What I learned from Oprah…the power of Connection!
I had the opportunity to go to Washington, DC and take part in a weekend with Oprah for her “The Life You Want” tour. There are certain people whose presence you just feel, when you know you’re in special company, and that was certainly true with her. While I was fortunate to have really good ...
Giving Feels Good!
One of the pillars that our company stands upon is philanthropy and giving back to the communities in which we’re a part of. It is remarkable to see young people, still finding their way in the world, put others’ needs above their own. And a great side effect is seeing how those charitable ...
What are you grateful for?
If you’re a regular on social media, you’ve undoubtedly seen or maybe you’ve even taken part in the #100HappyDays phenomenon that’s been going on. Taking a picture of something that happened in your day, whether big or small that put a smile on your face, a practice designed to help us all be a ...
What's a PUSH week anyhow?
At Vector Marketing Canada we're very proud of our low-key approach. Our representatives are guaranteed a base pay for every presentation they do, regardless if they make a sale or not. We can afford to do this, because it creates a more enjoyable environment for everyone, so more often than not ...
Out on a Limb…
It’s the summertime- time to catch some rays by the pool, time for some carefree days with friends, time to enjoy a campfire or a relaxing day at the beach; however if you’re like most students, its also time to earn some money for school next year. I’d encourage you to also use this time to do ...
A Summer Job that Accidentally Turned into a Career!
Shy, quiet, reserved…not usually 3 adjectives you’d use to describe someone in sales right? However, that’s exactly what I was like when I applied for the sales representative position with Vector Marketing Canada back in 1996. I was a University of Guelph student, desperately in need of a ...
Instead of Saying, “No” to Problems, Say “No” to Easy!
I heard the expression many years ago from Jim Rohn, “Don’t wish for it to be easier, wish instead to be better.” I remind myself of this often as I’m gritting my teeth through a particularly tough yoga pose, or when I’ve led a team that seems to face challenge after challenge. Yes, in the ...
The Summer Culture at Vector Marketing Canada.
Vector Marketing Canadian Campus Recruiting Manager Sherri Dickie certainly has her hands on the pulse of Canada’s students. Her travels to Colleges and Universities throughout the country give her a unique perspective on what makes a student tick, especially when it comes to considering summer ...
Connecting the Dots…Between Selling Knives and a Career in Engineering
Cory Norman started with Vector the summer of 2007 as a University of Alberta engineering student. His CUTCO career sales are over $104,000. He now lives in Vancouver, BC and is a Field Engineer with Hilti. Here is his story. Vector Marketing Canada played a huge role in how things turned out ...
