Ben Bastian

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DISC Type : CS

Program Operations & Growth Associate at GrowthX

Rochester, New York, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Objective Thinker

Sometimes Friendly

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

8-2025
Program Operations & Growth Associate at GrowthX
6-2025 - 8-2025
Intern at GrowthX
3-2025 - 5-2025
Research Analyst Intern at Empire Valuation Consultants
3-2024 - 4-2024
Finance Intern at Iron Bay Capital
3-2022 - 3-2024
Co-Founder at PremOla Granola

Education

9-2023 - 8-2025
Education details unavailable from Golisano Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship
2021 - 2022
Education details unavailable from College of DuPage

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Exp : 3 Location : Rochester, New York, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Program Operations & Growth Associate at GrowthX
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben 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 Ben

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

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

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

You And Ben

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