Colin Stansfield

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DISC Type : ci

Chief Executive Officer at Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Colin Stansfield is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation, focusing on innovation for public purpose. An experienced leader in economic development and social enterprise, he holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and has a track record of spearheading community-focused initiatives.

Outside of his primary role, Colin is deeply invested in fostering sustainable communities. His work often intersects with his personal values, emphasizing ecological health and local collaboration. He previously served as an Executive in Residence at Purppl, a social enterprise accelerator, showcasing his commitment to purpose-driven business.

He formerly operated the Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Social Enterprise
Has extensive experience leading and advising social enterprises, including Potluck Cafe Society and as an Executive in Residence at Purppl.
Community-led Development
His career demonstrates a focus on place-based innovation, from running the Gibsons Public Market to his current role driving regional investment in Nanaimo.
Doughnut Economics
Actively incorporates principles of Doughnut Economics and systems thinking into his work to build a more equitable and sustainable local economy.

Media Appearances

NANAIMO PROSPERITY CORPORATION WELCOMES COLIN STANSFIELD AS INAUGURAL CEO. Featured in Business Examiner

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Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation names first CEO of local economic development group. Featured in Nanaimo News Now

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Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation hired Colin Stansfield. Featured in Fundz.net

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Work History

4-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation
1-2016
Executive in Residence at Purppl
10-2019 - 3-2024
Executive Director at Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization
10-2017 - 9-2019
Executive Director at Gibsons Community Building Society
9-2014 - 10-2017
Executive Director at Potluck Cafe Society

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The University of British Columbia

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Insights For Selling To Colin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Colin is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Colin

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Colin move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Colin take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Colin

Personality Compatibility


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