John Freese

Energizer
DISC Type : I

VP, Advanced Development Engineering at SharkNinja

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

John Freese is a product development leader with extensive experience launching user-focused products in consumer floorcare, IoT, and medical devices. A graduate of the University of Michigan and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he currently leads Advanced Development Engineering at SharkNinja, focusing on bringing innovative new technologies to market.

His entrepreneurial spirit is a key driver, demonstrated by his time as VP and COO at a mechatronics startup. He is passionate about transforming novel ideas and patents into commercially successful products. His interest in his alma mater, the University of Michigan, suggests a strong connection to his educational roots and its community.

He once grew a technology startup from zero sales to $2M in annual revenue by personally closing the largest sale in the companys history.

Personality Overview

Informal

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Product Innovation
His career is focused on developing and launching new products in consumer floorcare, IoT, and electronics, and he is listed as an inventor on multiple SharkNinja patents.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
As a former VP and COO, he has experience running operations, directing marketing, and driving a startup's revenue from zero to $2 million.
Robotics & Mechatronics
His background includes leading a mechatronics and software startup and developing robotic cleaners at SharkNinja, indicating a deep interest in this technology.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
VP, Advanced Development Engineering at SharkNinja
6-2020 - 4-2022
Senior Director, New Product Development Engineering at SharkNinja
9-2015 - 6-2020
Director, Shark New Product Development Engineering at SharkNinja
10-2010 - 9-2015
Product Development Consultant at Product Development Technologies
5-2010 - 10-2010
VP at Telezygology, Inc.

Education

1996 - 1999
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1989 - 1993
BS from University of Michigan

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Exp : 32 Location : Greater Boston, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : VP, Advanced Development Engineering at SharkNinja
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And John

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