Joshua Watson

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Director of Career and Professional Development at P.A.W. Journey by Clemson Football

Clemson, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Joshua Watson is the Director of Career and Professional Development for Clemson Footballs P. A. W. Journey program. He leverages his diverse background as a former NFL athlete, a tech account manager at STRIVR, and a real estate CEO to mentor scholar-athletes. People who have worked with him describe him as an enterprising leader with impeccable professionalism and a tremendous competitive drive.

Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Joshua is a Clemson alumnus where he was a key defensive tackle for the football team from 2010 to 2014. After his professional career in the NFL and CFL, he volunteered as a high school football and strength coach, showing a consistent passion for developing young athletes on and off the field.

As CEO and Director of Acquisitions for his own real estate company, Keynects LLC, he managed property acquisitions valued at over $2 million.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Results Focused

Long-term Focused

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Athlete Development
Leads initiatives like "Business Week" and "Bridge Week" to prepare Clemson's scholar-athletes for professional life after sports, focusing on career and personal growth.
Corporate Partnerships
Actively builds relationships with major companies like LinkedIn, Major League Baseball, and Universal Music Group to create opportunities for athletes.
VR Performance Training
Previously worked at STRIVR, managing immersive VR training solutions for high-profile clients including NFL teams and Fortune 100 companies.

Media Appearances

Joshua has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Director of Career and Professional Development at P.A.W. Journey by Clemson Football
8-2023 - 6-2024
ParaEducator (Restorative Practices) at Colonial School District
11-2019 - 6-2022
CEO & Director of Acquisitions at Keynects
8-2018 - 1-2020
Gameday Assistant (Purple Hat Crew) at National Football League (NFL)
5-2017 - 2-2019
Account Manager at STRIVR

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Clemson University
9-2023 - 11-2023
NFL Scouting/ General Manager Course from Sports Management Worldwide

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Insights For Selling To Joshua

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joshua is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joshua

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joshua move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Joshua take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Joshua

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