Erica Mechlinski

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Co-Creator at Working Mom Hour

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Erica Mechlinski is a strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of 212 Communications, she leads a team of veterans dedicated to thought leadership, media relations, and content creation, aiming to help meaningful companies be seen and heard. She holds a B.A. from Hood College.

Erica is a co-creator and host of the "Working Mom Hour" podcast, which is dedicated to supporting and encouraging more joy for working mothers. A mom herself, she founded her PR firm in 2013 to have the flexibility to be present for her family while serving clients.

Her firm, 212 Communications, was named one of the Top 15 Public Relations Firms in Baltimore.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Working Moms
Co-creator and host of the "Working Mom Hour" podcast, which aims to cultivate more joy for mothers in the workforce.
Strategic Communications
Founder of 212 Communications, a PR firm specializing in strategic planning, thought leadership, and media relations for companies driving meaningful change.
Female Founders
She started her own firm in 2013 and often posts in support of new businesses, particularly those owned by women.

Media Appearances

Erica - Working Mom Hour. Featured in Working Mom Hour

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Work History

7-2021 - 7-2024
Co-Creator at Working Mom Hour
2-2013
Founder at 212 Communications
10-2011 - 2-2013
Account Director at Weber Shandwick
9-2010
Mom at Mechlinski Family
4-2010 - 10-2011
Group Manager at Weber Shandwick

Education

1999 - 2003
B.A. from Hood College
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Hood College

More Information

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Exp : N/A Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Co-Creator at Working Mom Hour
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Insights For Selling To Erica

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erica is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erica

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erica move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Erica take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Erica

Personality Compatibility


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