Christie L. Bacon

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Operational Support at Kessler Scholars Collaborative

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Overview

Christie is an organization and project manager with over two decades of experience helping creatives, non-profits, and small businesses manage their operations. Colleagues describe her as organized, innovative, and detail-oriented. She holds a Master of Science from DePaul University and has previously worked with the American Bar Association and the National Writers Series.

An Ann Arbor native, Christie is active in her community through the local Rotary Club. Her personal interests include youth development, reading, traveling, and exploring the Ann Arbor restaurant scene. When she has free time, she enjoys taking drawing and painting classes and has an annual family tradition of making pierogis from scratch.

She serves as the Creative Partner and Business Manager for her husband, New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Small Business Operations
Her company, B-Side Works, focuses on managing business-side operations for small businesses, non-profits, and creative individuals.
Non-Profit Leadership
She has served as an Interim Executive Director for the National Writers Series and is described as a 'forward-thinking non-profit executive'.
Author and Speaker Support
Manages all business operations, including sales, logistics, and contract negotiation, for a New York Times bestselling author and public speaker.

Media Appearances

Christie has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023 - 8-2025
Operational Support at Kessler Scholars Collaborative
12-2021 - 4-2022
Interim Executive Director at National Writers Series
6-2018
Owner at B-Side Works, LLC
6-2014
Creative Partner & Business Manager at John U. Bacon LLC
5-2013 - 6-2014
Associate Director of Educational Programs, Center for Professional Development at American Bar Association

Education

2003 - 2006
Master of Science (MS) from DePaul University
1992 - 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Eastern Michigan University

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Exp : 33 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Operational Support at Kessler Scholars Collaborative
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Insights For Selling To Christie L.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christie L. is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christie L.

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christie L. move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Christie L. take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Christie L.

Personality Compatibility


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