Dan Nordby Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Proactively market and sell precious metals to investors, financial institutions, wealth managers and the financial community. Study past and present global economic and geopolitical trends to accurately forecast and make recommendations to prospective and current investors. Identify new sales opportunities and answer questions about physical precious metals products and services.Communicate efficiently with openers and make myself available to take their transfers.Mentor Junior Brokers and all new hires.Verify or Identify Client's name, their concerns, the type of financial accounts they hold, how much money is in each account, and where precious metals would benefit them.Confirm Client's concerns, then explain how physical precious metals can help be a solution. Formulate & create a tailored solution using physical precious metals, propose the tailored solution to clients and explain how it solves their concerns. Negotiate with clients when appropriate and necessary.Identify and be the point of second or third contact (or closer) for potential large, Key Accounts. Strategically and organically cultivate Key Account relationships into long term, mutually beneficial, trust-based relationships.Educate clients on portfolio diversification and the role precious metals play as both a safe haven asset and an investment strategy. Provide knowledge on how to safely access and navigate the precious metals market.Maintain superior sales service by contacting clients with updates pertaining to the relevant market developments and trends.

United States

NubiCollections is a fashion, runway, and event company that is well known in the African community in the United States, educating and performing at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). The brand was created in 2006 by a single extraordinary woman; an East African immigrant; single mother of two young children; a woman that works three jobs; a strong woman of integrity- EliNyamal Dol. NubiCollections represents the African Empire, and was made to educate the world of the old kingdoms within the deep, ancient roots of Africa, and to construct the confidence in Africans across the world. I was graciously given the opportunity to help the brand, specifically on the business side of things, and humbly accepted to be the Business Development Manager of this fantastic brand. We host events and runway shows often, and will be headlining at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.- Devising and implementing new strategies- Prepare for upcoming Fashion Weeks (New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Hong Kong)- Researching new trends in the fashion industry- Incorporating new trends to update products- Pushing industry boundaries to take the company to new heights- Collaborating with department leaders- Motivating employees to adapt to new company directives- Soliciting feedback from employees- Overseeing everything that goes on “behind the scenes”

-I have had dozens of wonderful opportunities to share my experience, strength and hope to churches, schools, meetings, social events, etc all over the state of MN. I have been blessed with opportunities to speak in front of thousands of people in a single sitting. I definitely consider Public Speaking and Mentoring others to be a 24/7 hobby & career worthy of being mentioned here on my LinkedIn page. - I believe you reap what you sow. Selflessly serving others has given me true fulfillment and a feeling of self-worth. - I believe you have to give it away to keep it; you have to give joy to get joy; you have to help to be helped; you have to love to be loved.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I was asked to take over a Smart Home/Home Automation company in Chicago, because the CEO was moving out of state. Through strategic development, we were able to implement strategies that allowed us to break into some of the most bespoke communities in Illinois. We became the celebrity clientele’s go-to Smart Home/Home Automation company, working with the Chicago Bears and other large organizations such as Barstool Sports. The company was $140,000 in debt when I came in, and made a profit of over $500,000 when I left.- Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets within the United States- Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships- Partner with business owners to understand their business needs and objectives- Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations about Smart Homes/Automation- Understand category-specific landscapes and trends- Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts- Train and manage new and old sales people

Los Angeles, California, United States

I brought an international advertising company from the UK to the US. Exotic supercar dealers would contract me out to do business with other businesses who worked with the same high net worth clientele. Meeting with the owners of luxury goods businesses, such as private jet companies, jewelers, yacht dealers, etc., I would make introductions to insure the start of a mutually beneficial, long term, trust-based relationship. I would then sell advertising space to the luxury goods companies on behalf of whichever supercar company that had contracted me out.- Relocated to Los Angeles to manage four Sales Representatives throughout the US- Made contact with luxury goods companies on behalf of client- Set introductory appointments and coordinated flights, hotels, meeting time and place, etc.- Closed large deals on behalf of client- Created sales and marketing tools for all in-house & outside sales and marketing people to use including sales presentations, appointment debriefing summaries, social media and Google marketing templates, in-house cost guides, and many others- Increased overall sales revenue by 50% in my first four months. Before I started, the average project netted $7,000 per year in revenue. I averaged $32,000 per year for each one of my projects.

Texas

During my time as the National Sales Director, I increased gross sales and net profit by 33% through data driven sales strategies including but not limited to social media marketing, scheduled one on one sales calls, quarterly business review meetings, and customized promotions. - Exceeded $150k quarterly sales goal by at least 25% by cultivating sales techniques and heavily utilizing social media- Managed middle market territory of retailers with 100 to 150 locations in Texas, New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, California, Arizona, Mississippi, and Florida- Prospecting connect goals of 20 in person meetings per week- Maximized or exceeded existing client base spend by 33% by scheduling quarterly business review meetings, one on one constructive sales calls with reps, and customized promotions- Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets- Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel by creating and building rapport - Manage and oversee the daily operations of the sales department- Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts- Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs- Liaise with Market and Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency- Keep abreast of new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board

Saint Paul, Minnesota

- Played NCAA football for Bethel University.- Practiced and trained with team 2 times per day. - Studied film with team. - Helped create defensive strategy.

Minnesota

- I played professional rugby and trained with our USA Olympic team.- I managed Spearhead Rugby Academy. - Helped foreign players transition into life in the USA by assisting them with employment, churches, bank accounts, etc.

This position has a high focus on retention and doing what is right for my clients. Daily tasks include:- Achieve daily, weekly and monthly acquisition and retention goals through persistent outreach- Customize the buying experience by encouraging involvement with Life Time staff, programs and places to align with the unique needs, interests and goals of each prospective member- Recruit new members through outbound calling and lead generation- Initiate, develop and grow relationships with new and existing members- Leverage new and existing relationships to maximize member referrals

This position had a strong focus on productive outreach and selling new memberships to prospects. Daily responsibilities included:- Achieve daily, weekly and monthly acquisition and retention goals through persistent outreach- Customize the buying experience by encouraging involvement with Life Time staff, programs and places to align with the unique needs, interests and goals of each prospective member- Recruit new members through outbound calling and lead generation- Initiate, develop and grow relationships with new and existing members- Leverage new and existing relationships to maximize member referrals