Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓

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Podcast Host at Design Nerds Anonymous

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Amanda Schneider is the founder and president of ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group. She focuses on the future of work and the built environment through data-backed insights. Holding an MBA and a LEED AP certification, people often describe her as brilliant, dynamic, and passionate.

Outside of her formal research role, Amanda is a self-proclaimed "design nerd" who hosts the "Design Nerds Anonymous" podcast. A mother to three boys, she is passionate about redesigning work for everyone, not just Gen Z. When she unplugs, she enjoys early morning trail running and spending device-free time with her family.

Her TEDx talk, "Work is Broken. Gen Z Can Help Fix It, " was featured on the global TED. com platform.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Quality Focused

Fast But Wary

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
Her entire career, podcast, and recent book are dedicated to exploring how and why work is changing and its impact on physical spaces and culture.
Built Environment
She founded ThinkLab to provide research and strategic insights specifically for decision-makers in the architecture and interior design industry.
Gen Z Insights
Her recent research and TED talk focus on using Gen Z as "prototypes, not stereotypes" to fix workplace issues for the benefit of all generations.

Media Appearances

Amanda has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020
Podcast Host at Design Nerds Anonymous
11-2018
Founder & President at ThinkLab
9-2015 - 11-2018
Founder & Consultant at Contract Consulting Group
8-2013 - 1-2018
Blogger & Independent Contractor at The Huffington Post
8-2011 - 9-2015
Solopreneur | Consultant at Contract Consulting

Education

2002 - 2005
MBA from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
1997 - 2001
BA from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Insights For Selling To Amanda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amanda is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amanda

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amanda move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Amanda take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Amanda

Personality Compatibility


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