“What promotional item should I use?” “What is HOT right now?” As a promotional products rep, I get these questions ALL the time. People want to know which items are going to give them the best bang for their buck in the ad-specialty world. Being that there is no one particular “magic item”, my primaryContinue reading “Not sure which promo item to use? Ask yourself these 5 questions.”
Author Archives: Luke J. Hatfield - Dog Dad, Creative-type, Sales Guy, Husband
I need something printed… will a jpeg work?
Submitting the appropriate type of artwork will make sure your job goes smoothly without delay. If you have any art related issues or need help, you should let your printer know at the outset. Different projects will have different requirements, but here are the basic guidelines to follow: Other things to consider: SIZING: When submitting yourContinue reading “I need something printed… will a jpeg work?”
How I Learned to Be a Night Owl in a Morning Person’s World
I think mornings suck. There is little anyone is going to do to change my mind, because after years of trying I couldn’t even change my own mind. I feel like I’m barely alive. I’m in a fog. A zombie… You constantly read articles that tell you about all the wildly successful people starting theirContinue reading “How I Learned to Be a Night Owl in a Morning Person’s World”
Retail Displays and Graphic Projects: Things to Know Before You Start
Common in retail stores, client facing businesses such as doctors, dentists, chiropractors, etc., retail graphics can really give your space that extra bit of pizzazz to give your clients a full “brand experience”. They can also help with purposes such as: Directing Traffic (eg. aisle markers, floor arrows, etc.) Marketing (eg. floor decal bringing attentionContinue reading “Retail Displays and Graphic Projects: Things to Know Before You Start”
5 Reasons to Partner with a Promotional Product Distributor
One question I often hear is, “Why should I be working with a Promotional Products distributor when I can just order everything online?” Let’s address it! Here are 5 reasons why working with a distributor might be a good idea for your business. 1. They’re Experienced Promotional Product Experts Your rep spends his or herContinue reading “5 Reasons to Partner with a Promotional Product Distributor”
Story Behind the Song: Kiss Goodnight
New segment! I’m going to tell you guys the stories behind some of the songs I write, for those who are interested in hearing them. The first song is called Kiss Goodnight, and it’s part of my regular rotation if you’ve ever heard me at a writer’s night around Nashville. First here’s the song: TheContinue reading “Story Behind the Song: Kiss Goodnight”
The Advantage of Being Humble
It’s weird how your memory can trick you. Your views, attitude at the time, your mood at any given moment… all of these can DRASTICALLY alter your memories. They can distort FACT. I remember when I was a teenager, thinking that I was untouchable as a percussion musician. I played in symphonic and marching band. Like a lotContinue reading “The Advantage of Being Humble”
Waiting…
So about two years ago I had an idea for a novel. I’m finally doing the thing. Two years later. I had sort of a “come to Jesus” moment about things, if you will. For the longest time, and this is branching from when I was a kid, I’ve always felt like I was “waitingContinue reading “Waiting…”
The Nashville Part-Timer (FIRST POST!)
Writing is a medium I find myself coming back to often, whether it be writing songs, poems, short-stories, etc. Nothing sets my soul on fire like watching my words fill up a blank page. The process of creating new people, places, animals, stories and more in your mind and transferring them to a blank sheetContinue reading “The Nashville Part-Timer (FIRST POST!)”
