Changing Lives Selling Knives

Josh Dicks is the Skyway Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector sales organization, headquartered in Illinois. He is a Silver Cup winner with the company as the #1 First Full Year District Manager in 2016 and has now accumulated about $7 million in Cutco sales. Throughout his 13 year career with the company, Josh has had several moments of decision that led him to bigger and more significant achievements. Progress happened for Josh because he was always willing to make the decision to commit and work towards the next level in his life. His insights will help you with the inspiration and strategies for success, in your business or in your life.

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Shayla Wey is one of the brightest stars in the Cutco/Vector sales organization. With over 15 years of experience with the company's Canadian arm, Shayla is now the Division Manager for both the Canadian Rockies Division and Maple Leaf Division. Her Calgary office has been #1 in North America in recruiting multiple times, and she is also one of the company's top developers of new managers. She has achieved this success while being married for 12 years and having 2 young children. Shayla is a Mom first, and Boss second, and she balances both roles with a level of excellence that can inspire anyone.

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Mitch Tainsh is the Prairie Merchant Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Canada, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Mitch has been on an epic entrepreneurial journey in his life, including running a farm, real estate investment, and building his sales organization, all while starting a family as well. The Cutco/Vector opportunity has facilitated all of the big dreams that Mitch has in his life, by providing an environment in which Mitch could grow personally, and then opening up an opportunity for him to provide that same growth for so many others. With over $11 million in Cutco sales, Mitch Tainsh is experiencing success on multiple fronts, and he is inspiring others to do the same.

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Jim Lawrence has been an elite professional in the Talent Acquisition industry for over 25 years. He was a star Track & Field athlete in high school and college, top sales leader and Branch Manager in Cutco/Vector, graduated from Washington State University and immediately married his high-school sweetheart and started their family. He used his Vector skills and experience to get a job that was not normally offered to recent college grads, and he has been a super-achiever in his industry ever since. He ran his own company for 12 years, has raised 2 daughters, and built a significant portfolio of real estate holdings in the Silicon Valley area. His is a true Great American Success Story!

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Peter Voogd is an unstoppable force in the world of entrepreneurship. As a best-selling author, speaker, and coach, Peter has built a worldwide following among millennials and entrepreneurs. He first succeeded as a District Manager with Cutco/Vector Marketing in Tacoma WA, and he is now sharing his mindset and strategies to help others achieve entrepreneurial success and live their best lives. Peter's newest book "7 Rules For 7 Figures" is releasing on October 19th.

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Kate Vasey is currently the DC Metro Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, headquartered in Rockville, MD. A 19-year veteran with the company, Kate advanced rapidly into a Division Manager position after graduating from college and excelling as a District Manager. Responsible for over $40 million in Cutco sales, Kate is a member of the company's Hall of Fame. She was married to her husband, Patrick, in 2016, and they have 2 young daughters. As a shining example of a success as a Divisional Executive and mother, Kate is a role model throughout the entire company.

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Gilbert Gonzales is the Sales Promotion Manager for the Western Region of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His history with the company dates back to 2004 when he started as a Sales Rep in Southern California. Gilbert was in the National Top 20 twice as a Branch Manager, then a top performer as a District Manager for over 3 years before being tapped for the Sales Promotion Manager position. SPMs in the company have a truly special role in which they get to recognize the past, shape culture in the present, and help people see a bright future with the company. Gilbert's range of experiences and skills make him ideal for this role, and he truly does great work.

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Mike Lancellot has the greatest track record of any other person in the history of the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization. As a sales rep, Mike was the #1 College All-American. After graduating from the University of Delaware, Mike became a District Manager and was the company's #1 DM for three years in a row. He then became a Division Manager, and again was #1 for three years in a row. He then became a Region Manager, and was #1 for four years in a row, before taking on an Executive role as Vice-President of Sales. Later, as CEO of Vector Sales, "Sir Lancellot" led the company through multiple years of rapid growth and expansion. After retiring from his day-to-day role, he has remained on as a member of the Cutco Corporation Board of Directors.

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The Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization has become well-known for having an extremely unique and powerful combination of cultural elements that lead to extraordinary retention of top talent and long-term success. The company's environment truly brings out the best in people, fosters a tremendous spirit of cooperation, creates a family feel, and has led so many amazing leaders to stay in the business for long and vibrant careers.

What has created such a unique and powerful corporate culture in Cutco/Vector? For this special episode, we have combined excerpts from 3 past episodes of the podcast, featuring owners of Cutco Corporation who have been pillars of culture creating within Cutco and Vector Marketing. Today's episode features Jim Stitt Sr., John Whelpley, and Jim Stitt Jr.

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Albert Dileonardo has been an important part of the soul of the Vector Family for the past 43 years, since his days running the 3rd sales office in Vector Marketing history to his years as the CEO and President of Vector East. After graduating from Temple University, Al became a District Manager in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He later advanced to Division Manager, then Zone/Regional Executive, winning multiple National Championships along the way. Since 2002, Al has been the co-CEO of Vector Sales and President of Vector East, and has had a profound effect on the family culture which is so prevalent in the Vector/Cutco organization. At home, Al's family includes his wife Madeleine and their 4 children, ranging in age from 23 to 33.

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