Dan Seyler

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Agency Owner at Goosehead Insurance Agency

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Dan Seyler is an Agency Owner at Goosehead Insurance with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience in employee benefits and retirement sales, previously as a Senior Director at Paychex. He leverages his extensive background and an M. A. from American University to lead his family-owned business in Texas.

Outside of his agency, Dan is deeply committed to community service. He serves on the Board of Trustees for YMCA Camp Belknap and is the Treasurer and President-Elect of the Kiwanis Club of Southlake. He is passionate about building a multi-generational family business.

Unique fact: Dan is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has international experience advising in U. S. Hispanic markets and Brazil.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Risk Tolerant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Nonprofit Leadership
Serves as Vice Chair of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics, Treasurer of the Southlake Kiwanis Club, and is a decade-long board member for YMCA Camp Belknap.
Financial Literacy
A core passion mentioned in his professional profiles, stemming from his 25+ year career in financial services and retirement sales before opening his own insurance agency.
Family Business
His stated goal is to create a multi-generational family business, transitioning from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship to build this legacy.

Media Appearances

Dan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Agency Owner at Goosehead Insurance Agency
2-2022 - 10-2022
Senior Director National Retirement Sales at Paychex
9-2019 - 2-2022
Senior Director of HR Services Sales at Paychex
9-2017 - 9-2019
Senior Director Retirement Sales at Paychex
6-2014 - 9-2017
Senior Director of Sales Strategy, Operations, and Planning at Paychex

Education

1984 - 1987
M.A. from American University
1980 - 1984
BA from Temple University

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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