Cor Lodder

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Retired at Walinga Inc

Carman, Manitoba, Canada

Overview

Cor Lodder is a manufacturing veteran with over 46 years at Walinga Inc., where he rose to Corporate Director. He was instrumental in establishing and expanding the companys Machining Division in Carman, Manitoba, after starting his career as a machinist. He earned his Red Seal as a General Machinist from Conestoga College.

Cor is deeply involved in his community, serving as Reeve for the R.M. of Dufferin and on the council of his church. He and his wife, Janine, have seven children and twenty grandchildren. His interests include photography, gardening, and travel, which he pursues more actively since retiring.

He has been elected to the Board of Directors for both the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada and the U.S.-based Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Ag Manufacturing
With a 46-year career at Walinga and board positions at the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada and the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association, he is a leader in the industry.
Community Leadership
Actively engaged in local governance and community, serving as Reeve for the R.M. of Dufferin and on his local church council.
Skilled Trades
Began his career as an apprentice, earned his Red Seal as a General Machinist, and champions the next generation of tradespeople through events like TRADE TRACKS.

Media Appearances

Cor has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-1977 - 7-2025
Retired at Walinga Inc

Education

Cor has no verified education history

More Information

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Exp : 47 Location : Carman, Manitoba, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Retired at Walinga Inc
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Insights For Selling To Cor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cor is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cor

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cor move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Cor take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Cor

Personality Compatibility


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