Kees De Jong

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Investor DoorB at Doorb

Blaricum, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Kees de Jong is a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and growth expert dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs scale their businesses. He co-founded nlgroeit, advises private equity firm Freshstream, and has a background from Erasmus University and Harvard Business School. People who have worked with him describe him as a visionary with unbelievable drive and passion.

Beyond his business ventures, Kees is an author, having written books on business growth, and a regular columnist for De Ondernemer. He is also a passionate musician, actively playing the drums. His interests span from business literature to travel, as indicated by his engagement with Harvard Business Review and KLM.

Interestingly, Kees is the drummer for The Policed, a tribute band dedicated to the iconic rock group The Police.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  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.

Topics They Care About

Entrepreneurial Growth
He co-founded nlgroeit, a national program for SME growth, and has authored books like "Groter Groeien" on the subject.
Founder Mentality
He writes about what large companies often miss and how a founder's mindset can drive success for smaller, growing businesses.
Private Equity
Serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Group for Freshstream, a private equity fund focusing on the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium.

Media Appearances

Kees has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2020
Investor DoorB at Doorb
10-2019 - 3-2020
Docent Entrepreneurship at EuroCollege Hogeschool
1-2019 - 11-2023
Investor Fixers bv at Fixers®
10-2016
Chairman of the Advisory Group at Bregal Freshstream
1-2016
Co-founder - Board Member at nlgroeit

Education

1989 - 1994
95% from Erasmus University Rotterdam
2013 - 2013
Executive program 'Corporate Boards' from Harvard Business School

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Insights For Selling To Kees

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kees 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 Kees

  • 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 Kees move?

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

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

You And Kees

Personality Compatibility


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