Mike Deigan

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DISC Type : idc

VP of Business Development and Innovation at Global Link Electronics/Global Link Sourcing Inc.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Mike Deigan is the VP of Business Development and Innovation at Global Link Electronics, specializing in designing and manufacturing small electronics for leading brands. His expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to mass production. He holds a Bachelors degree from California Baptist University/San Diego State University.

Outside of his direct professional role, Mike shows a keen interest in consumer trends, particularly within beauty brands, and maintains a connection with his alma mater, California Baptist University. He values internal drive and inspiration as key motivators for success.

He has been featured as an expert guest on The Product Startup Podcast to discuss the systems behind creating great products.

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Friendly Yet Blunt

Fast Follower

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Topics They Care About

Product Development
He focuses on taking products from a "napkin" sketch to being "bullet proof for manufacturing, " managing the entire design and delivery process for clients.
Manufacturing & Sourcing
He is passionate about preventing sourcing "horror stories" for clients, emphasizing the high cost of a single bad container of product and the value of professional guidance.
Home Electronics
His company's primary focus is on small electronics for home, office, and commercial spaces, including air purification, humidification, and home fragrance devices.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

VP of Business Development and Innovation at Global Link Electronics/Global Link Sourcing Inc.
8-2008 - 5-2015
VP of Business Development and Customer Relations, US at Total Health Interactive/Healthy U Interactive a division of Beagle Productions
1-2002 - 10-2008
Director of Consulting, Southern California at Club Marketing & Management Systems

Education

1989 - 1994
Bachelor's degree from California Baptist University/San Diego State University

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Mike

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