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Oct 17
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Continue ReadingA lighthouse illuminates the best path forward
Oct 17
I know you. Intellectually, you are a top-notch professional. The organization you work for depends on you to make smart, creative, memorable, on-time, budget-appropriate branded merchandise purcha...
Continue ReadingHow to create amazing custom-branded merchandise
Oct 06
To shop this catalog, open the PDF attachment I am excited to partner with you on a custom project! Let’s WOW your employees and customers this holiday season with signature beanie...
Continue ReadingSupersize Promotional Marketing for FREE
Aug 18
I love getting more than what I paid for. How about you? Today I have an idea you can use to: Create and increase awareness with clients about the different products and services you offer. Cross-...
Continue ReadingStrategies for Achieving the Magic Number of 150
Jul 20
When you were growing up, did a parent, teacher, mentor, or someone you admire say to you “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” Today is a great day to remember what yo...
Continue ReadingAre you running?
Jul 13
Welcome to July. The first half of the year is over. This is the Janet McNaughton half-time report for 2023 written especially for you. Here are my ideas for how you and I can finish the year strong ...
Continue ReadingGET SPF-100
Apr 26
Are you ready for some sunshine? For those of us who live in Seattle, the answer is "YES!" The first real sunny days start this Friday, April 28. I can hardly wait for Friday. In celebration and prep...
Continue ReadingAll You Need to Know About "Double Great"
Mar 16
Does your company or professional association have sustainability goals? Perhaps you do personally. Either way, I am delighted to share five search tools to assist you in finding "Double Great" brande...
Continue ReadingI am grateful to have won a Comcast TV commercial
Feb 10
It's not what you know, it's who you know. 100%. And I am glad I know Deb Anderson! Deb is the Meetings & Events Manager at Ketchikan Visitors Bureau. Ketchikan has been a client with us since 2007. ...
Continue ReadingBrooks Brothers Is HERE.
Jan 17
To watch the 46-second video from above Click Here. 2023 is back to business, the office, tradeshows, and more! If you and your colleagues want to wear high-end, classic fashions to elevate your...
Continue ReadingThanks Snow Much!
Jan 09
I wish for you in 2023, so much! Happy New Year! May the magic and wonder of a fresh new year, sparking with possibility, bring you great hope. Thank you for your treasured friendship and continued b...
Continue ReadingIt’s Time to Dream BIG!
Jul 26, 2022
The biggest, boldest, and best ideas I generate are during the summer. Or when I am on vacation, which is usually someplace tropical. The sun energizes me and restores my hope in what is possible. Yo...
Continue ReadingWinning is not everything, but wanting to win is.
Jun 27, 2022
Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at halftime? Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers is considered one of the greatest football coaches ever. Below is a list...
Continue ReadingFashion Made Easy
Jun 20, 2022
Wearing a smart outfit gives me a positive boost from feeling put together. With the change of season, a return to the office, and social gatherings on the calendar this is a perfect time to build...
Continue ReadingDig This!
May 05, 2022
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. As your marketing trusted advisor, I am writing to encourage you about the days and months ahead. I find taking action, like planting a garden, creates mom...
Continue ReadingThe Art of Co-Branding - Better Together
Apr 26, 2022
Making a Lasting Impression is easy when you co-brand with a retail name your recipient already loves. As I reflect on how my business has changed over the last two years, the request for premium p...
Continue ReadingYou're In Luck! Its Gift with Purchase Time for 30 Days
Mar 14, 2022
PERSPECTIVE & PERSONALITY This quote attributed to Tennessee Williams is from A Streetcar Named Desire. Williams is considered among the three foremost playwrights of 20th-century American drama. Oth...
Continue ReadingHappiness is...
Mar 09, 2022
Nothing is better than a picnic! Life is at its best when you are sharing great food, conversation, and time with your besties. Create memories of a lifetime for your employee team with a custom pic...
Continue ReadingHow to win the hearts and minds of your team
Mar 04, 2022
“To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace." --Doug Conant, Fmr. President and CEO of the Campbell Soup Company I love to work with compani...
Continue Reading10 Wishes For The New Year
Jan 10, 2022
Has life hit you so hard that you've been knocked down? Have you gone too far to find the middle ground? Did they raise you so high just to pull you back down? Have you been so lost you could never be...
Continue ReadingForm a Lasting Connection with the Right Gift
Sep 29, 2021
Best-selling author and consultant Seth Godin, in his popular blog, asks "Which Problem are we Solving? He states "Over time, successful businesses figure out how to align their goals with the custom...
Continue ReadingHow to Invest in Great Relationships
Sep 27, 2021
Intuitively, as a successful business leader, you know relationship marketing is both smart AND necessary. I love this quote from Bill Walsh, the legendary copy editor at Washington Post. Bill said: &...
Continue Reading4 Steps to Ignite the Joy of Working
Sep 14, 2021
What a year we have lived and worked through so far! All this change has made every conversation and each opportunity to serve you increasingly valuable. Why? Because business relationships and result...
Continue ReadingFinish Strong!
Sep 02, 2021
It has been a year of disruptions. Have you held your position? Grown your business? Or are you looking at some creative ways to stage a great comeback? Wherever you stand now that September is upon u...
Continue ReadingHow to avoid the Great Resignation
Jul 27, 2021
Life is full of teachable moments. Short stories and sayings educate us about the journey ahead, about ourselves, and about others. Growing up, my mother weaved short sayings into her conversations wi...
Continue ReadingWinning is not everything, but wanting to win is.
Jul 13, 2021
Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at halftime? Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers is considered one of the greatest football coaches ever. Below is a list...
Continue Reading2 Ways to Donate to the Wounded Warrior Project
Jun 28, 2021
As we approach Independence Day, this is a significant time to be thankful for the great American adventure and freedom we enjoy by giving back to those who made it possible. Below are two ways to en...
Continue ReadingIt's The Little Things
May 18, 2021
A wise man by the name of Omar Rivas taught me there are at least 6 perspectives to every situation. The task is to think about an opportunity as if it were a piece of dice with six sides to consider....
Continue ReadingHow to become a Go-Giver
Mar 30, 2021
The Go-Giver is a savvy business parable about how to achieve extraordinary success. In a one-sentence summary, The Go-Giver teaches a pattern for becoming a better person and realizing more business ...
Continue ReadingHow to Refresh Your Message and Inspire Your Audience
Mar 23, 2021
Strong leadership requires a vivid image of your goal and consistent messaging. What are you communicating on your company walls and retail space? Are you optimizing what you want to say to the people...
Continue ReadingThe Write Words, Right For You.
Mar 16, 2021
Thanks for the questions about our customized content service, The Write Words. Here are a few more details, in case you are curious about how the service can work for you. First, this is a customi...
Continue ReadingHow To Be Prepared for Curve Balls
Mar 10, 2021
How do you react when life throws you a curveball? Your reaction to the unexpected defines whether you're seen as coll and collected or disorganized and discombobulated. The difference comes down to ...
Continue ReadingThe A, B, C's of Marketing
Mar 05, 2021
Do you flip through your inbox quickly, several times per day, to make sure there's nothing new that you need to take care of right away? Do you stop for a smile when you see something interesting and...
Continue ReadingThe Invisible Gift
Feb 17, 2021
What is the “Invisible Gift” you give each customer with every interaction? Have you considered this level of detail as part of your marketing strategy? This is a relatively new concept I ...
Continue ReadingNFC Technology
Feb 17, 2021
What is NFC? NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a form of wireless data transfer that allows a user to access information by simply tapping an NFC enabled device over a promotional product. Pict...
Continue ReadingAre you a CHO?
Feb 09, 2021
Gary Vaynerchuck*, the founder of VaynerMedia, says the most important senior leader in any company should be the Chief Heart Officer: The CHO. He explains that skills, products, services, and even ...
Continue ReadingAnnouncing the 2021 Colors of the Year
Jan 19, 2021
Pantone's “Color of the Year” reflects color trends in fashion, beauty, design, and home décor. 2021 announces the first time that a gray shade has been selected and the second time...
Continue ReadingHow to Consistently Make an Impact
Jan 15, 2021
Q: What can you do when there are so few opportunities to meet face to face with customers and prospects, yet you want to clearly and persuasively target your business message to the right people who...
Continue ReadingWhat if 2020 wasn’t a setback, but rather a setup for greatness in 2021?
Jan 05, 2021
The word “perspective” has a Latin root, meaning “look through” or “perceive,” and all the definitions of “perspective” have something to do with lookin...
Continue Reading10 Wishes
Jan 02, 2021
We Wish For You - . . . As you go to work every morning, that you will realize what you do matters to others in ways you cannot imagine. . . . To receive a daily, happy surprise to make you l...
Continue ReadingWhich one will you choose?
Nov 19, 2020
The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...
Continue ReadingService Anniversary Awards: Give the Gift of Choice
Nov 03, 2020
The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...
Continue ReadingThe Gift of Choice: How to Make Everyone Happy
Oct 26, 2020
The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...
Continue Reading5 Proven Strategies for Winning the Day
Oct 13, 2020
I enjoy talking with clients and colleagues about how I can serve the business community with compelling content through my blogs, webinars, and live workshops. The ideas I receive are always good! So...
Continue ReadingGoing from good to great means letting it go!
Sep 30, 2020
One of the great joys of writing this blog is when you respond to me with your comments. I love hearing from you and appreciate the emails and calls about what you have learned and what inspires you....
Continue ReadingThe Curve In The Road
Sep 22, 2020
There are no straight lines in life. Change occurs all the time. Whether it is blatant or it sneaks up on us through competition, innovation, or life events, the business playing field is always new. ...
Continue ReadingDreamers and doers, this is for you
Sep 15, 2020
The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible f...
Continue ReadingEnd of Summer Sale
Sep 08, 2020
The best of summer gear is on sale now through September 30. Shop our catalog and contact us to inquire about the products you love, request samples, receive a quote, or to place your order. To save...
Continue ReadingReady, Set, Shop
Sep 03, 2020
When is the last time you were delighted? Surprised? Recognized? Thanked in a tangible, creative way? Do you remember how it made you feel? All these adjectives lead to a memorable experience. Ques...
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Real Estate Tycoon
Aug 25, 2020
90% of the world’s millionaires have been created by investing in real estate according to an article published in February, 2020 by The College Investor. The buy, hold, and accumulate real est...
Continue ReadingRise and Grind
Aug 19, 2020
Time is the only thing we can’t get back in this world. Once you spend it, it is gone. So you’ve got to make sure you spend your time wisely. And make good choices. There is a secret form...
Continue ReadingShip to home just got really exciting. See how.
Jul 24, 2020
Ready for a whole new way to delight the people that matter most to your business? Whether you are seeking solutions to: Ignite employee morale, Thank customers, or Wow attendees at your virt...
Continue ReadingHow to Create Game Changing Results
Jul 13, 2020
Did you read The Half Time Report? We are at the start of Q3, the most important business quarter of the year. What is your score? The concept of “Game-Changer” or being a game-changer is...
Continue ReadingThe Half Time Report
Jul 01, 2020
Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at half time when the team is down by what seems an insurmountable number of points? I’ve had one, and only one, quote ...
Continue ReadingMake Your Next Virtual Meeting Unforgettable
Jun 29, 2020
Have you considered how you will reallocate your venue, flight, hotel, food, trade show budgets and more to make an unforgettable impact with attendees at virtual meetings? Branded merchandise is the ...
Continue ReadingThe Fuel of Hard Work Starts with You
Jun 29, 2020
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." Babe Ruth "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." Abraham Lincoln "Perseverance is the hard work...
Continue ReadingHealth Care Items, Safety Signage, and More!
Jun 24, 2020
Now is the time to consider your “back to work” strategy. Announce you are open with signage, direct where to stand with social distancing removable floor grips, protect with hand sani...
Continue ReadingEvery day is fresh with no mistakes
Jun 24, 2020
Some of the greatest wisdom I learned came from my childhood. I loved the character “Anne” in the Anne of Green Gables series written by LM Montgomery. The quote “Every day is fresh ...
Continue ReadingIt's Game Time! How to Apply the 4 G's and Win
Jun 15, 2020
Covid-19 has wiped the monopoly board clean. As America reopens for business, it is critical to understand we are amidst the greatest reset in the history of business. Time to reimagine your company, ...
Continue ReadingOne and Done! Health Safety Kits
May 22, 2020
Create confidence with your employees for a safe start with a PPE kit. Everything you need in one item. Choose from a variety of price points and product mixes branded with your company logo. Orderin...
Continue ReadingHow To Lead In Tough Times
May 13, 2020
It’s easy to look like a star when times are good, but when times are tough, your true character comes into full view. Regardless of what your company environment was before Covid-19, the atmosp...
Continue ReadingPreparing for the Greatest Onboarding Effort of All Time
May 12, 2020
Hello! Whether you are inviting your entire team back or only a portion of the workforce, preparing for a safe return is important. At Lasting Impressions, we can make this project easy! We can as...
Continue ReadingThe Month of May is Your Runway
May 11, 2020
Our greatest asset is talent. The people who make our companies hum. The folks who drive innovation, go the extra mile and connect our products and services to customers. Given the 6-8 week remote...
Continue ReadingWhat You Need To Go Back To Work!
May 06, 2020
Business planning for a safe re-opening in Washington State has been posted to the Challenge Seattle website. There are two reports you can download from the home page: Summary & Check List Full R...
Continue ReadingIs your team heading back to work?
Apr 28, 2020
Lasting Impressions can serve you with health safety products. Below are current styles, pricing and lead times. TO ORDER: Please contact Janet McNaughton. 425.822.6651. Janet@LastingIm...
Continue ReadingBack to Work Kit. Hand Sanitizers, Masks & More.
Apr 28, 2020
Is your team heading back to work? As more companies are granted “essential status” you may be pondering how to keep your team safe and healthy. Lasting Impressions is pleased to provi...
Continue ReadingHow to Pivot Cancelled Events into a Wow!
Apr 21, 2020
One of the greatest issues to solve in the tradeshow, conference and meetings industry is rebooking cancelled events due to COVID-19. Securing a new date can be done. But how do you make that new even...
Continue ReadingDirecting Your Brand Forward
Apr 17, 2020
Signage is relevant now. In creative ways you may not have ever thought of! I invite you to review our idea starter catalog. Click Here. I promise you will be intrigued with the innovative ways to ...
Continue ReadingPay it Forward
Apr 15, 2020
It takes all of us to make a difference for each of us – especially if those who can, Pay it Forward! As with many small businesses, we are working hard to get through this very difficult t...
Continue ReadingHealth Safety Swag for April
Apr 07, 2020
Good news! Yes, Lasting Impressions can serve you with a variety of health safety products. Below are current styles, pricing and lead times. Hand Sanitizers Pre-order now for delivery at the end o...
Continue ReadingHow to Positively Impact your Team at Home
Apr 02, 2020
Wondering how to make a positive impact with your employee team while they are working from home? How about sending a “movie night” gift pack to your employees’ home with a note o...
Continue ReadingHappy Hour Goes Virtual
Mar 31, 2020
Over, under, around or through . . . Whether you want to connect with your clients or socialize with colleagues, Lasting Impressions has creative ideas on how to elevate and celebrate your virtual...
Continue ReadingYou've Got Mail!
Mar 26, 2020
Mailers have proven to be a fun, effective way to reach and impact your audience. Whether your audience is your staff, customers, or prospects, who can refuse a little love showing up in the...
Continue ReadingSo much time, so little to do . . .
Mar 24, 2020
So much time, so little to do after the work day is done. How about sending games to your employees’ home with a note of thanks and encouragement? The Lasting Impression team can serve y...
Continue ReadingTools Employees Need to Succeed At Home
Mar 19, 2020
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. What are you doing to keep your people going? For the next few weeks, your team is making extraordinary sacrifices to propel your business forward. W...
Continue ReadingCan Do! Health Safety Swag
Mar 13, 2020
Good news! Yes, Lasting Impressions can serve you with N95 face masks and 75% alcohol-based hand sanitizers in a variety of styles. Hand sanitizer branding with your logo is available for orders of...
Continue ReadingMarch Magic
Mar 06, 2020
Believe We do. Since 1996 The Lasting Impressions Team has created branded apparel and promotional products to drive revenue and build internal teams for you, our treasured customers. We hope you vie...
Continue ReadingWhy is this our passion?
Feb 12, 2020
Because when you give branded apparel to your team, it provides employees with a sense of belonging. According to Webster's, belonging is a basic human need, just like the need for food and shelter. W...
Continue ReadingIt’s a new day, a new year and a new decade
Jan 06, 2020
Your dreams determine your destiny. How big are you dreaming? According to Sir Richard Branson, if your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough. 2020 is the year to go BIG &ndash...
Continue ReadingA Sense of Purrpose
Mar 18, 2019
Nancy Howard is a cat lady on a mission. Founder and owner of The Whole Cat and Kaboodle in two locations--Kirkland and Redmond--and the Cocoa Cat Café in Redmond, Nancy believes "every hom...
Continue ReadingWeddings in Woodinville
Feb 13, 2019
"Eat, Drink and be Married" 10 Year Anniversary When the Northwest's top event professionals join forces, you can expect the party of the decade. The January 27th Weddings in Woodinville Ten Yea...
Continue ReadingFebruary Trends
Feb 12, 2019
"The Noblest Art is that of Making Others Happy." - P.T. Barnum Two important trends for 2019 A sure-fire way to win our younger customers over is to show them we understand their world. ...
Continue ReadingWe Can Live in a World that we Design
Jan 22, 2019
In with the New: New strategies and new promotional products attract new customers PT Barnum was hailed as the Steve Jobs of his time because he understood how to generate wild enthusiasm for prod...
Continue ReadingThe Greatest Show Workshop @ Meydenbauer Center
Jan 15, 2019
The Impossible Comes True When we asked Janet about The Greatest Show marketing series which launched in Bellevue on January 15, she said the spark was ignited in 2018 when she set a goal to bring ...
Continue ReadingThank You For Visiting The Greatest Show
Oct 18, 2018
There was a lot going on at our Northwest Event Show exhibit. Did you catch it all? Below is a recap of the show specials and strategic tools we offer to assist you in transforming your next event int...
Continue ReadingTomorrow is the day!
Oct 15, 2018
It’s finally here – the Northwest Event Show! We’ve been hard at work to make sure this is the best year yet for all of the attendees. On your way into the show, stop by one of our ...
Continue ReadingOne Week To Go!
Oct 09, 2018
Only one week to go until the 2018 Northwest Event Show! Do you have a plan of attack for the big day? Let the Connectors be your guide – grab one of our registration cards from any of the ten ...
Continue ReadingTransforming Employees into High Performance Teams
Oct 02, 2018
Join Me! The Northwest Event Show | 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | October 16, 2018 Washington State Convention Center Most employees know what it looks like to be a part of a high-performance team. Ever w...
Continue ReadingThe Countdown Is On!
Oct 02, 2018
There’s just two weeks left until the Northwest Event Show on October 16th at the Washington State Convention Center! We’ve gathered ten of the best vendors the region has to offer, from ...
Continue ReadingNorthwest Event Show
Sep 28, 2018
Join Me! The Northwest Event Show | 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | October 16, 2018 Washington State Convention Center Do you plan meetings, trade shows, conferences or events for your company? If the a...
Continue ReadingBuilding Your Network: It’s Just Good Business
Aug 23, 2018
Janet recently presented at a workshop for exhibitors of the upcoming Northwest Event Show. Her introductory story was an idea that can radically expand your business prospects in a matter of months. ...
Continue ReadingPro Tips for Exhibitors at the Northwest Event Show Part 2 of 2
Jul 31, 2018
Trade shows represent 39.2% of all B2B marketing dollars; often the largest line item in the budget. Here are 10 key strategies for innovating your presence and optimizing your ROI. Our previous blog ...
Continue ReadingPro Tips for Exhibitors at the Northwest Event Show Part 1 of 2
Jul 17, 2018
Trade shows represent 39.2% of all B2B marketing dollars; often the largest line item in the budget. Here are 10 key strategies for innovating your presence and optimizing your ROI. 1) Tie your compa...
Continue ReadingNWES Workshop #1 - Big Picture Planning for Optimum Results
Jun 04, 2018
Get ready for show time! The Northwest Event Show is preparing a breakthrough to new levels of success for exhibitors and attendees alike. BUTLER Seattle values your partnership and invites you to inn...
Continue ReadingHow to Create A Business Uniform Your Team Will Love
May 15, 2018
From Wall Street “corporate” to Seattle “high-tech cool” the definition of a uniform has shifted to include individuality and personality. Apparel is the highest category of s...
Continue ReadingWellness Trends, Strategies & Products
May 04, 2018
Jump start or reboot your company’s wellness program with these three strategies: 1. Promote Wellness Communication is a critical success factor in every corporate program. Employees will no...
Continue ReadingThe New Power Suit
Apr 11, 2018
Big changes are sweeping across offices around the world. From a changed generational mix to technological advances, our office walls are breaking down as we redefine what it means to “go to wor...
Continue ReadingBuilding a Dynamic Workplace Strategy
Mar 16, 2018
We believe a company’s prosperity depends on the perfect combination of employees and clients: Talent and sales pipelines are valued equally. Given the tight labor market, workplace strategy ha...
Continue ReadingBetter Together
Feb 15, 2018
Lasting Impressions joins Butler Seattle to "transform the future of meetings." Partnering with another business in your community is a great way to grow. Here’s a story about how Lasting Imp...
Continue ReadingRenewed Commitment
Jan 22, 2018
Join us in our quest to grow your business through known, repeatable, proven strategies. Our theme for 2018 is Success Strategies: Promotional plans and products that lift your company higher. New F...
Continue ReadingNew Year - New ERA!
Jan 08, 2018
Just when you thought you had opened your last gift for a while, Lasting Impressions would like to offer a winning strategy to get your business off to a roaring start in the year ahead. ...
Continue ReadingThe North Face Brand IS Here. Shop Now!
Nov 05, 2017
The North Face® brand of outerwear is officially available to the promotional products industry. To shop for the styles, you and your team love, I invite you to view our digital catalog below. The...
Continue ReadingThe Impact of Personalized Calendars vs Holiday Cards
Sep 27, 2017
Finish the year strong or jump start the New Year with a promotion that offers staying power. If you have traditionally sent holiday cards, how about considering a strategy that will make a 12-mont...
Continue ReadingStrategies to Secure Meetings with Top Prospects & Talent
Sep 17, 2017
Our business is sourcing and creatively decorating the right promotional products. In today’s marketplace where everything counts, we give our customers a competitive advantage to attracting, at...
Continue ReadingDrinkware: Learn. . .Shop. . . Love
Aug 25, 2017
Our goal at Lasting Impressions is to lift everything you do – HIGHER! With drinkware, that translates into: Trend setting styles to propel your brand forward. Copper lined products to keep...
Continue ReadingHow To Pick The Perfect Backpack
Aug 14, 2017
Are you planning an educational class that can benefit from a graduation / completion reward? Did you issue new laptops or tablets? Is it time to replace your existing backpacks? Are you onboardi...
Continue ReadingSponsorships: How To Plan For Success
Jul 17, 2017
Experience Marketing Aligning your company’s brand with causes you are committed to internally and externally communicates what your company values. Sponsorship opportunities run the gamut. Whe...
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Buying “Swag” and Sales Tools
Jun 13, 2017
True, every organization benefits from business essentials branded with their logo to advance their brand. At Lasting Impressions we are committed to lifting all of your promotional merchandise &ndash...
Continue ReadingOut Think Your Opponents On The Golf Course
May 03, 2017
Advance Your Brand Golf tournaments, company outings, and sponsorships at every level are positioned as a platform to strategically build business. Golf is A Mental Game With high profile busines...
Continue ReadingOnboarding: Making New Employees Instant Team Members
Apr 10, 2017
Saying “Welcome” Well The process of attracting, attaining and retaining talent is serious business. Communicating why you are in business and what you are committed to as a company b...
Continue ReadingLeadership: How To Get A Stroke Ahead
Mar 13, 2017
Be Smart The pursuit of excellence is a race without end. From my perspective, it is encouraging to know that I can become better every day. Below are two of my favorite resources for getting ahea...
Continue ReadingSales & Marketing: Are You Playing To Win?
Feb 27, 2017
Sales is a contact Sport In today’s economy, only 10-15% of a company’s customer database is positioned to purchase at any given time. Generating new prospects, managing qualified leads ...
Continue ReadingTrade Shows: You've Only Got 3 Seconds!
Jan 23, 2017
“If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter.” This quote from Benjamin Franklin can be applied to trade shows! Given the mere seconds available to garner and keep attenti...
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