Ryan Honeyman

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Cohost at Beyond the B Podcast

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Ryan Honeyman is a Partner at LIFT Economy, where he has guided over 100 companies, including Patagonia and Allbirds, through B Corp certification. An author of two books on the subject, he holds an M. Sc. from The London School of Economics and Political Science.

His professional focus on using business for good appears to be a deep personal passion. He dedicates his time to hosting podcasts like "Next Economy Now, " which explores creating a regenerative and inclusive economy that benefits all life, indicating a strong values-driven approach.

Ryan co-authored the IPPY 2020 award-winning Second Edition of "The B Corp Handbook. "

Personality Overview

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

B Corp Movement
He co-authored "The B Corp Handbook" and helps companies certify. He is actively discussing the challenges and future of the movement as it scales.
Mission-Driven Business
His work and recent promotion of the book "Incorruptible" show a deep interest in how companies can maintain their integrity and positive impact as they grow.
Regenerative Economics
Through his podcast "Next Economy Now, " he highlights leaders taking a whole-systems approach to business for the benefit of all life.

Media Appearances

Ryan Honeyman on Most Generous Interpretation. Featured in Beyond the B Podcast (Spotify)

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Work History

5-2024
Cohost at Beyond the B Podcast
3-2023
Coauthor of "The Next Economy MBA: Redesigning Business for the Benefit of All Life" at Berrett-Koehler Publishers
9-2016 - 4-2025
Cofounder at Force for Good Fund
11-2015
Co-Host at Next Economy Now
10-2015
Partner / Worker-Owner at LIFT Economy

Education

M.Sc from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
B.A. from University of California, Santa Cruz

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • 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 Ryan is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

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

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

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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