Bill Martin, CDS,TRS

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President Quality Drive Away, Foremost Transport at Quality Drive Away, Inc. Foremost Transport, Inc.

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

As President of Quality Drive Away and Foremost Transport, Bill Martin brings over 25 years of management experience to the transport industry. His expertise lies in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong workplace culture. People who have worked with him describe him as an outstanding leader, detail-oriented, and an effective problem solver.

Outside of his corporate roles, Bill has demonstrated a profound commitment to community service. He served for 15 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Bristol Fire Department, holding numerous leadership positions, including Fire Chief for four years and President of the Bristol Fire Corporation for eight years.

Unique fact: Bills extensive experience includes serving as a Master Firefighter, specializing in Strategy and Tactics.

Personality Overview

Upfront

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Transport Logistics
As president of two transport companies, he focuses on innovative solutions, operational excellence, and driver satisfaction in the RV transport sector.
Regulatory Compliance
He is a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) and ensures his operations adhere to FMCSA and DOT regulations, mitigating risk and improving efficiency.
Community Service
Dedicated 15 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, rising to Fire Chief and serving as President of the Bristol Fire Department Corporation.

Media Appearances

Bill has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2018
President Quality Drive Away, Foremost Transport at Quality Drive Away, Inc. Foremost Transport, Inc.
8-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Cogent Logistics
6-2018
Principal Owner at Creekstone Financial & Consulting, LLC
10-2014
President, Bristol Fire Department Corp. at Bristol Fire Department
3-2020
Principal Owner at Advanced Equity Holding Company LLC

Education

2018 - 2019
CDS from University of Central Florida
1994 - 1995
Master Firefighter - Strategy and Tactics from State of Indiana, North American Resources

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President Quality Drive Away, Foremost Transport at Quality Drive Away, Inc. Foremost Transport, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Bill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bill is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bill

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bill move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Bill take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Bill

Personality Compatibility


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