Changing Lives Selling Knives
442 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 240 ratingsThis is Changing Lives Selling Knives — a podcast that shares transformational life and business lessons from highly successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. All the guests on this podcast have two things in common. First, they’re all changing lives today through their work and their influence. Second, they all got their start in business by selling Cutco knives with Vector Marketing.
This podcast was created to share inspiring stories from Cutco’s most prominent alumni and current leaders. On this show, you’ll meet successful entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, superstar business executives, and transformational leaders from many walks of life. The lessons of the Cutco/Vector experience are numerous, are compelling, and are REAL-WORLD concepts for business and life. Through hearing real-life stories and hands-on experiences, you’ll gain insights that can help you in whatever it is that you do in life. Press play to learn how you apply these life-changing lessons.
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286: Kris Mailepors - Flashback Friday
November 19, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBKris Mailepors is a leadership consultant and author of a great book titled “The Easy-To-Follow Leader.” Kris spent 8 years in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, advancing as far as District Manager, where he learned some great fundamentals for leadership. After honing his skills in a variety of roles, Kris founded Bushido Leadership to bring his insights to others and serve clinical leaders and nurse teams to battle burnout and grow in our new environment. Kris offers practical,...
285: Alex Mazurek - Consistent Excellence
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAlex Mazurek is truly one of the brightest young stars in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. During his years as a college student, he became an integral part of the epic dynasty in the South Denver office with Drew Frank. Since becoming a District Manager in North Denver, Alex has consistently been a National leader in his competitive category. He has innovated programs that are emulated nationwide, and he sets a powerful example as a leader in the company. Alex is also now serv...
284: Brett Wiggins - Flashback Friday
November 12, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBBrett Wiggins is the current Michiana Division Manager (covering Indiana & Western Michigan) of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. With over $27 million in Cutco sales, Brett is a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. As one of the pillars of the company’s Midwest Region, Brett is rapidly becoming one of the most influential leaders in the company. He leads a rapidly growing organization, volunteers his time to impact youth at his church, and devotes time to his family life wi...
283: Adeola Whitney - The Difference One Person Can Make
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAdeola (“Ola”) Whitney has 20+ years of experience in both education and community service. After earning her Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College in English and African-American Studies, she held leadership and management roles with Playworks, Kaplan, and McGraw-Hill. In her first role with Reading Partners, she served as Chief Regional Operations Officer, overseeing most parts of the organization while managing over a dozen Executive Directors across the country. Later, at iMentor, Ola l...
282: Bret Barrie - Flashback Friday
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBret Barrie has been a consistent peak performer in business and in life. As a sales rep with the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, Bret was the company’s #1 college student sales rep and achieved Hall of Fame status in his short 6-year career with the company. Bret then ventured into the medical device sales industry, where he has been a superstar in sales and in management. After spending some time as the Director of Sales with the industry-leading organic meal delivery service, B...
281: Josh Dicks - You Are Closer Than You Think
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJosh Dicks is the Skyway Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector sales organization, headquartered in Illinois. He is a Silver Cup winner with the company as the #1 First Full Year District Manager in 2016 and has now accumulated about $7 million in Cutco sales. Throughout his 13 year career with the company, Josh has had several moments of decision that led him to bigger and more significant achievements. Progress happened for Josh because he was always willing to make the decision to commit ...
280: Shayla Wey - Flashback Friday
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBShayla Wey is one of the brightest stars in the Cutco/Vector sales organization. With over 15 years of experience with the company’s Canadian arm, Shayla is now the Division Manager for both the Canadian Rockies Division and Maple Leaf Division. Her Calgary office has been #1 in North America in recruiting multiple times, and she is also one of the company’s top developers of new managers. She has achieved this success while being married for 12 years and having 2 young children. Shayla is a...
279: Mitch Tainsh - An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Cutco
October 27, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBMitch Tainsh is the Prairie Merchant Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Canada, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Mitch has been on an epic entrepreneurial journey in his life, including running a farm, real estate investment, and building his sales organization, all while starting a family as well. The Cutco/Vector opportunity has facilitated all of the big dreams that Mitch has in his life, by providing an environment in which Mitch could grow personally, and then opening up an opportunit...
278: Jim Lawrence - Flashback Friday
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBJim Lawrence has been an elite professional in the Talent Acquisition industry for over 25 years. He was a star Track & Field athlete in high school and college, top sales leader and Branch Manager in Cutco/Vector, graduated from Washington State University and immediately married his high-school sweetheart and started their family. He used his Vector skills and experience to get a job that was not normally offered to recent college grads, and he has been a super-achiever in his industry eve...
277: Peter Voogd - Becoming Unstoppable In The New Economy
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBPeter Voogd is an unstoppable force in the world of entrepreneurship. As a best-selling author, speaker, and coach, Peter has built a worldwide following among millennials and entrepreneurs. He first succeeded as a District Manager with Cutco/Vector Marketing in Tacoma WA, and he is now sharing his mindset and strategies to help others achieve entrepreneurial success and live their best lives. Peter’s newest book “7 Rules For 7 Figures” is releasing on October 19th. To get access to all ep...
276: Kate Vasey - Flashback Friday
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBKate Vasey is currently the DC Metro Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, headquartered in Rockville, MD. A 19-year veteran with the company, Kate advanced rapidly into a Division Manager position after graduating from college and excelling as a District Manager. Responsible for over $40 million in Cutco sales, Kate is a member of the company’s Hall of Fame. She was married to her husband, Patrick, in 2016, and they have 2 young daughters. As a shining example ...
275: Gilbert Gonzales - Recognizing The Past, Shaping The Present, and Helping People See The Future
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBGilbert Gonzales is the Sales Promotion Manager for the Western Region of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His history with the company dates back to 2004 when he started as a Sales Rep in Southern California. Gilbert was in the National Top 20 twice as a Branch Manager, then a top performer as a District Manager for over 3 years before being tapped for the Sales Promotion Manager position. SPMs in the company have a truly special role in which they get to recognize the past, s...
274: Mike Lancellot - Flashback Friday
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBMike Lancellot has the greatest track record of any other person in the history of the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization. As a sales rep, Mike was the #1 College All-American. After graduating from the University of Delaware, Mike became a District Manager and was the company’s #1 DM for three years in a row. He then became a Division Manager, and again was #1 for three years in a row. He then became a Region Manager, and was #1 for four years in a row, before taking on an Executive role a...
273: Jim Stitt Sr., Jim Stitt Jr. & John Whelpley - Pillars Of The Cutco/Vector Culture
October 05, 2021 16:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization has become well-known for having an extremely unique and powerful combination of cultural elements that lead to extraordinary retention of top talent and long-term success. The company’s environment truly brings out the best in people, fosters a tremendous spirit of cooperation, creates a family feel, and has led so many amazing leaders to stay in the business for long and vibrant careers. What has created such a unique and powerful corporate c...
272: Albert Dileonardo - Flashback Friday
October 01, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAlbert Dileonardo has been an important part of the soul of the Vector Family for the past 43 years, since his days running the 3rd sales office in Vector Marketing history to his years as the CEO and President of Vector East. After graduating from Temple University, Al became a District Manager in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He later advanced to Division Manager, then Zone/Regional Executive, winning multiple National Championships along the way. Since 2002, Al has been the co-CEO of Vector Sa...
271: Dane Espegard - The Dream Machine
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDane Espegard is the North Star Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His Division is currently #1 in the company for 2021, and his Minneapolis Pilot Office is on track to establish a new all-time company record for office sales. The prolific success of Dane’s team can be traced in part to a process Dane follows in helping his people to define and live their dreams. He outlines this process in this special episode. Dane Espegard walks his talk as a top achiever ...
270: Bruce Goodman - Flashback Friday
September 24, 2021 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBruce Goodman is a true leader of leaders. During his 42-year career with the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, Bruce has played an instrumental role in the development of countless top executives and powerful leaders throughout the company. Put simply, people aspire to be like Bruce. He is man of great intelligence, profound skills of influence, and exceptional character. Currently the co-CEO of Vector Sales and President of Vector West, Bruce powerfully shapes the vision and strat...
269: Gerardo Luera - Summer 2021 Branch Manager Champion
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBGerardo Luera is a Senior at Oklahoma Christian University where he is studying Marketing and Management. He’s a first generation college student who was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. Gerardo started selling Cutco in the Summer of 2019, and advanced to Branch Manager in the Summer of 2020. His branch in Wichita Falls TX was #16 in the Nation that Summer. In 2021, Gerardo balanced finishing school in person in Oklahoma with getting married in May and opening a branch again, this time in his...
268: Jackie Stavros - Flashback Friday
September 17, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDr. Jacqueline Stavros has a passion for working with others to create positive change. She is a professor of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University, and is recognized for her creation of SOAR, a positive approach to strategic change. The foundation of her work is Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most widely-used approaches for positive change. Jackie has worked in over 30 countries using AI and SOAR to affect the lives of thousands of people and hundreds of organizations. She ...
267: Chris Gehring - Life's a 10
September 14, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBChris Gehring is one of the most dynamic leaders in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. Responsible for over $26 million in Cutco sales, he is a member of the company’s Hall of Fame. As leader of the Washington/Alaska Division and also the Pacific Islands Division, Chris helps everyone under his guidance to establish a greater vision for themselves, develop the confidence to act on that vision, and sustain the energy to follow through. Chris Gehring’s motto is “Life’s a 10!” and h...
266: Flashback Friday - Stacy Campbell
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBStacy Campbell is the Lone Star Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Marketing. A 29-year veteran with the company, Stacy is closing in on $100 million in career sales, and is a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. In quiet fashion, Stacy has assembled and developed one of the preeminent organizations in the entire company over the past few years. His Division was #1 in the company in 2018, and has continued to excel since then. This modest champion has developed numerous other champions in...
265: Margaret Przybyla - Dedication To Your Dreams
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBMargaret Przybyla is one of the all-time top Cutco sales reps in the history of Vector Canada, with over $2.4 million in personal sales. Hers is a story of dedication to a dream, a dream that started with emigrating to Canada during challenging times in her home country of Poland. Her dream most notably included her desire to build a beautiful life for herself and her 2 daughters, and to be able to succeed as a self-made businesswoman selling Cutco. Margaret’s goals have never been to compet...
264: Stephen Torres - Flashback Friday
September 03, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBStephen Torres has had an incredible path of success, achievement, and impact in his life. He spent 12+ years in the Cutco/Vector organization, where he became the first District Manager in company history to achieve $10 million in sales and be inducted into the company’s Hall of Fame. After his years with Cutco, he advanced his formal education with a degree from UC-Berkeley and an MBA from Cornell. Along the way, he pursued several opportunities in the Technology industry in the Silicon Va...
263: Owen Trapp - Bring Your Best
August 31, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOwen Trapp is the Legacy Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, headquartered in Bergen County, NJ. He’s a 10-year veteran with the company who has produced about $12 million in sales. Owen has created personal success by helping many others to create their own success. With a focus on enhancing both skillset and mindset, Owen brings out the best in himself and his team. He sets the example and helps people to push through their comfort zones to experience maximu...
262: Curtis Jaques - Flashback Friday
August 27, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBCurtis Jaques is one of the most influential leaders in the Cutco personal sales arena. Since 2006, Curtis has had a preposterous run of finishing 1st or 2nd in Cutco sales every year! He has consistently found the next level in his annual sales, from his first year over $100,000 back in 2005 to over ONE MILLION in personal sales in 2019!!! A five-time National Champion with over $8 million in career personal sales, Curtis has directly impacted more Cutco reps than any other sales leader in ...
261: Ken Coleman - A Legacy Of Life-Changing Influence
August 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBKen Coleman is one of the most iconic leaders in the Silicon Valley technology industry. First, he became one of the top Executives at Hewlett-Packard, ultimately responsible for world-wide staffing. Then, at Activision, he helped revolutionize the video game industry and brought a breakthrough product to the market, the game Pitfall. Most notably, Ken was a major player as Executive Vice-President in building Silicon Graphics Inc. from a $10 million company into a $3.5 billion market giant,...
260: Chris George - Flashback Friday
August 20, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBChris George is the Founder, President & CEO of CMG Financial, a privately held mortgage bank headquartered in California, and conducting business in all 50 states. CMG has over 2000 employees and is on track to record a volume of over $35 billion in 2021. Chris is one of the most notable leaders in the mortgage industry, having served as the Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association. He has also testified before Congress and met with key leaders on issues affecting the housing industry. ...
259: Kuvaal Patel - Create Your Own Reality
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBKuvaal Patel is the West Los Angeles District Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, and also serves as Assistant Division Manager in the Southland Division. He is a remarkable example of achievement, success, and impact at a young age. Despite significant learning differences, Kuvaal has been able to become one of the best students you’ll ever encounter, both academically and in his business life. He graduated from college in 3 years at age 20, and has quickly developed ...
258: Lauren Gibbs - Flashback Friday
August 13, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBLauren 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 rookie 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 coura...
257: Shelby Wildgust Brandt - Developing A Cloak Of Confidence
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBShelby Wildgust Brandt has spent her entire life on an entrepreneurial journey of discovery, learning about herself, others, business, and life. She learned about fearlessness, independence, confidence, and leadership as a child, even before selling Cutco. Perfectly suited for the opportunity to work with Cutco/Vector, she excelled as both a sales rep and Branch Manager. Since returning to Vector after a one-year hiatus in Corporate America, she has leveraged her talents and wisdom to assist...
256: Cathy Christen - Flashback Friday
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBCathy Christen is the current Division Manager of Cutco/Vector’s Gulf Coast Division, headquartered in Houston, TX. She is a 9-time National Champion in Office or District sales, and a member of the company’s Hall of Fame. She also runs multiple other businesses in several industries, and she mentors entrepreneurs across multiple markets to succeed in their business and life. Cathy is the best-selling author of “Life As A Masterpiece,” and is in-demand as a keynote speaker. A 19-year veteran...
255: Logan Franke - The Winner Inside You
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBLogan Franke is the Motor City Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. A graduate of the Kelley School of Business at the University of Indiana, Logan has been on a fast track to success in his business and in life. He brings acumen, enthusiasm, and a drive to succeed as model traits for the people around him. Logan was a 2-time Branch Manager in college who advanced from District to Division Manager in less than 5 years. He just surpassed his $10 million mileston...
254: Michael Arrieta - Flashback Friday
July 30, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMichael Arrieta has had exponential success in his relatively short career. As a Cutco sales rep, he was the #1 new sales rep in the company during his first year. He became one of the top college-student sales reps in the history of the company before graduating from the University of Alabama. Michael’s first corporate experience was with Wyse, a company which was purchased by Dell, where he was able to leverage his experience, effort, and results to advance to Chief of Staff in a short per...
253: Matt Jarvis & Colton Horn - Alumni Start-Up Journeys
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis episode features 2 prior guests on the podcast, Colton Horn and Matt Jarvis, with updated details on their entrepreneurial journeys. Colton was Cutco/Vector’s Silver Cup Branch Manager in 2019, and was featured in Episode #37. Now graduated from Northwestern University, Colton has co-Founded Breinfuel, which is a scientifically-derived beverage that helps top achievers create all-day focus. Matt was a Canadian Field Sales Manager who went on to a career in professional poker that was hi...
252: Evan Keller - Flashback Friday
July 23, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBEvan Keller is one of the brightest stars in the Cutco/Vector Marketing universe. An 18-year veteran with the company, Evan was one of the company’s top student sales reps during his years at Marquette University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Finance and Marketing. As a New District Manager, Evan was #1 in the company his first year, and his office broke the all-time company record in 2014. He was promoted to South Coast Division Manager that year, and his Division has ...
251: Demian Scopp - Quit Being A Little B
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBDemian Scopp is one of the top managers in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization today. In 2020, he produced $1.9 million in his District and over $1 million in his office in San Marcos TX. His District Team is #2 in the Nation for 2021, and has top contenders in both the Branch and New DM competitions. Demian’s life and career have been marked by many challenges, but no matter what the obstacle, he has been able to rise above it. He has now been responsible for over $7 million in Cu...
250: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Flashback Friday
July 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of books such as "Willpower Doesn’t Work,” “Personality Isn’t Permanent,” and “Who Not How.” From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Hardy was the #1 writer IN THE WORLD on Medium, where his blogs have been viewed over 100 million times. He contributes regularly to Inc. and Psychology Today, and his current blog is read monthly by millions of people and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others. This episode fea...
249: Dan Casetta - How To Leverage CLSK In Your Business
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat are the best CLSK episodes for Cutco reps? What episodes can managers listen, learn, and implement? What are the best episodes for people outside of the Cutco business? How can listeners leverage specific episodes to help develop themselves and their teams? The answers to these and other questions lie in this special episode of CLSK. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.
248: Amber Vilhauer - Flashback Friday
July 09, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAmber Vilhauer is an online digital marketing expert who supports business owners to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. After working in Cutco/Vector Marketing for several years, she started her own company called NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007. Over the past 14 years, Amber has supported more than one thousand entrepreneurs on six continents to get results. She is the launch m...
247: Jon Berghoff - Creating Connection & Community In The Zoom Era
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBJon Berghoff is the Founder & CEO of XChange, a premier organization for facilitating online and live events and teaching others how to do so. The XChange Approach has created exponential outcomes for thousands of leaders around the world. In this new era of virtual events, one of the most important qualities for anyone who leads groups is the ability to create connection and community through Zoom and other such platforms. Jon Berghoff is a world expert at this exact subject, and he shares ...
246: Brandon Brown - Flashback Friday
July 02, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBBrandon Brown has become legendary in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization by repeatedly finding ways to push through limitations and achieve the impossible. He was the first rep in company history to sell over $100K in a company “Push Period” sales contest, and also the first to break $1 million in residential Cutco sales in a year. Brandon understands the thought processes, preparation, and action steps to achieve at the highest levels in life. In this conversation, we use the exa...
245: Rachel Richards - Real Estate Investing 101
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBRachel Richards is back by popular demand for a 2nd episode today! In Episode #38, we discussed how Rachel leveraged her Cutco/Vector opportunity to graduate from college debt-free with a degree in Finance, then how she got into real estate investing and built enough passive income to “retire” from her formal employment by age 27. She also shared tips from her best-selling book, “Money Honey : A Simple 7-Step Guide to Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together.” In this episode, we follow-up by di...
244: In Memory of Joe Shupp - Life's Ultimate Test
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThere will come a time in all of our lives when we have to confront our own mortality. At this point, we’ll all be faced with considering the real meaning of our lives, and what’s truly most important to us. During his time as a pastor, Joe counseled others in this regard. In February 2019, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. One year later, we got together to discuss his life experiences and his perspective on battling this challenge. His experiences can provide important insights an...
243: Hiro Rodriguez - Flashback Friday
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13 MBHiro Rodriguez has spent a lifetime building mentoring relationships, on both sides of the spectrum. He started as a Cutco rep in San Jose, then was largely developed in the South Coast Division organization while at school at University of San Diego, and for several years after his graduation. After a successful run at Salesforce, he joined the pre-IPO DocuSign “rocket ship.” There, Hiro became Chief of Staff to Chairman/CEO Keith Krach, one of the foremost business leaders in America, from...
242: Mike Lonzetta - Two Critical Coaching Concepts
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMike Lonzetta is a Hall of Fame Cutco sales rep who has evolved into an inspirational coach and speaker. Mike’s coaching impact started in Vector’s Gulf Coast Division, and has expanded nationally, where he has impacted a large number successful reps and managers and become known as the “DOC” or District Office Coach. Mike has studied coaching concepts under such luminaries as Tony Robbins and Brendan Burchard, and he speaks from a depth of experience and wisdom. Back by popular demand for a...
241: Dan Casetta - Mental Toughness
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBEveryone sets out on a path to achieve their definition of success, but often people get defeated mentally way too soon and lose confidence in their ability to achieve what they want. The reality is that everyone has problems or challenges, and we need to develop mental toughness in order to get past these normal hurdles on our path to success. Dan Casetta has achieved long-term, consistent success through a variety of challenging circumstances in life and business. He provides specific insi...
240: Danny Lewis - Flashback Friday
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBDanny Lewis is the North Shore (IL-WI) Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His career has been marked by challenges and difficulties that sharpened his skills and honed his mental attitude. During the unprecedented pandemic year of 2020, Danny made a committed decision to find and bring his A-game. His North Shore sales team thrived, finishing the year as the #1 team in the company in New Business sales. By hearing Danny’s story and lessons, we hope that you c...
239: Sarah Young - Meaningful Impact Through Sales
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSarah Young has always been driven to make a meaningful impact in her community and in the lives of others. After working with Cutco/Vector in Indiana for about 5 years, Sarah’s desire to build something great has led her to several mission-driven technology companies where she has leveraged her skill-set in sales to have maximum impact. Today, Sarah is the VP of Sales for 120 Water, where she works with government organizations and water utilities to protect public health through ensuring s...
238: Nick Matlack - The Power Of Vision
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBNick Matlack is the Great Plains Division Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, responsible for Oklahoma and NW Arkansas. Nick was a cornerstone in the perennial champion Rocky Mountain Division where he was able to build a powerful District Team while becoming a young father of two children. His life and career have been built through the power of vision, and he is now moving towards a grand vision for his current organization. Nick, his wife Timi, and their 2 children ...
237: Rachel Richards - Flashback Friday
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBRachel Richards is an incredible example of financial success at a young age. As a Cutco/Vector sales rep, Rachel succeeded at a level high enough to pay her way through a private college, Centre College in Kentucky, and graduated debt-free with a degree in Finance. She worked as a Financial Advisor for a while, then moved over to working in the Real Estate industry, where she developed the skills to successfully invest in rental properties. By age 27, Rachel and her husband had accumulated ...