David Porter
Inspirer · DISC type diDavid Porter is a seasoned retail executive with over 30 years of experience leading large organizations at Microsoft, DreamWorks, and Wal-Mart, where he started as an hourly associate. He is the Founder of Team 168 and Chairman of Serta Simmons Bedding, focusing on corporate governance and strategic vision. Colleagues describe him as charismatic, creative, and a highly engaging motivator.
He leverages his extensive experience to help elite athletes, entertainers, and executives achieve their long-term objectives through his firm, Team 168. One of his defining professional passions is creating world-class, direct-to-consumer retail experiences, a skill he honed while building Microsofts first-ever physical and online stores.
He is an alumnus of East Central University and began his impressive 25-year career at Wal-Mart as an hourly associate.
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They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.
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