Josh Bruce

Energizer
DISC Type : I

General Manager at Team USA Collision Centers

United States

Overview

Josh is a Special Forces (Green Beret) veteran and leader with extensive experience in international project management, logistics, and influencing stakeholders. A graduate of West Point and holding an Executive MBA from Duke University, he now applies his strategic planning skills as a General Manager in the collision repair industry.

His unique career path demonstrates a strong foundation in high-level problem solving, managing cross-functional teams, and directing large-scale operations in both military and civilian contexts. He has managed operations with significant international consequences in South and Central America.

He once directed multiple multinational military exercises involving over 100 people.

Personality Overview

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Veterans in Business
His career demonstrates a successful transition from elite military leadership as a Green Beret to a corporate General Manager role, applying those skills in business.
Operational Efficiency
In his General Manager role, he focuses on P&L, customer acquisition, and workflow optimization, drawing from extensive military logistics and operations experience.
Strategic Leadership
He has managed a Special Forces Detachment and directed large, multinational military exercises, showcasing his ability to lead complex, high-stakes operations.

Media Appearances

Josh has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
General Manager at Team USA Collision Centers
1-2020 - 1-2025
Special Forces Detachment Commander (Director of Operations) at US Army
9-2018 - 12-2019
Assistant Human Resources Manager (Deployed as Deputy Chief of Operations) at US Army
5-2015 - 8-2018
Platoon Leader & Assistant Operations Officer at US Army

Education

Executive MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - BS from United States Military Academy at West Point

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Insights For Selling To Josh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Josh is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Josh

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Josh move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Josh take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Josh

Personality Compatibility


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