Bilal Powell

Commander
DISC Type : D

Brand Ambassador at LZRD Tech, Inc.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Overview

Bilal Powell is a retired nine-year NFL running back for the New York Jets and a University of Louisville alumnus. He now dedicates his time to philanthropy as the founder of the 29th and 9th Foundation, which focuses on supporting athletes with mental health resources. He also serves on the NFL Legends Youth Advisory Committee.

Following his football career, Bilal has become a vocal advocate for mental health, drawing from his personal experiences to reduce stigma and promote wellness. He actively engages with the community through his foundation by organizing youth football camps, holding wellness symposiums, and partnering with organizations like NAMI Louisville to support young athletes.

After retiring from the NFL, he was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and Severe Depression, which inspired him to found his nonprofit.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They are not always relationship oriented. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Athlete Mental Health
Founded the 29th and 9th Foundation to bridge the gap between mental health and sports, stemming from his own post-career diagnosis and advocacy.
Youth Development
Serves on the NFL Legends Youth Advisory Committee and hosts free wellness and football camps for children through his foundation.
Community Engagement
Actively partners with community organizations like NAMI Louisville and hosts events like the Wellness Huddle Symposium to promote mental health awareness.

Media Appearances

Bilal has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Brand Ambassador at LZRD Tech, Inc.
2-2023
Advisory Board at NFL Legends Community
4-2011
Member at NFL Players Association
4-2011 - 8-2020
Football Player at New York Jets

Education

2007 - 2011
Bachelor's degree from University of Louisville

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Insights For Selling To Bilal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bilal is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bilal

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bilal move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Bilal take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Bilal

Personality Compatibility


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