Episode 153: Vetting Suppliers for Safe Products with Rosanne Webster
Safety, security, comfort, and expertise are traits they will value exponentially in the upcoming months and years. It’s a fast 15-min informative episode and Rosanne Webster breaks down how to make the vetting process simpler.
Episode 152: “Less is the New Luxe” the Trends in Demand NOW (Vicki Ostrom, Futurist)
We’re joined by one of our favorite guests, futurist and trend editor Vicki Ostrom (Sanmar) to update us on all the trends in demand now. Vicki is a specialist in identifying societal trends and translating them into profitable products.
Episode 151: It's All About the Ride | Joel Antymniuk, MOTIF
Joel Antymniuk is the owner of Motif Marketing located in Saskatoon. Growing up, he always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit, before taking the leap to start MOTIF in 2016, Joel worked in the industry for six years.
Episode 150: How to Create an Amazing Virtual Event for Your Customers
Join Kate Masewich, Bobby Lehew, and Mark Graham on today's episode of #skucast as they share with you the joys and challenges of building the best virtual experience possible!
Episode 149: The Art of Innovation Through Tough Times
Today, Mark Graham, commonsku’s President and Chief brand officer, and Bobby Lehew, commonsku’s Chief Content Officer explore the choice to innovate, even during hard times.
Episode 148: Creatives Who Care with Joe and Lucas from Rowboat Creative
We talk with Joe Zangrili and Lucas Guariglia of Rowboat Creative about how they are using merch and e-commerce to give back, forge new relationships while keeping their dream alive.
Episode 146: skucon at home!
This week we opened up registration for skucon at home! It’s not a webinar, but a virtual, interactive experience featuring interviews, keynotes, and plenty of breakout sessions to allow for collaboration and best practice sharing.
Episode 145: "The Time to Stand Out is Now," Tom Rector, Screenbroidery
We chat with Tom Rector of Screenbroidery about some of the new initiatives and campaigns that he and his team are working on, plus how to stay motivated and positive.
Episode 144: Leading Through Difficult Times
In this episode, Catherine Graham (CEO at commonsku) and Mark Graham (President and Chief Brand Officer at commonsku) join me to discuss this unique time in our industry’s history.
Episode 143: A Lift for Us All with Dena Hirschberg of HHPLIFT, Growing Through Adversity Series
We started this series a few weeks ago called Growing Through Adversity, where we’re bringing together the voices of those reluctant heroes we know that have overcome serious setbacks. Today, our guest is Dena Hirschberg president of HHPLIFT, a Chicago-based nonprofit and social enterprise.
Episode 141: Paul Kiewiet's Defining Moments, Growing Through Adversity Series
Join us as we chat with Paul about his rebound from multiple setbacks, including the recession, 9/11, and some incredibly difficult personal challenges.
Episode 140: Joan Landorf with Axis Promotions, Growing Through Adversity Series
As we face unprecedented challenges, we wanted to bring together the voices of those reluctant heroes that have overcome adversity, drawing out the essential lessons for us that helped shape their journey.
Episode 139: Greatest Hits from 4 Years!
skucast is celebrating its fourth anniversary! To celebrate, we’re recapping our favorite episodes and sharing highlights from our guests.
Episode 138: “Tchotchke” Talk, Tactile Marketing in a Digital World with John Jantsch
This past weekend, John tweeted this, “Branded tchotchkes don’t further your conversations with prospects, whereas great sales materials do.” In today’s skucast, we’re breaking that statement down.
Episode 137: How to Build a Kick-Ass Team with Claudia St. John
In this #skucast we’re joined by Claudia St. John, skucamp keynote, to discuss how we ensure we are building the absolute best teams, how to hire better, onboard better, retain and motivate better, and much more!
Episode 136: The Decade Ahead, Distributor's Perspective with Jamie Mair
Today on #skucast, we sit down with Jamie Mair, founder of Swervepoint, to talk about the decade ahead from the distributor’s perspective.
Episode 135: The Decade Ahead with David Nicholson (PCNA) and Jonathan Isaacson (Gemline)
In this episode, we’re looking at the decade ahead through the lens of the supplier and are joined by David Nicholson, the President of PNCA, and Jonathan Isaacson, President, and CEO of The Gem Group, the parent company of Gemline.
Episode 134: The Decade Ahead with Tim Andrews (ASI) and Paul Bellantone (PPAI)
Mark Graham and Bobby Lehew chat with two of the most respected leaders of the largest organizations in our industry, as we reflect on the changes that have accelerated our success over the past decade, and what opportunities and challenges lay before us in the decade ahead.
Episode 132: Success in the Give First Economy with Kirby Hasseman
We’re chatting about practical tactics and life-hacks to achieve your vision for personal and business success. Our guest is Kirby Hasseman who just released his new book titled, The Give First Economy and How to Succeed in it.
Episode 131: Fashion Merch on a Mission with Jeremy Picker of AMB3R Creative
Jeremy Picker is the creative director and CEO at AMB3R Creative, a Colorado-based merchandise design firm with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry.