Mike Leeming

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DISC Type : cs

National Sales Manager at Parker Boiler Company

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

As National Sales Manager for Parker Boiler Company, Mike Leeming directs worldwide sales, marketing, and system design, drawing on over 40 years of experience. He is an alumnus of California State University, Los Angeles, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and frequently shares his expertise through industry podcasts.

Mike is deeply committed to both his community and the textile care industry. He is an active member of the Kiwanis organization and a 4th-degree Knights of Columbus. Professionally, he serves on the boards of the Southern CA Cleaners Association (SCCA) and the California Cleaners Association (CCA).

He holds the distinguished position of Executive Board Member for the national Textile Care and Allied Trades Association (TCATA).

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Boiler Systems Design

His role involves sizing and designing steam, hot water, and thermal fluid systems for a global clientele, as mentioned in his responsibilities at Parker Boiler.

Textile Care Industry

Demonstrates deep industry investment by serving as a board member for the SCCA, CCA, and as an Executive Board Member for the national TCATA.

Community Service

He is actively involved in his community through participation in the Kiwanis organization and as a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Boiler Systems Design: His role involves sizing and designing steam, hot water, and thermal fluid systems for a global clientele, as mentioned in his responsibilities at Parker Boiler.

Textile Care Industry: Demonstrates deep industry investment by serving as a board member for the SCCA, CCA, and as an Executive Board Member for the national TCATA.

Community Service: He is actively involved in his community through participation in the Kiwanis organization and as a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-1985

National Sales Manager at Parker Boiler Company

Education

1984 - 1990

BSME from California State University, Los Angeles

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Exp : 40 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : National Sales Manager at Parker Boiler Company

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Mike Leeming

National Sales Manager at Parker Boiler Company

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

When Cold Calling

Pattern Interrupt: Speaking in a slightly hesitant manner, and seeking their permission at the start through a negation can get you a chance.

Pace: Speak slightly fast, especially if you tend to be calm and confident. Sound like a ‘knows their domain’ person.

Tone: Keep your tone slightly apprehensive, as if you are a little unsure about calling them.

Tactics To Win: Use of negations, giving full information

Mistakes To Avoid: Use of superlatives, overusing social proof

Making The Ask: Use negations, it is extra effective with them. It gives them a chance to say no, they like doing that.

Subconscious Driver: They believe they know a lot, so it needs to make sense as well as make them curious. They need to think that it is something worth investigation.

Greeting: Hi Mike, this is [user_fname] at [user_companynamefirsttwowords].

Opener: You probably don’t want to be on this cold call, would it be a problem if I asked for 30 seconds of your time?

Introduction: My company has leveraged 30+ years of research to build an AI that can predict anyone's personality, behavior and decision-making style before you even spend a minute with them.

Ask: Companies like [abc], [xyz] have been able to move [KPI1] by X% and [KPI2] by Y%. Would it be too much to put 15 minutes on your calendar to share why this could be high ROI for you?

Close: Can I suggest [time1] on [date1]? Or would you prefer any other slots? And [prospect_email] would be the right email ID for you?

When Writing An Email

Subject: Precise

Salutation: Yes (Something formal)

Greeting: Yes (Say something formal/usual)

Emojis/GIFs:

Bullet Points: Recommended

Closing Line: Logically summarize/ask

Complimentary Close: Formal

Tone of Words: Objective, informational

Overall Messaging: Focused on removing doubts

Length of Mail: Medium

While Negotiating & Closing

The secret to closing fast with Mike is

Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

Insights For Deal Planning

How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

Can Mike take some risk or not?

You And Mike

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