Maggie Adhami-Boynton

Commander
DISC Type : D

YPO Member, Maple Leaf Chapter (Toronto) at YPO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Maggie Adhami-Boynton is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of ShopThing, North Americas premier live video commerce marketplace. A Harvard Masters graduate and certified ScrumMaster, she has over 15 years of experience scaling innovative companies. Colleagues describe her as smart, relentless, and a motivating leader.

Outside of work, Maggie has a deep passion for fashion, which she channels into her lifestyle blog, "Over Exposed, " as a creative outlet. She enjoys yoga, participates in a monthly book club, and listens to business and fantasy football podcasts. Sustainability is a cause she holds dear.

A few weeks ago, Maggies company launched a first-of-its-kind AI seller, which is her own digital twin, aiming to revolutionize the social selling space.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Decisive

Risk-Taker

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Live Video Commerce
As the founder of ShopThing, she is a pioneer of bringing the live video shopping trend, already massive in Asia, to the North American market.
AI in Retail
Recently launched a first-of-its-kind AI seller for her platform, which is a digital twin of herself, showcasing a focus on innovative retail technology.
Female Entrepreneurship
Recognized by INC Magazine as a Top 100 Female Founder and speaks about the challenges and opportunities for women leaders in a male-dominated industry.

Media Appearances

Maggie has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2022
YPO Member, Maple Leaf Chapter (Toronto) at YPO
8-2019
Founder & CEO at ShopThing Inc.
8-2016 - 8-2019
VP Operations & Client Services at Havas
9-2014 - 8-2019
VP Operations & Client Services at Plastic Mobile
2010 - 9-2014
Program Director at Plastic Mobile

Education

2012 - 2015
Masters from Harvard University
2002 - 2006
H. BA from York University

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Insights For Selling To Maggie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maggie is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maggie

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maggie move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Maggie take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Maggie

Personality Compatibility


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