Recently I had a great conversation with a very successful distributor owner. He is only in his 50s, but is ready to sell his business. He has made great money in his years in the business. No doubt he could make much more. When I asked why he does not keep growing the business and…
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We often get so caught up with “making our numbers,” and trying to earn a living and pay the bills that we come to believe that we work to make money.
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This guy sitting at a cubicle behind me just complained about forgetting his wallet. Now he has to ask a colleague to borrow lunch money, let him in and out of the office area to go to the bathroom (we scan our IDs for that), and live the rest of his day being chaperoned like a child.
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You’ve probably heard the buzz created when Apple’s attorneys contacted promotional products distributors last week. The issue is aftermarket charging cords and AC adapters sold that connect to iPads, iPhones and iPods, and Apple’s claim that they infringe on Apple patents.
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It’s that time of year where I get asked “What should I buy my niece, nephew, daughter, son, etc.?” It’s one of my favorite questions and the answer is the same answer to all IT questions … It Depends …
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Do you have a clear understanding of why you are in this business? And please, don’t tell me you’re in it for the money.
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What do you do when a prospect tells you they can buy the promotional products you’re recommending cheaper on the Internet?
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What is the key to great Olympic uniforms—or any item for that matter? It’s not necessarily about how much money you can pour into a project. It’s all about listening.
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A common question I hear from parents is how to protect your children online. There are numerous options from software, to proper parenting that you can choose from.
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A lot of distributors in our industry are spending many long days behind their desks. They’re entering orders, keeping the books and creating to-do lists—and doing it all over again the next day. But the truth is there’s no money on your side of the desk. You will never become wealthy sitting behind your desk doing $20-an-hour work day-in and day-out. If you want to achieve wealth, you have to go out and get it.
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