Mark Simon

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

CEO & Founder at The Cedar Group

Jerusalem District, Israel

Overview

Mark Simon is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO & Founder of The Cedar Group, a management consulting firm. He specializes in transition planning, negotiation, and conflict resolution, holding certifications as a court-certified mediator and arbitrator. He earned his MSc from The Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

Based on his recent activity, Mark is deeply engaged with his Jewish identity and events concerning Israel. He also has an interest in business strategy, following publications like the Harvard Business Review, and enjoys sharing perspectives on current affairs.

Unique fact: Mark is a court-certified mediator and arbitrator, applying these skills professionally in both Israel and internationally.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Meticulous

Logical And Quick

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Conflict Resolution
As a certified mediator and arbitrator, his career is centered on negotiation and conflict management for companies and individuals.
Startup Advising
Multiple recommendations highlight his role as a trusted advisor and consultant for early-stage companies, helping them with strategy and growth.
Business Transition Planning
This is a core specialty of his firm, The Cedar Group, where he advises companies through periods of significant change.

Media Appearances

EP2 – Getting a Seat at the Table (The Cedar Group Podcast). Featured in Spotify

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The Cedar Group Podcast – Mark Simon (Amazon UK). Featured in Amazon.co.uk

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Mark Simon CEO & Founder - The Cedar Group. Featured in The Cedar Group (official website)

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Work History

9-2022
CEO & Founder at The Cedar Group
CEO at Milestone Consulting
7-2014
CEO at Market Square IP Ltd.
VP Business Development at JMB & Co. Ltd.
CEO & Co-Founder at First Global IP Inc.

Education

1985 - 1987
MSc from The Polytechnic Institute of New York University
1982 - 1985
BA from Queens College

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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