Taylor Smith

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive editor and partner at The Writing Company

Portland, Maine, United States

Overview

Taylor Smith is the Executive editor and a partner at The Writing Company, where he specializes in making complex topics simple for diverse audiences. A graduate of Colby College, he previously served as the editor for Mainebiz, where his writing won national awards. Colleagues describe him as sharp, professional, and a true leader.

He has a broad range of professional interests, having written extensively on subjects from technology and the arts to business and personal finance. A recommendation highlights his "wicked sense of humor, " suggesting a personable and engaging communication style outside of his professional focus on clear, concise copy.

During his tenure as editor and managing editor at Mainebiz, the newspaper won top industry accolades.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Complex Storytelling
His stated professional goal is to find simple ways to tell complex stories for clients, covering finance, technology, and culture.
Financial Services Content
He frequently works with blue-chip financial services companies and high-net-worth investors, developing content like shareholder reports and articles on investment topics.
Editorial Strategy
Develops large-scale editorial plans and white papers for a range of clients, from news outlets to custom publishers.

Media Appearances

The Power Table with Taylor Smith. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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COMMUNITY | Ft. Speaker and 4X Business Owner Taylor Smith. Featured in Spotify

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Humanizing Your Social Media – The Power Table with Taylor Smith. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Work History

9-2008
Executive editor and partner at The Writing Company
9-2008
Writing, editing, communications at Taylor Smith
5-2004 - 9-2008
Editor at Mainebiz
1999 - 2003
Senior writer at The Writing Company

Education

1994 - 1998
Education details unavailable from Colby College

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Insights For Selling To Taylor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Taylor is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Taylor

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Taylor move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Taylor take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Taylor

Personality Compatibility


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