Rob Richter

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Arts, Culture & Humanities Consultant at Self-employed

Greater Hartford, United States

Overview

Rob Richter is a seasoned Arts, Culture, and Humanities consultant with deep expertise in performing arts programming. A graduate of both Connecticut College and Wesleyan University, he recently retired after a distinguished 27-year tenure as Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut College, where he specialized in bringing unique artists to New England.

He is a noted scholar on the playwright Eugene ONeill, having authored a book on the maritime influences in ONeills work. To maintain his well-being, he practices yoga multiple times a week and takes daily walks, often on trails near his home in Mystic, Connecticut. He also enjoys virtual cocktail hours with friends.

For his decades of service, he was honored with a "Certificate of Accomplishment" from U. S. Senator Christopher S. Murphy.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Arts Programming
Spent 27 years as the Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut College, creating the popular onStage series and focusing on presenting innovative and diverse performers.
Eugene O'Neill
A scholar of the playwright, he authored the book "Eugene O'Neill And ‘Dat Ole Davil Sea’" and is the Treasurer of The Eugene O'Neill Society.
Community Engagement
Was recognized for giving students and the community new opportunities to educate themselves and engage with the arts through his work at Connecticut College.

Media Appearances

Curtain Call: Rob Richter ’82 retires after 27 years in arts programming at Connecticut College. Featured in Connecticut College

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Work History

9-2025
Arts, Culture & Humanities Consultant at Self-employed
8-1998 - 8-2025
Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut College
1997 - 1998
Director of Public Programs at Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library
1992 - 1997
Supervisor of Special Interpretive Programs at Mystic Seaport
1-1989 - 12-1995
Staff Artist/Educator at Creative Connections

Education

1988 - 1998
MALS from Wesleyan University
1978 - 1982
Bachelor's degree from Connecticut College

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

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