Shannon Simmons (she/her)

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Certified Profit First Professional - Mastery Level at Fit For Profit

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Overview

Shannon Simmons is a Profit Coach and the founder of Fit For Profit, where she has specialized in financial consulting for wellness businesses since 2003. Holding a Master of Accountancy from Manchester University, she is a Mastery Level Certified Profit First Professional. People she has worked with often describe her as personable, sharp, and competent.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Her interests include playing and watching sports, reading, and enjoying nature. She started her business as a “hobby” while raising her young kids, seeking an identity outside of being a mom, and has grown it into a successful practice.

As a practicing accountant, she once faced a tax bill she couldnt pay, an experience that now fuels her passion for helping other entrepreneurs achieve financial stability.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Profit First Method
As a Certified Profit First Professional, this cash management system is the foundation of her coaching and a frequent topic in her articles and podcast appearances.
Wellness Business Finances
She has a dedicated niche serving gyms, yoga studios, med spas, and therapists, focusing on the unique financial challenges within the wellness industry.
Financial Mindset
She often speaks about transforming financial mindsets and overcoming the nervous system responses and anxieties that drive business owners' financial decisions.

Media Appearances

Shannon Simmons, Author at Fit For Profit. Featured in Fit For Profit – Author Page

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Work History

4-2020
Certified Profit First Professional - Mastery Level at Fit For Profit
9-2014
Certified Profit First Professional at NetBooks Accounting Services LLC
10-2008
Accountant at NetBooks Accounting Services LLC
10-2008
Individual Tax Preparer at NetBooks Accounting Services LLC
10-2008
Payroll Expert at NetBooks Accounting Services LLC

Education

1998 - 2003
Masters of Accountancy from Manchester University
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Manchester College

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Exp : 19 Location : Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Certified Profit First Professional - Mastery Level at Fit For Profit
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Insights For Selling To Shannon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shannon is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shannon

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shannon move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Shannon take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Shannon

Personality Compatibility


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