Jake April

Pioneer
DISC Type : isd

Communications Intern at New York Islanders

United States

Overview

Jake April is a sports journalist, TEDx speaker, and contributing author with a masters degree from Hofstra University. He focuses on breaking barriers and promoting inclusion, with professional communications experience from internships with the New York Islanders and New York Riptide, blending his passions for sports and advocacy.

Living with cerebral palsy, Jake uses his personal story to motivate others, viewing his disability as an opportunity to challenge perceptions. He is passionate about storytelling as a tool for empowerment and is an avid skier. His work often reflects his journey toward independence and overcoming adversity.

Jakes love for the New York Islanders not only shaped his career path but also provided him with a sense of belonging and commitment throughout his life.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Disability Advocacy
As a TEDx speaker and writer living with cerebral palsy, he actively works to challenge assumptions and empower individuals to overcome perceived limitations.
Sports Media
He gained communications experience with the New York Islanders and New York Riptide and discovered his passion for journalism through broadcasting at Mitchell College.
Inspirational Storytelling
Contributes poetry and stories to The Unsealed, a community focused on turning personal challenges into empowering narratives of resilience and change.

Media Appearances

Jake – Member Profile – The Unsealed. Featured in The Unsealed

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Work History

9-2023 - 4-2024
Communications Intern at New York Islanders
12-2022
Contributing Author at The Unsealed
5-2021 - 8-2021
Communications Intern at New York Riptide
9-2020 - 3-2023
Staff Member at Radio Hofstra University
9-2019 - 5-2020
Intern at Special Olympics Connecticut

Education

2020 - 2022
Graduate degree from Hofstra University
2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Science from Mitchell College

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Insights For Selling To Jake

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jake is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jake

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jake move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Jake take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Jake

Personality Compatibility


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