Stefan Alink

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DISC Type : cs

Partner Regio Midden at NLInvesteert

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

Overview

Stefan Alink is a Partner at NLInvesteert and ZiP Partners, specializing in solving complex financing issues for SMEs, particularly in the Amersfoort region. With a background from Tilburg University and Rabobank, he is described as driven, creative, and solution-oriented, focusing on business takeovers and strategic growth for local entrepreneurs.

Outside of his financial advisory roles, Stefan is an active member of the Amersfoort community. He is a participant in Het Amersfoortsch Golfgenootschap, where he combines his passion for the sport with local networking. His community focus is evident in his support for local business initiatives.

Unique fact: Stefan has shown public support for unique local ventures, such as promoting the opening of the first large-scale immersive theater in the Netherlands.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

SME Financing
Passionate about arranging growth capital for entrepreneurs by combining traditional and alternative financing solutions to achieve their goals.
Local Entrepreneurship
Deeply invested in the Amersfoort business community, leveraging his extensive network to connect and support local entrepreneurs and initiatives.
Business Takeovers
As a certified advisor in business succession (RAB BV), he provides expert guidance to entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of company acquisitions.

Media Appearances

Stefan has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2019
Partner Regio Midden at NLInvesteert
6-2020
Partner at ZiP Partners
2-2015 - 5-2019
Accountmanager MKB at Rabobank Amersfoort Eemland
2-2015 - 11-2018
Accountmanager Zakelijke Relaties Medicidesk at Rabobank Amersfoort Eemland
2-2015 - 11-2018
Marktmanager Amersfoort at Rabobank Amersfoort Eemland

Education

1996 - 2003
Doctorandus from Tilburg University
2020 - 2020
Register Adviseur Bedrijfsopvolging Business Valuation (RAB BV) from Avans+

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Insights For Selling To Stefan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stefan is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stefan

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stefan move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Stefan take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Stefan

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