Patrick Dinsdale

Evaluator
DISC Type : cds

Chief Executive Officer at Nation to Nation Water Inc.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

Patrick is the National Director of Indigenous Development at Johnston Group Inc. and serves as the Board Chair for the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Saskatchewan. With a diverse background spanning finance, hospitality, and youth work, he is a dedicated advocate for economic reconciliation and creating opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada.

Deeply committed to his community, Patrick actively participates in fundraising and awareness campaigns, such as Movember for mens health. He is a member of Curve Lake First Nation and is driven by a philosophy of leaving the world a better place through engagement and advocacy.

He is the co-founder of Ajijaak Mu-He-Kan Inc. , an Indigenous-owned consultancy focused on advancing economic development and business support.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Economic Reconciliation
A keynote speaker on the topic, he focuses on how employment and entrepreneurship for Indigenous peoples can foster self-reliance and strengthen community relationships.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship
As Board Chair of the ICCS and co-founder of a consultancy, he is passionate about creating networks and opportunities for Indigenous business growth in Saskatchewan and beyond.
Community Development
Actively works to help and grow his community through volunteering, fundraising, and engagement, aiming to strengthen community capacity and foster Indigenous-led solutions.

Media Appearances

Patrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Chief Executive Officer at Nation to Nation Water Inc.
10-2024 - 2-2026
Director Indigenous Business Development at Johnston Group Inc.
7-2023
Co-Founder and Owner at Ajijaak Mu-He-Kan Inc
5-2018
Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Saskatchewan - ICCS
12-2016 - 10-2024
Commercial Account Manager at RBC

Education

2004 - 2006
Hotel and Restaurant Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Exp : N/A Location : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Nation to Nation Water Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Patrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patrick is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patrick

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patrick move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Patrick take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Patrick

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