We’re all in this together. And with that community mindset, our fruit friends at The FruitGuys® have come up with a plan to support healthcare & hospital workers, essential emergency workers, and food banks with a delivery of healthy fresh fruit.
The Beat: The World Will Be Mine!
The Law of Attraction states that our mind has the power to translate our thoughts into reality. Every day, our thoughts and emotions act like magnets bringing in what they give out. This week I was lucky enough to talk with an individual who epitomizes the positive impact of a strong mind and stronger work ethic. Alba Morda Silvestri is an Account Executive from Philadelphia. Her confidence and outlook cannot help but attract that same energy from every person she touches.
Trending with Tracie: Just a Lil Lupii
Who doesn’t want to be a rockstar? Well in this situation, PepsiCo took it to the next level and is acquiring Rockstar Energy for $3.85 billion as a way for them to immediately gain presence in the energy drink category, a consumer segment that continues to grow.
The Beat: Thank you for your purchase!
The last few weeks have been anything but normal. Our business and personal lives have been rocked to their core. Times like these have a funny way of revealing the best in people, however. This week I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Horne, Inventory and Warehouse Manager in Nashville. Mike is one of the most motivated and engaged individuals I have spoken with in my time writing the Beat.
Trending with Tracie: Slated To Make An Impact
Ladies and gentlemen, for those who have been reading my newsletter since the beginning, one of the first articles ever written, many moons ago, was about clean ingredients. And guess what, not that I’m a broken record, but years later clean ingredients are still in.
The Beat: Here’s Your First Lesson..
Simon Sinek once said, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” This quote was shared with me by East Region Zone Sales Manager of the Year, Jonathan Hill. In Jon I found a teacher, someone who simply loves to share his wisdom with those who will listen.
Trending with Tracie: Horizon Bound
It’s that time of the year again, Daylight Saving time is this Sunday, March 8. Although we lose an hour this Sunday (sigh), we gain some awesome news from Horizon Organic, who has committed to being carbon-positive in its entire supply chain by 2025. Horizon is the first national dairy brand to make this commitment. Carbon-positive goes above and beyond carbon neutrality; Horizon plans to remove, reduce, or offset additional emissions from entering the atmosphere.
The Beat: I Love Your New Hat!
In my time writing the Beat I have referred to several roles as the “face of Refreshment Services.” Truth be told, every role is a “face” in its own way. I learned from Pittsburgh BDM Bruce Barnes that the Business Development Manager role is no different.
Trending with Tracie: Don’t Just…
Ladies and gentlemen, for those who have been reading my newsletter since the beginning, one of the first articles ever written, many moons ago, was about clean ingredients. And guess what, not that I’m a broken record, but years later clean ingredients are still in.