Coach's Corner
by Fred Albrecht

Welcome to the Start of the Rest of the Year. That's right, here we are starting the "Second Half" of 2013. Were you happy with your first half? Did you accomplish all that you wanted to accomplish? What changes did you promise yourself January 1st? It is time to EVALUATE your plan, review your goals for 2013 while you still have 6 months to change the outcome.

Just over 6 weeks ago, many of you attended our May Sales Meeting. You left with enthusiasm and a well defined plan to take advantage of at least one of the new tools, or ideas you came across. Maybe it was simply something one of your fellow reps told you, or a supplier.

We are here to help you, you have a team of people ready to help you with your business planning and development:

Cory Short - Cory's job is to help you tap into all of the resources Proforma and the Albrecht Team has to offer with respect to business development.  Cory.short@albrechtco.com   

Dean Manzetti - Need individual coaching? Dean's the guy. He can help you build your own personal business plan and also help you stick to it. Dmanzetti@Proforma.com  

Dan Whitehead - Dan was hired to help you get more from those accounts that have the potential and you are just not able to quite get more from them. dwhitehead@proforma.com  

We are all here to help you build your business and achieve your dreams and goals.

 


Up Close & Personal

Dave Glaser, The Magnet Group 

This is a photo of Dave Glaser and his dog Mick listening to some tunes. He is a big fan of dogs, going to concerts, and Reds games.

Dave Glaser
Regional Sales Manager
The Magnet Group
937-241-5406 (Direct)



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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Custom Catalog Covers from SanMar
Custom Catalogs


Joey Klinger shows off custom catalog covers from SanMar. For as few as 12 pieces, you can have your own custom designed catalog cover in full color for any of their literature.

Imagine custom branding your own catalog with your logo and contact information. Or custom brand the catalog with your customer's logo for a unique selling tool.

Success Stories from the Field:

Each week I would like to feature a project from one of our reps, but I need your help.  Tell me a story of an item, a success you had, list the item number and if you want to share the dollar amount or gross profit on the order fine. If not, at least tell us how you sold, who (even if you want to keep the customer to yourself - just a generic industry), how was it used or distributed and to whom? If you have the proof from the order, we will use it for the photo. Let's share, it is what you all ask for at every meeting, here is your chance to share and learn from one another.

 

 
Just wanted to inform everyone of Spector & Co.'s new Blossom style.  The G1227 is the pen/highlighter combo that everyone loves now in a new shiny metallic finish.  These are sure to turn heads!!  These are in stock and ready to ship.  This is also on the Spector & Co. website at www.spectorandco.com.

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Specials from Gemline

Check out these great specials for the month of July!

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6 pages of specials! 
 

Gemline's Lexi Wristlet Wallet meets all of the NFL's new guidelines for small clutch bags, ensuring convenient entry through the stadium gates next time you attend the big game! The Lexi Wristlet is a perfect gift for suite and season ticket holders!

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From SanMar

Here is the updated contract pricing for Port and Co basics, good through the end of the year!


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Is a Distributor "Low-Balling" if They Get End Quantity Pricing
and Pass the Savings on to their Client?

 

Great question!

Before I answer it, let me say that the main point I wanted to make is that clients who buy primarily based on price are normally the least loyal clients you can find... The moment someone else comes along with a lower price, they're gone!

Also keep in mind, that end quantity pricing normally means you get a SMALLER profit margin on a LOWER selling price... which means that
much of the "savings" you pass along comes right out of your own pocket!

 

For example: Let's say you have access to end quantity pricing on the following grid:

Quantity
100
250
500
1000
2500
Unit Cost
10.00
9.05
8.25
7.58
7.00
CODE: PQRST

So your unit cost on the item is $7.00 (T) or $4.90 regardless of quantity.

 If your client wants 100 units and you offer to "pass on the savings" and sell them 100 units at the end quantity price of $7.00, you give up $290 in gross profit. Observe:

100 units @ $10.00 = $1,000 (P) = $500 gross profit. 
100 units @ $7.00 = $700 (T) = $210 gross profit.

Same order. Same amount of work, $290 less in profit to pay commissions!

Is that Low Balling?

You have to decide for yourself... Just go in with your eyes wide open and understand what's really happening to your money!

In the Top Secrets of Promotional Products Sales system, we provide you with hundreds of specific ways that you can increase your value to your clients, which allows you to increase both your sales and your margins. If you are the type of person who wants to build a successful, profitable business and a client base that appreciates the value you provide, call us today, toll-free at 1-800-494-2721 and begin a full-year, risk-free test drive of Top Secrets or click through the links below.

Click here if you're just getting started or doing less than $250,000 a year in promotional products sales.

Click here if you're already established and generating $250,000 a year or more in annual gross sales.

Click here if you just need to get new clients now with no excuses.

You don't have to learn it all yourself the hard way or wait years to figure out the things you need to know. To take your business to the next level now, click the link in our Resources box that best describes your current situation or call 1-800-494-2721.

Here's to your success!

Sincerely,

David Blaise
Top Secrets of Promotional Products Sales

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Fred Albrecht
513-753-2580

Proforma Albrecht & Co.
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