Unless you work part-time or are happy where you are, online marketing plays a vital role in growing your distributor business. Just like any other business today, in any industry, you must be visible to your prospects. If you’re looking to grow your business to seven figures and beyond, you need to increase your client base in a systematic way…
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Scarcity or Abundance Mindset
Our mindset is critically important to our success in life because thoughts become things. Steven Covey, in his best-selling book The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, introduced us to the “abundance mindset.” An abundance mindset is when a person believes that our world is full of plenty of opportunities for all people to be…
Read MoreDefending Leadership
While I’m not sure I’m any more or less qualified than anyone else to write on the topic of leadership, I felt compelled to after seeing a post on social media last week. In short, the post shared an experience someone had with an ineffective leader, and in all of the comments, there wasn’t a single one supporting leadership of any kind…
Read MoreWhere Can I Find Record of Vendors and Their Yearly Costs?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have to produce 1099’s for some of my vendors. How do I get a record of these vendors and their costs for the year? Answer: When you set up a vendor in QB Premier, go to: Vendor > Vendor Center > New Vendor > Enter contact information. Under “Tax Settings,”…
Read MoreThe Google Analytics Metrics You Need to Track
With buyers turning to the internet to look for promotional products providers, your website can be your main source of new business. That’s why tracking its performance is essential if you want to realize its potential in driving traffic, leads and sales…
Read MoreThe Savvy Gift Giver’s Katie Taylor on Importance of Discussing Diversity and Speaking Beyond Soundbites
The Savvy Gift Giver’s Katie Taylor is one of the most articulate advocates for diversity and inclusion in the promo industry. She has established a successful and diverse company on the platform of an inclusive partnership with her staff and clients. Katie approaches the challenge of creating industry diversity with great enthusiasm and…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Specializing in the Distributor Business
Do you specialize in a particular market? This is one question I always ask distributors at educational presentations as well as one-to-one consultations. Nine out of 10 times, the answer is no. Most feel it’s best to serve as many industries as possible and not limit themselves. Is that the right approach?…
Read MoreWorking From Home or Living at Work? 6 Strategies to Create Balance When Your House and Office Collide
Because we are forced to, these days working from home feels more like living at work—and that’s not conducive to mental, social or even physical health. It’s important to intentionally create actions that get around this feeling. Below are six strategies I’ve employed to maintain a semblance of balance and sanity…
Read MoreTime Is Money. Really.
I have said many times that there is no excuse for not making $500,000 per year in this industry, whether you are a business owner or a sales rep. Time is money. You heard it before. But do you really believe it? Do you really treat time like money? Think about it this way. Let’s say…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Domino’s Pizza With Founder Tom Monaghan
Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, grew the company into one of the world’s largest pizza companies and then sold it for $1 billion. Despite his inauspicious childhood and business challenges, he transformed the pizza industry. Monaghan discusses with host Greg Muzzillo his five key priorities for success…
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