What excites you about our industry?
I see the industry evolving and the savviest promo professionals are seeing what we do as just one piece of an integrating marketing campaign. Clients know more and they expect us to know more, too. It’s exciting to see a better educated sales professional. In my speaking and coaching career I’ve met and worked with promotional products sales professionals from all over world I get excited when a strategy I’ve shared has helped an industry professional to be more successful.
What would I find in your refrigerator?
Right now my fridge is loaded with blue-berries, grapes, strawberries, cherries, watermelon as well as milk, Greek yogurt, humus, spinach, salmon, turkey, onions, garlic, peppers, cheese cannolis and a bottle of white wine. I love anything chocolate, but unless it’s really hot I don’t refrigerate it.
What makes you crazy?
Rude, nasty people.
What profession would you NOT like to do?
Accounting! I don’t like crunching numbers and never liked to balance my checkbook. I married a CPA 22 years ago and happily turned my accounting over to him and never looked back!
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Music turns me on creatively. It can change my mood on a dime! If I’m in a down mood and tune into some of my favorite artists ( Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Amy Winehouse) it instantly picks me up. I appreciate art from all mediums: painting, music, dance, theater, writing. I’m a lifelong learner and I’m always enrolled in something of interest.