Sam Leach

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DISC Type : cs

Co-Founder; Development and Finance Director at Spark York C.I.C

York, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sam Leach is the Co-founder and Development and Finance Director of Spark York C. I. C. , an organization that supports start-ups and social enterprises. A graduate of the University of York, he specializes in the financial planning and creative development of businesses driven by social impact. Colleagues have described him as highly trusted and supportive.

A passionate and socially-minded individual, Sam is dedicated to community development and positive social change. He seeks to partner with organizations to regenerate cities and support local entrepreneurs. He has shown support for causes such as mens mental health and well-being within his community.

He was named the UKs Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2019 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Social Enterprise
He co-founded and leads Spark York, a community interest company dedicated to incubating start-ups and social enterprises that create positive social impact.
Urban Regeneration
His work focuses on transforming urban spaces to support new businesses, community groups, and social initiatives, as demonstrated by the Spark York project.
Community Wealth Building
He chairs the Community Wealth Building Commission for the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, a key initiative for local economic development.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2016
Co-Founder; Development and Finance Director at Spark York C.I.C

Education

2014 - 2015
Master’s Degree from University of York
2014 - 2014
International Summer School from University of Tübingen

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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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