Liz DeCarlo

Galvanizer
DISC Type : Id

New Ventures Consultant at MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network

Akron, Ohio, United States

Overview

Liz DeCarlo is a business strategy and growth professional with nearly 20 years of experience in commercialization and market validation for startups and consumer businesses. She studied Fashion Merchandising at Kent State University and is described by colleagues as an indispensable and strategic asset.

A unique aspect of her career is co-founding and operating Maplewood Boutique, a mobile retail startup where she led all aspects of the business from strategy to operations.

Personality Overview

Persuader

Pragmatic

Self-Assured

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

Startup Commercialization
At MAGNET, she advised early-stage and scaling hard-tech and manufacturing startups on commercialization, market validation, and overall growth strategy.
Ohio Manufacturing
She has recently posted about advocating for the economic future of manufacturing in Ohio, indicating a strong interest in supporting the local industry.
Retail Growth
Her background includes managing multi-million dollar categories for major retailers like Signet Jewelers and SalonCentric (L'Oreal), focusing on inventory strategy and growth.

Media Appearances

Liz has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
New Ventures Consultant at MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network
8-2019 - 2-2023
Planner at Signet Jewelers
5-2018 - 4-2024
Co-Founder at Maplewood Boutique
11-2016 - 5-2018
Category Manager at SalonCentric - A Subsidiary of L'Oreal USA
5-2015 - 10-2016
Sales Account Manager at Pellon Group, LLC

Education

2002 - 2007
Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University

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Insights For Selling To Liz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Liz is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Liz

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Liz move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Liz take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Liz

Personality Compatibility


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