John W. James III

Galvanizer
DISC Type : Id

Founder & Managing Director at Venture Studio Services

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

John is a founder and CEO with a 30-year career specializing in prepaid payment solutions and venture consulting. He leverages extensive experience, including advising major automotive firms like GM and Ford, to build innovative products and drive business growth. People who have worked with him describe him as innovative, professional, and highly driven.

His personal and professional lives are guided by his Christian faith, focusing on helping other Christian founders succeed. John is a father and is also involved in leveraging payment technology to enhance efficiency in charitable giving. His network is strongly rooted in the Detroit business community.

He founded a venture studio with the explicit mission of helping Christian entrepreneurs build "His Kingdom. "

Personality Overview

Socially Adept

Trusting

Self-Assured

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Prepaid Payments
As the Founder & CEO of Four Corner Payments, he is a subject matter expert in creating end-to-end payment solutions for businesses.
Faith-based Investing
His work with Venture Studio Services and Kingdom Ventures is dedicated to helping Christian founders and creating a "parallel economy" rooted in faith.
Startup Mentorship
He focuses on making Christian founders "Investor Ready" by leveraging his experience from both the entrepreneur and VC sides of business.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Founder & Managing Director at Venture Studio Services
6-2019
Board Member & Senior Advisor at VillageUp, Inc.
3-2015
Founder & CEO at Four Corner Payments
4-2013 - 3-2015
Account Executive at AchieveGlobal
3-2007 - 12-2009
Enterprise Sales Executive at Springbok Services

Education

1984 - 1988
BA from Pepperdine University

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Exp : 33 Location : Greater Philadelphia, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Managing Director at Venture Studio Services
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Insights For Selling To John W.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product

DONT's

  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John W. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John W.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

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

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can John W. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And John W.

Personality Compatibility


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