Jeremy Parker

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Co-Founder and CEO (Acquired by Custom Ink) at Swag.com

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Overview

Jeremy Parker is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Swag. com, which was acquired by Custom Ink. He has a track record of building and selling companies, primarily in the e-commerce and promotional products space. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in film production.

His creative background includes producing a feature-length documentary that won an award at the Vail Film Festival. He now hosts the "Kings of Swag" podcast, where he interviews leaders and innovators from the promotional products industry, exploring their journeys and lessons learned.

Interesting fact: Jeremy co-founded an e-commerce platform with his brother and entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, which was acquired by a publicly-traded company.

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Example Driven

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Promotional Products
Co-founded industry leader Swag. com and hosts a podcast interviewing top executives, suppliers, and innovators in the promo space.
Serial Entrepreneurship
Successfully founded multiple companies and achieved two exits, including the acquisition of Swag. com by Custom Ink and an earlier e-commerce venture.
E-commerce Platforms
Developed and scaled several e-commerce businesses, focusing on automating and improving the customer buying experience for promotional goods.

Media Appearances

Swag.com Revenue: How CEO Jeremy Parker Grew to $60M Using Strategic Product Curation. Featured in GetLatka

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Swag.com: Jeremy Parker, Co-Founder & CEO. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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EP 75: Raising Capital & Selling a Startup for Millions – Jeremy Parker’s Swag.com Story. Featured in Apple Podcasts (UK)

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Work History

2-2016 - 1-2025
Co-Founder and CEO (Acquired by Custom Ink) at Swag.com
2012 - 5-2015
Co-Founder at Vowch Commonwealth
6-2011 - 12-2011
Co Founder/ CMO at Tippt
6-2009 - 5-2011
Founder/ President at Vote For Art
6-2007 - 6-2009
Founder/CEO at Tees and Tats

Education

2003 - 2007
Education details unavailable from Boston University

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Insights For Selling To Jeremy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeremy is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeremy

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeremy move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Jeremy take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jeremy

Personality Compatibility


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