At times, most of us ponder the things that drive us nuts as we evaluate our career choice. These days our industry is facing more challenges than we may be accustomed to. How many of the following thoughts have captured your thinking at times?
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Many years ago I started in this industry as an apparel decorator. We were doing pretty well, but my wife saw the need to expand the business to include promotional products. I thought she was nuts but I went along with it.
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Once more our industry has suffered a hit, in part because of the lack of understanding about its true value.
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A discussion about fear brings to mind a classic story of timely relevance. It is about a hot dog vendor who could have made it big.
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Our business is based on effective communication skills and being able to handle details. Despite our best efforts however, things happen.
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Having a value system that is based on honesty and doing what you say, to me just isn’t that hard. Lately, a few situations have come up in business that got me thinking about these things and the values I hold with high regard.
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Since this is my “rant” I’ll just be frank and say that I think many of us are numb to this issue that threatens our industry… myself included.
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America was changed forever on September 11, 2001. As we reflect on the 10-year anniversary of this tragedy, I wanted to share something we have presented to the FreePromoTips audience for the last few years. I find this story shared by past PPAI Chairman, Paul Kiewiet, MAS to be quite inspirational.
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Full disclosure here… I like trade shows. I believe good business is based on strong relationships and trade shows give me the opportunity to meet face-to-face with my colleagues.
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At times, this need for dependency, although necessary, is just a bit scary. And our dependency need sets the stage nicely for this rant, which addresses another industry relevant topic… TRUST.
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