Colonel Littleton

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DISC Type : c

Proprietor at Col. Littleton Ltd., Inc

Lynnville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Colonel Littleton is the proprietor and designer of his namesake brand, creating upscale leather goods and specialty products. He founded the company in 1987, which is renowned for its American-made products handcrafted by local artisans in his Lynnville, TN workshop. He attended David Lipscomb University and previously sold high-end mens apparel.

Inspired by his father, a carpenter, Littleton is a collector by nature with a deep respect for the past and historical items. He is passionate about small-town American values and channels this into his designs, aiming to create modern heirlooms that tell a story and can be passed down through generations.

His entire business was born from a single transaction: successfully selling 17 pairs of antique cufflinks he had purchased.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

American Craftsmanship
His company is built on having local artisans hand-cut, sew, and finish leather goods in his small-town Tennessee workshop, reflecting a commitment to American manufacturing.
Creating Heirlooms
He frequently states his goal is to design products with staying power that will be treasured by their owners and eventually passed on to the next generation.
Historical Inspiration
As a collector of antiques, he draws direct inspiration from the past for his products, such as modeling a popular briefcase after an 1870s US Cavalry saddlebag.

Media Appearances

Colonel has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-1987
Proprietor at Col. Littleton Ltd., Inc

Education

Colonel has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Colonel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Colonel is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Colonel

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Colonel move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Colonel take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Colonel

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