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Thomas E. Long

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Co-CEO at Energy Transfer

Thomas E. Long

Co-CEO at Energy Transfer
Decisive
Assertive
Fast-Paced
Determined
Persuasive
Ambitious
Dynamic
Visionary
Spontaneous
Pioneering
Adventurous
Casual
Enthusiastic
Personable
Adaptable
Optimistic
Inventive
Approachable
Warm
Hospitable
Intuitive
Friendly
Accommodating
Diplomatic
Composed
Thoughtful
Agreeable
Careful
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Consistent
Conscientious
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Calm
Diligent
Meticulous
Collected
Accurate
Rational
Reserved
Strong-willed
Skeptical
Straightforward
Efficient
Candid
Steadfast
Focused
Vigorous
Persistent
Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Education:
Lamar University - BA, Accounting
Overview:
  • Currently serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Energy Transfer since January 2021
  • Prior to his CEO role, Long was the Group Chief Financial Officer for Energy Transfer, overseeing financial strategy and operations for ten years.
  • With a total of over 13 years at Energy Transfer, Long has played a pivotal role in the company's financial and executive management.
Quotes

ON INVESTMENT STRATEGY...

"I want to emphasize that while our primary goal is to boost distributions, we're also exploring the possibility of unit buybacks to amplify equity returns once we achieve our leverage targets." source

ON CAREER ADVICE...

“Get up every day with a sense of purpose and end every day with a sense of accomplishment.” source

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Captain (D)
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Questioner
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Architect (Dc)
How to communicate
Focus on their need for control and results, be direct and to the point.
Do
Provide specific details about the product's features and benefits
Highlight how the product will solve their problems and make their life easier
Don't
Beat around the bush or offer vague information
Be too pushy or salesy
When communicating with them, focus on being direct, confident, and results-oriented.
Do
Speak in a fast-paced, confident tone
Focus on the bottom line and how your product can help them achieve their goals
Don't
Use too much jargon or technical language
Waste time on small talk or irrelevant details
Focus on big ideas, big concepts, and fast action over analysis.
Do
Use a direct and assertive tone
Emphasize results and benefits over features
Don't
Use overly flowery language or too many details
Be pushy or aggressive
Communicate with energy and a lively approach. Engage them by communicating clearly and vividly.
Do
Use inspiring language and be enthusiastic
Show them how the product can enhance their social status or reputation
Don't
Be too technical or confusing
Focus solely on features without considering how it can improve their life
Communicate in a friendly, casual manner and highlight the benefits of the product. Avoid criticism or confrontation.
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Use a light-hearted approach to build rapport
Highlight how the product can benefit their life or work
Don't
Be overly critical or confrontational
Use overly technical or confusing language
Interact with them in a friendly, agreeable manner with a light-hearted approach. Avoid criticism and confrontation.
Do
Wrap your pitch with positivity and emotional language
Include personalized, warm greetings and sincere sign off
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Talk too much about past experience without explaining the important insights
Focus on building a personal relationship and finding common ground. Speak positively and offer reassurance about the product.
Do
Engage them in conversation and find out their interests and concerns
Offer personalized recommendations and highlight how the product can meet their needs
Don't
Push too hard or use aggressive sales tactics
Dismiss or minimize their concerns or objections
Provide detailed information and use a friendly, personal tone
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Explain how your product can meet their specific needs
Use stories or examples that they can relate to
Don't
Use technical language or jargon
Push for a quick decision without building rapport first
Provide a warm, friendly greeting and use positive, upbeat language. Focus on building a relationship and show acceptance for who they are.
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Use friendly, expressive language
Refer to common interests and associations
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Use a serious, businesslike tone
Bring up your flaws before they do
Focus on building a relationship and connecting with them on a personal level.
Do
Use a warm, friendly tone
Ask about their interests and hobbies
Don't
Use overly technical language
Pressure them into making a decision
Be friendly and focus on building a relationship with them. Use a light-hearted approach and avoid criticism or confrontation.
Do
Focus on building a friendly relationship
Validate their opinions and approach with positive language
Don't
Use forceful or high-pressure language
Force an aggressive sales pitch
Use a straightforward and logical approach when communicating with them
Do
Provide data and logical reasoning to support your claims
Use clear and concise language
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Use overly expressive or emotional language
Use lots of anecdotes or storytelling
Use a serious, businesslike tone and focus on details, data, and results.
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Focus on their toughest problems.
Send additional data to support your pitch
Don't
Bring up your flaws before they do
Be unrealistically optimistic
Focus on providing logical reasoning and factual information. Be patient and answer their questions with clear and concise responses.
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Provide data-driven reasons for your product
Answer their questions with a well-thought-out response
Don't
Use overly expressive language
Speak in an overly casual manner
Focus on concrete data, specifics, and logistics. Avoid fluffy language and hype.
Do
Provide clear data and statistics to support the product
Present a clear, logical argument for why the product is worth investing in
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Spend too much time on abstract concepts or big ideas
Get sidetracked with small details or anecdotes
When communicating with them, focus on being clear, concise, and results-oriented.
Do
Provide clear and concise information about the product and its benefits
Focus on results and practical details
Don't
Use overly descriptive or flowery language
Waste time on social chatter or small talk
Executive priorities
  • Thomas E. Long drives strategic growth by expanding Energy Transfer's operations through acquisitions and infrastructure development.
  • He focuses on maintaining robust financial health, optimizing performance.
  • Long enhances operational efficiency and embraces innovative technologies to improve processes, reduce costs, and boost productivity.
  • He prioritizes environmentally responsible strategies to minimize environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.
Media
Youtube

Fortune Interview with Energy Transfer co-CEOs Discussing Oil & Gas Industry Outlook and Growth

Energy Transfer co-CEOs, Mackie McCrea and Tom Long, interviewed with Fortune Media CEO, Alan Murray, in July 2022, to discuss diversifying company assets and creating growth opportunities.

Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer Co-CEO Tom Long Named To Manufacturers Association Board Of Directors

The National Association of Manufacturers announced that Thomas Long, Co‐CEO of Energy Transfer LP, has been named to the NAM Board of Directors.

Personality traits
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Risk-Tolerant
Risk-Averse
Trusting
Skeptical
Optimistic
Pragmatic
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Matter-Of-Fact
Expressive
Autonomous
Collaborative
Supporting
Dominant
Build rapport
  • Greet him with a serious, firm tone
  • Ask what he wants from the call
  • Show that you did your research
Gather information
  • Figure out what problem he wants to solve
  • Learn what his competition is doing
  • Find out his biggest priority for the process
Discuss budget
  • Focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Explain how he can save more money in the future
  • Be fully transparent about your benefits and limitations
Drive action
  • Be transparent about what you want him to do
  • Point out the challenges he will face
  • Explain how taking action will help him save time or money
Negotiate
  • Expect strong push-back
  • Articulate your personal and mutual goals clearly
  • Maintain effective control over information
Work together
  • Prepare specific questions to ask
  • Ask him outright
  • Give him more time to consider the options if he needs it

Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer is a leading company in natural gas and propane pipeline transport, offering midstream services and storage solutions across the U.S., ensuring reliable and efficient energy delivery.
Industry:
Pipelines
Headquarters:
Dallas, Texas, United States
Revenue:
$78.58B
Employees:
12,565

How to negotiate

Keep the discussion casual, but be prepared for candid pushback, at times.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Company Milestones
  • 1996: Energy Transfer founded.
  • 2004: Acquired Transwestern Pipeline, expanding natural gas assets.
  • 2011: Purchased Southern Union Company, boosting natural gas transportation.
  • 2018: Completed merger with Sunoco Logistics.
  • 2021: Thomas E. Long appointed Co-CEO.

Demo your product

Notice how he uses your product and let him have fun trial-and-erroring on his own.
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Keep your demo concise and to the point
Top Products
  • Natural Gas Transportation: Extensive pipeline network for efficient gas delivery.
  • Crude Oil Logistics: Pipeline, terminal, and storage services for crude oil.
  • Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Services: Fractionation, storage, and transportation.
  • Refined Products: Distribution of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
  • Propane Transport: Reliable propane delivery and storage solutions.
Key Executives
Company Stock Performance
Key News
Bloomberg

Energy Transfer Vows to Keep Pipeline Open After Court Order

Company accepting nominations on pipeline for August ‘We are not shutting in the line’.July, 2020

Reuters

Energy Transfer must pay Williams $410 mln for abandoning $33 bln merger

In an emailed statement on Thursday, Energy Transfer said it was "extremely disappointed" in the decision and evaluating its legal options.Dec, 2021

Competitive Landscape
Annual Revenue:
$78.58B
  • Employs 11,000 with more than 35 terminals and 125,000 miles of pipeline.
  • Recorded $78.59B revenue in 2023, marking a 12.56% decline.
  • Offers extensive pipeline networks for reliable energy transportation.
Annual Revenue:
$15.33B
  • Employs approximately 11,000 with over 84,000 miles of pipeline.
  • Achieved $15.33B in revenue in 2023, a 3% increase.
  • Specializes in extensive CO2 transportation for enhanced oil recovery.
Annual Revenue:
$49.71B
  • Employees 7,000, with more than 50,000 miles of pipeline.
  • Achieved $49.71B revenue in 2023, a 14.56% decrease.
  • Provides midstream energy services: pipelines and storage solutions.
Annual Revenue:
$48.71B
  • Employs 4,200, with over 18,075 miles of pipeline.
  • Achieved $48.71B revenue in 2023, a 15.05% decrease.
  • Specializes in safe oil and gas liquids transport.

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