Changing Lives Selling Knives

Ben Kooper has been the #1 college-student sales rep in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization over the past 4 years. Ben has sold over $584,000 of Cutco, and will graduate with a 3.5 GPA as an Aerospace Engineering major on June 11th, 2022. His list of achievements begins with a 10K Fast Start, 20K Push his first Summer, and Assistant Manager leadership on one of the top teams in the Western Region. He's had 8 College All-American campaigns, with three #1 finishes. Ben's long-term vision is to work with SpaceX and help humanity get to Mars. An avid athlete, he has also competed on American Ninja Warrior. Ben Kooper is an incredible example of all-around success!

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Jake Dougherty runs the Grand Rapids District for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, and has also been appointed to serve as Assistant Division Manager in the Michiana (MI-IN) Division. He went to The Ohio State University with aspirations to follow in his parents' footsteps as a teacher. After graduating, he found that serving as a District Manager was the right fit for his career. Jake has now produced over $8.5 million in Cutco sales, and is known as one of the most universally liked leaders throughout the Mid-West Region and the company. Through leading with a positive spirit, Jake has been able to become of the most successful District Executives in the company today.

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As we once again mourn the tragic loss of 21 lives in an elementary school shooting — 2 teachers and 19 children — we felt compelled to use this platform to share some brief thoughts. Dan Casetta is the host of Changing Lives Selling Knives. Neither left or right of the political center, he's a part of the radical middle, simply believing in what's right, which means constantly evolving and looking for truth. In addition to commenting on the Uvalde TX school shooting of May 2022, Dan shares 3 concepts to open minds and hearts, with the objectives of having civil discourse, pursuing truth, and finding answers to the scourge of mass shootings in the United States.

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Andy Nagel runs the Virginia Beach District for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, and has also been appointed to serve as Assistant Division Manager in the high-performing Virginia Division. His early aspirations centered around medical school. But with Vector, Andy found a career that fulfilled his professional desires. Over the past decade, he has experienced highs and lows, a critical life challenge, a territory move, and new leadership in his Division. Through it all, his career has continued to evolve into a great success and an example for others. Andy has now produced over $8 million in Cutco sales, and his story provides a great vision for career evolution as a Vector manager.

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Mark Lovas is truly one of the most legendary figures in Cutco/Vector Marketing history. As a Branch Manager in Tacoma WA, Mark was #1 in the Nation, winning his first Silver Cup. As a Division Manager, Mark's team was #1 in the Nation an unprecedented 4 years in a row. His leadership in the Western Region set that organization on a path of 12 consecutive Silver Cups. After leaving Cutco/Vector, Mark went on to found and develop Trumaker, a custom clothing company & brand. Now pursuing new challenges and opportunities, Mark Lovas continues to be a student of life, a mentor to many, and dynamic source of inspiration for all.

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Creating a great organizational culture is at the forefront of any leader's mind. It's the one key factor that affects everything else, so it's critical to craft and shape and develop. Shelby (Wildgust) Brandt has spent her entire life on an entrepreneurial journey of discovery, learning about herself, others, business, and life. As Cutco/Vector Marketing's Program Development Manager, Shelby has been on a deep dive into the ingredients of culture. In this special episode, Shelby pulls nuggets from eight past CLSK guests that form a recipe for great organizational culture. This episode features snippets from current and former Vector leaders, including Dan Casetta, Isaac Tolpin, Kristin Alli, Trey Harris, Drew Frank, Kate Vasey, Paige Weber, and Kevin Barthe. Use these ideas as a basis for crafting your own amazing team culture.

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Brian Stephenson is Division Manager for the Southern Tide Division of Cutco/Vector Marketing, headquartered in Birmingham, AL. After a period of uncertainty in his career, Brian truly leveraged the impact of the leaders in his life to establish a compelling vision for himself and for his team. By enrolling many others in this vision, Brian has been able to become one of the most prolific developers of talent in the company today, responsible for over $39 million in sales, and a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. He has developed a talented, strong, and committed inner circle, and is now a powerful role model for a new wave of young leaders.

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Chris White was a top-selling Cutco rep while in college from 2008 to 2011. He carried his skills and experience into the clothing industry, ultimately founding Shinesty in 2014. Shinesty sells fun or humorous clothing products that are designed for "good times with good people," and reminds us all to avoid taking ourselves too seriously by bringing a spirit of fun and levity to its customers and fans. Shinesty has grown to become an 8-figure brand, rapidly progressing towards 9 figures in annual revenue. As CEO, Chris White truly personifies the spirit of the company.

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Katie Lance is the Founder & CEO of Katie Lance Consulting, where she specializes in social media, tech trends, video marketing, and content strategy. After a successful 10-year run with Cutco/Vector, Katie got into a career in marketing, branding, and social media strategy, then started her own business in 2012. In striving to stay on top of the social media wave, Katie has developed her expertise and is teaching others about how to build their personal brand. Social Media is the greatest tool for building that brand, attracting business, and extending your influence. Katie Lance shares numerous actionable ideas to help you #GetSocialSmart.

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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of books such as "Willpower Doesn't Work," "Personality Isn't Permanent," and "Who Not How." From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Hardy was the #1 writer IN THE WORLD on Medium, where his blogs have been viewed over 100 million times. He contributes regularly to Inc. and Psychology Today, and his current blog is read monthly by millions of people and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others. This episode features ideas from Dr. Hardy's newest book "The Gap And The Gain." This is a masterclass on subjects such as positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high performance.

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