Patti Ragan

Inspirer
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Founder & President at Center for Great Apes

Wauchula, Florida, United States

Overview

Patti Ragan is the founder and director of the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for rescued orangutans and chimpanzees. She transitioned from a successful career as an owner of a staffing agency to establish the center in 1993. She holds a degree from Florida State University and has co-authored papers on primate behavior.

Her passion for great apes began while volunteering at a zoo in Miami, which inspired her to dedicate her life to providing lifetime care for primates in need. This singular focus on animal welfare defines her personal mission and public profile, stemming from a deep-seated commitment to their well-being.

Unique fact: She sold her successful business and used her own life savings to purchase the initial land for the sanctuary.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Great Ape Welfare
Her life's work is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifetime care of orangutans and chimpanzees from the entertainment industry and pet trade.
Primate Behavior
Has co-authored multiple research publications on deferred imitation and object manipulation in juvenile chimpanzees and orangutans, indicating a scientific interest in their cognition.
Nonprofit Leadership
Founded and has directed the Center for Great Apes for three decades, overseeing all aspects of its growth, fundraising, and operations. [Predicted]

Media Appearances

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Work History

Founder & President at Center for Great Apes
4-1990
Senior Consultant at Interim Personnel Services
Owner/Manager at Stars Temps
Teacher at Miccosukee Tribe of Indians

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Florida State University
Applied Art & Art History from University of Miami

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Exp : 35 Location : Wauchula, Florida, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & President at Center for Great Apes
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Insights For Selling To Patti

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patti is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patti

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patti move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Patti take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

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