Type Of Business:
Music technology company
Marketing Area:
Regional; National
Expertise:
Team leadership; Musical technology; Business development; Sales and marketing
Major Product/SVS:
Musical instruments and equipment
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Playing the keyboard; Computers; Fitness
Education Degrees:
College Coursework
Affiliations Awards:
Regular Guest Lecturer, Drexel University, LeBow College of Business; Lions Club International
Industry:
Sales & Distribution
State/Country of Origin:
PA/USA
Children's Names:
Alena, Bergen, Derek
Date of Distinction:
6/6/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
He has a unique combination of creativity and problem solving ability.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Achieving success at Korg despite the challenging business environment.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
He would like to be remembered as someone who contributed to help others to get to higher levels of understanding and help them learn. In addition, he would like to be remembered for mentoring, teaching others, and selling through education.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
He would teach other about personal peace, and help others to understand that peace starts from within.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
He would have lunch with Deepak Chopra. He follows him on Twitter and admires him.
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Nestler has a background in music as a singer and a keyboard player and a guitar player.
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his strong communication, leadership, motivation, team building, strategic thinking, advocacy and problem solving skills, knack for customer service, and ability to be a strong team contributor who leads by example.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his passion for music; he started out as a musician and began selling instruments so that he could give people the opportunity to discover their own musical inclinations. He discovered early in his career that he was passionate about motivating people, even while working two jobs on limited sleep, and developed what he found to be a natural flow in easily selling and dealing with people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Nestler is a results-oriented sales leader. Organized, responsible, well-spoken and articulate, he has distinguished himself by motivating others to achieve their best and reach new levels of "sales consciousness."
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the company's revenue stream; Managing the sales team; Coordinating with the executives and marketing managers; Creating business unit reports; Analyzing market opportunities
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Nestler expects to continue improving on his skill sets so that he can further understand and transcend his current role.