Jim Gimeson

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Board Member, CEO and President at PODS

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

1-2026
Board Member, CEO and President at PODS
1-2019 - 10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
1-2018 - 1-2019
Chief Operations Officer at Sears Home Services
4-2016 - 1-2018
Chief Operating Officer at TruGreen
12-2014 - 4-2016
President, Scotts LawnService at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Education

1999 - 2001
MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
1986 - 1990
BA from Muskingum University

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Exp : 12 Location : Bonita Springs, Florida, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Member, CEO and President at PODS
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Jim

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