Apex is proud to present the:
2021 Coneheads
Summer Interns
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- A young man or woman who is striving to better themselves
- An intern at Apex Steel Pipe, who is learning the dynamics of a business
Ex.) During my time as a Conehead at Apex Steel Pipe, being a college intern, I equipped myself with many helpful tools as a salesman, and learned how to market a service or product effectively.
“Wow, it’s hot in the pipe yard”
- Learned the vast apex inventory & system in its entirety in multiple locations
- Established a base level of steel pipe terminology
- Learned and practiced Apex’s pipe coating system to organize pipe
- Learned about the cooperational synergy between the office and the 5 different pipe yards
“Madness on the sales floor”
- Experienced what it is like in a business environment
- Learned how to interact with customers with business etiquette
- Learned office data flow
- Experienced the process of working up a steel pipe quote with an Apex salesmen
“You want me to make a sales call?!? Awhhhhhh”
- Learned how to properly execute a sales call
- Learned listening skills
- Trained in conversation
- Developed sales skills and knowledge
Learning Software Applications:
- Learned the Apex inventory software
- Learned to navigate company database
- Used in house software to record calling data, while incentivizing conehead competition
“Golf looks way easier on TV”
- Morning swing diagnosis with Apex golf pro Matt Paradeaux
- Practiced morning lesson after work at the driving range
- Improving skills for opportunity to build relationships through golf
- Check out the Pro’s Corner
“Apex has great customers”
- Set up and improve social media pages advertising Apex
- Set up Linkedin accounts for coneheads, so they can begin building their network
- Revised resumes
- Added customers to personalized groups within database
“Inside the head of a cone”
- Interns complete an initial Habit Finder assessment
- Followed by an hour-long debrief with Dave Blanchard defining personal strengths and challenges
- Group coaching zoom call lessons with dave concerning addressing the fear of a sales call rejection
“Conehead Graduation”
- Commencement speech given by well respected Houstonian and businessman, Ned Torian
- Cones were placed on the heads of interns, by Ned Torian, to mark their completion all of the stages of coneship
1st Day Requirements:
- Required Books: The Greatest Salesman in the world, The E-myth, Business Made simple, Equanimity
- Required Movies: Coneheads, Top Gun, Miracle, Greatest Showman
Guest Speakers: Rick Magee, Mike Paradeaux, Richard Jochetz, Selwyn Roberts, Lynn Webb, Mark Hulin, Keri Herrin, Matt Rotan, Howard Patterson, Richard Epley, Billy Case, Ned Torian.
Meet the (2021) Coneheads
Blake Rottino (Call sign – Tino) | blake@apexpipe.com
Blake will be an incoming sophomore at Texas A&M University at College station. For this summer he is interning at Apex steel pipe, as a part of the “Conehead” internship program. Blake is an economics major and plans to minor in Business. He is interested in learning new skills as well as building business relationships this summer.
Favorite Quote
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
Victor White (Call sign – Vector) | victor@apexpipe.com
Victor will be an incoming sophomore at Texas A&M at college station. Victor is interested in business and economics. While working as an intern for Apex Steel pipe, Victor is learning sales, marketing skills, networking, and the steel pipe industry.
Favorite Quote
“The most dangerous person is the one who listens, thinks, and observes.”
Sarah Irwin (Call sign – Eagle) | sarah@apexpipe.com
Sarah will be attending Franklin University in Switzerland next fall. Sarah is interested in sales & marketing, along with building new connections with Apex. She is very excited to get to know the business world as an intern this summer.
Favorite Quote
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Miles Kurtz (Call sign – Goose) | miles@apexpipe.com
Miles will be starting his Junior year at Texas A&M this fall, and is currently Pursuing a degree in business. This Summer he has been working as a sales Intern for the “Coneheads” at Apex Steel Pipe and Piling.
Favorite Quote
“There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.”
Patrick Smith (Call sign – Smokey) | patrick@apexpipe.com
Patrick will be attending the University of Oklahoma next year, and will be studying business. Patrick is interested in sales, marketing, and he’s excited to meet new people through this opportunity with Apex.
Favorite Quote
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”
Chase Coneley (Call sign – Bandit) | chase@apexpipe.com
Chase will be attending the University of Texas next year and will be studying economics. Chase is interested in real estate development and building business relationships at Apex Steel Pipe.
Favorite Quote
“The last card you turn over is the only one that matters.”
Johnny Cooley (Call sign – Dragon) | johnny@apexpipe.com
Johnny is attending the University of Texas and is very excited to get to know the business world. As an intern this summer at Apex Steel Pipe, Johnny looks forward to building new business relationships.
Favorite Quote
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
2020 Coneheads
Clayton Orms (Call sign – Ghost) | clayton@apexpipe.com
Clayton will be a senior at The University of Mississippi this year and is majoring in business and manufacturing. Clayton is ready to be in the real world and build business relations through experiences learned through his time at Mississippi.
Favorite Quote
“Never stop at ok, strive for the best.”
Carson Irwin (Call sign – Iceman) | carson@apexpipe.com
Carson will be a sophomore this fall at Texas A&M University. Over the summer he is interning at Apex Steel Pipe and has picked up an interest in the piling\construction business. Carson is interested in learning more about the business through real life experiences as well as building a professional business network.
Favorite Quote
“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I do not intend on wasting any of mine.”
Tripp Soriero (Call sign – Typhoon) | tripp@apexpipe.com
Tripp is going to be a sophomore at The University of Texas in Austin this fall. Tripp enjoys playing the guitar and is interested in building business relationships while gaining experience in the workforce.
Favorite Quote
“Keep on keepin on.”
Luke Flemming (Call sign – Laser) | luke@apexpipe.com
Luke is an incoming sophomore at Texas A&M University, studying business. Luke is interested in developing real world skills and gaining work experience while in college.
Favorite Quote
“Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Matthew McHenry (Call sign – Nighthawk) | matthew@apexpipe.com
Matthew will be a rising sophomore at the University of Arkansas in the fall. He will be studying at the Sam M. Walton School of Business and is currently working as an intern at Apex this summer. He is interested in building communication skills, as well as building his professional business relationships.
Favorite Quote
“It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate.”
