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🏆 The 2025 Stevie International Business Awards Judging has commenced! Reading and learning about the nominees' submissions for their Sales & Customer Service innovations, trainings, and solutions, is really insightful! I'm looking forward to sharing some of these insights with you in our upcoming Small Business Awards Workshops that are launching next year! 🚀 🤔 When it comes to judging business awards entries, what's something you're curious of, and what would be interested to know more about? #businessawards #awardssubmissions #businessproposals #awardsentries

Thinking of entering our 2025 Awards? Watch our Best Practice Showcase endnote for tips on entering and how to gain recognition for you and your teams. Watch on-demand: https://lnkd.in/eRXRBEnJ

✨ Another incredible Summer QBRS in the books! Our sales teams from across the US and Canada united for a week of business reviews, sales training, strategy building, and plenty of fun! 🌍🚀🌊 Check out the video below for some highlights from the week! 📸✨ #SummerQBRS #TeamBonding #SalesSuccess" #BusinessAndBeach #PaseaHotel J. Anthony Zambon, Mike Schad, Douglas Johnson, Blake Drohan, Matt Richard

Less than 2 weeks to go!! If rebates play a vital role in your business then I'm sure you've already registered to attend Enable at 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒛𝒆 2024 - 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. The conference runs 8th-9th May and is taking place in Boston, MA. I'm attending, not only as a guest speaker, but as someone excited to learn from some amazing professionals. With supply chain disruptions, industry consolidation and customer expectations all key business challenges, I'm open to exploring how working better together can make a difference. For my keynote, I'll focus on "Rebates Reimagined: The Key to Transforming Your Relationship Ecosystem" where I'll challenge delegates to think about their rebate programs and whether they're leading to more confusion than profit. I'll cover these 3 key areas: 1) How rebates can be misused, resulting in confusion, profit leakage and damaged margins. 2) How to tackle “toxic rebates,” transforming your rebate programs into tools that underpin strong relationships between customers and suppliers. 3) Provide insights into how you can better collaborate with your trading partners, creating an eco system that drives better business outcomes without your rebates going toxic. Hope to see you there!

“The B Corp movement significantly impacts the global economy by promoting inclusive, equitable, and regenerative business practices. Certified B Corporations lead in measuring and improving their social and environmental impact, fostering accountability and transparency. This movement aims to shift the behavior, structure, and culture of capitalism to address critical societal challenges” AI 🤖

As I was creating the agenda for next week’s Grand Rapids Chamber Business Development Roundtable, I found myself reflecting on how important it is to maintain customer trust after the sale. We’ll be discussing strategies to avoid “unselling” the job through miscommunication or unmet expectations and exploring how internal departments and external services can work together to deliver a seamless and positive customer experience. And since it’s the holiday season, this month’s attendees might just find a Christmas gift of bagels and cream cheese from Grey Dog Security LLC waiting for them. The Chamber’s Roundtables provide a fantastic space for business development professionals to share insights, tackle challenges, and grow together. If you’re not already involved, I highly recommend checking them out.

🚀 Join the Supportive Partners Program by PeneloPe: Powering the Future of European Manufacturing! 🚀 PeneloPe is on a mission to advance large-scale manufacturing across Europe and we’re looking for forward-thinking organizations to be part of this journey! 🌍 The Supportive Partners Program brings together key players from EU industrial associations, clusters, DIHs, and other projects to create a strong collaborative network. As a Supportive Partner, your organization will play a crucial role in increasing PeneloPe’s impact by helping us reach new audiences, boost project visibility, and drive success. Here’s what you gain by joining: ✅ Visibility – Enhance your presence in the European manufacturing landscape ✅ Training & Resources – Access valuable content to stay at the forefront of industry developments ✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with leading stakeholders in European manufacturing ✅ Cross-Dissemination Support – Benefit from mutual promotion and shared outreach activities This is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of manufacturing in Europe while benefiting from collaboration and shared knowledge. 👉  If your organization is ready to be a part of this initiative, click here https://lnkd.in/dz3gGKEb to become a Supportive Partner.

From industry-specific accolades to national headline-grabbers, the allure of awards recognition is undeniable. But amidst this celebratory frenzy, a critical question emerges: are we, as businesses, succumbing to an oversaturation of Business Awards? Have these once-coveted symbols of achievement become diluted by sheer quantity? The answer, like most things in business, isn't a simple yes or no. Recognition remains valuable. A well-deserved award can elevate your brand profile, attract talent, and bolster customer confidence. However, a scattergun approach – entering every award under the sun – can backfire. Not only does it spread resources thin, but it risks devaluing the very recognition you seek. Here's why a strategic approach to awards is crucial for Australian businesses.➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbdWH9kD

Elevate Your Team’s Success at the POI 2024 Canadian Summit! Join us and experience how your team can not only learn cutting-edge strategies but also grow together like never before. Why Attend Together? 1. Unified Vision: Align your team on the latest industry trends and strategies. 2. Collaborative Growth: Strengthen team bonds through shared learning experiences. 3. Innovative Solutions: Discover game-changing insights and bring them back to implement as a cohesive unit. 4. Networking Power: Expand your collective network with top professionals and thought leaders. 5. Real-Time Problem Solving: Work on your real-world challenges in interactive sessions and workshops. Team Benefits: - Boost morale and cohesion. - Enhance collective problem-solving skills. - Ensure everyone is on the same page with new industry knowledge. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to transform your team into a powerhouse of innovation and efficiency. Register now and take the first step towards a brighter, more collaborative future! 🌟📈 ➡️ Register Now! https://conta.cc/3SCOs6j Let’s grow and succeed together! 🌱💪

Takeaways from the Chief Revenue Officer Summit in Amsterdam 👉 the conference, organised by Revenue Operations Alliance, was one of the most practical I've recently been to. The flow was impeccable and the speakers were of the highest quality (let's not forget I was on stage as well 😉). 👉 the promise of actionable insights and networking with thought and market leaders was more than delivered 👉 there were absolutely no sales pitches, a refreshing - and surprising - change on a conference about sales. Special mention to Richard De Veer from Just Eat Takeaway.com on a really, really good talk.  👉 my biggest regret is the necessity of working and dividing my attention between emails, calls and what was going on. This is something I will definitely avoid in the future to take in the keynotes and networking opportunities at 100%   So if you're wondering if I'm going back, the answer is: yes. See you there!