Steve Wanamaker

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Founder and Publisher at CDO Magazine

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Steve Wanamaker is a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded multiple media companies, leading two to successful acquisitions by a Fortune 500 firm and a private equity group. As the Founder and Publisher of CDO Magazine, he leads a global community for data and AI executives. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnatis business college.

Steve is deeply involved in his Cincinnati community, serving on the boards of the UC Health Foundation and the FC Cincinnati Foundation. He and his wife, Kim, have been business partners since their first venture and are parents to three children. Steve is also a U. S. Army veteran, having achieved the rank of captain.

He and his wife started their first successful magazine with a $20, 000 loan they took out against their home.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Values Relationships

Persuasive

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Data & AI Community
He founded and publishes CDO Magazine, a global publication and community built for senior executives in the data management, analytics, and AI sectors.
Serial Entrepreneurship
He has successfully built and sold two media companies, Inspire Magazine to Gannett and CDO Magazine to a private equity firm, demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial track record.
Practical AI Applications
He recently queried his professional network for successful use cases of AI in accounting and HR, indicating an interest in tangible business impacts of the technology.

Media Appearances

Steve Wanamaker – Founder And Publisher at CDO Magazine. Featured in TheOrg

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CDO Magazine Post‑Summit Dinner in Milwaukee Sparks Collaborative Conversations. Featured in CDO Magazine – Community

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CDO Magazine launches Boston CDO Forum. Featured in CDO Magazine – Community

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Work History

1-2018
Founder and Publisher at CDO Magazine
5-2010 - 12-2023
Founder and Publisher at Venue Cincinnati
2005 - 2010
Founder and CEO at Wanamaker Enterprises
2002 - 2004
Founder and CEO at Inspire Magazine
1-2000 - 2-2002
Director at Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH)

Education

Bachelors from University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

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Exp : 38 Location : Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and Publisher at CDO Magazine
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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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