise to the table. Having founded Third Eye Management in England in 1988, Karl has dedicated his career to empowering entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve sustainable growth and resilience.
A serial entrepreneur, Karl has successfully created and sold four multi-million dollar businesses by the age of 40. His approach combines timeless principles of success with cutting-edge technologies to accelerate achievement and innovation.
In 2002, Karl made the US his home and later became a proud US Citizen in August 2008. Beyond his professional endeavors, Karl indulges in his passions for flying hot air balloons, playing drums, and collecting Beatles memorabilia.
Karl M. Gibbons holds accreditation and membership in prestigious organizations, including:
• Fellow of the Institute of Directors
• Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management
• GLG Educator to Gerson Lehrman Group
• Executive Associate of the Institute for Independent Business
• Chairman & President of ESOA - Entrepreneur Society of America
• Chairman of the Entrepreneurs Program for Collier County School Board
His leadership roles and affiliations underscore his commitment to professional excellence and community involvement, making him a trusted advisor and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leaders alike.
Karl M. Gibbons is the President, Problem Solver & Rainmaker at Third Eye Management as well as a serial entrepreneur who has created and sold four…
Job Titles:
- CFO & Money Finder Extraordinaire
Tom Matthews has over 30 years of financial management and operational experience. He started his career in public accounting (as a CPA) then moved to…
Tom Matthews brings over 30 years of extensive financial management and operational expertise to the table. Beginning his career as a CPA in public accounting, Tom transitioned to industry, where he refined his skills at the US division of Britain's largest travel tour operator. In this role, he not only oversaw all US financial reporting but also played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the largest computer reservations system in the United States.
Tom's diverse career has seen him specialize in various industries, with a strong focus on real estate encompassing property management, commercial real estate development, multi-family development, and land improvement. Additionally, he has deep expertise in travel, small to medium-sized manufacturing companies, and retail sectors.
His role as a financial visionary is central to his contributions, where he combines traditional CFO responsibilities with operations, IT, customer service, and research and development oversight. Tom's unique blend of skills has proven invaluable in his capacity as an investor liaison, fostering strong relationships with banks and equity investors and maintaining calm during times of crisis.
Tom is passionate about helping business owners navigate financial complexities, offering his services as a part-time CFO. He emphasizes that while CPAs, bookkeepers, and controllers handle specific tasks, his role is to analyze results and solve financial challenges efficiently and cost-effectively. His goal is to empower CEOs with the confidence and insights needed to drive business growth, enhance cash flow, and improve profitability.
Joining Third Eye Management was a natural fit for Tom, as it allows him to leverage his expertise within a collaborative team environment. Beyond his professional achievements, Tom enjoys an adventurous lifestyle with his wife Donna, embracing scuba diving, medical missions to South America, and photography in the Arctic Circle. He cherishes family time and sharing culinary experiences with friends, reflecting his dedication to both hard work and meaningful leisure pursuits.