Kirk L. Rhoads

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Adminstrator Kent Rhoads Foundation offering financial support to meditation retreat participants. at Kent Rhoads Foundation

Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Kirk L. Rhoads is the Administrator for the Kent Rhoads Foundation, which supports meditation retreat participants. His diverse background includes roles as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Quality Assurance Specialist, and the Global Marketing Manager for an international Japanese green tea business. People who have worked with him describe him as kind, thoughtful, helpful, and reliable.

Deeply involved in mindfulness, Kirk serves on the board of the Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery. He has been a student of the Japanese Tea Ceremony for over thirty years and is a published author on the topic. He often speaks on the intersection of spirituality, sustainability, and social justice in interviews and podcasts.

A unique aspect of his career is his journey from clinical healthcare to global e-commerce and now leading a non-profit focused on contemplative practice.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Risk-Accepting

Confident

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  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.

Topics They Care About

Mindfulness & Meditation
He runs the Kent Rhoads Foundation, which offers financial support for meditation retreats, and is on the board of a Zen Monastery.
Japanese Tea Culture
Authored "The Complete Guide to Japanese Green Tea" and founded a Japanese Tea Ceremony study group, drawing on over 30 years of experience.
Nonprofit Administration
As Administrator of his foundation, he manages its mission to provide financial assistance to those in need.

Media Appearances

Kirk has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Adminstrator Kent Rhoads Foundation offering financial support to meditation retreat participants. at Kent Rhoads Foundation
11-2023
Secretary Board of Directors at Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery
1-2010 - 5-2020
Global Marketing Manager at GreenTeaMerchant.com at GreenTeaMerchant.com
3-2008 - 9-2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Inc.
7-1997 - 2-2008
Quality Assurance Specialist at Baxter International Inc.

Education

Education details unavailable from Arkansas State University
Education details unavailable from The University of Kansas

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Insights For Selling To Kirk L.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kirk L. is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kirk L.

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kirk L. move?

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

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

You And Kirk L.

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