by Kirby Hasseman
If you get to a certain age, you will have made your fair share of mistakes. You will have said some dumb things. You will have done some dumb things. As the old saying goes “Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from bad decisions.” On the other hand, in nearly every life, you will have made some good decisions too. You have had triumphs. You have had some wins. During some of those tougher times, you hopefully learned some lessons. I feel comfortable saying this, because this is the human experience. We have some good…and some bad. But which story are you telling yourself? Moving forward, each of us have the opportunity to tell ourselves a story. Is your highlight reel only showing you the defeats? We all have crashes. But you can sabotage yourself by reminding yourself of your failures every day. The thoughts you choose don’t have to be totally rosey (you want to learn from those mistakes) but it shouldn’t be all negative either. As you start the next phase of your journey (and yes, that starts today), make sure you are choosing thoughts that inspire you. Show yourself the highlight reel of the best of you. I am reminded of the old parable below.
A grandfather is talking with his grandson and he says there are two wolves inside of us which are always at war with each other.
One of them is a good wolf which represents things like kindness, bravery and love. The other is a bad wolf, which represents things like greed, hatred and fear.
The grandson stops and thinks about it for a second then he looks up at his grandfather and says, “Grandfather, which one wins?”
The grandfather quietly replies, the one you feed.
So today, ask yourself what story you are telling yourself. And remember, the story you tell yourself is the one you are telling the world too.
Want to keep up all the time? Make sure to join our VIP List! Our VIP’s get an email with the latest content…and other special offers as well.
by Kirby Hasseman
So let’s start with the good news. One of our great supplier partner representatives, Brett Schaffer, came to Coshocton recently to show us some of the latest products their company has to offer. We had a great time learning and laughing…and we have some cool new products to show you below. The bad news, the next week Brett was quarantined as the first person in his area with the flu. Uh…hope you feel better, Brett. We have sprayed everything you were near with disinfectant! But back to the good news…we have some cool new products to show you to get you started off right for the 4th quarter! Let’s dig in! DUO USB Speedy Car Charger and Safety Tool: I know, long name. But this very functional piece will not only charge your phone on the road, but it will break glass and cut your seat belt in case of an emergency! Great multi-functional tool that ties your brand to your customer’s phone! Learn more here. Rubik’s Wireless Speaker: This is a different twist (get it?) on the wireless speaker. The Rubik’s cube is recognizable and fun. And now you can put your brand on it…and have music come out of it! Fun and different for the right promotion. Check out info here. Tuscany Heathered Beanie: If you want Beanie that is fashion forward and will catch your eye…this is the one for you. It has a great look…and sort of a retro patch that you imprint. Everyone at our meeting liked this one! Get more information here. LED Beanie: And speaking of beanies…these will keep you safe! If you have a running event (at night) this winter or you have employees that work at night, this is an awesome piece to keep them safe and warm! This beanie has an LED light sewn in…so you can see and be seen. Check this one out here. Gametime Fidget Spinner: Yes you have seen these. But have you seen them with custom shapes and themes? These are (safety tested) fun fidget spinners with themes like football, breast cancer and more. Check out the details here. So these are just a few of the products that caught our eye when Brett came to town! If you want to chat with us about ideas for your 4th quarter promotions, let us know! And if you want to make sure you never miss an update, sign up for our VIP list here.
by Kirby Hasseman
One day, many years ago, my mother had asked my father and I to move some furniture around in our house. This was early in my life, probably the first time I had been asked to perform such a “manly” job and I was happy to do it. As we looked at the group of furniture that needed to be re-located, my dad pointed the biggest couch and said, “Let’s get that one first.” He quickly explained that when faced with a tough task, “lift the heaviest one first” and the rest would seem easy. That is the exact opposite of what most people do. It’s actually the opposite of what we are programmed to do. We see something that looks daunting or uncomfortable or “heavy” and we put that off. Our brain is wired to keep us safe and comfortable. The problem is, the most important work is rarely safe or comfortable. If we want to grow, or stretch or reach new heights, we almost always have to step outside what is comfortable. We have to “lean into” the things that might make us want to pause. Because here’s the thing: Once we pause, our brain will start to look for things to talk us out of it. The brain will try to keep us safe and comfortable. So when you feel that urge to do something new, act. It’s most likely your brain giving you a signal that you are on the right path. Instead of pausing, find the heaviest, hardest, or most important task on your “to do” list and start it. Think of yourself like I was, a young kid at the beginning of a project. You need to move a bunch of the furniture in your life around, so you can create the life you want. There is going to be some sweat and some heavy lifting. So you might as well lift the heavy stuff first.
Want to keep up all the time? Make sure to join our VIP List! Our VIP’s get an email with the latest content…and other special offers as well.
by Kirby Hasseman
Let me paint a picture. You are on the cusp of a disagreement. This might be with a loved one. It might be with a spouse or a child. Or it might be with a customer. You have the facts on our side. You have lined up your argument. And, maybe, you are a little fired up. We have all been there. But let me give you one question to ask yourself before you pick up the phone, hit send, or “let them have it.” It’s a simple question. But it gets you to the other side of the argument. “What do I win by winning?” There are so many situations in business and in life where we dig in our heels. We are indignant. We are angry. And maybe, we are right. Maybe we have a right to be frustrated. Maybe we are justified in our anger. But do you really want to say something you can un-say? Maybe you do. But ask the question first. What is the goal? What do I win by winning?
by Kirby Hasseman
(Coshocton, OH)—Coshocton based marketing firm and promotional products distributor Hasseman Marketing & Communications is growing again. Hasseman Marketing is excited to welcome Kelly Bowe to their team. Kelly joins Hasseman Marketing with 4 years experience at the former JII Promotions of Coshocton, OH and 5 years of Marketing/Outreach experience at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, OH.
“We are so excited to welcome Kelly to the team,” says owner Kirby Hasseman. “Not only does she bring an attention to detail and caring for clients, but she also really understands the Tuscarawas County market.”
Kelly lives in Port Washington with her husband, Bryan, and 2 American Bull Dogs, Dixie and Daisy. Kelly has 2 sons: Brett (Laura) Bowe of Winfield, OH and Shane (Sara) Bowe of Logan, OH. Her grandchildren Allison, Brennan, Carter and Joyce complete her family.
“I have always had strong connections with the Hasseman family. I worked with the Hasseman family through both JII Promotions and Trinity Hospital and have the utmost respect for them. I am thrilled to be joining their marketing and promotions team,” says Bowe. “Tuscarawas County has been my home for my entire life and I feel honored to have the opportunity to continue spreading the Hasseman “Marketing Joy” to my friends and business colleagues in our county.”
Kelly will be working in the Tuscrarawas county area and has already started reaching out to new clients. If you are interested in working with Kelly or learning more about what she can offer your organization, please contact her at [email protected] or call her at 330-401-5900.
Hasseman Marketing is located at 432 Main Street in Coshocton, Ohio. They can be found online at www.HassemanMarketing.com. In addition, you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hassemanmarketing.
