Jeff Semple

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Board Member at First Tee Canton

Canton, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jeff Semple is the Area President for FocusCFO and a Vistage Chair in Northeast Ohio. He specializes in providing fractional CFO services to guide business owners toward sustainable growth and financial control. Colleagues describe him as insightful, direct, and professional. He holds a BA from the University of Mount Union.

Outside of work, Jeff is deeply involved in his community. He serves on the board of First Tee Canton and the Akron-Canton Golf Classic Executive Committee for the American Cancer Society. His company recently raised over $80, 000 to support local food banks, including the Stark County Hunger Task Force.

Jeff has a dual focus on helping companies with both high-level financial strategy and executive leadership coaching.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Deliberate Doer

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Business Owner Growth
As a Vistage Chair and CEO coach, he helps high-performing executives achieve their goals and build a strong legacy through a confidential, peer-group-focused methodology.
Fractional CFO Services
He leads FocusCFO in NE Ohio, embedding financial expertise into businesses with $3-$40M in revenue to provide actionable insights and drive sustainable value.
Community Fundraising
He is on the executive committee for the American Cancer Society's golf classic and recently supported a company initiative that raised over $80, 000 for local food banks.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

2025
Board Member at First Tee Canton
2025
Akron-Canton Golf Classic Executive Committee at American Cancer Society
12-2015
Area President at FocusCFO
1-2011
CEO Coach at Vistage Worldwide
1-2010
Board Member at Several companies

Education

1980 - 1985
BA from University of Mount Union

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Exp : 39 Location : Canton, Ohio, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Member at First Tee Canton
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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jeff

Personality Compatibility


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