Name: Episode 106: "Why Not?" How to Go for the Big Wins with Paperclip Promotions by skucast - the official podcast of commonsku
Duration: 42 min 21 s
Description: Today's #skucast features Ruth Verver and Beth Walker, Co-Founders and Partners of Paperclip Promotions, a distributor based in Austin, TX. In today's episode they discuss the critical missing piece in their values (missing on purpose!), an order for their biggest client that went south, and much more!

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Today's #skucast features Ruth Verver and Beth Walker, Co-Founders and Partners of Paperclip Promotions, a distributor based in Austin, TX. In today's episode they discuss the critical missing piece in their values (missing on purpose!), an order for their biggest client that went south, and much more!

Episode 106: "Why Not?" How to Go for the Big Wins with Paperclip Promotions

Welcome to skucast, the #1 podcast for entrepreneurs in the print and promotional products industries. skucast shines a light on our industries' best work, features maverick personalities, and discusses what’s really involved in running a modern print or promotional products business. skucast is the official podcast of commonsku.

Episode 106: "Why Not?" How to Go for the Big Wins with Paperclip Promotions

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