Dan Good

Commander
DISC Type : D

Manager of Manuscript Development at Book Launchers

Scarsdale, New York, United States

Overview

Dan Good is a book writer and ghostwriter who helps CEOs and thought leaders tell their stories. Leveraging his extensive journalism background from outlets like the New York Post and NBC News, he has written or ghostwritten over 40 books on diverse topics. He attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Dan transitioned from journalism to ghostwriting in 2019 to achieve a better work-life balance and spend more time with his family. To keep his creativity alive, he has recently taken up watercolor painting, a hobby he enjoyed in his childhood. He lives outside New York City with his wife and son.

His biography on baseball star Ken Caminiti, "Playing Through the Pain, " was a finalist for the CASEY Award as one of the years best baseball books.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Decisive

Candid & Clear

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Book Ghostwriting
Helps CEOs and leaders write books on topics like business, leadership, and tech, emphasizing capturing the author's unique voice and message.
Legacy Building
Focuses on helping clients turn their wisdom and life lessons into a lasting impact for their family and the world through writing a book.
Baseball History
Authored an award-nominated biography of baseball player Ken Caminiti and frequently discusses baseball literature, showing a deep personal passion for the sport's stories.

Media Appearances

Dan has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022 - 1-2024
Manager of Manuscript Development at Book Launchers
8-2021 - 1-2022
Deputy managing editor, news at New York Post
4-2020 - 9-2020
Editor at NBC News
6-2019
Book writer and ghostwriter at Self-employed
7-2018 - 5-2019
Breaking news editor at New York Daily News

Education

2005 - 2006
BS from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
2002 - 2004
N/A from Penn State University

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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