Richard Patch

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Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at ManufacturersHub

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Richard Patch is the Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer of ManufacturersHub, a platform he founded to boost visibility for UK manufacturing SMEs. With a background in mechanical manufacturing and automation at Sims Engineering, he is passionate about connecting the UKs industrial community and strengthening local supply chains. He holds an ILM Level 3 in Leadership & Management.

Outside of his full-time engineering role, Richard dedicates his evenings to growing ManufacturersHub. He hosts the platforms podcast, interviewing industry leaders to share insights and success stories. His work is driven by a strong passion for helping small businesses thrive and securing the future of UK manufacturing.

Interesting fact: Richard started ManufacturersHub as a side project from a simple spreadsheet he created to help his full-time employer find new leads and customers.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Decisive

Challenger

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

UK Manufacturing SMEs
He co-founded ManufacturersHub to help UK manufacturing SMEs increase their visibility, connect with suppliers, and overcome the "feast or famine" business cycle.
Community Building
He actively builds networks through his platform and podcast, aiming to unite local supply chains and encourage businesses to collaborate for mutual growth.
Entrepreneurial Drive
He built ManufacturersHub from an idea into a national platform during his evenings and weekends while still working a full-time job, demonstrating immense dedication.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at ManufacturersHub
8-2023
New Business Development at SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
4-2023
Mechanical engineer / Shop Floor Supervisor at SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
9-2014 - 4-2023
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at SIMS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LTD
2-2013 - 9-2014
CNC Programmer / Precision Engineer at Qualiturn products limited

Education

2010 - 2014
NVQ Distinction from Harlow College
9-2009 - 6-2010
NVQ Distinction from Harlow College

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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