David Busis

Inspirer
DISC Type : id

Chief Development Officer at 7Sage at 7Sage

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

David Busis is the Chief Development Officer at 7Sage, where he has held multiple roles including Managing Partner and Head of Product. A graduate of Yale University and the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop, he leverages his deep expertise in writing and admissions to drive the companys growth and product innovation.

David is an accomplished writer whose fiction has won national contests and received a notable mention in "The Best American Short Stories 2014. " His work has appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He is passionate about storytelling and the craft of writing, often interviewing other authors.

Unique fact: David was admitted to both Harvard and Yale Law School but chose to pursue a career in writing and editing instead.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Creative Writing
An award-winning fiction writer with an M. F. A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, his work has been nationally recognized and published in major outlets.
Law School Admissions
He leads admissions consulting at 7Sage and has designed courses on personal statements, leveraging his own experience of being accepted to Harvard and Yale.
EdTech Development
As Chief Development Officer, he is directly involved in building the next version of 7Sage's platform and hiring senior engineers to lead the project.

Media Appearances

7Sage Editor David Busis + Personal Statements. Featured in 7Sage.com

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The Amicus Interviews: David Busis, 7Sage. Featured in Amicus Partners

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#7 – David Busis – How to Improve Your Law School Applications. Featured in 7Sage

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Work History

1-2024
Chief Development Officer at 7Sage at 7Sage
1-2023
Managing Partner and Head of Product at 7Sage
1-2018 - 2022
Head of Service at 7Sage Consulting
2015 - 2021
Admissions Consultant at 7Sage Consulting
1-2012 - 1-2015
Freelance Editor at www.davidbusis.com

Education

2009 - 2011
M.F.A. from The Iowa Writers' Workshop
2002 - 2006
B.A. from Yale University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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