Tom Dibblee

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founder at Sungold Ice Pops

Pasadena, California, United States

Overview

Tom Dibblee is the founder of Sungold Ice Pops, creating natural, handmade frozen treats. His entrepreneurial venture follows a creative career as a writer for publications like the Los Angeles Review of Books and a story analyst for DreamWorks Animation. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts.

He was inspired to start his business after the birth of his daughter, seeking healthier dessert options for his family. Tom is based in the Los Angeles area, where he enjoys outdoor activities like walking his dog in the Hahamonga watershed and hiking in Griffith Park.

His essay on the Amanda Knox case was excerpted at length by author Malcolm Gladwell in the bestselling book "Talking to Strangers. "

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Food Entrepreneurship
Launched Sungold Ice Pops after identifying a market gap for high-quality, creative popsicles, driven by a desire for healthier family-friendly dessert options.
Brand Storytelling
His background as a writer and story analyst for DreamWorks Animation informs his approach to building the Sungold brand and narrative.
Creative Writing
An accomplished essayist whose work has been recognized and excerpted in a bestselling book by Malcolm Gladwell, showcasing his skill in narrative and analysis.

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Founder at Sungold Ice Pops
6-2007 - 7-2023
Writer at Self Employed
8-2017 - 6-2022
English Teacher at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
8-2015 - 8-2016
Story Analyst at DreamWorks Animation
8-2014 - 8-2015
Script Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Claremont McKenna College

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Exp : 19 Location : Pasadena, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Sungold Ice Pops
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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

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

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Tom

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