Joanna Strom

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Freelance Features Writer at Copify

Waco Area, United States

Overview

Joanna is a multi-talented writer and storyteller with a background in advertising, marketing, and digital media. Described by peers as a passionate and natural leader with exceptional communication skills, she leverages hands-on journalism training and a creative, thought-leader approach in her work for publications like Medium.

Beyond her professional writing, Joanna is a dedicated creative artist. She is a Platinum BMI songwriter and a musician with over 30 years of experience on piano and guitar. Her other passions include scriptwriting, working on a young adult sci-fi novel, and photography, supported by extensive training from Kodak.

Unique fact: She is a Platinum member songwriter with the music rights organization BMI.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Decisive

Challenger

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Digital Storytelling
As a self-described "purveyor of words, " she actively contributes to various online publications, including "The Startup" and "The Writing Cooperative" on Medium.
Creative Writing
She is an aspiring young adult science fiction author and an experienced scriptwriter, demonstrating a deep passion for crafting fictional narratives.
Songwriting & Music
A Platinum BMI member and experienced musician, she has been writing songs and playing piano and guitar for over three decades.

Media Appearances

Joanna has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2019 - 1-2020
Freelance Features Writer at Copify
5-2019 - 7-2019
Freelance Research Writer: Content/Copy/Ghostwriter, Technical White Papers at V3B [V3+Broadsuite]
3-2019 - 2020
Freelance Copywriter at Sylvia Krivickova, Managing Partner, Hoffmann Creative Agency
2-2019 - 3-2020
Freelance Writer at SEOConsultants, Morgan Marketing Systems
2-2019 - 7-2019
Freelance Copywriter at Hoffmann Creative Agency

Education

1978 - 1981
Pre-Med Major: Chemistry; Minor: Psychology from Memphis State University
2007 - 2007
Two Certificates from McLennan Community College

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Insights For Selling To Joanna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joanna is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joanna

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joanna move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Joanna take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Joanna

Personality Compatibility


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