Dan Mulhern

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DISC Type : i

CEO & Director - Apollo Patios at Apollo Patios

Greater Brisbane Area, Australia

Overview

Dan Mulhern is the CEO and Director of Apollo Patios, a role he grew into after starting with the company in commercial sales. With over 20 years of experience, he is a success-driven leader focused on implementing sales and marketing strategies to drive organizational growth. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University.

He has a keen interest in fostering a positive company culture and building high-performing teams, as evidenced by his active involvement in recruitment. He is passionate about manufacturing high-quality products that exceed Australian safety and compliance standards.

Dan appeared on "The Good Builder Podcast" to discuss leadership, business ownership, and the critical role of culture in the construction industry.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

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

Business Growth
His career focus is on developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue and drive organizational growth for Apollo Patios.
Company Culture
Appeared on a podcast discussing how culture is built through daily habits and frequently posts about hiring new "legends" to join his team.
Product Quality
Emphasizes that Apollo Patios' products exceed the minimum requirements of Australian Standards, ensuring compliance and customer safety.

Media Appearances

Culture, Coaching and Capacity: How Apollo Patios' Dan Mulhern Is Building a Manufacturing Business People Want to Work For. Featured in The Good Builder

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Work History

12-2023
CEO & Director - Apollo Patios at Apollo Patios
9-2023 - 12-2023
General Manager & Director at Apollo Patios
4-2023 - 9-2023
General Manager at Apollo Patios
1-2023 - 4-2023
Commercial Sales Manager - Apollo at Apollo Patios
10-2022 - 1-2023
Manager Contractor & Dealer QLD at Rain Bird Corporation

Education

1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Griffith University
1990 - 1994
Education details unavailable from Clairvaux Mackillop Colleg

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

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

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

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

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

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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