The Story of Jimmy Ralph

who is Jimmy Ralph

Jimmy Ralph is a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, and business strategist with over 30 years of leadership experience in telecommunications, wireless retail, staffing, and business development. Jimmy has built and led companies that have collectively generated hundreds of millions in revenue, transforming local operations into nationally recognized brands

Jimmy Ralph

Early Life

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania
Raised in Port Clinton, Ohio, in a family rooted in the Fred C. Ralph Fisheries on Lake Erie. This instilled a strong work ethic and leadership values.

1990

Moves to Florida after high school
Begins career in the wireless industry during its explosive growth.

Late 1990s – Early 2000s

President of Bobby Allison Wireless
Scaled the company from one kiosk to 90+ stores across six states.

2002

Launches Retail Business Development (RBD)
Founded a retail staffing and optimization firm serving top-tier clients like Microsoft, Sprint, and Procter & Gamble.

2015

RBD becomes SalesMakers, Inc.
Rebrand marks a shift toward becoming a national leader in sales, staffing, and consulting.

2016

Launches MobileLuv
Expands into cell phone repair/accessories with locations in Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.

Late 2016

Founds Talk More Wireless (TMW)
Begins massive growth of MetroPCS (now Metro by T-Mobile) stores via acquisitions and the Ever Present Management system.

2017

TMW Scaling Breakthrough
Explodes to hundreds of locations, executing 20+ acquisitions in 12 months

2016 – Present

Board of Advisors Member
Becomes a key thought leader and mentor within a high-growth CEO community.

April 2025

Named CEO of Board of Advisors
Takes the helm of the prestigious Board of Advisors community.

Today

Family, Leadership, Legacy
Enjoys time with wife Julie, kids, and grandchildren—living by values of resilience, simplicity, and people-first leadership.

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