Liz Jackson-Simpson

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DISC Type : c

Chief Executive Officer at Success Centers

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Liz Jackson-Simpson is the CEO of Success Centers, where she has dedicated over three decades to workforce development and juvenile justice. A San Francisco State University graduate, she is recognized as a visionary and energetic leader, dramatically expanding her organizations budget and impact for justice-involved youth.

Growing up in San Franciscos Haight-Ashbury during the Civil Rights era instilled in her a deep commitment to social justice. A lifelong artist, Lizs passion for her community ultimately took precedence, driving her to empower disenfranchised individuals and create equitable opportunities for them to succeed.

She co-authored a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor that secured $28 million for youth employment programs in San Francisco.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Youth Empowerment
Her career is focused on providing education and vocational training to at-promise youth, particularly those involved in the juvenile justice and foster care systems.
Workforce Development
She leads initiatives connecting job seekers to employment and training, creating systemic solutions for disenfranchised community members and expanding programs into new industries like cannabis.
Social Justice
Advocates for leveling the playing field for marginalized communities, focusing on equity to ensure everyone has the resources and support needed to succeed.

Media Appearances

Liz Jackson‑Simpson: CEO of Success Centers – Liz shares the story of Success Centers. Featured in Facebook (Success Centers)

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Work History

7-2018
Chief Executive Officer at Success Centers
8-2010
Chief Executive Officer at Success Centers
9-2006
Executive Director at Success Centers
7-2006 - 8-2010
Executive Director of Program Development at YMCA of San Francisco
2001 - 2006
Community Programs Director at Juvenile Probation Department

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from San Francisco State University
1981 - 1986
Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State Un

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Insights For Selling To Liz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Liz is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Liz

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Liz move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Liz take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Liz

Personality Compatibility


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