Ken Lippmann Jr

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Owner at Gowanus Custom Builders LLC

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Ken Lippmann Jr. is a seasoned construction and real estate professional, serving as the Owner of Gowanus Custom Builders and a Partner at KJR Associates. His expertise spans construction management, general contracting, and real estate development, with a background in Fine Arts from Hartwick College and multiple safety certifications including CSST and OSHA 30-Hour.

Beyond his professional work, Ken is a dedicated father who is very involved in his son Strummers school. He has a keen eye for design, often collaborating closely with architects on his projects and sharing the results of their work.

He once described the NYC Landmark approval process for one of his buildings as "brutal & barbaric, " after it extended a project timeline from 9 to 16 months.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Historic Renovation
His social media highlights the challenges and successes of renovating 150-year-old buildings in Brooklyn, including navigating the complex NYC Landmark approval process.
Construction Management
As the owner of a construction company, he frequently posts detailed updates about project progress, from replacing joists to completing interior finishes.
Architectural Design
He publicly praises his architect collaborators and shares articles about their joint projects, showing a deep appreciation for the design process and final aesthetic.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2020
Owner at Gowanus Custom Builders LLC
5-2018
Partner at KJR Associates LLC
7-2007 - 7-2017
General Manager - metro NYC at Kenseal Construction Products
9-2000 - 7-2007
NYC Sales Manager at Kenseal Construction Products
6-1995 - 9-2000
Outside Sales Representative at Kenseal Construction Products

Education

1985 - 1989
Fine/Studio Arts from Hartwick College
1983 - 1985
Education details unavailable from Trinity Pawling School

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Exp : 29 Location : Brooklyn, New York, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Owner at Gowanus Custom Builders LLC
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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