Darryl Wizenberg

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Co-President Kidfinity Inc at Kidfinity Inc

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Overview

Darryl Wizenberg is an experienced executive in the consumer goods sector, currently serving as the Co-President and Co-Founder of Kidfinity Inc. His career includes leadership roles as President of Tollytots and EVP at Jakks Pacific, where he managed the Disney division. He possesses strong expertise in product development, strategic partnerships, and brand licensing, informed by his business studies at Carleton University.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

Believer

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Toy Industry
Has a long-standing career leading and co-founding companies in the toy and consumer goods industry, including Tollytots, Jakks Pacific, and Kidfinity.
Brand Licensing
Possesses extensive experience working with major licensors, including managing the Disney division for Jakks Pacific, a world-leading media company.
Product Development
Has deep knowledge of the full product lifecycle, covering development, engineering, costing, and manufacturing for consumer goods.

Media Appearances

Darryl has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2019 - 1-2026
Co-President Kidfinity Inc at Kidfinity Inc
1-2016 - 6-2019
President - Jakks Pacific (Disney Division) at Jakks Pacific
1-2013 - 2016
EVP - Business Development at Jakks Pacific
10-2008 - 2013
President at Tollytots Ltd (Acquired by Jakks Pacific)
2001 - 10-2008
President at Tollytots Ltd

Education

1986 - 1994
Business from Carleton University
1979 - 1984
Education details unavailable from Hudson High School

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Insights For Selling To Darryl

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darryl is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darryl

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darryl move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Darryl take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Darryl

Personality Compatibility


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