André Schaap

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Oprichter at Digitalic BV

Huizen, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

André is the founder of Digitalic BV, an agency specializing in AI search optimization and performance marketing. With over a decade of experience and a Masters in Online Persuasion, colleagues describe him as a creative thinker with a winners mentality, always aiming for the best results.

Outside of work, André is an intensely dedicated CrossFit enthusiast, training up to six times a week. This passion for high-intensity workouts mirrors his performance-oriented professional mindset. He also has a fondness for Indian food.

Unique fact: He is a self-proclaimed CrossFit addict who finds the high-pressure, timed workouts to be an addictive mindset.

Personality Overview

Process Focused

Soft Communicator

Perfectionist

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

AI Search Strategy
His company, Digitalic, is built around helping businesses optimize for AI-driven search engines. He actively posts about the evolving impact of AI on marketing and SEO.
Entrepreneurship Journey
He publicly shares reflections on the challenges and growth that come with being an entrepreneur, stemming from his involvement with organizations like EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization).
CrossFit & Fitness
A major personal passion, he trains 6 times per week and is 'addicted' to the performance-driven mindset of the workouts, showcasing his discipline and drive.

Media Appearances

André has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2017
Oprichter at Digitalic BV
1-2017 - 12-2020
Voorzitter TEDXEde - 20 sept 2018 Source of Energy! at TEDxEde
9-2009 - 9-2018
Freelance senior online markteer & product owner at HA! Online Resultaat
2-2017 - 7-2017
Growth Hacker Tikkie & Grip a.i. at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
9-2016 - 12-2016
Interim User Experience Manager at Greetz

Education

2013 - 2014
Master of online persuasion from Online dialogue
1999 - 2005
Information Engineering from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To André

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with André is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from André

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will André move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can André take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And André

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