Jordan Boesch

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

CEO at 7shifts

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

Jordan Boesch is the CEO and founder of 7shifts, a leading team management platform for restaurants. A self-taught developer with a diploma from Algonquin College, he created the initial software to solve scheduling challenges at his fathers Quiznos franchises. He has since grown 7shifts into a major venture-backed, global company.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Jordan is passionate about building a world-class technology company from his home province, where his family still resides. He describes himself as a natural problem-solver who enjoys building tech solutions. His interest in coding was first sparked by building websites for the teams he gamed with online.

Unique Fact: Jordan was working as a "sandwich artist" in his fathers restaurant when he was inspired to create 7shifts to fix the chaotic paper-based scheduling system.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Restaurant Operations
Founded 7shifts specifically to solve labor management, scheduling, and communication pain points he witnessed firsthand in his family's restaurants.
Building in Saskatchewan
He is a vocal advocate for building a global tech company in Saskatchewan, citing local talent and his desire to stay close to family as key drivers.
AI in the Workplace
He has recently posted about the rapid evolution of AI tools and the importance for leaders to use them directly to understand their impact on workflows.

Media Appearances

Jordan Boesch, 7Shifts - The Late Night Restaurant Show Network (podcast). Featured in Listen Notes / The Late Night Restaurant Show

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024 – Fixing the restaurant labor shortage with Jordan Boesch from 7Shifts. Featured in The Feed (Apple Podcasts)

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He launched a “side‑project”— now it’s used by 10% of all restaurants. | Jordan Boesch, Founder of 7Shifts. Featured in PMF Show

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Work History

1-2014
CEO at 7shifts
1-2011 - 6-2012
Senior Web Developer at Coconut Calendar
3-2010 - 1-2011
Frontend Engineer at VendAsta Technologies Inc.
8-2008 - 2014
Founder / Developer at TaxiMe
1-2008 - 8-2009
Web Developer at 76design

Education

2008 - 2010
Diploma from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

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Exp : 16 Location : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at 7shifts
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Insights For Selling To Jordan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • 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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jordan is

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

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jordan move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Jordan take some risk or not?

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

You And Jordan

Personality Compatibility


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