Pat Bennett

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

AI Business Strategist at Self-employed

Greater Cleveland, United States

Overview

Pat Bennett is an AI Business Strategist and educator who translates complex AI concepts into measurable business growth. Her career spans high-stakes corporate sales at SAS and founding an artisan food company, Pats Granola. People who have worked with her often describe her as professional, detail-oriented, and an exceptional sales talent.

Outside of her AI consulting, Pat is a passionate entrepreneur and food connoisseur. She founded a company creating small-batch, gluten-free granolas with premium organic ingredients, which was featured in Cleveland Magazines Makers issue. This reflects a deep interest in health, wellness, and high-quality food craftsmanship.

Unique fact: Pat pivoted from a successful career in capital markets and finance to becoming the founder of an artisan granola brand before becoming an AI strategist.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

Early Adopter

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI for Business
Her current focus is on demystifying AI and structured search techniques to help business owners achieve tangible, data-driven results and compete in the modern market.
Small Business Growth
As the founder of Pat's Granola and through her posts on Small Business Saturday, she shows a clear passion for empowering small businesses to succeed.
Strategic Sales
She has a long history in complex sales roles at companies like SAS, with recommendations highlighting her world-class sales executive skills and focus on customer satisfaction.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2022
AI Business Strategist at Self-employed
5-2018 - 4-2023
President and Founder at Pat's Granola
1-2014 - 2-2020
Manager at Hospice of the Western Reserve
12-2011 - 4-2013
Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase
3-2008 - 5-2009
Account Executive, U.S. Capital Markets at SAS

Education

2006 - 2007
Masters Certificate from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
1975 - 1977
BS from Stony Brook University

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Insights For Selling To Pat

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pat is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pat

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pat move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Pat take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Pat

Personality Compatibility


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