What kind of leader are you?

What kind of leader are you?

From my days as a salesperson working with large corporations to now, running my consulting business, I have had the opportunity to see the inner workings of various corporations.   Throughout this journey, I’ve encountered leaders I would eagerly follow and others...

Hot Take, My A**

In the world of email marketing, there are obviously many do’s and don’ts to consider to craft the perfect message.  I don’t claim to be an email marketer … Is it all about the open rate?  Maybe in this case, it is.   One distributor recently...
The Kit Master

The Kit Master

If you are planning to build a business around promotional kitting programs, or sell a kit fulfillment program to a new customer, your sample kit should make a great first impression.   At SwagUp, it certainly does.   In my role as a consultant, I decided to test out...

“You cannot finish what you do not start.”

Mark Batterson’s powerful words in one of my all-time favorite books, Chase the Lion, resonate deeply: ‘You cannot finish what you do not start.’ Today, right now, set your start date and commit to your goals.  Identify your priorities and dedicate...

Prospecting: Hunter vs. Farmer

A promotional products distributor sales rep who is considered a hunter is not afraid to cold call and go after new accounts. They can easily generate new leads and convert them to clients. A promo distributor sales rep who is considered a farmer is one who can...