Paul Milone

Cheerleader
DISC Type : Is

Chairman at Symphony Brands Inc.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Paul is the Managing Partner at Symphony Investment Partners, specializing in venture capital and M&A for consumer brands. An alumnus of Princeton and UVA Darden, he also serves as Chairman of Symphony Brands, leading the relaunch of the Lanzera footwear brand.

Paul has a significant background in professional sports, having played professional soccer for the Pittsburgh Spirit and San Diego Sockers. This experience in a competitive team environment complements his business career, which includes founding Intersport Limited and focusing on international business opportunities.

Unique fact: Paul made a distinct career transition from being a professional soccer player to becoming a managing partner in private equity.

Personality Overview

Affable

Listener

Vocal & Expressive

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Brand Relaunch
As Chairman of Symphony Brands, he is actively leading the relaunch of the iconic American footwear and apparel brand, Lanzera.
Venture Capital
His career is centered on the venture capital and private equity industry, focusing on emerging growth enterprises in the consumer brand space.
International Business
His firms, Symphony Investment Partners and ISV International, explicitly focus on global resources and international opportunities with alliances in Asia and Europe.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2018
Chairman at Symphony Brands Inc.
1-2011
Managing Partner at Symphony Investment Partners
1-1996
Managing Partner at ISV International
1-1984 - 1-1998
Founder at Intersport Limited
2-1978 - 8-1980
Professional Soccer Player at Pittsburgh Spirit and San Diego Sockers

Education

1982 - 1983
MBA from University of Virginia Darden School of Business
1975 - 1978
BA from Princeton University

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Exp : 44 Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Chairman at Symphony Brands Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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