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Are You Procrastinating?
Procrastinators raise your hand!
If you find yourself behind the 8-Ball when it comes to year-end gifting to employees, clients, prospects and referral sources, I have some good news!
Face palm!
I may have failed.
If the branded merch I sell to my clients ends up in a landfill or is left behind in a hotel room after an event, I have failed.
Your Personal Santa Service!
Hey Execs and HR Professionals: It’s time to order holiday gifts!
Co-Branding with Retail Brands
It's my job to stay in tune with branded merchandise trends.
10 Things That Require ZERO Talent
I took this pic at an commonsku conference I attended just before the pandemic.
Merch with Purpose
Branded Merch, Promo Items, Swag... it goes by many names and is sometimes dismissed as cheap items destined for the landfill.
Game On!
Thank you Maple Ridge Farms, Jamie Johnson , and Jodie Schillinger, MAS for including me in your Football Game On Influencer mailer!
Something Special for the HOLIDAYS!
Hey Execs and HR Professionals: Let’s treat your employees to something special this year!
Personal Responsibility
Have you done anything embarrassing lately that you’ve shared with your team to show personal responsibility/ show your vulnerability?
Promotions East in Atlantic City!
Atlantic City with Industry Friends + My Favorite industry podcast = Huge Win!
Tell me your Personal Brand Story
I love Dad jokes.
In fact, they have become part of my personal brand story. Several times a week people email, text or tell me a dad joke they saw/heard!
CommonSKU CAMP Panel Discussion
3 wicked smart industry supplier leaders + 1 cool as a cucumber moderator = 1 incredibly insightful panel discussion!
The 3Rs!
Hey, HR managers: Branded merch can be part of the solution to the 3 “R’s” that keep you up at night.
Marketing you can touch
Last year, my daughter and I took a trip to Vegas for a Lionel Richie concert.
Musically, I am still stuck in 1984 and it's rubbed off on my kids. It was her suggestion to someday see Lionel Richie. Really.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Shel Silverstein anyone?
The other day one of my kids came to the realization that when you start a “real job” you no longer have the summer free.
Team Motivation
Managers and leaders: Here’s one way to stem the tide of the Great Resignation in your organization.
We’ve all read about employees leaving their jobs in record numbers in the past year+. The unlucky ones amongst us have experienced it firsthand.
Knowing Your Core Clients
Hey, marketers…talk about knowing your target audience!
I stopped into this Potbelly Sandwich Works restaurant in Chicago on what happened to be the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools students.
Lane Technical College Prep High School high school is around the corner from this particular Potbelly. From the pic, can you guess what their main school color is?
POV: When Your Boss Knows Everyone…
It’s always fun going to the @asicentral Show with Mr. Popularity himself
HATS off, Mitch!
Hat season is upon us, luckily Mitch made it his mission to find (and model) the best Cap America has to offer! From the looks of it, no matter your need, we've got you covered!
It’s the RESULTS that matter!
Recently our team visited the Office Experience where the world of the TV Show, The Office comes to life.
Behold: the desk of Phyllis Lapin-Vance!