Derrick Reimer

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Founder at SavvyCal

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Derrick is a full-stack developer and serial entrepreneur who founded SavvyCal after co-founding and selling two previous SaaS companies, Drip and Codetree. He is a prominent voice in the bootstrapped startup community and a graduate of California State University, Fresno.

Originally from Fresno, CA, Derrick now lives in Minnesota. He uses cooking as a way to unwind and also enjoys running. He is a regular contributor to the "Startups for the Rest of Us" podcast, sharing his experiences as an indie founder.

He has successfully built and sold four separate software companies: Drip, Codetree, and StaticKit, before starting his current venture, SavvyCal.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Bootstrapped SaaS
He is a vocal advocate for bootstrapping companies, having built and sold multiple businesses without venture capital, a journey he often details on podcasts.
Indie Hacking
As the founder of SavvyCal with a small team, he embodies the "indie hacker" ethos, building and growing products independently.
SaaS Product Development
As a hands-on technical founder, he is deeply involved in the entire product lifecycle, from coding new features to overall strategy and launch.

Media Appearances

Derrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2020
Founder at SavvyCal
9-2012 - 3-2018
Co-Founder at Drip
7-2014 - 6-2016
Founder at Codetree
4-2013 - 10-2015
Board Member at 59DAYSOFCODE

Education

2006 - 2009
B.A. from California State University, Fresno

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Insights For Selling To Derrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derrick is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derrick

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derrick move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Derrick take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Derrick

Personality Compatibility


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