Trent Scanlen

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Co-Founder & CEO at KURK

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Trent Scanlen is the Co-Founder and CEO of KURK, a bioscience company creating natural solutions for pain and inflammation. Leveraging his global executive experience from Specsavers and a Bachelor of Commerce, he now leads KURKs vertically integrated operations across the UK, US, and Australia.

A cancer survivor, Trents personal health journey was the direct inspiration for founding KURK. He is deeply committed to community causes, serving as the Founding Chairman of Reorg Charity, which supports military personnel and first responders, and has also co-founded a martial arts club.

He created his bioscience company with the doctor who guided him through his successful cancer recovery.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Natural Bioscience
His company, KURK, is focused on creating powerful, plant-based solutions for inflammation and pain, stemming from his own health experiences.
Veteran Support
As Founding Chairman of Reorg Charity, he is dedicated to helping military veterans and first responders, often using martial arts as a therapeutic tool.
Martial Arts
He co-founded Elevate Martial Arts, demonstrating a personal passion for the discipline and its power to build a supportive and competitive community.

Media Appearances

In profile: Trent Scanlen, CEO and co‑founder of KURK. Featured in SME Today

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Work History

10-2021
Co-Founder & CEO at KURK
9-2020
Founding Chairman & Trustee at Reorg Charity
6-2018
Co-Founder & CEO at Kurk Biosciences
10-2015
Co-Founder at Elevate Martial Arts
3-2014 - 3-2019
Retail Operations Consultant - Nth Europe at Specsavers

Education

2-1995 - 2-1997
Bachelor of Commerce from University of Canberra
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Commerce from University of Wollongong

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Exp : 21 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder & CEO at KURK
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Insights For Selling To Trent

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Trent is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Trent

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Trent move?

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

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Trent

Personality Compatibility


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