Laura A Gaines

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Field Placement Supervisor at West Virginia University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

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Work History

8-2025
Field Placement Supervisor at West Virginia University
1-2025
Accountability Sprint Master at Self-employed
9-2005
Director at Individual Solutions LLC
4-2005 - 7-2017
Owner at Individual Solutions LLC
4-2003
Professional Trainer at Individual Solutions.org

Education

1987 - 1990
Master of Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Michigan State University

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Exp : 22 Location : Columbus, Ohio, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Field Placement Supervisor at West Virginia University
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Insights For Selling To Laura A

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Laura A is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Laura A

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Laura A move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Laura A take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Laura A

Personality Compatibility


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