April Shaw-Beaudoin

Pioneer
DISC Type : ids

Founder at Maine Famous

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

April is a marketing strategist and founder of the creative agency Omnitizing and the media company Maine Famous. With a background in Psychology and Creative Writing, she applies big-agency experience to empower small businesses. People who have worked with her describe her as well-organized and calm.

As a fifth-generation Mainer, April is passionate about showcasing the states local businesses and culture. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and exploring antique stores. She is a self-described introvert who hosts a podcast to connect with and share the stories of her community.

She views her work of building community as deeply personal, stating that connection is the opposite of addiction, drawing from her own long-term recovery.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Local Business Storytelling
Her media company, Maine Famous, is dedicated to spotlighting local entrepreneurs through podcasts, social media, and published guides, focusing on their personal stories.
Community Building
She explicitly connects her work to fostering community, believing that a "rising tide lifts all boats" and that connection is a fundamental human need.
Brand Expansion
She has successfully scaled her "Famous" brand to multiple regions within and outside of Maine and has a stated goal of expanding it to all 50 states.

Media Appearances

A podcast featuring the stories behind the most iconic Downeast ... (Season 3). Featured in Maine Famous

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About Maine Famous - Meet owners April Shaw‑Beaudoin and Buck .... Featured in Maine Famous (official website)

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Work History

5-2023
Founder at Maine Famous
8-2017
Founder at Omnitizing

Education

Psychology from UMass Boston

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Exp : 8 Location : Greater Boston, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Maine Famous
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Insights For Selling To April

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with April is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from April

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will April move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can April take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And April

Personality Compatibility


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