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They say the best tales come from the heart, and mine is no exception. Settle in as I, Mike Roth, trade the interviewer's mic for the hot seat, with Wayne Richard leading the charge. From my humble beginnings in Far Rockaway to the vibrant pulse of Miami, I unravel the threads of my family tapestry, complete with the legacy of my father's leather business. Memories of high school band days and backstage drama antics stitch together the rich fabric that formed the backdrop to my career pivot, from engineering to the dynamic dance of sales.
Strap in for a thrill ride through the highs and lows of my sales saga at Telex. It's a chapter rife with legal battles, vast territories, and the glitzy grind of client schmoozing—a nod to a relative's tenure at the helm of Hewlett Packard. You'll discover how a twist of fate with a Wats box at NYU not only saved our payroll but also served up a masterclass in resilience. Navigating through the early days of my engineering aspirations to the cutthroat sales floor, I share the valuable detours that rerouted my professional destiny.
When the curtain rises on The Villages chapter, laughter and loss dance a delicate duet. Acting and improv taught me life's script is often improvised, a lesson I carry into the sales strategies that once seemed as improbable as a multiplying machine gone rogue. Meanwhile, my podcasting odyssey in Cincinnati spotlights the unscripted symphony of local business leaders' stories, continuing to echo success. So, join me for an episode that harmonizes the unexpected melodies of life, where every note promises to entertain, enlighten, and inspire.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum Podcast
00:57 Support the Podcast: How You Can Help
02:38 Meet Wayne Richard: A Backwards Interview
03:05 Mike Roth's Early Life and Family
04:39 Educational Journey and Early Career
07:24 Transition to Business and Sales
12:04 Life at Telex and Beyond
15:08 Reflections on Career Choices
17:42 Arrival at The Villages
17:55 Discovering The Villages
18:29 Magic Tricks and Sales Training
19:50 Journey to The Villages
21:49 Improv and Acting Courses
25:14 The Business of Improv
29:20 AI in Improv
33:10 Podcasting and Reflections
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Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
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