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Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: Transworld's Al Fialkovich
Fialkovich and his wife, Jessica Fialkovich, launched Transworld’s Denver office after more than a decade buying, building and selling successful businesses in the wine, spirits and retail industries in Colorado and Florida.
Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: BluSky's Kaci Franklin
Social media and the internet are changing the landscape for sales professionals, she says. "But I feel that it has impacted me the most in holding our team and myself accountable to deliver the best customer experience we can.”
New Denver Agency Seeks to Relieve Startups of Marketing Mistakes
Co-founders Chad Coleman and Steven Monetti, discovered that the traditional model for marketing and branding agencies didn’t work for smaller brands, so they set out to fix that.
Colorado Brands Focus on Sustainability at Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Retailer expects the annual direct and indirect economic impact for all three shows - Snow Show, Retailer Summer Market and Retailer Winter Market - to be $110 million a year in Colorado.
Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: Pie Consulting's Mike Ermisch
“People who continually connect with their clients on a relational versus project-by-project basis are the ones who experience long-term success. It doesn’t matter if you’re gregarious or reserved," Ermisch says.
Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: Cisco Systems' Jennifer Chang
She now leads the Federal Civilian Scientific team at Cisco Systems, which is responsible for $250 million in business. The team is made up of 10 sales professionals, nine systems engineers and 20 integrated team members across Cisco.
Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: IT Depot Online's Shea Phelan
“Salespeople are a mixture of nature and nurture. I find that some folks naturally have some skill sets and tendencies that get them up and running more quickly than others," he says.
Congrats to the 2019 ColoradoBiz Top Company Finalists
In its 32nd year, this prestigious award recognizes Colorado companies based on their outstanding achievements, financial performance and community involvement.
Powerful and Responsive: This Mazda is a Winner
Though Miata's haven't changed much over the years, this new 2019 model – the third year of the 4th generation – has been given a more aggressive design, one that gives it more of the look of an old Triumph TR6, a classic
Most Powerful Salespeople 2019: Live Consulting's Kyle Moore
Moore was the sole income driver for LIVE Consulting in his early years with the firm, and he remains a key force managing the sales team.
Design Workshop on 50 Years in Business and Colorado
Becky Zimmermann, president of Design Workshop, reflects on the company’s last 50 years and what’s to come in the next 50. Hint: it includes mobility, green spaces and more growth.
This New Colorado Law Champions Free Speech
The new law recognizes the potential for abuse of the judicial process in an effort to chill free speech. And it provides a path forward for Colorado defendants to protect themselves from such abuses.
