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Dave Vagnoni

  • Editor-In-Chief, Counselor

I used to cover fires, murders and bad weather on TV. Reporting on promo products is way better.

2017 Hot List: Heather Comerford

Her philosophy is straightforward: do whatever the client needs and do it well.

2017 Hot List: Renya Nelson

Meet the brains behind Utah-based Brand+Aid.

Showdown Displays Acquired By Private Equity Firm

Minnesota-based Showdown Displays (asi/87188) announced Tuesday that it has been...

2017 Hot List: Amy Waldorf

“My clients have become extensions of me – they’ve become my friends.”

Commentary: Stop Whispering, Start Talking

Our "Big Squeeze" article about distributors placing excessive demands on suppliers gen...

Commentary: Your Time Is Now

February marks the 37th anniversary of the greatest upset in sports history. Here's wha...

Distributor Salesperson of the Year Finalist - Amy Rouss

Check out the Advantages Distributor Salesperson of the Year finalists. ...

Distributor Salesperson of the Year Finalist - Holly Quattlebaum

Check out the Advantages Distributor Salesperson of the Year finalists. ...

Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Three realistic ways to improve in 2017.

15 Predictions For 2017

Forecasting the future of everything from regulations to ad spending to technology.

Commentary: A Lying Shame

Most of us are mostly honest most of the time. But is that good enough?

Commentary: Take A Vacation Already

Stop forfeiting off days and watch your productivity improve.

Commentary: Of Pay, Perks & Pies

If our industry is going to grow, it needs to take care of its salespeople.

Commentary: It's Time For A Generational Truce

Strive to understand millennials, not loathe them.

Experts Q&A: Johnny Campbell

How to turn leads into sales.

Commentary: Winning Redefined

The best salespeople don't strive for the win, but for the win-win.

Experts Q&A With Kevin Sandhu

The CEO of lending firm Grow explains why passion and risk are key elements of business...

7 Inspirational Quotes From Marcus Lemonis

Need some end-of-week motivation? Here are some energizing words from CNBC star Marcus ...

Commentary: The Little Things

I've long thought the most impressive people in business are those who successfully...

How To Expand Your Business With Big Data

The goal is finding customer preferences.

Should Distributors Take Supplier Reps On Sales Calls?

In this series of monthly videos, Advantages Editor Dave Vagnoni squares off against...

How to Succeed With Online Marketing

Not sure how to use the Web to build your company’s brand? Consultant Heather Lutze has...

How To Create a Virtual Office

Kevin Shea is the inside sales team manager at SanMar. Research suggests as many...

7 Awesome Apps For Salespeople

There are a dizzying number of mobile apps available for Android and Apple phones -...

Experts Q&A: Build A Better Personal Brand

Dan Schawbel is the founder of research firm WorkplaceTrends.com. He's also The New...