The Wireless Way, with Chris Whitaker Chris Whitaker

Great conversation with Paul, we cover CPaaS, mobility, IoT, revenue creation, adoption rates in technology, pivoting and advice for technologist looking to expand their offerings. This is the way. In addition, a student of the Stoics. If you are not familiar with the Stoics and Marcus Aurelius, Ryan Holiday makes it easy to understand, check out his Daily Stoics Podcast and books.   

Paul ask a great question you need to ponder, even answer at the end of the episode.  And he gives some great advice on how to handle your answer.

CEO Global Point View – CPaaS, Mobile Services expert, Start up scaler, Global Sales expert, Negotiator, Strategic Partnerships 
Paul Ruppert is a veteran CPaaS and mobile services executive, strategy consultant and holder of 2 tech patents enabling global text messaging, with career experience in both the private and public sectors applying a range of multidisciplinary skills exercised at the highest levels of both arenas–from corporate boardrooms to the White House. 
He has generated over $400M in direct sales, is a skilled cross border negotiator, technology innovator and strategic partnership driver with two decades leading global commercial, product, marketing teams and M&A deals in B2B SaaS sales. Prior to entering the private sector, with a Harvard masters graduate degree Paul served over a decade in policy and political roles as an legislative assistant to a US Senator, economic development advisor to a cabinet Secretary, a technology industry lobbyist and White House staffer. 
His private sector achievements are exceptional including scaling startups from $0 to $Billion valuations, forging global strategic partnerships, doing business in 80 countries, working with private equity and $B enterprises managing $130M business P&Ls, and managing cross border, cross cultural teams of teams having lived in the US, France and China. Paul is the President of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consulting firm providing insights to technology companies seeking guidance on focus, strategies and plans via scaling, partnerships and acquisitions. 
His international clients have included Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, Liveperson, Infobip, private equity and venture firms looking to leverage mobile services in their digital plans for conversational commerce. 
More on Paul- https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulruppertintl/
Infographic on Paul-https://www.slideshare.net/pruppert/paul-r-ruppert-mobile-exec-graphic
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SPEAKER. AUTHOR. PERFORMANCE EXPERT.
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.

https://alansteinjr.com/about/
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70% of global deaths are related to non communicable diseases, 1 and 2  adults have a chronic disease. if that doesn't get you thinking, I got nothing for you.  I have known Johnny for almost 30 years, he was our Sunday School teacher when Heather and I were first married.  My wife has known him even longer.  An amazing human being.  One of the smartest guys I have ever known, and I know a lot of people.  His ability to teach and share complex concepts is top notch.   


A long-time resident of the Washington, DC area, Johnny earned a BA in Economics from George Mason University before co-founding a successful small-business enterprise, Communications co,  that he managed for more than 25 years before deciding to transition into other pursuits. He went on to receive an ordination for pastoral ministry, earn a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University, authored the book, A Thought-out Faith: Christianity as the Best Explanation, and began hosting the "Animated" podcast. He recently earned a certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a health coach, and is now developing content and offerings aligned with his passion to enable others to take command of their own health and overall well-being (www.mywellnessfriJohnny Armsend.com). Johnny also has the privilege of being a featured speaker at various business, civic, and church events/gatherings, and serves as a lay pastor at his local church. He and Jill, his lovely and gracious wife of 36+ years, live in northern Virginia and are blessed to share in the lives of their three grown sons. 
https://www.mywellnessfriend.com/
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I have known Eric for several years.  We have shared the stage, worked events together and were excited to have this conversation on many aspects of channel life and ecosystem. Channel strategy, MDF, advice and tips on leveling up or starting a channel program.  He has started a new company and has a new book coming out, you'll want to hear more from Eric. 

Eric lives his life to the fullest, always looking for opportunities to lead others with passion and excitement. Eric is a business leader and well-respected subject matter expert in culture and leadership with more than 45,000 hours of mastering his craft, a track record of success, and the respect of other industry leaders. 
Over the years, he has had the opportunity to travel worldwide, meeting with other thought leaders, subject matter experts, business partners, and clients. As a result, Eric understands the critical foundation of profound leadership – vision and mission, direction and analysis of metrics, talent development and relentless coaching, accurate forecasting, and the motivation of employees and colleagues alike.
When not working, he spends time with his family and focuses on personal development.


https://www.ericbrooker.com/work-with-eric/#consulting

https://www.ericbrooker.com/books

https://www.ericbrooker.com/shop/p/online-course-how-to-linkedin
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Seth and discuss a looming issue around recycling old devices and the process of mining precious metals. Its eye opening.

CEO and co founder at Prolog Mobile, Serial entrepreneur and Unicorn Co-Founder with a knack for start ups in the electronics recycling and sustainability space. Mindful that our fragile little blue planet needs all the help it can get, He likes to be involved in anything that promotes common sense solutions that benefit people and the environment.
 
 His Specialties include Marketing, business development, product development, strategy and building companies, organizations / movements and fundraising (angels and VC's, not bake sales ;-). Also has experience writing and developing patents across multiple categories... in his off time he is an avid outdoorsman, all the extreme sports and enjoys live music.

Learn more about Seth- https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-heine/
Learn more about Prolog Mobile- https://prologmobile.com/
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Kay Miller is an expert on Uncopyable Sales. She was the first woman ever hired for outside sales by Amerock, a division of Anchor Hocking. She was later hired by Walker Exhaust, the largest automotive muffler manufacturer in the world, where she was named Salesperson of the Year. It earned her the enviable nickname, “Muffler Mama.”
Kay has been a career salesperson, and now speaks and consults. She's the author of the new book, Uncopyable Sales Secrets – How to Create an Unfair Advantage and Outsell Your Competition. It's packed with stories, along with powerful strategies and actions you can start using immediately to make more sales.

Uncopyable Sales Secrets teaches a foolproof system for creating an Uncopyable Attachment with your prospects and clients so that you can fill your sales pipeline, close more deals, and build a loyal customer base.

She also helps you identify your Moose.
Her advice at the very end will have you thinking!

Learn more-https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerkay/
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