Karl Bloss

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Santa Claus at Electric Santa, LLC

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Overview

Karl is a retired Electric Vehicle Program Coordinator from Consumers Energy, holding a Ph. D. from Lehigh University. He now dedicates his time to EV education and outreach through his "0e-michigan" YouTube channel, continuing his mission to promote sustainable transportation.

An avid traveler, motorcyclist, and hiker, Karl is embracing retirement by pursuing his passions. He has over 100, 000 miles of personal EV driving experience and stays active in organizations like the Electric Vehicle Association. One of his retirement activities is spreading cheer as Santa Claus.

Interesting fact: After retiring from a career in the chemical industry and energy sector, he founded Electric Santa, LLC.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

EV Advocacy
Runs a YouTube channel and blog promoting electric vehicles in Michigan, drawing from over 100, 000 miles of personal EV driving experience.
Charging Infrastructure
Closely follows and discusses developments in EV charging, from Level 1 home charging to public networks and new technologies like lamppost chargers.
Sustainable Travel
Passionate about eco-friendly travel, documenting his road trips on electric motorcycles and sharing tips for other EV owners.

Media Appearances

Karl has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Santa Claus at Electric Santa, LLC
6-2018
Electric Vehicle Enthusiast at Freelance
1-2021 - 12-2024
Electric Vehicle Education and Outreach Coordinator at Consumers Energy
12-2020 - 12-2024
Electric Vehicle Program Coordinator at Consumers Energy
6-2018 - 12-2020
Connoisseur of Leisure / Electric Vehicle Promoter at Retired

Education

1996 - 1999
Ph.D. from Lehigh University
1990 - 1993
M.S. from Lehigh University

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Karl

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karl is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karl

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karl move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Karl take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Karl

Personality Compatibility


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