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RAO Stay Sharp: July 2023

We are back to our regular format in July. Ken updated the team on how Blinds sales are doing for the first half of the year, and introduced a new RAO Org Chart. Jill filled us in on some new videos for the Blink team, updated brochures, as we...

RAO Stay Sharp: GURU Sales Training June 2023

This month we traded in our regularly scheduled programming for sales training for our Blink 1"Product Improvement Updates-aka "GURU". Melissa walked us through the product changes,and we learned about the marketing updates.

RAO Stay Sharp: April 2023

At the April RAO Stay Sharp Ken gave us a Q1 sales update, and talked about some good opportunities with windows, custom patio doors, commercial projects and Blink 7/8". Jill talked us through the new Blink Generic Sales Presentation, and Michael...

RAO Stay Sharp: February 2023

At the February Stay Sharp session, Jim gave us a recap of how we are doing, and identified some opportunities in windows, custom patio doors, commercial projects and more. We talked about some helpful resources in the Partner Store and SalesForce,...

RAO Stay Sharp: November 2022

At the November Stay Sharp session, Ken talked about opportunities in windows, custom patio doors, commercial projects and more. Ken and Jill both discussed some great trade show opportunities, and Jim showed us how to enter these into SalesForce.

RAO Stay Sharp: September 2022

At the September Stay Sharp session, Ken talked about opportunities in windows, custom patio doors, commercial projects and more. Jason walked us through the recently launched Blink Media Campaign, and Jim showed us how to enter indirect accounts...

RAO Stay Sharp: August 2022

This month's session focused on where to find the marketing info you need, with several options of where to go, including Chorus, the Blink brand guide, and Salesforce. As always, we started with an update on Blink Sales and our key priorities.

RAO Stay Sharp: June 2022

Apologies for the delay in sending this out! For June, we wanted to fill you in on marketing activities happening around ODL, including our new Studio and the launch of the Replacement Doorglass Micro Site. As always, we started with an update on...

RAO Stay Sharp: April 2022

For April, we wanted to show how we performed in Q1, and what the priorities should be moving forward. One item that can help with sales is the Slimline Operator. Ken gave us some info this, and we talked about a sample that will be in the Partner...

RAO Stay Sharp: March 2022

This month we really focused on Blink Product-Ken started us off with a sales update, then told us about some Blink product updates related to lead times and operator options. Michael and TJ filled us in how they turned a possible quality issue to a...

RAO Stay Sharp: February 2022

After a break for the holidays and IBS, we are ramping up the Stay Sharp learning sessions again. Jamison started us off with a sales update and a great tool to gain knowledge and information. Cliff Lewis unveiled the new Testing Lab in video form,...

RAO Stay Sharp: New! New! New!

At the first RAO Stay Sharp webinar, we shared a lot of NEW information. But first, Jamison Eige led the charge with a reminder of all the great tools and resources our team already has to be successful. Next Jon Karel and Serena Bonarski introduced...