How to Make Your Small-Distributor Status a Competitive Advantage

Whether you are afraid you can’t compete with big online sellers or you think you have nothing to worry about, the fact is that the market has changed. If you’re afraid you can’t compete because your business is too small, this can actually be your superpower. Here are seven things small promo distributors can do to attract their ideal customers…

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Critical Lessons From Baseball Cards

For decades, Topps owned the baseball card market. The company had an exclusive contract with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. A few weeks ago, Topps was blindsided when MLB and MLBPA announced a new exclusive contract with the online sports merchandise retailer Fanatics Inc. There are two big lessons here…

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Rainmaker Sales

So, you want to be a rainmaker? Doesn’t everyone in sales? While rainmakers make it look easy, it is not. Rainmakerdom does not come without laying solid groundwork and building trust and relationships. Sometimes this groundwork is many years in the making. Below are solid tips to consider in your hunt for the coveted title…

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The Industry “Disruptors”—How Do They Affect You?

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect of on all the things we are thankful for. I’m thankful for my family, my health, my business and the opportunity to have a positive impact on the community around me. Recently, I was blessed to be able to attend the ASI Power Summit, which is a gathering of…

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Let’s Drink to Success

Perhaps this title grabbed your attention? Business is done through building relationships that we build through personal connections. These connections happen when being involved in our community and in our industry. They are created by being engaged with others. Relationships can be built while drinking the beverage of your choice.

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What’s Happening with Trade Shows?

Full disclosure here—and I’ve said this before—I love trade shows. There is no better way for distributors to connect with their supplier partners. Suppliers have the opportunity to connect with new prospects and to strengthen relationships with current customers. There is no question, however, that the dynamics of trade shows are changing. It’s a big topic that I will address in two parts.

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Crank It, Baby!

Hi there, all you Bold, Different and Memorable Sales-Type People. Ponder this scenario with me, won’t you?
It’s December 26 and the fourth quarter of 2013 is one week away from entering the history books …

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Why…?

Why… be connected? I’ve often talked about my love of trade shows and the value of business relationships, which are the cornerstone of a successful business. 

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