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Ep. 104 🎙️ XDC 2026: Choosing Excellence: A Conversation with Ryan Pape | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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In this episode, Mike sits down with Ryan Pape, President and CEO of XPEL, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at SDC 2026. Ryan shares why his theme for the year is excellence, how narrowing focus can outperform chasing endless ideas, and why identifying just a few priorities can create meaningful momentum across an organization.
The discussion also explores leadership energy, lessons from keynote speakers, including insights on bringing your best self home, along with Ryan’s perspective on the evolving automotive landscape, electric vehicles, and how personalization is shaping the future of vehicle protection.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9FkrhmU1ug
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