Beth Burrell

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Co-Founder/Co-Editor at The Sunlight Press

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Beth is a writer, editor, and journalist who co-founded the online literary journal, The Sunlight Press. Her career began in daily newspaper reporting, and she holds a B. A. in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill and an M. S. in Education with a focus on psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, blending narrative skill with human insight.

She is passionate about creating platforms for new and emerging writers, focusing on introspective creative nonfiction and personal essays. Beth has also dedicated her time to adult education, volunteering as a tutor to help adults improve their reading and writing skills and work towards their high school equivalency degrees.

She co-founded The Sunlight Press in 2017, where she edits submissions, manages the website, and writes for the publication.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Literary Publishing
Co-founded and co-edits The Sunlight Press, a digital literary journal featuring creative nonfiction, short stories, poetry, and book reviews.
Emerging Writers
Her journal's mission is to offer a home for new and emerging writers, publishing work that is introspective and has a strong voice.
Adult Literacy
Volunteered as a tutor at the Community Learning Center, working with adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills.

Media Appearances

Staff - The Sunlight Press. Featured in The Sunlight Press

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Work History

1-2017
Co-Founder/Co-Editor at The Sunlight Press
10-2015 - 9-2020
Adult Education Tutor at Community Learning Center (now Beyond Literacy)
11-2013 - 11-2016
Co-Editor, Writer at First Day Press
8-2012 - 7-2015
E-newsletter Editor/Writer at Friends' Central School
9-2008
Freelance Writer and Editor at Self

Education

1989 - 1991
M.S. from University of Pennsylvania
1978 - 1982
B.A. in Journalism from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Insights For Selling To Beth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Beth is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Beth

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Beth move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Beth take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Beth

Personality Compatibility


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