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Our final MLR Spotlight of 2023 This month we are featuring Steve Donlin. 1. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? • 33 years in the industry 2. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? • Without a doubt it's the friendships that have been created over the years. From Suppliers to Distributors, I have been blessed by having so many wonderful friends. 3. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 (𝟯𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀) 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆? • Due to its versatility as a marketing tool, it's the custom printed calendar note cube. It can start on any day, we can date block, it takes up desk top real estate, easily one of the best items we have in the catalog. 4. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗶𝘁® 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁? •, In my opinion, they all are best-selling items, 3M Promotional Markets is one of those rare suppliers that has retail proof of performance, almost every product has seen great success at the retail level.  5. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼? (𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘁𝗰…) • Whatever my wife tells me to do……. Steve, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪!  ... and you are a smart man for doing whatever your wife tells you to do.  ;) #mlrteam #theoneandonly #postitnotes #dreamteam

I didn't plan to do an antique shop scavenger hunt today, but I did, and I learned a few things... I was shuttling my kids to camp and all their various activities today, and since we had some time to kill in between stops, my oldest daughter asked if we could stop by a thrift store (that turned out to be an antique shop). When we walked in, an older woman handed us clipboards with 10 items listed on the page. If we found each item and noted its location, we'd get entered into a drawing for $50 to spend in the store. I wasn't going to do it at first, but the storekeeper chided me a bit, "Don't be a party pooper, Dad!" So, I took the clipboard. After about 45 minutes, we found all the items on our list and turned them in for the drawing. And I had fun with two of my kids looking for things like a train cases and sewing patterns. And I came away with a few lessons to boot... ➡️ I need to be present with my kids. I could have spent time checking emails (which I thought about doing), but instead, I enjoyed the experience with them. ➡️ There's a huge opportunity to make what we do interesting. In sales and marketing, I think we sometimes lose folks because the content or pitch is boring. The folks at this antique shop made it fun and interesting, and we wandered the store for almost an hour, looking at almost everything. ➡️Sometimes folks need encouragement to take the next step (i.e., "don't be a party pooper"). Use clear calls to action. Don't be afraid to invite someone to take the next step in the sales process. Your buyer might need a nudge. ➡️ If you're going to do lead generation and ask for someone's information, make it worth their while. Provide something genuinely valuable and helpful, not just a sales pitch. In order to potentially win the $50, we had to put down our name and phone #. I gave the info willingly because if I win, I'll share it with my daughter, and I'm sure that'll win some points with her 🙂.

Ace Your August Sales with Back-to-School & Holiday Designs!  August may be the end of summer break, but it's prime time for print-on-demand sellers to make your wall art designs shine.  Prepare well to target some hot sales opportunities. School's back in session, but that's just the beginning. National Tell a Joke Day, International Cat Day, National Pet Month, and American Family Day are only a few of the key celebrations experienced e-commerce sellers can use for the most creative designs.  Read our A+ tips to make your August sales count! Link to article in comments ⬇️ 

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Not everyone wants to be pitched too. I recently visited the mall and encountered a gentleman working at a kiosk. I was in a rush to get to my haircut appointment, so when he tried to show me his products, I told him I couldn't stop. Instead of pushing, he kindly pointed me in the direction of the barbershop. After my appointment, I returned as promised. Rather than diving straight into his pitch, he asked me how my haircut went. This small gesture led to a friendly conversation, and eventually, we discussed his product. Although it wasn't something I needed, I appreciated his approach. By prioritizing my experience and showing genuine interest, he created a positive interaction that went beyond a simple sales pitch. This encounter highlights the importance of connecting with potential customers on a personal level, rather than immediately trying to sell to them. #marketing #sales #customerexperience

When it comes to buying a house, it should be a happy experience that leaves a lasting impression. As a sales professional, I know that it's not just about making the sale, but also about providing a human touch and excellent after-sales service. The process of guiding buyers until they become owners is just as important. A happy buyer's review is worth more than any advertising and promotion spending. Let's focus on creating positive experiences for our clients and building a strong reputation. The connection, bonding, trust is forever.. Handling 4 units to owner today.. #aftersales #experiences #sharingexperiences #personaleffort #salesteam

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