by Kirby Hasseman
When scrolling through Facebook the other day, I came across a post that caught me off guard. Well, to be clear, the post itself did not catch me off guard. It excited me. The response to the post, however, really surprised me. Let me explain.
The post included several pictures of construction being done on several sidewalks coming into the city of Coshocton. It showed the machines being run, the progress being made and talked about the improvement this would be for the entrance to our town. To be honest, I was excited. I saw progress. (It still has to do with “What you see.”)
The comments, on the other hand, had a completely different tone.
There were complaints about the mess. Some complained about the noise. One complained about what time the work was being done. I was blown away by the level of complaining about the project! (We all need to complain less…here’s why).
My friends, let me let you in on a little secret.
In every area of your life (and my life) progress takes pain.
Growth takes discomfort. Improvements are hard and are mostly not convenient. This is not new. This a constant rule of life.
- If you want to grow muscle, you first need to break it down so you can build it back up.
- Proper home renovation nearly always starts with demolition.
- Improving your habits takes breaking down old habits to be replaced.
- And yes, replacing a sidewalk (or a road) begins with taking out the old one so there is room for a new one.
So yes, progress can be frustrating. It’s slow. Progress can (and will) be painful. It takes work. And whether you are building a community or a book of business, it will take longer than you think. That is the bad news. Progress takes pain.
But here’s the good news.
Progress is worth it.
Stop complaining. Put in the work. Be a part of the solution. Keep showing up.
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by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for Episode 19 of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about talk about the changing face of retail. Is retail dead like they say? And what does it mean for a small town like Coshocton? Kirby suggests it might actually be good! Listen in now!
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind we talk about Amy’s recent battle with some back pain. It’s not a great time (and of course it never is) for this issue. Amy talks about what happened…and where she is going from here!
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk a simple tactic when you are faced with a big goal or a big project. It can be overwhelming. They talk about the idea of “taking the next right step.” When you focus on the big picture, it can be intimidating. Listen in and get their take on the “next right step.”
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Amy gives a shout out to all of the volunteers who gave time, treasure and talent to the Community Impact Day. Oh…and here is a video about that. Kirby gives a quick shout out to local entrepreneurs Jason and Carly Thompson. Listen in now!
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
by Kirby Hasseman
Every year for over 10 years, Hasseman Marketing has created an “End User” trade show and have invited our customers. It’s evolved and grown over the years and we are quite proud of it. This year’s event will be Thursday October 10th from Noon to 5pm at Coshocton County’s Lake Park!
It started as a “Customer Appreciation Show” and it still has those elements. But we have expanded it and now call it our annual Trade Show (you can register here). This year the theme is “Christmas in October! Why? Because it’s a Trade Show build for our customers and prospects.
But why should you come? We want this event to be fun AND add a ton of value. Here are a few reasons why we think you should attend.
Incredible Product Access: We invite some of our top (and favorite) supplier reps to showcase their lines at the show. I like to say “There is no way I could fit all of this in my trunk.” You get to see and touch and feel the product and see what it’s really like. We all know that many products look the same online or in a catalog. But when you get them up close you can really see a difference. This is the perfect place to make sure your brand materials are on point.
Idea Generation: As you walk around and see the latest and greatest in Promo, you will come up with some great ideas for upcoming projects. The reality is, the show is at a great time of year for year end gifts for your team or customers. But some of our best customers come every year and start to plan their marketing for the next year and beyond.
Great SWAG: Nobody leaves empty handed! We put on a fun event where (with the help of our suppliers) we invest in putting some really cool SWAG in your hands. In addition, we build the event around a theme so you can see how we use a bunch of different items around a theme!
Additional Services: You may think you know all that we do at Hasseman Marketing, but we find that most people discover some new ways to promote their organization! By having all of the ideas in one place, it can be very illuminating!
Tasty Food: You have to eat right? We have food and drinks as well. Each year we get compliments about the tasty treats and we know this year will be no different. The event this year is on Thursday October 10 from Noon to 5pm at the Lake Park Pavilion (in Coshocton). Our goal is to create an event that provides value and fun…and you never want to miss.
So if you want to join us (and you do), please feel free to to RSVP here. We are actually going to build in some extra value for those that RSVP!
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by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 18th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about talk about the idea of discussing politics at work. Is that a taboo topic or a great place to learn from co-workers? They might not agree on this one. Listen in.
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind Amy chats about the deconstruction (which is big progress) at the building project. You can see the latest video about that here. Kirby talks about a new book he is working on…and the July hum-drums. Is it because clients are out of the office, or is he just lazy? 🙂
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk about the crippling power of comparing yourself to others. They discuss the prevalence of this in social media…but that it’s not a new phenomenon. How can you overcome it? How can you use comparison to help you? Listen in!
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Amy gives a shout out to the volunteers that work so hard from the Coshocton in Bloom organization. Local people work very hard to help to beautify the area and the judges were in town this week. This is a part of the America in Bloom organization. For more information about that…check out their website here. Kirby mentioned the volunteers in West Lafayette that put on the West Lafayette Homecoming. This is a great local festival…so go check it out!
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 16th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about the idea that Sunday evenings are becoming the new Monday mornings. Is our work life overlapping too much into our personal time? Is that overlap creating undue stress on your life? They tackle this topic here.
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind Amy talks about getting ready to the construction to begin and what she is doing to get ready. Kirby talks about a program where he is speaking called PromoMBA. If you are in the Promotional Product industry and need more information head here.
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk about why taking action is so powerful. Way too many people are being held hostage by perfection. By simply taking action and moving forward, you put yourself further ahead of the game. Listen into more on the podcast.
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Kirby talks about the young phenom at Wimbledon Coco Gauff. She took the All England club by storm and made the tournament fun to watch this year. Amy’s shout out this week was the United States World Cup team! What a big victory! Oh…and here is the Nike ad that was discussed. Enjoy.
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time for the 16th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing! This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing! We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!
On this episode we talk about…
Trending Topic
This week Kirby and Amy talk about Nike’s decision to pull a new shoe from the market after criticism from Colin Kapernick. Kapernick reportedly felt the shoe, which had the Betsy Ross flag on it, was tied to slavery. Get Amy and Kirby’s take on this here.
Weekly Whirlwind
This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Amy talks about getting Jade moved in, and some updates on the building. Kirby discusses what to do on a short week. Do you cram more in…or coast?
Lesson In Life
This week Kirby and Amy talk about what you do when you are “in a funk.” Everyone gets down sometimes. So what are some things to do when you find yourself in a rut. Kirby and Amy talk about what they do!
Shout Outs
Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work. This week Kirby talks about Volunteer Fire Fighters (and all first responders really). With the recent fire and flooding, so many people have been asked to step up. This was a big shout out to them. Amy talks about the upcoming Community Impact Day! Learn more about that here.
So that’s a wrap! We will be back…and we will continue to improve. Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value! If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.
Thanks so much for listening! If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know! Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!
