John Woods

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Charity Trustee at Volunteer Medics

Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom

Overview

John is the Director at Thrive, a digital marketing agency he has helped lead for over five years. With a background in Graphic Design from Newcastle College and over 25 years of creative experience, he now focuses on business development, helping SMEs grow through strategic inbound marketing. Colleagues describe him as creative, client-focused, and solution-minded.

John is deeply committed to charitable work, serving as a Charity Trustee for Volunteer Medics. This role was inspired by a memorable and personally valuable volunteering trip he took to Tanzania in 2019, which solidified his desire to align with the organizations mission.

Unique fact: His first-hand volunteering experience in Tanzania was so impactful that he joined the organization as a trustee upon his return.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Unexpressive

Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

SME Growth
His professional headline and role at Thrive are centered around helping SMEs achieve visibility and growth through digital marketing and creative design.
Inbound Marketing
He focuses on implementing inbound marketing strategies for clients and holds certifications from HubSpot, a key inbound marketing platform.
Creative Branding
With a degree in Graphic Design and a history as a Creative Director, he has deep expertise in branding, which is frequently praised in recommendations.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2019
Charity Trustee at Volunteer Medics
3-2014
Director at Thrive
2-2007 - 3-2014
Creative Director at Echo Graphics

Education

1997 - 2001
Graphic Design from Newcastle College

More Information

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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