Kevin Wilkins

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

YPO Gold Member Engagement Officer at YPO

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Trepwise, an organizational strategy consulting firm with over 35 years of experience. An MBA from Harvard Business School, he specializes in change management for purpose-driven organizations. Colleagues and clients describe him as a strategic, innovative, and thoughtful leader who drives for exceptional results.

As a dedicated community leader in New Orleans, Kevin is passionate about creating environments where good ideas can thrive. He serves on the board of the Institute of Mental Hygiene, focusing on childrens mental health, and values fostering a strong, connected culture within his team and professional network.

Unique fact: Under his leadership, Trepwise has advised and worked with more than 500 organizations across non-profit, public, and private sectors.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Organizational Strategy
This is his core expertise, with over 35 years of experience helping purpose-driven organizations identify challenges and maximize their potential through his firm, Trepwise.
Community Leadership
Identifies as a community leader and founded Trepwise with the vision of creating "thriving communities where good ideas spread" in New Orleans.
Mental Health Advocacy
He is a proud and active board member of the Institute of Mental Hygiene of New Orleans, an organization focused on children's and families' mental health.

Media Appearances

The People Dividend Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Purpose‑Driven Organizations with Kevin Wilkins. Featured in Trepwise

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Get Down To Business with Kevin Wilkins. Featured in Trepwise

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The New CEO Playbook: Kevin Wilkins Of Trepwise On Purpose, Profit and Personal Brand. Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)

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Work History

8-2018
YPO Gold Member Engagement Officer at YPO
7-2013
Founder & CEO at Trepwise
12-2011
Adjunct Professor, Freeman School of Business at Tulane University
9-2011 - 5-2013
COO & Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Idea Village
2007 - 2010
Investor and Operator at Neighborhood Pay Services, LLC

Education

1990 - 1992
MBA from Harvard Business School
9-1983 - 6-1987
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Dartmouth College

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Exp : 37 Location : New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : YPO Gold Member Engagement Officer at YPO
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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