Maria James

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Owner at Fire & Water Damage Recovery

San Leandro, California, United States

Overview

Maria James is the owner of Fire & Water Damage Recovery, a 24/7 emergency restoration company. She is a recognized subject matter expert, speaking at industry conferences and events. With a unique background in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, clients praise her as honest, responsive, and detail-oriented.

Outside of her primary business, Marias creative background is evident in her past ownership of a floral company, "Two Flowerchix from Glendale. " She is active in professional organizations and volunteers for her local IFMA chapters golf committee, suggesting an interest in the sport and community involvement.

Maria combines her expertise in property disaster recovery with a creative foundation from her BFA and Theatre studies.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Disaster Preparedness
Presents at industry conferences and creates content advising property owners on how to prepare for potential disasters and minimize damage.
Property Management
Actively engages with property managers and landlords through organizations like NARPM and at landlord expos, showing a focus on serving this market.
Entrepreneurship
Has founded and operated at least two distinct businesses: a successful emergency restoration company and a floral design shop.

Media Appearances

Maria has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-1999
Owner at Fire & Water Damage Recovery
1-1995 - 9-1999
owner at Two Flowerchix from Glendale

Education

1981 - 1983
BFA from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1979 - 1981
Theatre/Theater from Pomona College

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Insights For Selling To Maria

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maria is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maria

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maria move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Maria take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Maria

Personality Compatibility


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