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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 29 MIN

Don Spillane, Mitch Francis, Gene Slade | Office Hours #701

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Don SpillaneDon Spillane, born and raised on the South Coast of England, served as a young detective with Scotland Yard in the 1960s and 1970s, working in the Whitechapel and Bethnal Green areas—Jack the Ripper's old territory. During his career, he investigated numerous crimes, including murders and robberies, while gaining invaluable experience from senior officers who had been involved in major cases like the Great Train and Bank of America robberies. His final arrest was of a contract killer, with the support of the Yard's elite "Flying Squad." Now a dual U.S.-UK citizen, Don has lived in the U.S. for over 40 years, where he worked in various high-level roles in national and international companies.Mitch FrancisMitch Francis is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Francis Development Inc., with a diverse career spanning commercial real estate, entertainment, and innovation. As a former CEO, he led a publicly-traded company from developing 3-D motion simulators to becoming Las Vegas' top ticket broker, achieving over $1 billion in sales. Mitch holds six US patents, with two more inventions currently pending. In his book, Bad-Ass Solutions for Today's Big-Ass Problems, Mitch applies his inventive mindset to offer bold, actionable solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.Gene SladeGene Slade, the CEO of Lead Ninja Systems, is a thought leader in sales and marketing, offering innovative strategies that leverage AI to transform home service businesses, particularly in the HVAC industry. With over three decades of experience, Slade has a unique perspective on reshaping business strategies and helping professionals adapt to modern advancements, bringing AI into HVAC sales to streamline processes and boost results. One of Gene's key missions is to improve work-life balance for HVAC professionals, particularly in a traditionally male-dominated industry. He is passionate about helping workers finish their day on time to spend quality moments with their families, like putting their kids to bed, all while maintaining strong earnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don SpillaneDon Spillane, born and raised on the South Coast of England, served as a young detective with Scotland Yard in the 1960s and 1970s, working in the Whitechapel and Bethnal Green areas—Jack the Ripper's old territory. During his career, he investigated numerous crimes, including murders and robberies, while gaining invaluable experience from senior officers who had been involved in major cases like the Great Train and Bank of America robberies. His final arrest was of a contract killer, with the support of the Yard's elite "Flying Squad." Now a dual U.S.-UK citizen, Don has lived in the U.S. for over 40 years, where he worked in various high-level roles in national and international companies.Mitch FrancisMitch Francis is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Francis Development Inc., with a diverse career spanning commercial real estate, entertainment, and innovation. As a former CEO, he led a publicly-traded company from developing 3-D motion simulators to becoming Las Vegas' top ticket broker, achieving over $1 billion in sales. Mitch holds six US patents, with two more inventions currently pending. In his book, Bad-Ass Solutions for Today's Big-Ass Problems, Mitch applies his inventive mindset to offer bold, actionable solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.Gene SladeGene Slade, the CEO of Lead Ninja Systems, is a thought leader in sales and marketing, offering innovative strategies that leverage AI to transform home service businesses, particularly in the HVAC industry. With over three decades of experience, Slade has a unique perspective on reshaping business strategies and helping professionals adapt to modern advancements, bringing AI into HVAC sales to streamline processes and boost results. One of Gene's key missions is to improve work-life balance for HVAC professionals, particularly in a traditionally male-dominated industry. He is passionate about helping workers finish their day on time to spend quality moments with their families, like putting their kids to bed, all while maintaining strong earnings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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