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Welcome to The Kula Ring. A podcast made for manufacturing marketers brought to you by Kula Partners. We are forever in pursuit of ideas and perspectives from B2B manufacturing marketing leaders. Bringing you weekly episodes of thought provoking stories about blazing new trails and overcoming the issues we face everyday.
Navigating the Manufacturer’s Rep Model: Balancing Mindshare, Messaging, and Market Access
The Kula Ring
28 minutes 22 seconds
4 months ago
Navigating the Manufacturer’s Rep Model: Balancing Mindshare, Messaging, and Market Access
In this episode of The Kula Ring, Sam Rajkovich dives into the complexities of working with independent manufacturers’ representatives. He unpacks how to compete for reps’ time and attention, maintain brand consistency across third-party sellers, and build emotional connections that create loyalty. Sam also explores the economic tradeoffs of the model, its scalability, and its uncertain future as younger professionals shy away from commission-only roles. From messaging challenges to hybrid sales strategies, this episode offers a candid look at the evolving landscape of indirect sales in manufacturing.
The Kula Ring
Welcome to The Kula Ring. A podcast made for manufacturing marketers brought to you by Kula Partners. We are forever in pursuit of ideas and perspectives from B2B manufacturing marketing leaders. Bringing you weekly episodes of thought provoking stories about blazing new trails and overcoming the issues we face everyday.