This is the virtual home of Dustin Rippetoe. ​Devoted father. Mediocre husband. Professional coach. Reformed Fitpro. Kidney transplant recipient and Certified Science-Based Sales® Analyst.

Understandably, a few of the above tend to shift one's priorities. This started with selling a family business of 20+ years and closing down my long-term side hustle as a strength and conditioning coach and fitness certification instructor to focus on my Oklahoma Christian University MBA studies. I finished many an MBA paper in the dialysis chair. For those not familiar with dialysis it's like having surgery at a bus stop three-days a week.

During this time, I also widened my coaching to encompass all aspects of human performance. This included an engagement with the ICF accredited Human Potential Institute (HPI) and attaining recognition as a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. In short, I helped health & wellness entrepreneurs and sales professionals gain clarity and take action. 

A stranger (no longer true) choosing to donate her kidney saved me from the purgatory of dialysis. This freedom has allowed me to ask the next big question. What’s next? 
The answer? Software sales. I am actively seeking a sales position on a performance-focused sales team with a tech company. I am determined to benefit the right team by leveraging my hard-earned experience, focused education and my willingness to adapt. 

I currently live in Tulsa, Oklahoma with my wife, son and too many pets. Lifting heavy things is still a favored pastime. Additionally, I enjoy tabletop strategy games especially since my son is getting old enough to indulge me as an opponent.

Media Appearances...

PODCASTS

TV (Kidney Donation)

News 9 (Oklahoma) 
https://www.news9.com/story/40742609/mississippi-woman-hopes-to-inspire-others-after-donating-kidney-to-oklahoma-man  

KOCO (Oklahoma) 
https://www.koco.com/article/mississippi-woman-travels-to-oklahoma-to-donate-kidney-to-man-she-barely-knew/28328952  

WLOX (Mississippi) 
https://www.wlox.com/2019/06/14/vancleave-woman-inspired-by-wlox-report-also-donating-kidney-stranger/ 

WLOX (Mississippi) follow-up story 
 https://www.wlox.com/2019/06/27/vancleave-womans-kidney-donation-success/

WXXV (MIssissippi) 
https://www.wxxv25.com/2019/07/10/south-mississippi-woman-donates-kidney-oklahoma-man/ 
 
Nursing Times
https://oknursingtimes.com/020915/mississippi-woman-donates-kidney-to-oklahoma-man-after-reading-his-story-online/ 

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