John Zemonek

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Partner at End Game Sportfishing

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Overview

John Zemonek is the Founder and Managing Director of Aligned Technology Group, an AWS consulting partner that helps organizations with architecture, security, and cost. An alumnus of North Carolina State University, he is described by others as insightful, helpful, and hardworking.

Outside of work, John is an avid offshore fisherman and a partner in a sportfishing charter. He enjoys cooking with his wife and kids, golfing, and passionately supports NC State Athletics and the Carolina Hurricanes. His interest in fishing also led to a previous venture in lifestyle apparel.

He founded Catching For Kids, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to provide children with opportunities to enjoy fishing and the outdoors.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Winning with AWS
He founded Aligned Technology Group to help organizations navigate and succeed with Amazon Web Services, focusing on modernization, security, and optimization.
Offshore Sportfishing
An avid fisherman, he is a partner in End Game Sportfishing, a charter company, and previously co-founded a sportfishing apparel brand.
Youth & Community
He founded Catching For Kids, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to bring families together and teach life lessons through fishing activities.

Media Appearances

The Download: John Zemonek, Founder, Aligned Technology Group. Featured in Grepbeat

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John Zemonek, Author at Aligned Technology Group. Featured in Aligned Technology Group

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Aligned Technology Group with John Zemonek. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2024
Partner at End Game Sportfishing
1-2020
Founder & Managing Director at Aligned Technology Group
10-2019 - 1-2021
Sr. Manager - Intelligent Cloud & Infrastructure at Accenture
5-2019
Founder & Director at Catching For Kids
10-2018 - 5-2020
Co-Founder & Chief Fisherman at Boat Builders Trading Company

Education

Biology Business Management from North Carolina State University

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Exp : 18 Location : Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Partner at End Game Sportfishing
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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