Bob Mahler PMP, PMI-RMP

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Trainer at CBT Nuggets

Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Bob Mahler is a project management trainer and business development director with over 20 years of experience, currently creating content for CBT Nuggets. A former U. S. Army Green Beret, he transitioned his expertise in military operations to managing complex telecommunications and disaster recovery projects before dedicating his career to training. He holds PMP, PMI-RMP, and MBA credentials.

Outside of his professional life, Bob is an avid fisherman, often found fishing for bass and trout near his home in Tennessee. Described by colleagues and students as energetic, funny, and an amazing coach, he brings a battle-tested, results-driven mindset to everything he does, valuing humor and practical, no-nonsense solutions.

Unique fact: Bob was part of the small volunteer team of subject matter experts who developed the Risk Management chapter for the 6th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Practical PM Training
He focuses on helping learners move from theory to immediate, practical implementation of project management concepts to bring greater value to their work.
Risk Management
He has a professional affinity for risk management, having co-developed the PMBOK Guide's chapter on the topic and regularly speaks on integrating risk, quality, and process improvement.
Military Veteran Experience
His background as a Green Beret combat veteran is a core part of his identity and the foundation of his battle-tested approach to leadership and project management.

Media Appearances

Bob has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Trainer at CBT Nuggets
1-2020 - 12-2024
Senior Director Business Development at Velociteach
12-2015 - 1-2020
Director of Business Development at Velociteach
8-2010 - 11-2015
Principal Owner at Strong Matrix-Verified SDVOSB, 1099 Trainer for Velociteach
1-2011 - 1-2013
VP of Marketing (volunteer position) at PMIWDC

Education

2006 - 2008
MBA from University of Phoenix
2001 - 2003
BA from Wheeling University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 14 Location : Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Trainer at CBT Nuggets
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Bob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bob is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bob

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bob move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Bob take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Bob

Personality Compatibility


Other CBT Nuggets Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.