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How did you get into the promotional products industry?
See how these industry duos landed in the world of promo
8/22/2024 | PromoJournal Staff, How Far Did The Apple Fall?
How did you get into the promotional products industry?
Mary Dobsch, 1st GEN
The Chest
A long time ago, I got out of school and knew someone who knew someone.....at Hazel.
Jacob Dobsch, 2nd GEN
The Chest
I had a previous career path and after about 6 years, I realized i needed to make a switch. Luckily, I had an opportunity.
Lynne Dobransky, 1st GEN
Geiger
An ad in the local newspaper that Geiger was hiring!
Shelby Smith, 2nd GEN
MPG Promotions
My momma!
Kelly Yarborough, 1st GEN
Sock101
A friend was in it and thought we could do well in it.
Ty Yarborough, 2nd GEN
Sock101
Family
Dan Pigott, 1st GEN
Soapbox
An ad in the Newark Star-Ledger newspaper
Brendan Pigott, 2nd GEN
Ariel Premium Supply
Family
Paul Kory, 1st GEN
Sierra Pacific
From a friend I used to work with at PaperMate in the retail division
Morgan Kory, 2nd GEN
Hit Promotional Products
Family
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