PPB August 2020

“We didn’t have a mentor in the industry.” The next biggest challenge surrounded figuring out systems to maintain workflow and consistency. “It’s always a learning process,” says Patton. “Some things work for us while some things don’t, so we’re learning how to figure that out. I think these first few years have been great in learning how to grow a business. It’s like having a new baby and watching it grow while you’re taking advice from others, but still trying to make it your own as well.” PPB spoke with the trio to learn more about their company and their experiences in the industry. PPB What are some things you’ve learned about running your own business? Quianne Perrin Savoy It’s so cliché, but what you put in is what you get out. We really see that firsthand, and we are at the point now where we don’t want to put too much in because we don’t want to get too much out right now. We kind of know how to ‘water the baby’ now, and we aren’t ready for all that yet. We are having to pace ourselves to focus on getting our systems down, but we’ve PromoTalks, PPAI’s official podcast, invites industry leaders and subject-matter experts to discuss issues within and surrounding the industry. From how to sell, how to lead and how to navigate difficult times, listeners can depend on PromoTalks for an exclusive look into what industry professionals are talking about. Access them free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at promotalks.buzzsprout.com . • PPB Presents: Women of Achievement: A Conversation With Three Who’ve Inspired An Industry June 30, 2020 • PPB Presents: Company Rebranding: How To Get It Right June 9, 2020 • PPB Presents: Selling In A Post-Coronavirus World May 21, 2020 • PPB Presents: Leadership In A New Reality April 22, 2020 • PPB Presents: Why Video, Why Now? The Basics You Need to Get Started April 8, 2020 • PPB Presents: Effects of the Coronavirus on the Promotional Products Industry March 13, 2020 Quianne Perrin Savoy (forefront) and Sonja Smith “One of the things that I enjoy about our industry is so silly, but it’s that Facebook group, Promotional Products Professionals. It’s a really great resource and things like that are cool because I can go on there looking for a product, then boom, I find it along with a referral.” —Quianne Perrin Savoy | AUGUST 2020 | 85 CONNECT