The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of April 6, 2011: Passionate Professionals

Episode 088 originally broadcast on April 06, 2011

Katie and Esther are broadcasting from the offices of Schipul The Web Marketing Co.We have all the wacky business news you should know—but probably don’t. We’re also talking about gift-giving, and will visit with Courtney Pemberton, a passionate business development professional. (“Holey moley!”)

Harry & David & Ford - Oh My!

Katie and Esther are back, broadcasting from the offices of Schipul The Web Marketing Co. In the news this week: Now in their 75th year, Harry & David is taking a surprising legal action; Ford has a new spokesperson—what, are they trying to save money?!; and the New York Times is making changes. You will LOVE our awesome new Links of the Week. (“He’s rude and lecherous and bright orange!”)

Courtney Pemberton - Schipul

Think you might consider a career in Sales? Katie visits with a Schipul business development and sales professional who relates an interesting story about the roundabout way she used her strengths and passion to establish her own career path. Courtney believes her passion is actually a work ethic thing, but it has served her well and she is still pleased with the result. (“I kinda fell into sales because that’s the position that was available.”)

Year-Round Gift-Giving

What makes it remarkable? What is appropriate for a business gift and why do we feel we must wait for a holiday or an excuse? How do you get the most impact? Why not send a gift to remember a non-holiday that is special to you or to them? There are so many ways to make your gift a standout. Katie and Esther talk about business gifts—good ideas and not so good. (“Crazy, giant, you-have-to-cut-with-a-huge-knife apples that you can only eat a piece or you’ll die.”)