Rich Alapack

Commander
DISC Type : D

Founder at we all live here

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Rich is a creative strategist and sales leader who excels at building brands and communities. With a background at SiriusXM and Tumblr, he founded "we all live here" to foster social impact. People who have worked with him describe him as inspiring and fearless.

He is passionate about using art and technology to foster meaningful connections and remind people to help each other succeed. His work focuses on developing experiences and programs that promote inclusivity and equality. Originally from Ontario, he is deeply invested in community-based initiatives.

He was named one of Chicagos "50 on Fire" for his work in 89 schools across all 77 of the citys neighborhoods.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Decisive

They are not always relationship oriented.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Community Building
Founded "we all live here, " an organization that uses art and technology to unite communities and has developed programs in dozens of Chicago schools.
Social Impact
His career is centered on driving social change, with a specific focus on initiatives that teach the importance of inclusivity and equality.
Creative Brand Strategy
Has extensive experience as a Creative Director and Brand Strategist for companies like Tumblr and Popular Pays, crafting compelling narratives that inspire action.

Media Appearances

Meet Rich Alapack of We All Live Here - Voyage Chicago. Featured in Voyage Chicago

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Work History

6-2015
Founder at we all live here
2-2022 - 3-2023
Sr. Sales Executive at SiriusXM
9-2015 - 4-2016
Creative Director and Head of Sales at Popular Pays
9-2014 - 8-2015
Creative and Brand Strategist at Tumblr
4-2012 - 9-2014
Creative Director and Director of Brand Partnerships at Kiip

Education

1997 - 2002
B.S. from Winona State University

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Insights For Selling To Rich

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rich is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rich

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rich move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Rich take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Rich

Personality Compatibility


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