Blake Messer

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

VP of Engineering at Cratejoy

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Blake has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Blake has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

Blake has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
VP of Engineering at Cratejoy
11-2017 - 1-2022
Senior Director of Engineering at Cratejoy
11-2015 - 11-2017
Software Engineering Manager at Cratejoy
8-2014 - 11-2015
Staff Software Engineer at Cratejoy
8-2022
Mentor at Techstars

Education

2014 - 2016
Masters of Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin
2009 - 2011
MGPS from The University of Texas at Austin - LBJ School of Public Affairs
2005 - 2008
B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin
2001 - 2004
Education details unavailable from Bellaire High School
2020 - 2021
Registered Yoga Teacher from Practice Yoga Austin

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Exp : 16 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : VP of Engineering at Cratejoy
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Insights For Selling To Blake

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Blake is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Blake

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Blake move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Blake take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Blake

Personality Compatibility


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