Lindy Cleveland

Inspirer
DISC Type : id

Founder at Unless U Scoops

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Overview

Lindy Cleveland is the Founder and Executive Director of Unless U, a non-profit dedicated to the continuing education of adults with developmental disabilities. A graduate of Samford University, she expanded her mission by launching Unless U Scoops, an ice cream shop that provides vocational training for her students.

Her work is deeply personal, inspired by her younger brother who has Down syndrome. Lindy is a passionate advocate for creating inclusive environments that promote independence and community for adults with developmental disabilities. Her Christian faith serves as a foundational element of her organizations mission.

Interesting fact: She founded Unless U at age 24, starting the program in a church basement to fill a critical gap in services.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Disability Advocacy
Her entire career is dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities, a passion sparked by her relationship with her brother who has Down syndrome.
Social Entrepreneurship
Launched Unless U Scoops, an ice cream shop that provides valuable vocational training and employment opportunities for the students of Unless U.
Faith-Based Ministry
The foundation and name of her organization are explicitly based on the Christian scripture John 15: 4, highlighting her ministry-focused approach to her work.

Media Appearances

Unless U: How Lindy Cleveland Built a Movement for Adults with Disabilities Rooted in Faith and Family. Featured in Spotify

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How Unless U Helps Create a Brighter Future for Developmentally .... Featured in Spotify

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A Brother's Inspiration: Lindy Cleveland & Unless U. Featured in Birmingham Christian

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Work History

8-2021
Founder at Unless U Scoops
3-2016 - 3-2016
Tedx Birmingham Speaker 2016 at TED Conferences
8-2014
Executive Director at Unless U
8-2014
Founder at Unless U

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Samford University

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Exp : 6 Location : Birmingham, Alabama, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Unless U Scoops
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Insights For Selling To Lindy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lindy is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lindy

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lindy move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Lindy take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Lindy

Personality Compatibility


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