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Richard Presley

Background​

  • Long-time business collaborator of Dr. Lael Alexander
  • Handles international operations, particularly China-based manufacturing
  • Appears to be a trusted partner who stays at the Alexander estate during business visits
  • Has extensive experience with Chinese manufacturing operations and cross-border business logistics
  • Motivational Training Legacy: Deep personal relationship with Zig Ziglar ("adopted grandparent") spanning four years of the legend's life
  • VR/AR Technology Pioneer: Leads development of "Overlook 360" Metaverse platform and breakthrough AR glasses technology
  • Early Recognition Capability: Demonstrated ability to identify exceptional potential in people, particularly recognizing Gary Sheng 2-3 years ago
  • Project Management Veteran: Experience managing "hundreds or thousands" of projects across multiple domains

Professional Role & Expertise​

  • China Operations Management: Oversees smart vending machine factory operations in Zhuhai, China
  • International Business Coordination: Facilitates cross-border business activities and manufacturing partnerships
  • Patent and IP Support: Assists with patent documentation and intellectual property management
  • Manufacturing Operations: Experienced with factory management and production oversight
  • VR/AR Technology Development: Leads "Overlook 360" Metaverse platform built on Unreal Engine
  • Revolutionary AR Glasses: Breakthrough technology allowing ambient environment visibility while projecting digital content
  • Spiritual Technology Integration: Development of VR applications for biblical education (Solomon's Temple experience)
  • Motivational Training Heritage: Four-year apprenticeship with Zig Ziglar providing deep foundation in human development
  • Strategic Project Prioritization: Expert guidance based on managing hundreds/thousands of projects
  • Talent Recognition: Demonstrated ability to identify exceptional potential in individuals early

Current Projects & Responsibilities​

  • Smart Vending Machine Factory (Zhuhai): Primary operational responsibility for manufacturing facility in China
  • Patent Documentation Support: Assists Dr. Alexander with patent clarity documentation and legal processes
  • NCCU School of Law Coordination: Helps coordinate with law school clinic handling Dr. Alexander's patent portfolio
  • International Travel Coordination: Manages logistics for China business trips and operations
  • Overlook 360 Metaverse Platform: Leading development of proprietary VR system built on Unreal Engine
  • AR Glasses Technology: Advancing breakthrough augmented reality hardware addressing VR industry limitations
  • Vatican Museums Enhancement: Supporting Gary Sheng's Vatican museum technology upgrade project (Q1 2025)
  • Spiritual VR Development: Creating immersive biblical experiences including Solomon's Temple reconstruction
  • Strategic Project Consulting: Providing prioritization guidance for high-impact initiatives
  • Traveling Jesus Experience: Potential collaboration on Gary Sheng's global spiritual ministry vision

Business Relationship with Dr. Alexander​

  • Trusted Collaborator: Longtime partnership with deep operational knowledge of Dr. Alexander's international business activities
  • Estate Access: Stays at Alexander estate during business visits, indicating high level of trust and integration
  • Emergency Response Systems: Involved in patent development for comprehensive emergency response relay systems
  • Manufacturing Expertise: Brings practical manufacturing and operations experience to Dr. Alexander's technological innovations

COVID-19 Period Impact​

  • January 2020 China Trip: Was scheduled to travel to China with Dr. Alexander immediately before COVID-19 border closures
  • Health Challenges: Became sick before the planned trip, which prevented both him and Dr. Alexander from being trapped in China during lockdowns
  • Operational Continuity: Maintained factory operations in Zhuhai during pandemic restrictions through local partnerships
  • Border Navigation: Successfully navigated changing border restrictions and travel limitations to maintain business operations

Manufacturing & Operations Experience​

  • Factory Management: Direct experience managing manufacturing facilities in China
  • Supply Chain Coordination: Understanding of international supply chain logistics and manufacturing partnerships
  • Quality Control: Involved in ensuring manufacturing standards and product quality across international operations
  • Cultural Bridge: Facilitates communication and coordination between American business practices and Chinese manufacturing culture

Strategic Value​

  • Operational Stability: Provides continuity and reliability for Dr. Alexander's international business operations
  • Manufacturing Expertise: Brings practical production experience to complement Dr. Alexander's technological innovations
  • China Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of Chinese business culture and manufacturing ecosystem
  • Risk Management: Experienced in navigating international business challenges and regulatory environments
  • Technology-Spirituality Bridge: Unique combination of advanced VR/AR development and deep spiritual formation background
  • Talent Recognition: Proven ability to identify exceptional potential early, as demonstrated with Gary Sheng
  • Motivational Training Foundation: Zig Ziglar heritage provides human development expertise for educational initiatives
  • Project Prioritization Wisdom: Veterans experience managing hundreds/thousands of projects offers strategic guidance
  • Global Ministry Platform: VR/AR capabilities position for unprecedented spiritual outreach and education
  • Systemic Transformation Alignment: Shared recognition of comprehensive institutional breakdown with Gary Sheng

Interactions​

  • 2025-06-20: Morning conversation at Alexander estate during business visit, discussing patent documentation, China operations, and factory management responsibilities. Demonstrated close working relationship with Dr. Alexander on operational matters.

  • 2025-06-20: VISION RECONNECTION WITH GARY SHENG - Extended conversation revealing significant background in motivational training and advanced VR/AR technology development. Richard disclosed extraordinary personal relationship with Zig Ziglar: "Zig was like an adopted grandparent. I have quotes of his that I saved for four years of his life with the exception of two times before he passed." Demonstrated early recognition of Gary's potential from 2-3 years ago: "And when I saw you, I knew that I that I knew you put together. We've made a lot of people... But you stood out." Introduced "Overlook 360" - company's proprietary Metaverse platform built on Unreal Engine. Revealed breakthrough AR glasses technology addressing VR limitations: "We have glasses that you can see the ambient environment... you can see through just like you're looking through a pair of glasses, you can see the ambient environment. So you're not disoriented." Discussed spiritual VR applications including Solomon's Temple experience and support for Gary's Vatican museums project. Provided strategic guidance on project prioritization based on managing "hundreds or thousands" of projects. Demonstrated philosophical alignment on systemic breakdown: "Everything's broken, broken." Positioned as potential collaborator for Gary's traveling Jesus experience vision and spiritual boot camp initiatives for men's ministry.

Notes​

Richard Presley represents a unique convergence of operational excellence, technological innovation, and spiritual formation expertise. Beyond his crucial role as Dr. Alexander's international operations partner, he emerges as a multifaceted leader combining advanced VR/AR development, deep motivational training heritage through Zig Ziglar, and proven talent recognition capabilities.

His early identification of Gary Sheng's potential 2-3 years ago demonstrates exceptional discernment for recognizing transformational individuals. The revelation of his four-year apprenticeship with Zig Ziglar positions him as a bridge between classic motivational training principles and cutting-edge technological application for human development.

The development of "Overlook 360" Metaverse platform and breakthrough AR glasses technology that maintains ambient environment awareness addresses fundamental VR industry limitations while creating unprecedented opportunities for spiritual and educational applications.

Richard's experience managing hundreds/thousands of projects provides invaluable strategic guidance for focus and prioritization - crucial skills for mission-driven initiatives that risk overextension. His philosophical alignment with Gary Sheng on comprehensive systemic breakdown creates foundation for collaboration on alternative approaches to education, spirituality, and human development.

The combination of China manufacturing operations, advanced VR/AR technology, spiritual formation background, and strategic project management positions Richard as a key collaborator for Dr. Alexander's industrialist vision and Gary Sheng's educational/spiritual mission initiatives.

Transcripts​

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2025-06-20-gary-sheng-richard-presley-vision-reconnection2025-06-20Technology innovation and spiritual experiences reconnection conversation
2025-06-20-morning-strategic-planning-alexander-estate2025-06-20Comprehensive partnership structure and project planning session