PromoEQP March Message

“DOING BETTER” is the 2025 focus of PromoEQP

In looking to Do Better, we will begin by better recognizing YOU. The simple fact is that recognition fuels positive behaviors. Unfortunately, when PromoEQP (or anyone else) fails to recognize the remarkable things happening in front of our eyes, then we become part of stifling everyone’s growth. 

Today, we begin by acknowledging the positive usage of the PromoEQP Facebook Group page. These examples range from discussions to shared information. Regardless of the post’s nature, we see these as distributors (or suppliers) elevating social media discourse and seeking to turn it into a positive communication and relationship tool. 

Now if I missed other good posts, I promise to do better next time… Because recognizing discussion on the PromoEQP Group page will become an ongoing feature in our updates. 

Simply put: PromoEQP gets stronger when we hear from YOU. These recognized posts helped to make PromoEQP better – and, like I said, DOING BETTER is the focus for 2025.

The PromoEQP Distributor Website

Effective March 1st, the “New PromoEQP Login page” is the only PromoEQP Login page.

To ensure an easy transition to the new website, you can either use a “walk-through” guide — or reach out to us directly: support@promoeqp.com.

PromoEQP Partner Updates

NEW SUPPLIERS

EQP with Conditions & Exclusions

Minimum Order Quantity of 100pcs

EXCLUSIONS: Rush orders, POP Displays, Custom Projects

WEBINAR REPLAY

End March 2025

PromoEQP February Message

EXPECT BETTER

Distributors are doing incredible work in challenging markets…

Suppliers are doing incredible work matching Distributor efforts…

It’s time to expect ANY company/program/organization that sits between a distributor and supplier — making their money off of your work — to step up and DO BETTER for YOU than getting more for themselves.

A homeowner… Builder… Realtors would never accept a Black & Decker Power Tools representative showing up to claim credit and financial reward (from each party) for the house being sold. The sheer idea of this proposition is ridiculous… and yet… In our Industry, we have made it a standard of operations.

The tools and resources you use… The groups and programs you pay to be a part of… Are all battling it out to be recognized as the reason why YOU are successful — and then claiming a cut off of the back of everyone else’s work (sometimes a cut from the Distributor… Sometimes a cut from the Supplier… Often a cut from BOTH).  

For as much as PromoEQP has successfully attacked this systematic abusiveness AND recognized that YOU are your own competitive advantage, the behavior nevertheless persists. The reasoning for it persisting is easy: Bigger Companies would prefer to pay the money to get rid of Small Companies than go through the effort of getting better at their jobs.

Some companies aren’t built for competition… So they instead use their finances to play games and abuse the system.

The difference between NOW and 2012 (when PromoEQP launched) is that YOU can be seen and heard… as long as YOU choose to show up and speak!… When YOU make yourself known, the entire system is forced to acknowledge YOU!  — And those who are going out of their way to ignore you) are demonstrating EXACTLY who they are and how they’re running their businesses.

The time is NOW to DEMAND BETTER… You deserve to demand better. Stop being sold with a pitch that feeds on your fears and belittles your successes, and start demanding the resources and tools that will support Your drive to build a successful business.

YOU have made PromoEQP relevant in a market that did not want PromoEQP to be relevant… And I commit that PromoEQP will ALWAYS be a resource that amplifies YOUR voice and demands that YOUR needs are met.

All I ask is that YOU don’t be a stranger. CHOOSE to be seen and heard.

PromoEQP gets stronger when We hear from YOU… And, trust me, the entire Promo Industry will get better when YOU make yourself heard.

Talk to you soon… Jeremy.

The NEW PromoEQP Distributor Website

To ensure an easy transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP Partner Updates

New Supplier

Visions Awards

Full Line EQP (Minimum Order Quantity)

DTF Print Transfers

DTF New England

10% Discount — PromoEQP EXCLUSIVE

New Supplier

Wovin Brands

Full Line EQP (Minimum Order Quantity)

Benefit Update

WOWLine

EQP minus 3%… NO credit card fees

End February 2024

  • Tuesday, January 14th

    • Conference Room Open to Distributors

      • Morning Coffee

      • Waters and Wi-Fi

      • 8am to 3pm

      • Tropics AB

    • PromoEQP Meet & Greet Mixer

      • 3pm to 7pm

      • Tropics AB

  • Wednesday, January 15th

    • Conference Room Open to Distributors

      • Morning Coffee

      • Waters and Wi-Fi

      • 8am to 10am, 1pm to 5pm

      • Tropics AB

  • Thursday, January 16th

    • PromoEQP Distributor Conference

      • PromoEQP 2025 Program Agenda and Plans

      • Mark8media 2025 Sneak Peak

      • Sponsored Partners: ETS Express… Champro… PromoXcrm… SAGE

        • 8:30 to 10am

        • Tropics AB

Questions? Looking for more details? We are only an email away: info@promoeqp.com

The new home for PromoEQP is now available.

Visit the NEW Distributor Page: HERE

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

PromoEQP’s Newest Partners

PromoXcrm Webinar Replay

NEW Supplier

EQP with CONDITIONS

Canadian FOB and Benefits

NEW Supplier

Pricing For Rupt: Full Line EQP

End of December 2024

PromoEQP November Message

Learn how to login to the NEW PromoEQP Website HERE

The new home for PromoEQP is now available.

To ensure a smooth and clean transition to the new website, a “walk-through” guide has been created for you.

Key Steps:

  • First Step

    • You have everything you need for the INITIAL LOGIN. CLICK HERE

*** Email PromoEQP for a help retrieving your LOGIN ID: info@promoeqp.com ***

To all of you…

This is the next natural step for PromoEQP. A website that better respects YOU and the challenges you face in getting the information you need.

We have been working on this for a while — AND IT’S NOT DONE YET. Regardless, it is now at a point where we are excited to introduce you to PHASE ONE.

Make sure to keep me informed on HOW it’s working… Places it COULD work better… And features you believe SHOULD be in there.

Thanks again…

Jeremy Chacon

jeremy@promoeqp.com

PromoEQP’s Newest Partner

See more about PromoXcrm in the NEW PromoEQP Distributor website

End of November

PromoEQP October Message

Click HERE for the October Discount Code

Competing Professionally means Honing Your Craft.

  • If you’re a Professional Golfer… You hit golf balls every day.

  • If you’re a Professional Basketball Player… You shoot a basketball every day.

  • Ever wondered what it took to go pro in Chess? Click HERE

Why are we leaving Sales Professionals to just “Turn it On”?

This is an issue that I have had with our Industry for a long, long, LONG time… And lets be clear: What I am looking for I AM NOT SEEING in our current selection of Educators.

Within our current Industry, I see that we have:

  • Inspirational/Motivational Trainers… Come to think of it our Industry seemingly has a disproportionate number of these type of Speakers than any other industry.

  • Purveyors of “Best Practices”… Grab your pen and paper and write down these nuggets of behavioral gold that you’re likely already doing (but not referring to with a good catch phrase).

  • Wolves in Sheep Clothing… Ever felt like you were being sold on a supplier’s product when you had expected to be educated on a business approach?… Yeah. Me too.

  • Those Who Like to Hear Themselves Speak… This Speaker knows your biggest problem is that You are not Them. If You were like them, You would be as successful as they claim to be.

  • Software Trainers… These people are training you on the resources you have purchased. Undoubtably valuable, but undeniably lacking in Sales-centric activities.

That is the best that our industry has to offer the Sales Professional. Additionally, while I may be sarcastic in my descriptions, I do acknowledge that each option does have a value… I’m just being honest with saying that none of these options adequately support prepping a Sales Professional to be ready to act on an opportunity that suddenly presents itself.

So, why is that? Why do we fail supporting Sales Professionals?

Truth is… It’s REALLY hard to do. Each of your situations (and markets) are unique — so a singular “expert” may sound theoretically good while ringing practically hollow. There is also the issue of the marketplace of buyers constantly (and aggressively) changing — which means that an “expert” who has been out of the market for a period of time isn’t providing any actionable insight. Finally, the industry honestly doesn’t know what you need.

Now, most of you know me well enough at this point to know that I don’t drop loaded questions WITHOUT having something in mind… Still, before opening up my personal thoughts, I need to know if I’m missing something.

Is there a Sales Development program within the Promotional Product Industry that I am missing?

Is there something out there that is helping you keep up with a changing market and new buyers?

Am I overlooking an industry-wide initiative that works out the “Sales Muscles”?

I would honestly like to know. Email me at jeremy@promoeqp.com.

Thanks again…

jeremy

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PromoEQP Supplier Update

PromoEQP Welcomes…

Founder Sport Group

EQP minus 6%

Part of Momentec brands

End of October Update

PromoEQP September Message

Click HERE for the September Discount Code

So, yeah… Now there’s a Podcast

There has always been a discussion over putting out a podcast. The question we faced was: Does PromoEQP do this “in-house”, OR do we identify a respected industry voice that has something powerful to say (that is on brand with PromoEQP)?

The problem with doing a podcast in-house, is that after the 4th or 5th episode, most everyone would realize that I’m really just a broken record. Seriously, I’m essentially ALWAYS saying some deviation of the same thing:

  • “Distributors deserve access to competitive costs.”

  • “The Distributor is indispensable.”

Yeah… That’s my jam. It works for keeping PromoEQP laser focused on it’s mission — but is miserably redundant in a podcast form.

Enter Brandon Pecharich…

PromoEQP initiated a discussion with Brandon. The reasoning is simple: He is easily one of the most trusted and recognizable faces in the industry. For 7 years he has been appearing daily in your inboxes with the PromoErrDay series. Add on top of that his turn into interviews and industry speaking events. Hell, he even got one of the PPAI Awards for being important.

Regardless of the accolades and reasons for WHY Brandon is a big deal, it was Brandon’s vision for Mark8media that grabbed us. He envisioned a media platform that filled the current void of valued media resources in the industry. A platform that was capable of informing, entertaining, inspiring, and connecting something of value to a distributor audience. He recognizes the challenges many of you face — and recognizes the reasons for your justified cynicism in current slate of industry talking heads.

In essence… Brandon has a lot to say (and so far I deeply appreciate what I’m hearing). What he has to say will be seen in a new way that PromoErrDay interacts with a distributor at the beginning of 2025… There will be ongoing interviews with End-Buyers in the Trendsetters series… A new concept of distributor engagement with a newly established DNA benefit to PromoEQP… and a Distributor Pitch-Program so cool that I don’t want to spoil it before he has the ability to announce it.

Today, however, I am thrilled to introduce unBRNDED. This podcast, which capitalizes on the new long-form discussion format, is created to engage with business professionals OUTSIDE of the Promo Industry bubble. One thing Brandon understands deeply is that a distributor right now is either forced to learn the “hard way” or through peer connections… For your benefit, that can AND SHOULD BE expanded!

unBRNDED is created to tap into the creative energy, business practices, client management approaches, and challenges faced from professionals across a broad swath of outside markets. Regardless of whether you completely connect with the person speaking, you will ALWAYS identify a part of yourself in what is being discussed — and that is what makes it remarkable.

PromoEQP Supplier Update

PromoEQP Welcomes

J Charles Pricing Policy:

  • Full Line EQP — No Exclusions or Conditions

  • No Setup Charges

  • No Rush Charges

  • Personalization included

  • No Minimums

Visit website: www.jcharles.com

End of September Update

PromoEQP August Message

Click HERE for the August Discount Code

What I learned on my Summer Vacation.

by: Jeremy Chacon

The power of the Water Bottle (and reusable cups)… Uniforms MUST include shoes… The surprising practicality and imprint-ability of the Hand Fan… TOTES… Fanny Packs are for security… Olympic Fan-Zones connected ALL OF FRANCE to the Olympics… Previously received Promo Products RULED the Parisian streets.

Just to be clear… This is about to become an absolute OBSESSION for me. There are at least 4 pages of bullet-pointed notes that I created surrounding imprinted products and the Paris 2024 Olympics (and each bullet-point deserves to be an entire write-up in and of themselves.).

The first product I purchased for the Paris 2024 Olympics was in August 2021… LA2028 artwork and products are already being sold.

While the Paris Olympics opened my eyes to amazing opportunities each distributor will have available to you with the upcoming LA2028 games… French Marketers largely failed people attending the Olympics (and we can’t).

People CRAVED anything that could physically connect them to either the Event they attended or to the City of Paris itself. Unfortunately, WITH VERY FEW NOTABLE EXCEPTIONS, the French sponsors and advertisers failed to deliver on what people were craving. This failure left people dependent (and settling) on purchasing what was available in the on-sight boutiques.

We can do better… and to the benefit of each of You, I expect we will.

However, in order to ensure that YOU see the potential benefits of the LA 2028 games, We will all need to start the planning, engagement, and groundwork necessary NOW.

Starting with the next Monthly Update, I will begin breaking down the Paris Olympic experience. These will start to define Opportunities (for everyone)… Exploring Products… Imprint Options… Successes and Failures… and ways to begin testing ALL OF THIS with the World Cup games coming into the U.S, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

Until then… Hit me up on the PromoEQP Facebook Group Page for any questions.

Talk to you soon…

jeremy

PromoEQP Supplier Update

PromoEQP Welcomes

6% Discount on Full Line

EQP -6% on Quick Ship Special

Available to U.S. & Canada

PromoEQP Welcomes

Full Line EQP

Set Up charges discount for PromoEQP

Call for Set-Up Charge details

Supplier Services

End of August 2024 Mid-Month Message

PromoEQP July Message

Click HERE for the July Discount Code

Final Opportunity for the Chicago Cubs Rooftop Game Event

(I promise this is the last time I’ll be hassling you about this.)… (at least until we are doing this again next year)

PromoEQP still has available tickets for the Wrigleyville Rooftop Game on SUNDAY, JULY 21ST at 12:20PM.

As a reminder:

🏟️ Rooftop and Club Level: Experience the rooftop for an unbeatable view of the game AND the club level for complete luxury and comfort — featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

🍹 Multiple Bars: Enjoy quick and easy access to multiple bars serving up your favorite beverages throughout the game.

🌆 Entry Fee Credited to Future Subscription Payments: Simply be at the game… That’s all you need to do to qualify for the Game Payment to be credited back to you.

PromoEQP Supplier Partner Update

New Supplier Partner

EQP with Conditions — View SAGE and PromoEQP for Pricing Details. Available for U.S. and Canadian Distributors.

Upcoming Webinar

Introductory webinar with one of PromoEQP’s newest Supplier Partners. Click through for details.

Supplier Services

End of July Update.

PromoEQP June Message

Click HERE for June Discount Code

Time is running out on the Wrigleyville Experience

Good news is that there is still space available.

Click for Wrigleyville details

PromoEQP is offering this event for distributors at a cost of only $39 (discounted from $165)… PLUS the charge is being credited back to your subscription.

we want this to be as close to FREE as Possible (You deserve that).

What's in store for you at our exclusive venue:

🏟️ Rooftop and Club Level: Experience the rooftop for an unbeatable view of the game AND the club level for complete luxury and comfort — featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

🍹 Multiple Bars: Enjoy quick and easy access to multiple bars serving up your favorite beverages throughout the game.

🌆 Spectacular City Views: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking panorama of the cityscape from our outdoor stadium seating and social deck space.

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Seriously… We’ve worked hard to create an experience that expresses our appreciation of your involvement in PromoEQP. So, don’t miss out! Secure your spot for an unforgettable day with PromoEQP.

New PromoEQP Partner Updates

New SupPLier Partners & Decorator

Details updated in SAGE and PromoEQP login

Pricing available for U.S and Canada! Details updated in SAGE and PromoEQP.

5% off listed pricing… Additional benefits listed in SAGE and PromoEQP.

Supplier Services

PromoEQP May Message

PromoEQP May Discount Code: CLICK HERE

People Got Questions About How the Wrigley Rooftop Ticket Crediting Works…

PromoEQP has planned a REALLY cool Event… anD if you want to be there, Then PromoEQP wants you there.

The problem is, that Rooftop DOES NOT have unlimited space. This means we need to use the purchased ticket to ensure that you have secured your place at the event. Regardless, this isn’t about a dollar grab for PromoEQP. This is about creating an event that everyone can enjoy and attend. HENCE, the crediting of the ticket cost BACK to your PromoEQP Subscription.

How much is PromoEQP crediting?

PromoEQP will credit up to 10 tickets ($390) to a single company. It should come as no surprise that this roughly equals an Annual Subscription to PromoEQP.

Who does the credit apply to?

The credit applies to those involved in the Distributorship. That includes: Distributor plus-ones (because they put up with you), Sales Staff, Support Staff, Administrators… Basically, anyone that makes your distributorship hum! Heck, you could use this event to hold a summer party FOR your company. Doesn’t matter to us, you all deserve to have a good time.

Who does the credit NOT apply to?

In a (hyphenated) word: End-Buyers… Feel free to bring your End-Buyer to the event if you choose. Truth is, paying a massively discounted ticket of $39 for a potentially large sale makes a lot of sense. However, End-Buyers do need to be identified and treated differently — and this results in a cost.

Hopefully this clears up question. However, if there are still questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Jeremy Chacon

jeremy@promoeqp.com

312-392-1064

New Supplier & Decorating Partners

Full Line EQP with Conditions

  • EQP starts at 144pc quantities.

Special Offer: Waived Set-Ups on orders of 288pcs until July 31st.

Tier 2 Decoration Pricing with an Exclusion. Click decoration method to download price sheet.

EXCLUDED:

PromoEQP April Message

April Discount Code: CLICK HERE

PromoEQP and the Wrigley Rooftop

WHAT:

Get ready for a thrilling 4-hour excursion filled with unlimited food and drinks, set against the iconic backdrop of Wrigley Field. Mingle with Suppliers and fellow Distributors as the Chicago Cubs gear up to face off against the formidable Arizona Diamondbacks, you'll be perched on historic rooftops, soaking in the electrifying atmosphere of one of baseball's most legendary venues.

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WHEN:

Sunday, July 21st. — Prior to ASI Chicago

1pm to 5pm.

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HOW TO ATTEND:

Tickets cost $39 per Attendee**.

Get ready for the ultimate all-inclusive gameday experience at the Rooftops of Wrigleyville with PromoEQP!

What's in store for you at our exclusive venue:

🏟️ Rooftop and Club Level: Experience the rooftop for an unbeatable view of the game AND the club level for complete luxury and comfort — featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

🍹 Multiple Bars: Enjoy quick and easy access to multiple bars serving up your favorite beverages throughout the game.

🌆 Spectacular City Views: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking panorama of the cityscape from our outdoor stadium seating and social deck space.

** And here's the best part: the ticket cost will be credited back to your PromoEQP subscription for distributors attending the game!

Conditions Apply: Click through to see full details

Secure your spot for an unforgettable day at the ballpark with PromoEQP. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

New Supplier Partners

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PromoEQP Featured Events

PromoEQP March Message

March Discount Code: CLICK HERE

Featured Message

There are some noticeable changes happening within SAGE. If you have been using the SAGEWeb resource, you will now see that the formatting of Supplier Pricing Policies are now equal to the formatting in SAGEOnline. The benefit of having the information formatted appropriately is that we are now able to actively engage in ensuring that policies are fully updated with not only Pricing Policies, but also any additional benefits offered by the Suppliers.

One additional change you may have noticed is that all pricing displayed in SAGE is now displayed at Column Costs. This DOES NOT mean that these policies have changed! Rather, we are doing our best to accommodate all distributors when it comes to seeking information with the SAGE platform. This means that distributors who had quoted prices as a mark-up on costs, will no longer have EQP pricing negatively impacting their quotes. Additionally, with new enhancements coming regularly from SAGE, PromoEQP is excited over possibilities of displaying True Cost information within SAGE. This means identifying Exclusions, noting Conditions, and displaying accurate pricing information right in the program.

While these potential benefits are immense, we do fully appreciate the challenge in adjusting to these changes. If there is some way for us to support tagging or identifying FULL LINE EQP suppliers, that would help in the interim please let us know: https://www.promoeqp.com/dac.htm

New Supplier

Policy updated in SAGE & PromoEQP

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Meet PromoEQP

March 19th, 8AM to 1:30PM, Chateau Royal

March 21st, 8AM to 1:30PM, Hotel Quebec

New Supplier Policy Updates

Updated Supplier Benefits noted in SAGE and PromoEQP.

Click image for BALL PRO’s PLATINUM BENEFITS

Ball Pro

2024 PLATINUM BENEFITS PROGRAM (click Ball Pro logo image).

Cap America

BENEFITS:

Self- PromoEQP-30%

  • Free Digitizing

  • Free Spec Sample with Shipper # (max 2-3 pieces per logo) Applies to Flat, 3-D, Laser Etched Leather and Faux Leather patches.

American Ad Bag

SELF-PROMOS:

  • EQP less 20% on all bags except for washable paper is EQP less 20%...

  • The set up is waived on screen and flexo imprint for 1 color/1 location only.

  • Additional colors and locations are extra...

  • MOQ is required on all bags on self-promos...

  • PMS color match is $90.00 on an E...

  • Self-Promos NOT available on dye sublimated, color evolution, digital splash and PPE products.