Kelsey Marie

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Executive Director at CougsFirst!

Bonney Lake, Washington, United States

Overview

As Executive Director of CougsFirst! , Kelsey leads a powerful alumni business network, focusing on strategic growth and ROI for Coug-owned businesses. A Washington State University graduate herself, she is also a business coach and public speaker. People who have worked with her describe her as a phenomenal host who is curious and enthusiastic.

Kelsey is the co-founder of Empower PNW, a community supporting female founders in the South Puget Sound. She hosts the "Get Shit Done" podcast, sharing insights on scaling businesses, leadership, and productivity. A firm believer in work-life balance, she often discusses how to structure schedules for success and avoid burnout.

She is a former salon owner, having applied her business school education to build and scale her own successful cut and color salon before pivoting into full-time business coaching.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Alumni Business Networks
As Executive Director of CougsFirst! , she is dedicated to fostering a strong business community for Washington State University alumni, focusing on partnerships and measurable growth.
Female Entrepreneurship
Co-founded Empower PNW, a community and creative space specifically designed to support and connect women-owned businesses and female founders.
Business Growth Strategy
As a business coach and speaker, she focuses on helping entrepreneurs scale profitable businesses by improving mindset, marketing, and money management.

Media Appearances

Kelsey has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Executive Director at CougsFirst!
5-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Kelsey Marie Knutson
1-2018 - 2-2021
Owner at Gather + Co
4-2019 - 5-2020
Co-Founder at Ignite Your Life
2-2013 - 8-2013
Administrative Assistant at Washington State University

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from WSU Carson College of Business
2013 - 2014
Cosmetology from Summit Salon Academy- Tacoma

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Insights For Selling To Kelsey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelsey is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelsey

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelsey move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Kelsey take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Kelsey

Personality Compatibility


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