Dave Meadows

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DISC Type : ci

Owner at Pushed

Greater Plymouth Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Dave Meadows is the Owner and Managing Director of Pushed, the award-winning Plymouth-based animation studio he co-founded in 2005 after being made redundant from ITV. With over 25 years of industry experience, he specializes in simplifying complex messages through engaging 2D/3D animation and video for clients like the BBC, National Trust, and English Heritage.

Outside of work, Dave is an avid mountain biker and a passionate musician. He manages and plays keyboards in two different bands, Boogie Knights and Get Wicked. He enjoys the creative freedom his work provides and values collaborating with inspiring people on various projects.

After being "pushed" from his job at ITV along with 200 colleagues, he aptly named his new company Pushed as a nod to its origin.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Visual Storytelling
He has over two decades of experience helping businesses and major broadcasters make complex messages digestible through visually captivating animations and video.
Small Business Growth
His company, Pushed, was named one of the UK's 100 most inspiring small businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, an honor he was delighted to receive.
Live Music
He is an active musician who manages and plays keyboards in two bands, demonstrating a clear passion for musical performance.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2005
Owner at Pushed
Senior Graphic Designer at ITV

Education

1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Falmouth School of Art and Design
1984 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Monmouth Comprehensive

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Exp : 20 Location : Greater Plymouth Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Owner at Pushed
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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Dave

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