Andy Hanacek

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior Editor, Food Processing at Endeavor Business Media

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Andy Hanacek is the Senior Editor for Plant Operations at Food Processing magazine, leveraging a journalism degree from Northwestern University. An expert in the meat and poultry industries, he is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable, professional, and deadline-oriented writer and editor with deep industry insights.

Based in the Chicago area, Andy is a family man who enjoys hosting large gatherings and cooking. He actively supports his childrens activities, including his sons foray into sports broadcasting, and often shares anecdotes about his family life and their adventures with food.

His high-school-aged son does the play-by-play and color commentary for varsity basketball games that are broadcast on Chicagos Marquee Sports Network.

Personality Overview

Informal

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Food Plant Operations
As his core professional focus, he writes extensively about manufacturing, safety, and innovation within food processing plants for a leading industry magazine.
Meat & Poultry
He has a long and distinguished career covering the meat and poultry sectors, having served as Editor-in-Chief for The National Provisioner.
Product Development
He shows a keen interest in the strategy behind food innovation, particularly in creating nutritious and appealing products for children.

Media Appearances

Innovation & Information: A Conversation with Andy Hanacek. Featured in Food Processing (Endeavor Business Media)

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Work History

1-2023
Senior Editor, Food Processing at Endeavor Business Media
7-2022 - 1-2023
Lead Writer at Zissman Media
6-2022 - 7-2022
Internal Communications Specialist at Tyson Foods
11-2020 - 5-2022
Editor In Chief at The National Provisioner
10-2005 - 11-2020
Editor-in-chief, executive editor at The National Provisioner

Education

1995 - 1999
Journalism from Northwestern University
Education details unavailable from St. Rita of Cascia High School

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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andy move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Andy take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Andy

Personality Compatibility


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