Bob Roitblat

Pioneer
DISC Type : Dsi

Director and Speaker Coach at TEDxLakeShoreDrive

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Bob Roitblat is a transformation catalyst, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker with over three decades of experience. He helps leaders navigate turbulence and drive results by applying effective innovation and strategy, drawing parallels from his experience as a competitive yacht racer. He is also a speaker coach and director for TEDxLakeShoreDrive.

Outside of his consulting work, Bob is a passionate and competitive sailor, a hobby he frequently equates to the world of business, emphasizing leadership and swift decision-making. He directed his first TV commercial at 16 and has always been drawn to storytelling, which he now channels into coaching and writing.

He has appeared in over 60 TV shows and feature films, often playing the villain.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
As a "Transformation Catalyst, " his entire professional focus is on helping leaders and organizations turn market volatility and disruption into a strategic advantage.
Strategic Innovation
He founded multiple companies and now runs workshops focused on helping executives create and implement strategic and tactical plans for innovation.
Competitive Sailing
He is a competitive yacht racer, author on the topic, and often uses sailing analogies about leadership, teamwork, and decision-making in his professional speaking engagements.

Media Appearances

Bob has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director and Speaker Coach at TEDxLakeShoreDrive
1-2016
Vistage Expert Resource Speaker at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
5-2004 - 5-2017
Co-founder (through Trio, an investment group) and CInO at Kenosha Radiology Center
12-2003
Founder / CEO at Bob Roitblat Unltd.

Education

Bob has no verified education history

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Exp : 22 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director and Speaker Coach at TEDxLakeShoreDrive
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Insights For Selling To Bob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bob is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bob

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bob move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Bob take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Bob

Personality Compatibility


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