Dennis Kebrdle

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Managing Partner & Transaction Lead at Chikol

South Bend-Mishawaka Region, United States

Overview

Dennis Kebrdle is an experienced Managing Partner and Turnaround Consultant at Chikol, specializing in corporate renewal and operational management for companies in challenging situations. He has a long history of acquiring and revitalizing businesses, drawing on expertise in leveraged finance and deal sourcing, along with his studies in Industrial Engineering and Social Work.

Outside of his professional life, Dennis is a dedicated family man. He has been married for over 40 years and speaks with great admiration for his wife, a retired special education teacher. He is a proud father to three daughters and is now a grandfather.

Unique fact: Dennis studied the "Violent Criminal Male Psyche" as part of his social work degree at Ohio State University.

Personality Overview

Generous

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Turnaround Consulting
As his primary occupation, he has deep experience in workouts, receiverships, and corporate renewal, having been in the profession since 1982.
Business Owner Transitions
He has recently posted about the trend of "Baby Boomer" business owners choosing to sell their companies, a situation he has personal experience with.
Family Values
He publicly shared his deep admiration for his wife's 30-year career as a special education teacher and her role in raising their three daughters.

Media Appearances

Dennis has no verified media appearances

Work History

Managing Partner & Transaction Lead at Chikol
President at Sican Corp.
President at Regal Mold & Die Company
President at AC Material Handling
President at Wendys Franchises

Education

1973 - 1980
Violent Criminal Male Psyche Social Work from Ohio State University
1969 - 1971
Industrial Engineering from Fenn College of Engineering/Cleveland State

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Insights For Selling To Dennis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dennis is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dennis

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dennis move?

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

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

You And Dennis

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