Adam Smith

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DISC Type : ic

Founder & CIO at Adam Smith Media

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Adam Smith is a North Texas entrepreneur and founder of Adam Smith Media, a diversified portfolio company. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a B. S. in Aerospace Studies, he co-founded the EdTech platform TeacherTube, which he successfully sold to Salem Media Group. He is also a published author focusing on AI.

He is passionate about investing in and owning businesses that drive growth and innovation. His interests span technology, construction, and online media, and he enjoys applying modern AI solutions to traditional industries. He is a husband and a father to a daughter and two sons, and lives in the Frisco, Texas area.

Unique fact: He grew TeacherTube to over 2 million registered educators and 12 million monthly unique views before its acquisition by a publicly traded company.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

AI in Construction
His recent social media activity is heavily focused on applying AI for cost estimation and operational efficiency in his construction business, King Smith Construction.
EdTech Innovation
As the co-founder of TeacherTube, he built a major online community for instructional videos, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to education technology.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
He has a passion for investing in and owning a diverse portfolio of businesses, spanning sectors from technology and online media to construction.

Media Appearances

Adam has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2017
Founder & CIO at Adam Smith Media
9-2017
Author at Author
6-2016 - 9-2017
Co Founder & CEO at TeacherTube
3-2007 - 9-2017
Co Founder & CTO at TeacherTube

Education

8-2000 - 5-2003
Aerospace Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Exp : 18 Location : Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & CIO at Adam Smith Media
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Insights For Selling To Adam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adam is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adam

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adam move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Adam take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Adam

Personality Compatibility


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