Sam Lipscomb

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Product and Operations Lead at Mine (formerly Fizz)

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Sam is the Product and Operations Lead at Mine (formerly Fizz), focusing on product strategy and customer experience for the student-focused financial app. A Certified Educator in Personal Finance®, his expertise in content and finance has been featured on outlets like The Points Guy and Yahoo! Finance. He is a graduate of Kenyon College.

Outside of work, Sam is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan and has a strong interest in all things related to planes and trains. He has experience as an independent consultant, helping people manage their finances and travel plans, and currently lives in Brooklyn.

He founded Points University, a venture dedicated to helping people master credit card points and travel rewards.

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Fair-minded

Good Listener

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Student Financial Health
Leads product and operations at Fizz, an app focused on helping students build credit and establish strong financial futures.
Credit & Travel Hacking
He founded Points University and has written for The Points Guy, specializing in helping people optimize credit card rewards and travel.
Positive Team Culture
Frequently posts about his gratitude for his team at Fizz, emphasizing the importance of working with inspiring people on a powerful mission.

Media Appearances

Sam has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Product and Operations Lead at Mine (formerly Fizz)
1-2022 - 1-2024
Head of Content at Mine (formerly Fizz)
9-2019
Founder at Points University
7-2019 - 3-2022
Editorial, Content, Product at SmartAsset
5-2018 - 10-2019
Freelance Writer at The Points Guy

Education

2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Kenyon College
2008 - 2014
Education details unavailable from Sidwell Friends School

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Exp : 6 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Product and Operations Lead at Mine (formerly Fizz)
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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