John Stanley

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founder & CEO at Stanley's Wet Goods

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

John Stanley is the Founder and CEO of Stanleys Wet Goods, a specialty wine and spirits shop. He combines his MBA from UCLA Anderson with a decade of experience in production management at Boeing to lead his entrepreneurial venture, focusing on artisanal beverages.

His professional and personal passions merge in his deep appreciation for the craftsmanship of wine, beer, and spirits from around the world. He aims to create a community space where people can explore complex and elegant products from true artisans.

John made a significant career pivot from managing satellite production at the aerospace company Boeing to becoming a local wine shop owner.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Artisanal Beverages
His shop and business philosophy are centered on products from small, artisanal producers, reflecting a core passion for craftsmanship in wine, beer, and spirits.
Career Transition
Made a significant shift from a decade in aerospace management at Boeing to founding his own retail business, a journey he has spoken about publicly.
Small Business Ownership
As the founder of a local retail shop and wine bar, he is deeply involved in the challenges and rewards of running a small business.

Media Appearances

Meet John Stanley | Founder & CEO, Stanley's Wet Goods. Featured in Shoutout LA

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John Stanley (Stanley's Wet Goods) : Interview 33. Featured in Five Questions

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Work History

8-2016
Founder & CEO at Stanley's Wet Goods
9-2015 - 8-2016
Manager - Production Integration & Industrial Engineering at Boeing
1-2014 - 9-2015
Product Line Production Manager at Boeing
10-2011 - 1-2014
Production Integration Manager at Boeing
4-2007 - 3-2009
Program Office Coordinator at Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems

Education

2006 - 2009
MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
2001 - 2005
BS from Loyola Marymount University

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They will probably never 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 quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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