Originally featured in the Board of Advisors Special Edition 2025 – by Jerome Knyszewski, ValiantCEO
We’re proud to share that Jimmy Ralph, founder of Talk More Wireless and SalesMakers Inc., was recently featured in Board of Advisors Special Edition 2025 to announce his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Board of Advisors.
The article, written by Jerome Knyszewski, explores Jimmy’s entrepreneurial legacy, his long-standing presence in the BA community, and the bold strategic vision he brings to the organization’s next phase of evolution.
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“Board of Advisors is where leaders come to grow together—and I’ve seen firsthand what happens when that energy is focused and executed at scale,” Ralph shared.
“This is the time to go bigger. To go national. To go deeper. And to make BA the most trusted entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.”
Jimmy’s Legacy of Leadership and Execution
The article outlines Jimmy’s journey across multiple industries—from his early leadership at Bobby Allison Wireless, to founding and scaling Talk More Wireless, which became America’s #1 Metro by T-Mobile retailer with over 200 stores across 18 states, and building SalesMakers, Inc., a national leader in retail outsourcing, sales consulting, and training.
Across each venture, the common thread has been Jimmy’s ability to combine visionary strategy with day-to-day execution—transforming complex operations into culture-driven, high-performance ecosystems. That’s what he looks to bring to Board of Advisors.
“Jimmy doesn’t just build companies,” the article states. “He builds scalable systems and teams that make growth sustainable, not chaotic.”
Board of Advisors: The Expansion Era
With Jimmy stepping into the CEO role, Board of Advisors enters what the article calls “The Expansion Era”—an intentional effort to scale the impact of BA while preserving the culture, trust, and elite-level community it’s known for.
The roadmap includes:
- Opening regional BA chapters across the U.S. to support members locally
- Launching a full-fledged media and thought leadership arm to position BA on par with global executive networks
- Enhancing real-time business support for members through improved operations, systems, and leadership bandwidth
“We’ve spent years building the most authentic, curated business mastermind community in the country,” said Ralph. “Now we’re turning that momentum into a platform for national scale—without losing what made BA special to begin with.”
The Team behind Jimmy
Jimmy isn’t stepping in alone. He’s joined by long-time business partners:
- Kevin Killoran (COO) – known for his ability to lead national operations and scale systems
- Chris DiPasquale (CFO) – with a proven track record of financial oversight across growth-stage companies
Together, the trio has worked side-by-side for over two decades, scaling retail and service businesses from concept to national footprint. Their operational chemistry and trust in one another set the tone for a leadership team built to execute quickly and efficiently.
Meanwhile, BA Founder Mike Calhoun will remain fully involved as Chairman, focusing his energy on the member experience, elite relationship curation, and the continued cultural integrity of the BA community.
“This isn’t a handoff—it’s a partnership,” said Calhoun in the article. “Jimmy’s taking the reins on execution. I’m doubling down on relationships, experience, and the DNA of what BA has always stood for.”
Curated Growth, Elevated Community
One of the most powerful parts of the article is the shared belief between Mike, Jimmy, and the leadership team: this is not about scaling for the sake of growth. It’s about scaling the right way—with the right people.
“The catalyst has always been culture,” said Ralph. “We’re here to grow—but we’re still hand-selecting members who lead with generosity, operate at a high level, and want to build something meaningful together.”
The expansion is guided by a give-first philosophy, strategic selectivity, and a long-term vision: to make Board of Advisors the most powerful business network in America—not by going wider, but by going deeper with the right members.
📰 Read the Full Article
This blog is based on the feature published in Board of Advisors Special Edition 2025, written by Jerome Knyszewski, publisher of ValiantCEO and Wellness Voice.
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