Vector Marketing

If there’s one trait that’s been consistent throughout all interpretations of coolness, it’s self-confidence. Boiled down, confidence is about accepting yourselfyour appearance, your body, and your abilities. This does not mean you aren’t focused on self-improvement buthere and nowyou need to love and be proud of who you are (even though you aren’t perfect). Don’t miss the 6 personality traits that define cool today: http://bit.ly/tvi-be-cool

It’s easy to think that we’ve got alllllllllll the time in the world. (And hey, in the midst of a pandemic, you might actually feel like you have TOO MUCH extra time on your hands.) But here’s the thing: While some people look at their twenties with nostalgia or as the best time of their life, we know this is far from the truth. Is there lots of good? ABSOLUTELY.... But. There’s a lot of challenges too. Your twenties are the defining decade of adulthoodespecially when it comes to your career. TLDR: Don’t let these years slip by Learn how to make the most of your twenties (your future self will thank you):

Yikes. Burnout is real and, whether we like or not (spoiler: we don’t), not all companies care for their people's well-being. Burnout may not look like what you expect, so be proactive and take care of YOU. Find healthy ways to cope with stress here: ... https://bit.ly/tvi-burnout-signs See more

, ' . But don't panic. As Stephen King wisely noted, "Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work." And in this case, that hard work is . You might be thinking, "But I just got hired! How can I prepare??" Believe it or not, there's actually a LOT you can do to hit the ground running on your very first day:... bit.ly/tvi-new-job See more

10 million ratings from 60,000 US companies. The results = Voted #11 for work-life balance by Comparably and Business Insider. Congrats, Vector fam. (!!!) "I'm happy to represent a company full of people who want to be great. My co-workers are cool, boss is super flexible, and I have a good amount of freedom to be creative and explore what's possible." - Review from our Sales Team... Full article and complete list here: https://www.businessinsider.com/best-companies-if-you-want-

We could put on our corporate hat and say something flashy about being in the top 50 of over 60,000 companies. Instead, we'll let our #VectorFam speak from the heart of what they appreciate most about their experience. So we looked at reviews from Comparably. You'll find it's far more than just a paycheck. Here are 5 that you submitted ... 1 "Everyone around me makes me compete to be better." ... 2 "I love the fact that we're all in this together. Even though it's competitive, it's not a cutthroat environment. When one person wins, we all win." 3 "Teamwork. We all share whatever is working with anyone so we can all succeed." 4 "Our company believes in a positive attitude, good work ethic, and putting your best effort no matter what. I also love that we are focused on seeing people grow in their personal and professional lives, and helping them excel in whatever way that means for them." 5 "We are more than a team, we are a family." Direct article links below. Perks: https://www.comparably.com/news/best-perks-benefits-2020/ Compensation: https://www.comparably.com/news/best-compensation-2020/

Lots of things in life don't come easy. But maybe that's the point. Here's how a bus ride, golf balls, and a chip on his shoulder inspired Sean's greatest life lesson. https://www.thevectorimpact.com/my-greatest-life-lesson/

According to the College Board, in the 2017-2018 school year, the average private nonprofit college charged $46,950 for tuition, fees, and room and board. For real. But what does all this mean for you? It means that college student budgeting is more important than ever. ... http://bit.ly/tvi-budgeting See more

. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, ’ , ? The Marty Domitrovich Triple Crown of Service is awarded in memory of Marty D, beloved Vector legend - to one of Vector Marketing’s most esteemed leaders an individual showing excellence in their contributions to his or her community. The award is presented each year at our Strategic Leadersh...ip Conference. , ’ . . , . Community service and the Marty D award isn’t about having the right skillset. It’s about the right heartset. And the heart of Vector Marketing is service. This year’s recipient is CanRock Division Manager, Shayla Dupont Wey . Congrats! More on the award and those making a difference --> http://bit.ly/MartydAward

. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, ’ , ? The Marty Domitrovich Triple Crown of Service is awarded in memory of Marty D, beloved Vector legend - to one of Vector Marketing’s most esteemed leaders an individual showing excellence in their contributions to his or her community. The award is presented each year at our Strategic Leadersh...ip Conference. , ’ . . , . Community service and the Marty D award isn’t about having the right skillset. It’s about the right heartset. And the heart of Vector Marketing is service. This year’s recipient is CanRock Division Manager, Shayla Dupont Wey . Congrats! More on the award and those making a difference --> http://bit.ly/MartydAward

Someone needs to hear this today. Keep fighting. What's your tip for bouncing back after a rough one?

#TBT to this past Saturday which was #InternationalCharityDay. Giving back and helping others is a huge part of the Vector culture. Take a look. This past Saturday was #InternationalCharityDay. But EVERY day is a new opportunity to give. These individuals were nominated by their peers for making an impact. Here's how .... ’ (@childrensspecnj) "I was a patient at CSH in 2013 when I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It was pretty... scary being in a hospital at such a young age and I felt pretty alone with my diagnosis because not many people had heard of it. I helped create a mentoring program for people who got admitted into the hospital for CRPS. I’d spend time coaching and supporting those who face the same challenges I had to overcome! No act is ever too small! One conversation or gesture can change someone’s day or life! I am so blessed with the life I live so giving back to my community and the organizations that have helped me during some of my darkest days allows me to feel a deeper appreciation for every day!" - Paige Weber, District Mgr (@two.twenty.four) "It’s a non-profit based here in Memphis where we help underprivileged kids by raising money and making sack lunches and bringing them food. It’s always been important to give back. It’s always been important to me to give back to the community that supports you, which is Memphis for me. I love my city, and I am very fortunate to live an incredible lifestyle (mainly due to Cutco/Vector) but the poverty gap here seems wider than any other place I’ve lived in. But for these kids, their living situations and circumstances aren’t their fault. I like to donate my dollars and my time to help and try to be a positive influence in their lives." - Hayden Towne, CSP (@jdrfhq) "I donate $1000 to the juvenile diabetic research foundation every year through my sales goals. I’ve been a type one diabetic for 16 years now, and so that was something that I was really passionate about giving back to. Serving is important to me, because everyone needs to realize that there’s something bigger than themselves and they’re capable of more. Every person out there has a community that they can serve and benefit." -Patrick Woodring , Sr Branch Mgr See more

A - Vector Marketing District Managers (DM) are awesome people who’ve decided to make a career out of teaching and coaching others. DMs are the owners of their own Vector Marketing biz. They are entrepreneurs but with the benefit of a huge company supporting them. Plus, just for being successful, DMs can win free trips around the world and other awesomeness.

A - Yes, please. And share some of your life experience with the team while you are here.

A - It's short for Cutco Sales Professional. These folks sell Cutco full-time and have consistently maintained a high volume of sales. It's common to see them really enjoying the flexibility of being their own boss - traveling the world and having an amazing life inside and outside the business.

A - Branch Managers own and run their OWN Vector Marketing business just for the summer months. They are the owners and operators of their business for the summer. Best of all, branch managers have the entire corporation supporting, teaching, and encouraging them the whole time.

Ever have the desire to serve your community but don't know where to start? Check out Brady Parker's story for how he chose to make a difference at the age of 19. Brady is a sales representative in our Calgary, Ontario, Canada Vector office.

A - Yes, it is - Three times a year, Vector's All-American Scholarship Competition recognizes our top sellers who are rocking a full-time undergrad schedule AND selling lots of Cutco. We offer 100 corporate scholarships annually.

A - Successful Vector reps are committed, positive, and communicate openly with their manager.

A - The flexible nature of the sales position fits well with busy lives filled with school, social, studying and other commitments. And, since our reps do not need prior experience, college students see our opportunity as a valuable place to get business experience.

A - New sales representatives participate in a two or three-day training session. While training is unpaid, this is the same training that was used in classrooms at Purdue and University of Calgary, which means that you'll have access to top-notch industry professionals and valuable professional skills. Whatever career path you choose, you will always be selling, and the sooner you learn how to sell the better prepared you will be.

A - Nope. In fact, most of our representatives have never tried sales before. We realize that everyone starts somewhere. Our training is designed with that in mind and provides confidence regardless of background.

A - Pretty flexible (we work with a lot of students). Because our reps set their own appointments, it allows them the flexibility to work when they want and how much or little they want. Many reps say they become better students due to the time management skills they develop and the coaching they receive.

A - You set them - when you want, where you want and with whom you want. We’ll teach you the friends of friends approach so you’ll never meet with a total stranger.

There’s no roadmap for the now or the future. Vision, leadership and adaptability are essential as we enter this new environment. How do you lead in a time of change? Here’s our CEO, Al DiLeonardo's perspective of how Vector Marketing is thriving during an odd time. #VectorTrained

A - Reps are paid weekly, either a commission on the sales they make or base pay per qualified appointment - whichever is the highest at the end of that week. So they have the security of the base pay but can always make more based on performance.

A - It’s not about how long someone works with us. We look for a positive attitude and strong work ethic. It's fairly common to see those interested in management get an opportunity to begin leadership training within their first few months.

A - Nope. Zero. Zilch. Nothing. Managers loan sample kits of Cutco out for FREE (seriously - for free. But ya gotta give it back when you’re done!)

These days, having good phone (and video conferencing) etiquette is more valuable than ever. #VectorTrained

A - In short, some sweet kitchen stuff (pretty much everything in the kitchen that doesn't plug into the wall) along with hunting, fishing and outdoor items. Check out cutco.com for the deets.

There's a lot going on right now that we can't control, let's focus on the things that we CAN control. #VectorTrained

A - Simple. Vector Marketing sales representatives sell Cutco Cutlery. Cutco Cutlery is the product. Vector Marketing is the sales arm.

Life can get tough sometimes, but we can't run. #VectorTrained

If you're waiting for the road to be easy, you may be waiting a long time. We will all face challenges in life - some bigger than others. It's what you make of it that separates those who succeed from those who don't. Alicia went from a single, teen mom to a Cutco Sales Professional raising two great kids. She serves in a national role with Vector, responsible for training and developing other top sales rep. http://bit.ly/VectorMarketingAlicia

Branch Managers own and run their OWN Vector Marketing business just for the summer months. Best of all, branch managers have the entire corporation supporting, teaching, and encouraging them the whole time.

Wondering what kind of person makes a career out of selling Cutco with Vector? "Cutco Mike" (aka Mike Dawid from St. Louis) is that person. With more than 15,000 customers, Mike’s name is synonymous with Cutco. He is on the forefront of innovating ways to promote and brand his business by providing a unique experience for his customers. Over the years, he has become one of the top all-time sales reps in the 70+ year history of Cutco. He lives in the St. Louis area with his w...ife, Rachel, 2 young sons, and a third child on the way. In this conversation, Mike and Dan Casetta talk about: How he got started with the company, and some of the early experiences that transformed his career When and why he made the decision to become the greatest sales rep that Cutco has ever seen Unique attributes that make him great Lessons for marketing, promotion, and branding that can apply to any sales business Some key influences on his career How Mike balances work and family Cutco Mike is well-known and well-liked throughout the entire Cutco field organization. You’ll understand here why Mike is so respected and so successful. Listen/rate/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//075-mike-dawid-b/id1463342256 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/380DkjwT1ryAr1xgFUEZxm Or visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com for all guest bios and access to all episodes and show notes.

Second semester is here. The classes are tough. The socializing is awesome. Is there really room in your life to work? Here's why it's worth it to make the time (besides the $$, of course).

"If you want to do things you never imagined you could do, there is a level of sacrifice or decisions you have to make." - Lauren Gibbs Lauren Gibbs won an Olympic Silver Medal at the 2018 games in South Korea! This moment was the high-point experience of a journey that has taken Lauren from growing up in Los Angeles to star high-school athlete to Brown University volleyball player to Cutco rep and manager to the corporate world and eventually to becoming a 30 year-old rooki...e in the world of bobsled. Lauren’s amazing journey is a testament to her yearning for something more in her life, believing in herself, having the courage to chase her dream, and her commitment to doing whatever it takes to succeed. This is a story that will entertain, educate, and inspire you to chase the dreams in your life that might actually be more possible than you ever thought before. Check out the full "Changing Lives Selling Knives" podcast at http://bit.ly/GibbsFB on iTunes or http://bit.ly/FBGibbs on Spotify

Big data and analytics may inform sales professionals, but numbers can never usurp the need for human connection. Giftology author John Ruhlin argues that the key to selling prowess lies not in a spreadsheet but an open heart. Since adopting the tenets laid out in Giftology, Monroe happily reports that Vector Marketing has been named a certified Great Place To Work, something its dedicated employees already know." - Rhett Power, Forbes Contributor

A degree from UC-Berkeley An MBA from Cornell Started 2 of his own companies Served as CEO for another Part-time faculty at UC-Berkeley teaching one of the most in-demand courses on Leadership... A coach and mentor for start-up founders and entrepreneurs And so much more. We are honored to welcome Cutco/Vector alum Stephen Torres to the latest episode of Changing Lives, Selling Knives. Listen/rate/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//changing-lives-se/id1463342256 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l5olBT2HfbhUPyprwY5yd

A - Year End Banquet. Once a year, the entire region (there are 6 regions in the US) come together in Dec or Jan to celebrate personal and team accomplishments. One thing you need to know about us is we love positive recognition. And YEB embodies that.

Best CEO Awards of 2019. Wild to think that 39 years ago (when Vector Marketing was founded) our CEOs were Cutco sales reps. Now, they’re being featured in USA Today as the #27 CEO team. We were built on humble beginnings. Start where you are. And give your best. When it comes to being a great CEO, success is all about the company culture you create. - USA Today These awards are meant to showcase the best in how companies are run, and any of the CEOs that make the list are... still great. - Comparably CEO Jason Nazar Thank you for your continued leadership @bruce @al (tag them). Full article here: http://bit.ly/Top50CEOsUSAToday

Culture is everything (Hint: we are #23 on this list!). #VectorTrained

Since 2002, Al DiLeonardo has been the co-CEO of Vector Sales and President of Vector East, and has had a profound effect on the family culture which is so prevalent in the Vector/Cutco organization. In this very special episode, Al discusses: His family background, growing up poor in Philadelphia His early days in the company... Al’s keys to building championship teams, and his core philosophies as a leader The #1 choice he has ever made in his life, and the powerful impact of that choice Some of Al’s insights as a husband, father, and family man Anyone who has ever been impacted by Al, is a better human for it. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//changing-lives-se/id1463342256 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l5olBT2HfbhUPyprwY5yd

After he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University with degrees in Finance and Marketing, Evan Keller decided to stay with Vector and open his own District Office. Today, he is one of the top division managers in Vector Marketing. Find out why Evan chose to make a career here... Evan: *Is a 16-year veteran of the company *Was an All-American Scholarship winner during his time selling Cutco in college... *Was #1 in the company during his first year selling Cutco *Was promoted to South Coast division manager in 2014, where he remains today. *Is respected and admired at the highest levels in Vector *Is a loving husband and father Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//changing-lives-se/id1463342256 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l5olBT2HfbhUPyprwY5yd Or visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com for all episodes and show notes. with Evan Keller.

John Israel is a former Vector/Cutco rep, manager and Hall of Famer who is now an author, speaker and father of 3. John is teaching people how to change their lives by changing their conversations. It all starts with being genuinely thankful for our experience of life. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please enjoy this episode of the podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//changing-lives-se/id1463342256 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l5olBT2HfbhUPyprwY5yd Or visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com for all episodes and show notes.

Vonny Fast is the #1 all-time Cutco rep in Canada, and #5 overall in Cutco’s 70-year history. Vonny attributes her success to a desire to bring value, a strong belief that business is all about relationships, and a deep commitment to being a student of the business, and of life. This episode is guest-hosted by Trent Booth, who started with Cutco in the same year as Vonny, back in 1993, in the same sales office in Calgary, AB Canada. Trent and Vonny talk about: Vonny’s stor...y in the business through positions in sales and management How Vonny built up the Closing Gift Consultant role as a company leader Some examples of Vonny’s amazing resilience Three decisions she made to get through a time of struggle Other insights that will give you a glimpse into the mind and heart of this great sales champion Enjoy this conversation about life and business between 2 old friends! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//changing-lives-se/id1463342256 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l5olBT2HfbhUPyprwY5yd

Carve your own path.

Staffing firm executive Mr. Curran says that he routinely looks for Cutco experience when searching... for entry-level sales positions... Although this article is a bit old, sales skills are the new competitive advantage. https://on.wsj.com/2PZ3sN0

4.5 million workplace surveys analyzed around the US. And the #1 reason why Vector folk love what they do? The people. We couldn't agree more. Nice work, Vector Fam. Article link: http://bit.ly/GPTWmillenial

"When you’re committed, there’s always a way to achieve what you want".- Hal Elrod Member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame International Best-selling author. ...Taking Life Head On, The Miracle Morning (and accompanying line of books), and his new book, The Miracle Equation" Check out the full Changing Lives Selling Knives podcast hosted by Dan Casetta at http://bit.ly/podcast4FB on iTunes or http://bit.ly/FBpostcast4 on Spotify

Most people don’t start charitable movements when they’re on vacation. J Brad Britton is not most people. J Brad has been with Vector Marketing for nearly 30 years and is currently a Division Manager in Anaheim, California.

I can totally relate to this. Can you?