Bob Lafon Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Capital Growth Partners provides: * Sales Optimization through training, coaching and go-to-market programs * Strategic Advisory Services such as strategic planning, leadership assessment & development, business development and capital advisory guidance * Deal strategy planning & guidance * M&A Advisory Services: buy side or sell side * Business Turnaround Consulting * Organizational Development Solutions * Executive Coaching

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

I'm serving on the Advisory Board for the purpose of helping raise awareness, funds, donations of used phones, and most importantly, ensuring veterans needing a helping hand have a means of communication.

Most conferences/trade shows in the wireless or mobility space cater to the major carriers, phone manufacturers, and big banks. Mobile Disrupt is the "Conference for the rest of us." Secondary phone market, Mobile Device Management, Technology Expense Management, Enterprise Mobility Management, Wireless Expense Management, Solutions Partners, Channel Partners, and IoT for Mobile companies all will find value in this conference.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Formerly known as The Prepaid Expo, the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo seeks to serve the underserved segments of the broader wireless industry. In my role as Chairman of the Advisory Board, I work alongside other wireless industry leaders to develop the most diverse group of exhibitors, conference speakers, and topics in our industry.

Onalaska, Wi, Us

My role at Dynamic is to build a comprehensive, industry-leading Mobility Solutions program that will include acquiring used mobile devices, repair, refurbishment, and resale of certified pre-owned units. Additional offerings will include white label reverse logistics and device processing & deployment. Future services will also include comprehensive device lifecycle management.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Volunteer position working with other committee members to develop best-in-class programming for CCA events.

Washington, Dc, Us

As a CTIA member, I'm participating in the Reverse Logistics Service Quality Working Groups on both repair and grading standards. Our goal is to put forth recommendations that the Mobility industry might accept as our own.

I AM the Industry Weapon. As a Wireless Industry professional of more than 30 years, I specialize in helping my clients diversify distribution, develop & execute go-to-market strategies, find sources of incremental revenue, improve profit per transaction, reduce debt, and grow smart. Having worked for national & international carriers, an award winning master agent, and even an accessory manufacturer, my diverse experience and extensive connections in the space leave me well suited to make an immediate and dramatic impact for my clients. In addition to Retained Consulting Services, I also offer workshops, webinars, and am available for Subject Matter Speaking engagements and Panel Discussions.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

cellhelmet is a cell phone accessory manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. In my role as VP of Business Development, I built a national sales team, developed strategic partnerships, furthered brand awareness, more than doubled revenues, and in the process, firmly established the company as a legitimate supplier of quality accessories.

Public speaking is a passion of mine! Over the years, I've written and facilitated more than 100 speeches, corporate presentations, sales trainings, and even sermons. I've spoken to corporate executives, boards of directors, chambers of commerce, technology councils, non-profit groups, and Churches. Topics ranging from profit & loss, business development, channel development, various technologies, to personal motivation, personal development, and a variety of Christian topics.During this period I also worked on business development projects with several clients in telecom and wireless.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Originally named "Pittsburgh Social Exchange, I was asked by the founder to assist in recruiting a board made up of key members and lead those board meetings, participation in event planning, and provide guidance for the future direction of this wildly popular, one of a kind business networking organization.

Pittsburgh, Us

Recruited by the founder, I developed a board of strategic advisors and ran monthly meetings to update the progress, discuss new service offerings, and support the founder in achieving her vision for this language instruction and translation business.

Smart Phone Solutions provided "Wireless Optimization." We were a carrier agnostic consulting and management company that worked on behalf of corporations, non-profits, school districts, and government. SPS helped clients lower the total cost of their wireless billing, eliminated​ redundant technologies, advised on wireless technology, trained users, and provided ongoing support to our clients device users through our Mobile Device Management (MDM) program.What made us unique was our approach to representing our clients, not carriers. Our experience and knowledge as industry insiders was put to use in helping our clients utilize the best technology, applications, and devices at the most competitive prices.

My responsibilities included the supervision of a Controller, IT Manager, Director of Sales, three Regional Managers, ten District Managers, more than 100 locations, and over 400 employees.Under my leadership, we were recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as the "Fastest Growing Retailer" in the Greater Pittsburgh Area for 3 consecutive years. We were also the Verizon Wireless Agent of the year 7 out of 9 years. We grew Freedom from 19 stores to 111 stores in 6 states. We achieved "Premium Retailer" status from Verizon Wireless, and won awards for most new activations, data device sales, high end rate plan sales, and lowest churn. Freedom was sold to a publicly traded Irish holding company.

Canonsburg, Pa, Us

While at Tallysoft, I had the opportunity to lead the sales team in developing new relationships with professional retail organizations like the Pennsylvania Retailers Association. We also began to utilize trade shows, live event demonstrations, and networking to increase our market exposure as well as our customer base. These trade assocaitions and trade shows were instrumental to our sales success!Tallysoft's turn-key resort management system provided Point-of-Sale software for retail & restaurant while generating lift tickets for skiers and even billing back to rooms. The system was also fully integrated into the front desk and reservations, providing the most comprehensive resort management system on the market! The company also provided stand alone retail and restaurant POS systems as well. During this period, The Pittsburgh Business Time recognized Tallysoft as "The Fastest Growing Software Solution" in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

During the later period of the so-called "dot com" boom, I was self employed as a Business Development Specialist. I worked under contract with a fully funded start up to assist in the launch their Pittsburgh Data Center. As part of that project, I worked with Angel, Venture Capital, and Institutional investors who's portfolio companies needed my clients services. I also consulted with local VC's in reviewing the sales and marketing portions of business plans and at times assisted them in identifying senior executives for portfolio companies.

Miami, Florida, Us

While as Cable & Wireless, I held a few different positions. I began as the District Manager for the Pittsburgh area. From there I became the Major & Government Accounts Manager and also participated in an International Management Training & Development Program.