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The Dirtiest Word in the RFP Process: Word on the Street — April 30th thru May 4th

by Mel White | May 6, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

Earmuffs Kids . . .

“BUDGET!” There I said it! The dirty word that none of us like to discuss when starting a new design. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Let me be so cavalier as to suggest that we rip the band-aid off when we first start the design. Don’t get me wrong, make sure you introduce yourself and show the client around your place a little or let them show you around theirs . . . whichever applies.

SKU…What a Pisser: Word on the Street — April 23rd thru April 27th

by Mel White | Apr 29, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

What a Pisser

If you attended Shared Knowledge University, you know what I am talking about. 🙂

This past week we held Shared Knowledge University (SKU) training at Classic. Based on the early feedback, I think it was a success. We had 24 wonderful distributors from as far east as Albany, New York, as far south as New Orleans, and as close as Las Vegas and Orange County.

Shared Knowledge University (SKU): Word on the Street — April 16th thru April 20th

by Mel White | Apr 22, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

Class is in Session

For seven years, we have been committed to “Shared Success”! The concept is simple: What can we do to make our distributors better and to help them be more successful. Their success, in turn, makes us more successful. It requires listening, sharing, and implementing ideas to serve you and your customers.

Education for the Future of our Industry: Word on the Street — March 26th thru March 30th

by Mel White | Mar 31, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

EDPA Foundation Scholarship

I have been fortunate to sit on the EDPA Foundation Scholarship Committee for many years. It’s something near and dear to my heart: education and supporting those within our industry getting their Education.

To date, the EDPAF Scholarship Committee has awarded nearly $110,000 in scholarships! Isn’t that awesome!! And its gone to a myriad of people from the kids of industry employees, industry employees themselves, as well as spouses who have chosen to further their education.

“‘m So Sweaty!”: Word on the Street — March 19th thru March 23rd

by Mel White | Mar 25, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

Is it Just Me?

As many of you know I have twins, Nicholas and Presley. They are five now, and while they have always provided comic relief, they seem to be taking it to a whole new level. This week, rather than talk about business, I want to share a story that recently happened at home.

‘s a New Regime in Town: Word on the Street — March 12 thru March 16

by Mel White | Mar 18, 2012 | Kevin Carty, Word on the Street

As you all know, I think EXHIBITOR Show 2012 was AMAZING. But it did not go off without a hitch. It had nothing to do with the organizers. They did a fantastic job! It had to do with the local union steward unfortunately.

Here is the deal. There is a new regime in the local Las Vegas union, which at first glance and given the economic hardships of the past three years would lead you to believe that positive change is coming. Unfortunately NO. And to make matters worse, the union leadership decided to flex their muscle at an industry event. To me that is counter intuitive, but to them it made perfect sense. Let me explain.