PromoKitchen Podcast

CJ Schmidt, Vice President of Sales at Hit Promotional Products discusses the growth and development of Hit, a long-time industry powerhouse whose technology prowess and product development has earned the admiration of the industry. Mark Graham and Danny Rosin chat with CJ about the critical issues of technology development, managing a family owned business, the sanctity and success of the traditional distributor/supplier model in our industry, and more. Join the chefs as they discuss how to abide by one of Hit’s primary principles: “live this business”.

CJ Schmidt, Vice President of Sales at Hit Promotional Products discusses the growth and development of Hit, a long-time industry powerhouse whose technology prowess and product development has earned the admiration of the industry. Mark Graham and Danny Rosin chat with CJ about the critical issues of technology development, managing a family owned business, the sanctity and success of the traditional distributor/supplier model in our industry, and more. Join the chefs as they discuss how to abide by one of Hit’s primary principles: “live this business”.

Recorded live at the recent SAAC show in Long Beach, CA, Chris Piper, the Northwest Regional Vice President for HALO and the founder of Piper Speaks Promo joins us to discuss a myriad of topics as his experience in this industry is vast, including working on both the supplier side as well as the distributor side and within such niches as the luxury sports market. Topics include: a discussion on how to put a plan behind your promo product, how to present good ideas to your clients, becoming more consultative in your approach, and growing allegiance with other departments within your customer’s company.

(We experienced technical difficulties during the recording of this broadcast: half way through the broadcast you will hear a gap in the conversation, the recording resumes after a few seconds).

Recorded live at the recent SAAC show in Long Beach, CA, Chris Piper, the Northwest Regional Vice President for HALO and the founder of Piper Speaks Promo joins us to discuss a myriad of topics as his experience in this industry is vast, including working on both the supplier side as well as the distributor side and within such niches as the luxury sports market. Topics include: a discussion on how to put a plan behind your promo product, how to present good ideas to your clients, becoming more consultative in your approach, and growing allegiance with other departments within your customer’s company.

(We experienced technical difficulties during the recording of this broadcast: half way through the broadcast you will hear a gap in the conversation, the recording resumes after a few seconds).

Brad White, fellow chef and Vice President of Sales Development for Boundless Network, joins us on this episode to have a quick chat about sales, sales prospecting and most importantly: where to find the time to get that critical activity of new business development done. Smart advice in a short amount of time!

Brad White, fellow chef and Vice President of Sales Development for Boundless Network, joins us on this episode to have a quick chat about sales, sales prospecting and most importantly: where to find the time to get that critical activity of new business development done. Smart advice in a short amount of time!

Ben Baker with CMYK Solutions joins us on this episode to talk about selling to government agencies and some of the keys to working successfully with government partners, plus tips on how to thrive as a solopreneur, including the benefits of staying small and nimble!

Ben Baker with CMYK Solutions joins us on this episode to talk about selling to government agencies and some of the keys to working successfully with government partners, plus tips on how to thrive as a solopreneur, including the benefits of staying small and nimble!

Jeff Becker, President and Founder of Kotis Design joins us to chat about his success from start-up to an $18 million enterprise. Topics discussed in this episode include selling to colleges/fraternities, breweries, collegiate licensing, manufacturing, managing salespeople, structuring your business to grow, developing a value-add business, market positioning and more. This is a rocket ride of a conversation with a bold and energetic professional on the front lines of growth, join us!

Jeff Becker, President and Founder of Kotis Design joins us to chat about his success from start-up to an $18 million enterprise. Topics discussed in this episode include selling to colleges/fraternities, breweries, collegiate licensing, manufacturing, managing salespeople, structuring your business to grow, developing a value-add business, market positioning and more. This is a rocket ride of a conversation with a bold and energetic professional on the front lines of growth, join us!