Olajide Ijadare

Reviewer
DISC Type : Ci

Founder and President at MESMO Inc.

Waldorf, Maryland, United States

Overview

Olajide Ijadare is the Founder and President of MESMO Inc. , a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. A retired U. S. Army Major with 23 years of service in defense intelligence and diplomacy, he provides security, management, and language support services to government agencies with a primary focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

As an immigrant from Ijan-Ekiti, Nigeria, Olajide is driven by the desire to "realize the American dream. " He actively gives back to both his American and Nigerian communities, focusing on economic development and job creation. He remains deeply connected to his heritage, participating in local traditional affairs.

His company, MESMO Inc. , was originally an e-commerce grocery store named "Multi-Ethnic Shopping Mall Online" before pivoting to government consulting.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Informal Yet Blunt

Persuasive & Assertive

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Veteran Entrepreneurship
As a retired Army Major, he founded MESMO Inc. as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, leveraging his extensive military experience in the private sector.
African Economic Development
He founded Mesmo Africa Ltd. to influence economic development and create jobs in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on agribusiness and consulting services.
Global Security
His career in the U. S. Army and as a DIA analyst focused on defense intelligence and security cooperation, areas his company continues to support for government clients.

Media Appearances

Olajide has no verified media appearances

Work History

Founder and President at MESMO Inc.
8-2006 - 2-2008
Founder/President, MESMO Inc. at MESMO Inc.
9-2016
Founder-President at Mesmo Africa Ltd., Nigeria
4-2008
Founder /President at MESMO Inc.
7-2003 - 7-2006
Deputy Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation/SAO at US Embassy, Sofia Bulgaria

Education

2001 - 2002
MA from Naval Postgraduate School

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Exp : 22 Location : Waldorf, Maryland, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and President at MESMO Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Olajide

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Olajide is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Olajide

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Olajide move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Olajide take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Olajide

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