John J. Teng

Critic
DISC Type : C

CEO / Founder at LIVXTRA

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Overview

John J. Teng is the CEO and Founder of LIVXTRA and Midlife Magazine, dedicated to helping people in their middle years thrive. With a Masters in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University and a Professional Engineer license, he pivoted from engineering and project management to become a sales manager and now an entrepreneur, author, and speaker.

Outside of his professional life, John is a dedicated family man with a wife and four children. He is a competitive ballroom dancer, a mens physique athlete, and has even performed as a vocal soloist at Carnegie Hall. He is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, reflecting his passion for connecting with diverse people.

He won the "Dancing with the South Bay Stars" competition in 2015 despite having no prior dancing experience.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Negotiator

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Midlife Empowerment
Author of "The Hero Mindset, " he aims to reframe midlife challenges into a "hero's journey" and helps people live their lives to the fullest through his company, LIVXTRA.
Health & Wellness
As a Certified Personal Trainer and men's physique competitor, he frequently writes and speaks about fitness, nutrition, and developing a healthy lifestyle.
Public Speaking
He is a frequent podcast guest and speaker, sharing his story and insights on personal development, relationships, and professional growth to inspire diverse audiences.

Media Appearances

John Joseph Teng, P.E. - Midlife Magazine. Featured in Midlife Magazine

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John Teng attends - Midlife Magazine. Featured in Midlife Magazine

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Work History

1-2015
CEO / Founder at LIVXTRA
7-2019
Project Manager Consultant (Civil Engineer, PE) at California Water Service Company
3-2014 - 1-2015
Civil Engineer, P.E. at Sunrider International
5-2005 - 2-2014
Sales Manager, North America at Sunrider International
Assistant Engineer at California Water Service Company

Education

1990 - 2001
Master of Science from Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University

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Exp : 20 Location : Beverly Hills, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO / Founder at LIVXTRA
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Insights For Selling To John J.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John J. is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John J.

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John J. move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can John J. take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And John J.

Personality Compatibility


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