Andre C. Powell Jr.

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Adjunct Professor at Wingate University

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Andre C. Powell Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Goldsainte, a luxury mobility and travel company spanning 350 cities. He is scaling the business through a franchise model while preparing to launch Goldsainte. AI, an intelligent travel platform. Concurrently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Finance and Social Entrepreneurship at Wingate University.

Andre established Goldsainte as the worlds first ride-share franchise, centering the business around safety, consistency, and an elevated passenger experience.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Franchise Innovation
Built his luxury mobility company, Goldsainte, on what he describes as the industry's first and only ride-sharing franchise model.
AI in Travel
He is preparing to launch Goldsainte. AI, an intelligent travel platform that will utilize voice technology, personalization, and human expertise to plan bespoke journeys.
Resilient Leadership
Emphasizes that true leadership is about emotional control gained through navigating challenges like missed payroll, COVID shutdowns, and tough terminations.

Media Appearances

Former Jimmy John's Franchisee Launches Luxury Rideshare Start‑up Goldsainte. Featured in Franchise Times

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Andre Powell Invested Nearly $1M Of His Own Funds To Launch Goldsainte. Featured in Yahoo Finance

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Work History

8-2024
Adjunct Professor at Wingate University
3-2022
Founder and CEO at Goldsainte
6-2015 - 2-2024
Franchisee at Inspire
9-2010 - 6-2015
Chief Business Development Officer at Tenet Healthcare
6-2007 - 9-2010
Implementation Manager at United Biologics

Education

Andre has no verified education history

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Exp : 18 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Adjunct Professor at Wingate University
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Insights For Selling To Andre C.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andre C. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andre C.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andre C. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Andre C. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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