Ted Melin

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

President at Midwest Metalcraft & Equipment

Windsor, Missouri, United States

Overview

Ted Melin is the President of Midwest Metalcraft & Equipment, focusing on strategic vision, team development, and maintaining customer relationships. His career has progressed from design and engineering management to plant operations, giving him deep expertise in the manufacturing sector. He holds a B. S. from Pensacola Christian College.

His career path showcases a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of the industry, having advanced from a Design Engineer to a company President.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Operations
His career includes roles as Operations Manager and Plant Manager, showing extensive experience in production, quality, and financial controls.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
He actively promotes his company's capabilities in sheet metal and weldments, aiming to be the "go to source" for customer needs.
Team Leadership
A core part of his current presidential role involves leading and developing his team to oversee all company operations effectively.

Media Appearances

Ted has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
President at Midwest Metalcraft & Equipment
4-2018 - 6-2023
Plant Manager at Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
5-2016 - 4-2018
Operations Manager at Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
10-2008 - 5-2016
Engineering Manager at Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
12-2003 - 10-2008
Design Engineer at Swisher Mower & Machine, Inc.

Education

1997 - 2001
B.S. from Pensacola Christian College

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Ted

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ted is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ted

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ted move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Ted take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Ted

Personality Compatibility


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