Jim Traxinger

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DISC Type : ci

Senior Vice President - Business Development Builders & Developers at Hotwire Communications Ltd

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Overview

A seasoned executive with over four decades in real estate and telecommunications, Jim is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Hotwire Communications. His career includes leadership roles as Florida Area President for Kolter Homes and EVP at Minto Communities, reflecting deep expertise in community development.

Outside of his professional life, Jim attended the University of Pennsylvania where he was a competitive wrestler. He is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, demonstrating a strong commitment to community service and charitable work.

He blends executive leadership with field expertise, holding active licenses as a Florida State Certified General Contractor and a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Master-Planned Communities
He has extensive experience leading large-scale community developments for companies like Kolter Homes and Minto, and has spoken on industry panels about their future.
Builder & Developer Relations
His current role focuses on fostering strategic relationships between technology providers and the home building industry, leveraging his decades of experience as a developer.
Eco-Friendly Building
He has provided public commentary on the practical costs and consumer demand for green building features, balancing sustainability with market realities in Florida.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2021
Senior Vice President - Business Development Builders & Developers at Hotwire Communications Ltd
1-2011
Owner/Broker at Realty Professionals US, LLC
10-2014 - 12-2019
Florida Area President at Kolter Homes
8-2013 - 9-2014
Vice President at Kolter Homes
1-2007 - 1-2011
Executive Vice President at Minto Communities Florida

Education

1980 - 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Ramapo College of New Jersey
1978 - 1980
Environmental Studies from University of Pennsylvania

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Exp : 19 Location : West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President - Business Development Builders & Developers at Hotwire Communications Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jim

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