Mike Storey

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

CEO and Founder at The North East Enterprise Trust

Darlington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mike Storey is a dedicated social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience fostering economic progress in the North East. As CEO of The North East Enterprise Trust and a Business Manager for the NHS, he builds partnerships that empower communities. Colleagues describe him as creative, knowledgeable, helpful, and deeply committed.

His passion for community support is deeply personal, driven by a belief in collective action and inspired by his familys experiences with accessibility. In his spare time, he leads entirely volunteer-powered initiatives to help disadvantaged individuals, demonstrating a profound commitment to creating positive, lasting change in his region.

He launched the UKs first Community Supported Art and Enterprise program, which uses art investment to fund community projects.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Values Relationships

Assertive

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Social Enterprise
He has founded and led multiple social enterprises over 20 years, including The North East Enterprise Trust, with a focus on community empowerment and purpose-driven marketing.
North East Development
His entire career is dedicated to the social and economic progress of the North East, from launching entrepreneurial magazines to his current community-focused trust.
Community Empowerment
He runs initiatives like "Community Kickstarter Packs" to provide essential support and digital access for vulnerable people leaving the hospital.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2012
CEO and Founder at The North East Enterprise Trust
1-2018 - 12-2020
National Customer Relationship Manager at RNIB
1-2009 - 12-2015
Corporate & Community Events Programme Manager at The North East Skills Academy (nesa)
6-2011 - 11-2015
Fundraising and Volunteer/Mentor Programme Director at nelink.info
10-2002 - 11-2015
Business Development/Sponsorship/Marketing Manager at informnorth creative services

Education

1999 - 2003
Education details unavailable from Teesside University
2002 - 2003
Education details unavailable from Common Purpose - Newcastle Tyne Matrix

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Exp : 18 Location : Darlington, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO and Founder at The North East Enterprise Trust
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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


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