Erdogan (Ed) Karakaya

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director at Maxshelf Ltd

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Erdogan (Ed) Karakaya is a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience founding companies in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and retail fixture industries. He currently leads Maxshelf Ltd and recently launched Summer-Air Ltd in 2022, which specializes in VrV air conditioning systems.

He is a prolific founder, having established or co-founded at least seven distinct companies since the year 2000.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Retail Store Fixtures
His company, Maxshelf Ltd, supplies customizable shelving and displays for various retail settings, including new concept post office stores and fruit and vegetable sections.
Commercial Refrigeration
He has founded multiple companies in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector since 2000, including Max-Air, Maxkold, and most recently, Summer-Air Ltd.
Serial Entrepreneurship
He has repeatedly demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive by founding and co-founding numerous ventures across the wholesale, import, and distribution sectors.

Media Appearances

Erdogan has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2008
Director at Maxshelf Ltd

Education

Education details unavailable from Hammersmith Secondary School

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Exp : 18 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Maxshelf Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Erdogan (Ed)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erdogan (Ed) is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erdogan (Ed)

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erdogan (Ed) move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Erdogan (Ed) take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Erdogan (Ed)

Personality Compatibility


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