Editors Blog

Fraser Difference Maker Melissa Confalone Shares Memorable Moments

The most memorable moment in the career of Melissa Confalone was so gratifying and impactful, she would one day take advantage of the opportunity to pay it forward. It was equally special the
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AI Phobic: Fear of the Unknown Adds Drag on Acceptance Rate for Dealers, Clients

Those of a certain age can chuckle at the thought of older people struggling with technology. Remember grandmom trying to use a television remote for the first time? Or that time when your father
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Boost of Confidence Pushed eGoldFax Difference Maker RJ Shephard Toward Greatness

If it can be said that confidence comes with experience, perhaps validation is an optimal place holder for the new and unproven. And for those brave enough to become salespeople, there’s a mental
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Executive Connection Summit? 2026 Agenda Taking Shape

It won’t be long until someone notes on social media that there are only 20 (or so) Fridays left until Christmas. That’s a bit of a stretch, since certain parts of the country have yet to enjoy
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Laundry List of Honors Proves GreatAmerica Difference Maker Hannah O’Donnell is Still Going Places

Hannah O’Donnell was practically in a trance as she approached the stage during GreatAmerica Financial Service’s annual awards banquet. Her name had just been called as the organization’s Rookie
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Email Remains the Top Attack Vector for Cyberattacks

Email is still the most common attack vector for cyber threats, according to a new report from Barracuda. The researchers found that one in four emails during February 2025 was either malicious
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Impact Difference Maker Mike Lepper Balances Zest for Success with Personnel Development

Mike Lepper freely admits that he’s addicted to success. Suffice to say, the dealership under Lepper’s guidance—Impact Networking of Lake Forest, Illinois—hopes there is no remedy for curing
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ECS-Inspired Agenda Sets Tone for BPCA Spring Best Practices Conference

When the Business Products Council Association (BPCA) board began vetting topics for its spring best practices conference, it didn’t need to look far for inspiration. Noting the success of the
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Competitive Fires Still Burn for CPI Difference Maker Erik Crane

In his younger years, Erik Crane had two great loves in his life: his wife Heidi and coaching basketball. That kind of information will invariably cause someone—a friend or a family member
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M&A Roundup: Doing Better Business Grows, CDS Closes 17th Deal and CPC Boosts Southern Coverage

If industry transactions meant punching a hole in a card, a-la a customer loyalty program, CDS would probably be eligible for a free transaction by now. Earlier this week, the Pine Brook, New
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Numbers Added up for Doing Better Business Difference Maker Joe Dellaposta

Joe Dellaposta is not afraid to admit that he loves numbers, and following where they go has served him well as COO of Doing Better Business in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Whether it’s the Small
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Image 2000 Difference Maker Ivan Mayorga Battles Tragedies, Self-Doubt

There’s a line from the movie “Ricky Balboa” where the protagonist observes, “… it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much
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