Chris Gear

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founder and Principal at Blackfin Sports Group

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Chris Gear is a seasoned sports executive and lawyer with over 25 years of experience, currently the Founder and Principal at Blackfin Sports Group. His distinguished career includes serving as Assistant General Manager and Chief Legal Officer for the Vancouver Canucks and as senior counsel for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. He is a graduate of Queens University.

Outside of his professional life, Chris is a former decorated collegiate athlete, having been a two-time conference All-Star and team MVP in varsity football at Queens University. He lives in Steveston, a community in Richmond, B. C. , with his wife, two teenage children, and two cats, and maintains a strong passion for hockey.

Unique fact: While known for his career in hockey and law, Chris was the MVP of the Queens University varsity football team in 1997 as a wide receiver.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

Believer

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Sports Law & Negotiation
His entire career is built on the intersection of law and sports, from handling thousands of contracts for the Olympics to negotiating NHL player contracts for the Canucks.
Athlete Representation
Through Blackfin Sports Group, he represents individual athletes and coaches, helping them build their brands and secure endorsements, reflecting a focus on personal client success.
Vancouver Sports Market
He has deep roots in the city's sports scene and has commented publicly on its growth potential, new events, and the business landscape for local teams.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Founder and Principal at Blackfin Sports Group
7-2022 - 12-2022
Consultant at Canadian Olympic Committee
1-2022 - 6-2022
Contributing Writer at DailyFaceoff.com
1-2020 - 12-2021
Assistant General Manager, Vancouver Canucks / Chief Legal Officer at Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE)
7-2010 - 1-2020
Vice-President & General Counsel at Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE)

Education

1992 - 1998
B.Comm from Queen's University

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Exp : 20 Location : Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and Principal at Blackfin Sports Group
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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