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J.W. Oliver

J.W. Oliver Jr. (born March 31, 1965) is an American entrepreneur and businessman known for his ventures in dental equipment, global insourcing, and real estate. He is recognized for helping organizations leverage remote and virtual teams to enhance organizational efficiency.[1][2][3] JW serves as the Managing Partner of SupportDDS and ZimWorX.[4][5][6]

J.W. Oliver Jr.
Born
James Wade Oliver Jr.

(1965-03-31) March 31, 1965 (age 59)
Evreux, France
Years active1985-Present
Known forEntrepreneur, Businessman, Philanthropist
Websitejwoliver.com

Early life and education

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J.W. Oliver Jr. was born in Evreux, France, where his father, Master Sergeant James Wade Oliver Sr., was stationed at Dreux Air Force Base.[6] Following his parents' divorce, he moved with his mother and siblings to Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended schools in Wichita Falls and pursued higher education at Texas Tech University and Midwestern State University, earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and English.

Career

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JW started his career with ventures in carpet cleaning and operating a skateboard park during his college years. He later founded a dental equipment company, which evolved into Regional Dental through innovative marketing strategies.[7][8]

In 2015, JW co-founded a Tech company ZimWorX (formerly Global BP Solutions) with Kenneth Sharpe.[9][10][11][12] ZimWorX provides insourcing services with remote and virtual teams for global businesses.[13][3] The company has expanded its operations to Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, and Zambia.[14][12]

In 2018, JW established SupportDDS, a dental outsourcing company serving practices in North America and Europe.[15][16][17][18] The company employs virtual dental professionals primarily from Africa, focusing on cost-effective solutions and ethical recruitment practices.

JW is a founding member and current Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe.[19][9][20] He also serves on the boards of Global Action and West Properties, a leading property development company in Zimbabwe.[6][21]

Publications and media

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JW has authored books on business strategies and remote workforce management.[2] He has been featured in Dental Entrepreneur Media, discussing time management and entrepreneurial success.[22][4]

Philanthropy

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JW supports community development through initiatives like The 51 and contributes to sustainable projects in Africa and Haiti through Global Impact initiatives.[1][11][12]

Personal life

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JW is married to Lori and has two children. He completed Ironman races and treks at Machu Picchu and Mount Everest.[4][21]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Business Principles That Make an Impact". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  2. ^ a b "10 Best New Outsourcing Books To Read In 2024".
  3. ^ a b "Leveraging Virtual Teams - A Better Way" (PDF).
  4. ^ a b c "Time Ain't Free". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  5. ^ "Episode 52 | Easy Path or Hard Road? Your Choice with Greg Witz". zimworx.com. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  6. ^ a b c "James Wade Oliver Jr | WestProp Investor Relations". Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  7. ^ DEO - Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (2022-01-28). How to Elevate Your Dental Group Practice's Culture with the Right Team Members with SupportDDS. Retrieved 2024-07-16 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "DEO Magazine, Author at DEO Magazine - Page 19 of 48". DEO Magazine. 2023-03-04. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  9. ^ a b "AmCham – Zimbabwe Businesses and Leaders making an Impact – Speaker | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist". 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  10. ^ "Ken's Story". Kenneth Sharpe. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  11. ^ a b "Sharpe fashioning a dream out of 100 pocket money".
  12. ^ a b c "J.W Oliver: A philanthropic entrepreneur with a heart of gold". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  13. ^ "Breaking Time Zones". ZimWorX. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  14. ^ "Home". American Chamber Of Commerce. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  15. ^ "Elevate Patient Experience, Improve Margins, and Improve Workflow with Remote/Offshore Teams".
  16. ^ "DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations". dsosecrets.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  17. ^ "Oliver, J.W. | The Dental Brief Podcast". Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  18. ^ Magazine, D. E. O. (2023-08-27). "How One Company Has Flipped the Outsourcing Model". DEO Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  19. ^ "Real Estate Investment Opportunities". 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  20. ^ newZWire (2024-05-03). "OPINION | After two decades of sanctions, is there a reset button for US-Zimbabwe businesses?". newZWire. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  21. ^ a b "J.W. Oliver". Global Action. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  22. ^ "Dental Entrepreneur - Spring 2023 by Dental Entrepreneur Media - Issuu". issuu.com. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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