Ross Artale, CEO of Spectrotel, shares his journey from working at a flea market as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, learning from mentors, and taking advantage of opportunities. Ross discusses his early jobs in the telecom industry, including working with pagers and implementing new technologies. He also highlights the value of embracing new ideas and encouraging innovation in the workforce. Ross Artale shares his career journey and discusses the importance of work ethic and how it can be innate or developed through personal drive and motivation. Ross also talks about his experience at Spectrotel, where he rebuilt operations, launched an agent program, and expanded the company's product offerings. Ross Artale shares how Spectrotel, a nationwide resale connectivity provider, was built opportunistically and grew through the channel. He emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and executing quickly. Ross also highlights the mentorship and support he received from Jack Dayan, the owner of Spectrotel, and its impact on his personal and professional growth. He discusses the channel's future, noting its growth and the increasing trend of companies moving towards indirect sales. Ross concludes by reflecting on the resilience and beauty of life, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy. #success #podcast #business #leadership #money #journey #hardwork