Bill Derrick

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DISC Type : ci

President at Derrick Companies

New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Bill Derrick is the President of Derrick Companies, bringing 50 years of extensive experience in commercial and industrial construction. He earned both his Bachelor of Civil Engineering and his MBA from the University of Minnesota. Colleagues and clients describe him as a loyal, authentic, and visionary leader in the property development sector.

Beyond his construction career, Bill is a published author and inspirational speaker. His book, "Restored by the Storm, " explores navigating lifes unexpected professional and personal challenges. He actively gives keynote speeches and participates in discussions on leadership and resilience, often drawing from his personal and faith-based experiences.

He is the author of the book "Restored by the Storm" and a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership and resilience.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Leadership & Resilience
Authored the book "Restored by the Storm" and frequently speaks to corporate groups on navigating challenges and leadership.
Commercial Construction
As President of Derrick Companies for decades, he provides vision and direction for the commercial and industrial construction firm, specializing in a design-build process.
Veterans' Support
Has publicly shared his support for causes that benefit veterans, such as the Bravo Zulu house initiative.

Media Appearances

Bill has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-1988
President at Derrick Companies
Project Manager at Stahl Construction
Project Engineer/Manager at PCL Construction
Project Engineer at Al Johnson Construction

Education

1983 - 1985
MBA from UMN Carlson School of Management
1974 - 1977
BCivilE from University of Minnesota

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Insights For Selling To Bill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bill is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bill

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bill move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Bill take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Bill

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