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Episode Synopsis
What separates the leading PPAI 100 companies from the rest?
It’s not just revenue, it’s a commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsibility. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how the rankings are determined, the key factors that define success, and how companies can improve their score.
This podcast episode was brought to you by SRG. The St. Regis Group is leveling up, and they've got a fresh new look to match. Introducing SRG, a modern name for a modern era.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✔️ How the PPAI 100 formula works – Revenue plays a factor, but so do sustainability, professional development, innovation, and more.
✔️ What companies can do to improve their ranking – Self-assessment, learning from leaders, and focusing on holistic business success.
✔️ How financial discipline impacts success – Danny Rosin shares how tightening up credit cycles and financial transparency improved BrandFuel’s standing (and maybe not in the way that you would think)!
✔️ The importance of culture and employee engagement – Amanda Clay explains how Walker-Clay’s focus on transparency and trust has made them a standout employer in the industry for over a decade.
✔️ Why being on the PPAI 100 is more than an award – How companies use their ranking to build credibility, attract top talent, and set industry benchmarks.
Whether you’re a supplier, distributor, or service provider, this episode offers a playbook for business growth, industry credibility, and long-term success. Learn how the leading companies in promotional products are adapting to AI, sustainability, and workforce development and how you can too.
Resources & Mentions:
🔗 Learn More About the PPAI 100
🔗 Register for NALC
🔗 Greatest Companies to Work For 2024
Connect with Our Guests:
Alok Bhat, PPAI Market Economist, Research & Public Affairs LinkedIn
Josh Ellis, PPAI Publisher and Editor in Chief on LinkedIn
Danny Rosin, President & Co-Owner of BrandFuel on LinkedIn
Amanda Clay, President of Walker-Clay on LinkedIn
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🎧 Found this valuable? Share it with a colleague or leave a review to help other industry professionals find the podcast.
📢 Let’s Talk! What does success look like in your company? Are you focusing on innovation, sustainability, or employee growth to stay ahead? Connect with PPAI on LinkedIn and let’s talk!
🔔 Stay Updated: Subscribe to Voice & Force on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!
It’s not just revenue, it’s a commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsibility. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how the rankings are determined, the key factors that define success, and how companies can improve their score.
This podcast episode was brought to you by SRG. The St. Regis Group is leveling up, and they've got a fresh new look to match. Introducing SRG, a modern name for a modern era.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✔️ How the PPAI 100 formula works – Revenue plays a factor, but so do sustainability, professional development, innovation, and more.
✔️ What companies can do to improve their ranking – Self-assessment, learning from leaders, and focusing on holistic business success.
✔️ How financial discipline impacts success – Danny Rosin shares how tightening up credit cycles and financial transparency improved BrandFuel’s standing (and maybe not in the way that you would think)!
✔️ The importance of culture and employee engagement – Amanda Clay explains how Walker-Clay’s focus on transparency and trust has made them a standout employer in the industry for over a decade.
✔️ Why being on the PPAI 100 is more than an award – How companies use their ranking to build credibility, attract top talent, and set industry benchmarks.
Whether you’re a supplier, distributor, or service provider, this episode offers a playbook for business growth, industry credibility, and long-term success. Learn how the leading companies in promotional products are adapting to AI, sustainability, and workforce development and how you can too.
Resources & Mentions:
🔗 Learn More About the PPAI 100
🔗 Register for NALC
🔗 Greatest Companies to Work For 2024
Connect with Our Guests:
Alok Bhat, PPAI Market Economist, Research & Public Affairs LinkedIn
Josh Ellis, PPAI Publisher and Editor in Chief on LinkedIn
Danny Rosin, President & Co-Owner of BrandFuel on LinkedIn
Amanda Clay, President of Walker-Clay on LinkedIn
Subscribe & Share
📌 Never miss an episode! Follow Voice & Force for exclusive insights on business strategy, leadership, and innovation in the promotional products industry.
🎧 Found this valuable? Share it with a colleague or leave a review to help other industry professionals find the podcast.
📢 Let’s Talk! What does success look like in your company? Are you focusing on innovation, sustainability, or employee growth to stay ahead? Connect with PPAI on LinkedIn and let’s talk!
🔔 Stay Updated: Subscribe to Voice & Force on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!
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