Tim Connell

Pioneer
DISC Type : SID

Managing Partner at ITI Properties, LLC

Hollister, Missouri, United States

Overview

Tim Connell is an entrepreneur who, after a successful 35-year career in insurance where he grew his agency over 10x, founded Imagine Technical Institute to support workforce development. Colleagues and clients describe him as a creative, passionate, energetic, and empathetic leader. He attended Missouri State University and is a recipient of the Trusted Adviser award.

Following a life-altering car accident in 2012, Tim reprioritized his life to focus on his family and community advocacy. A husband and father of three, his passion for disability advocacy is deeply personal, inspired by his sons autism diagnosis. He is now dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

After selling his successful insurance company, he used the proceeds to start Imagine Technical Institute, a school for workforce development for the developmentally disabled.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

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

Topics They Care About

Disability Advocacy
Founder of Imagine Technical Institute and board chair of Tantone Industries, driven by his son's autism diagnosis to create employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Workforce Development
His nonprofit, Imagine Technical Institute, partners with companies like CoxHealth to provide vocational training and job placement for an underutilized segment of the workforce.
Entrepreneurship
Successfully built and sold Connell Insurance after growing it significantly, then founded a new nonprofit and invests in commercial real estate through ITI Properties, LLC.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Managing Partner at ITI Properties, LLC
12-2022
Managing Partner at TAC & KLC Investments - Real Estate
12-2022
Founder at Imagine Technical Institute
7-1987 - 12-2022
Moving onto new passions at Connell Insurance, Inc.

Education

Education details unavailable from Missouri State University

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Exp : 38 Location : Hollister, Missouri, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Managing Partner at ITI Properties, LLC
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim 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 Tim

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

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

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

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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