Larry Vivola

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Owner at Inline Business Advisors

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Overview

Larry Vivola is a seasoned business coach and the owner of Inline Business Advisors, where he helps entrepreneurs grow their companies and reclaim personal freedom. He previously co-founded a family pasta business, an experience that informs his coaching. People describe him as charismatic, professional, and genuinely invested in his clients personal and professional success.

Outside of coaching, Larry is passionate about entertaining friends and family, often by making meatballs. He emphasizes the importance of hobbies and self-care for entrepreneurs as a key to sustainable success and overall well-being. He grew up in a family business environment in Brooklyn, which shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

He was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for the success of his former family pasta company.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Entrepreneurial Coaching
His entire business is dedicated to coaching entrepreneurs on scaling their business, improving systems, and achieving a better quality of life.
Work-Life Balance
A core philosophy in his coaching is that a business should serve the owner's life, not the other way around, emphasizing freedom and fulfillment.
Franchising Pitfalls
Having lost a successful family business due to franchising issues, he now draws on this experience to advise other business owners on growth strategies.

Media Appearances

Larry has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2010
Owner at Inline Business Advisors
4-2009 - 4-2010
Franchise Developement at Re-Bath, LLC
1-1990 - 4-2009
CEO and Co-Founder at Fratelli Franchise Group

Education

1985 - 1988
Education details unavailable from Fordham University

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Exp : 35 Location : Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Owner at Inline Business Advisors
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Insights For Selling To Larry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Larry is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Larry

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Larry move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Larry take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Larry

Personality Compatibility


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