Lance Akins

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Managing Partner at Crossvergence, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Lance is the Managing Partner at Crossvergence, Inc. , where he specializes in helping businesses procure technology services and solve provider problems. Colleagues and clients describe him as a great organizer, manager, and leader. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin.

He is a father who finds inspiration for problem-solving from his children. Alongside his wife, Brooke, Lance is involved in his community, supporting local educational institutions like the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin. He considers himself a process and data analysis enthusiast.

A unique aspect of his professional approach is the daily application of his Psychology degree to better understand and work with agents and vendors.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

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

Topics They Care About

Technology Procurement
His firm, CrossVergence, specializes in brokering and managing technology services like SDWAN, IP Transit, Hosted Voice, and Cloud solutions for clients.
Sales Leadership
He has an extensive background in sales management, having served as VP of Sales and Agent Sales Manager at Telarus before his current role.
Applied Psychology
A recommendation highlights his unique talent for using his Psychology degree to effectively understand and work with clients, agents, and vendors.

Media Appearances

Lance has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2013
Managing Partner at Crossvergence, Inc.
7-2007 - 12-2012
VP Sales at Telarus, Inc.
1-2004 - 7-2007
Agent Sales Manager at Telarus, Inc.
12-2003
Agent Sales Manager at New Edge Networks
SMB Sales at DELL

Education

1996 - 1998
Psychology B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin
1994 - 1996
Psychology from University of North Texas

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Exp : 21 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Managing Partner at Crossvergence, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Lance

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lance is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lance move?

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

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

You And Lance

Personality Compatibility


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