PPB December 2019

I t’s been said that experience is the best teacher, but there’s also significant value in listening to and learning from those who’ve gone before us. PromoKitchen, an independent, all- volunteer promo industry organization launched in 2011, has two mandates: education to advance the industry and mentorship to share valuable knowledge with those new to the industry. In the following excerpt from PromoKitchen’s e-book, Thrive With Mentors , a cross-section of suppliers, distributors and business services pros candidly reveal what they wish they had known earlier in their careers, plus where they see the industry in 2028 and what needs to be done now to be ready. Looking Back, Looking Forward What career advice would you give to your younger self? How will the industry evolve over the next decade and what should we do now to prepare? Eighteen industry colleagues share the hard lessons they learned and what they see for the industry’s future. FEATURE | Looking Back, Looking Forward 28 | DECEMBER 2019 |