In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we're featuring some of our husband-wife sales duos who have grown successful together! Douglas and Sandra Shuff | Spokane, WA Over the past 20 years with American, we have taken several different approaches to working together. We found it to be challenging at times, but have worked at... Continue Reading →
American Offers Under Armour
We're excited to announce that Under Armour has entered into the promotional product industry! American is part of the exclusive 1% of distributors able to sell Under Armour, and is introducing 27 apparel options, 6 bags and 10 headwear pieces to the market. To view the product line, please contact your American Sales Associate. Why choose... Continue Reading →
5 Qualities of Successful Sales Associates
Not everyone is cut out to be in sales. It takes a certain type of person to drive their own destiny in order to be successful. At American, we search far and wide to find the best and brightest to join our growing team. Here are the necessary qualities our sales associates possess: 1. Entrepreneurial Spirit... Continue Reading →
8 Travel Tips to Survive any Business Trip
Our Sales Resource Group VP, Wayne Martin, provides some simple tips to accomplish your next business trip like a pro. As many people in this industry may know, business travel can be an important and difficult part of the job. While at times it may be a hassle, it’s often the best way to... Continue Reading →
Fundraising in the Field
When they aren’t working at American, sales associate, Cathy Armando and Director of Vertical Markets, Sarah Thomas spend time with their softball team in Dallas, Texas. Their team, the Titans, have enjoyed four seasons as a team in the Dallas Pegasus Slow Pitch Softball Association. They have not won every game, but they have won where... Continue Reading →
6 Tips for Safe Online Shopping
The holiday season is upon us, and like millions of people around the world, you’re probably doing a lot of your shopping online. While this is a great alternative to elbowing your way through crowded malls, there are measures you should take to protect your finances online. American’s VP of Information Technology, Mike Pfeiffer, gives... Continue Reading →
10 Promotional Holiday Gift Ideas To Get You Noticed
'Tis the season for promotional products! Every year, many scramble to search for the perfect gift for our family, friends and work associates, only to fall back on hum-drum, generic items that end up collecting dust on the shelf. Well, fret no more—we've compiled a list of our favorite trending gift ideas that are sure to... Continue Reading →
How we Keep our Company Culture Thriving
Photo credit: bondero.orgFounder and CEO, Larry Zavadil, explains how American has preserved a company culture that encourages success and longevity. Family has always been the most important part of my life. Because I wanted my children to grow up in a small, wholesome community, I started American Solutions for Business in 1981 in Glenwood, Minnesota—my... Continue Reading →
