Changing Lives Selling Knives

Joe Cardillo considers himself "the luckiest man in Vector" because of all of the amazing connections that he has developed through his work experiences. He was born in Canada, but started with Vector/Cutco while in college in Michigan. He became a part of the Canadian start-up team for Cutco, then developed into the long-time head of the company's Canadian operations, now General Manager. He is widely-known as one of the all-time greatest leaders in the company's history, and has been an amazing teacher for so many who have been lucky to be under his guidance. He and his wife Jennifer have four children, and they live in the Toronto area.

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Ethen Campbell won the Silver Cup as the #1 New District Manager in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization in 2021. As the son of Hall of Fame Division Manager, Stacy Campbell, Ethen grew up with Cutco. He was Vector-Trained from birth, and can provide a truly unique perspective on what it was like to grow up in a Vector family. He has succeeded as a sales rep, Division Office Manager, Branch Manager, and DM, and he's excited to lead a group of new young leaders in the Lone Star Division and throughout the company in the years ahead.

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Jamie Bianchini is an Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Author, and Philanthropist. As a Cutco/Vector Marketing representative in the early 1990s, Jamie advanced as far as Branch Manager, while attending college at the University of Southern California. After college, Jamie embarked on a series of business ventures, but struggled to gain traction as something was missing from his life. He decided to go on the ultimate adventure, an epic 8-year journey around the world on a bicycle. The bicycle itself was special, and the journey was life-changing. Upon his return, Jamie hatched an idea for a business that evolved from a need he saw on his travels through Africa. He founded his own company, which he built and has now sold. His story is a remarkable tale of connection, compassion, and contribution.

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Matt Graves is the #18 all-time sales rep in the 70+ year history of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. During his college years, he was the #1 student sales rep in Cutco, and in 2021, he won the Silver Cup as Cutco/Vector's National Champion sales professional in the Premier League category. Through his experiences in sales and also as a professional body-builder, Matt has honed an elite level of discipline and the ability to follow through on the commitments he makes, both to others and to himself. If you've ever felt a disconnect between what you want in life, and having the ability to do what it takes moment by moment to get there, you'll gain many insights from Matt's inspiring journey. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

John Carpenter is one of the most universally admired leaders in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. He was the company's #1 sales rep in his first year, and has been the long-time leader of the Texoma Division, headquartered in Dallas. A veteran with the company since 1987, John has produced well over $100 million of Cutco sales throughout his career, and is a member of the company's Hall of Fame. He has been married to Monica — his 6th grade sweetheart — since 1985 and has 2 kids, both of whom have sold Cutco. John and Monica love life and help everyone around them to do the same!

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Ryan Supplee and his Bucks County (PA) sales team won the Silver Cup as National Champions in Cutco/Vector's Premier League for managers in 2021, and his story can be an inspiration for anyone. Ryan received great mentorship on his path to becoming a District Manager in Vector. Now, paying that forward by showing up the right way for the people around him, Ryan has developed a new wave of top talent and is setting a powerful leadership example for his Division, his Region, and the company. He was recently appointed to the role of Assistant Division Manager for the Powerhouse Division, working closely with Hall of Fame legend, John Wasserman. He lives near Philadelphia with his wife, Megan, and their baby boy, Rowan. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Tasha Saran Smith is the Founder & CEO of Emerge Sales Training, a company that provides sales and leadership coaching to network marketing leaders. From scratch, Tasha created a 7-figure revenue coaching business within her first 2 years. Emerge has helped thousands of clients grow their businesses, even if they have no sales experience. Tasha worked with Cutco/Vector in sales and management for a few years in the early 2000s. She graduated from UC-San Diego with a degree in Political Science, and has also obtained her MBA. She lives in Corona, CA with her husband, Charlie, a former Vector District Manager, and their 2 daughters. Tasha's first book, titled Customer First, was released in 2020. This episode is guest hosted by J. Brad Britton, whose relationship with Tasha goes back to her early days with the company.

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Brian Carter has one of the most unique roles in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. He's the Events Coordinator for the Texoma/Great Plains teams and Assistant Division Manager in the Texoma Division. His Highland Park team just won the Silver Cup as the #1 District office in Vector, and Brian contributed $350K in personal sales. He impacts both sales reps and managers at a very high level, leading through both influence and personal example. Brian has produced over $12.5 million in Cutco sales and is a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

The Cutco Sales Professional (CSP) position has experienced an incredible transformation over the past 20 years or so. At the forefront of this evolution has been Cutco's Director of Sales Development, John Kane. In his role, John has overseen the development of numerous new ways to sell Cutco, the combination of which has led to incredible growth in the field of professional selling at Cutco. Today, the role of CSP is a lucrative and fulfilling opportunity that continues to grow and evolve year after year. In 2021, CSP sales in the company exceeded $100 million for the first time! In this conversation, John Kane shares the history and evolution of the CSP position.

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Kip Mangira was a Cutco Sales Professional in Vector Marketing's Midwest Region. He was born on September 2nd, 1995, in Akron, Ohio, with Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle-bone disease), which confined him to a wheelchair for his entire life. Still, he had an indomitable spirit, and was not afraid to take on the challenge of selling Cutco Cutlery, starting in 2013. He won numerous awards for his exemplary work ethic and sales success. Known for his generosity and compassion, Kip became of the most-loved figures in the Cutco/Vector sales organization. He passed away on November 9th, 2021 in a road accident in Cozumel, Mexico. Kip Mangira was too well-loved to ever be forgotten. Region Manager Jeff Bry hosts this special tribute episode featuring Kip's brother, Stephen, and some of Kip's closest Cutco colleagues.

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