Jon Powell

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Managing Partner at Christopher & Mae Design Company

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jon Powell is the Managing Partner and Founder of Christopher & Mae Design Company, a creative agency in Dayton, Ohio. With a background in creating solutions for Fortune 500 companies and a Bachelor of Science from Wright State University, he is a recognized voice in the regional design community.

His professional approach is deeply rooted in a personal passion for understanding people. Jons interest in active listening and collaboration stems from an early ambition to become a therapist, a philosophy he now applies to building authentic relationships between brands and their audiences.

He started his entrepreneurial journey six years ago with a laptop bought on credit and a desk found on Facebook Marketplace.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  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

Design Leadership
Recently served as an expert panelist on the Design Leadership panel at The Modern College of Design's 2024 Design Day, sharing industry insights.
Entrepreneurial Journey
He often shares the story of starting his design company from humble beginnings, highlighting the value of slow, deliberate growth and perseverance.
Authentic Branding
His agency's mission is to help brands grow by establishing authentic relationships with their audience through listening and intentional collaboration.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2019
Managing Partner at Christopher & Mae Design Company
11-2014 - 10-2018
Producer at Real Art
9-2012 - 11-2014
Project Manager at Aimia Inc
11-2011 - 8-2012
Marketing Communications Specialist at Excellence In Motivation
1-2011 - 11-2011
Travel Account Administrator at Excellence In Motivation

Education

2006 - 2010
Bachelors of Science from Wright State University

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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

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

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jon

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