Richard Hobbs

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

President and CEO at Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Richard Hobbs is the President and CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), leveraging extensive experience in general management, global operations, and business development within engineered manufacturing environments. A graduate of Penn State (BSME) and Temple University (MBA), colleagues describe him as a dynamic, knowledgeable, and supportive executive leader focused on growth and profitability.

He is the listed inventor on a U. S. Patent for a "Butterfly Valve Seal, " reflecting his deep technical and engineering background.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Growth
Leads an organization dedicated to helping manufacturers grow through technology adoption, strategic planning, and operational improvements.
Workforce Development
Actively promotes manufacturing careers and skills training, frequently posting about upcoming training opportunities and programs like "What's So Cool About Manufacturing? "
Operational Excellence
His career is built on driving excellence in heavily regulated manufacturing environments, with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and quality assurance.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2019
President and CEO at Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)
7-2012 - 9-2016
Chief Operating Officer l Managing Director at Whitford Corporation
2-2009
General Manager at Morgan Technical Ceramics
Vice President and General Manager at Central Sprinkler Company

Education

MBA from Fox School of Business at Temple University
BSME from Penn State University

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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