Mark Scheffler

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Candidate, Wisconsin District 08 at Mark Scheffler for Congress

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Mark Scheffler is a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives from Northeast Wisconsin. He is a retired business owner and CEO, having founded The Appleton Group, a wealth management firm acquired by Johnson Financial Group. His career has focused on sustainable economics and risk management, and he holds a Bachelors in Music from Lawrence University.

As a lifelong Wisconsin resident with deep rural roots from Marathon County, Mark values hard work and community connection. He has lived in the Fox Valley for over 30 years and is actively engaged in local issues. He previously hosted a podcast called the “Three Minute Trend Talk” discussing financial topics.

He is proposing a "#TinyTax, " a micro-tax on financial transactions that he suggests could replace income taxes for millions of Americans.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Appreciative

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Tax System Reform
He is campaigning on an innovative proposal called the "#TinyTax" to modernize the tax code and eliminate the need for most individuals and businesses to file returns.
Sustainable Economics
His political platform and prior business focus on creating a 'prosperity economy' grounded in economic, social, and environmental sustainability, including support for clean fuels and next-generation agriculture.
Local Business Growth
He founded The Appleton Group and ran a "Wisconsin Select" 401k initiative, demonstrating a clear focus on building local businesses and keeping revenue within the state.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Candidate, Wisconsin District 08 at Mark Scheffler for Congress
10-2023 - 11-2024
SVP Wealth Senior Advisor at Johnson Financial Group
8-2011 - 9-2016
President at clearTREND Research
4-2002 - 10-2023
Chief Executive Officer at The Appleton Group LLC
4-2002 - 10-2023
Senior Portfolio Manager at The Appleton Group LLC

Education

1987 - 1992
B. Music from Lawrence University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 16 Location : Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Candidate, Wisconsin District 08 at Mark Scheffler for Congress
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.