Andrew Pulkowski

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A Collier Township

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Andrew Pulkowski is the Owner/Operator of the Chick-fil-A in Collier Township, PA. After a distinguished 31-year career as a results-driven IT leader and PMP-certified consultant, he transitioned to franchise ownership. People who have worked with him describe him as a driven, focused, and visionary leader who is passionate about developing talent.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Andrew is deeply connected to his community. He operates his restaurant as a family business, with his daughter serving as the Director of HR and Administration. He studied at Robert Morris University and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reflecting a blend of business acumen and personal values.

After operating a franchise in New Jersey, he was thrilled to get the opportunity to return and open a location in his hometown.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Confident

Impact-Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
As a certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and trainer, he is passionate about aiding the personal and professional growth of others through proven leadership methods.
Career Transition
He made a significant career change after 31 years in IT to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee, a journey he reflects on as both challenging and rewarding.
Community Investment
He expressed his vision for his restaurant to be a "gathering place for the community" and is focused on cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A Collier Township
9-2016 - 9-2022
Leadership Development Coach, Speaker, Trainer at NuView Techologies, LLC
1-2019 - 8-2022
Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A at Chick-fil-A of Phillipsburg
8-2014 - 1-2019
Account Manager/Senior Business Consultant at Essentials Consulting, LLC
2-2012 - 1-2019
Independent IT Project Portfolio, PMO & Strategy Consultant at NuView Technologies, LLC

Education

1981 - 1985
BSBA from Robert Morris University
1985 - 1987
Theology/Theological Studies from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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